Major Policy Shift: Indonesia Bans Plastic Waste Imports from New Year
February 28, 2025 – Indonesia Announces Complete Ban on Plastic Waste Imports from New Year’s Day 2025 In a major policy shift, the Indonesian government has announced that it will fully terminate the import of plastic waste starting from January 1, 2025. The significant decision was unveiled by Environment Minister Hanif on November 1, 2024….
Plastic Pollution Crisis: INC-5 Kicks Off with High Stakes and Tight Deadline
November 26, 2024 – With Just a Week Left to Secure New Global Plastic Pollution Agreement, INC-5 Kicks Off in South Korea As the countdown to November 25, 2025, looms large, marking the deadline for nations to forge a new international pact on plastic pollution, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) has…
Polyacrylamide: A Versatile Polymer Making Waves in Multiple Industries
October 11, 2024 – Polyacrylamide, a non-toxic, odorless, and tasteless water-soluble polymer, is shining brightly across various industries with its unique properties. Today, let’s delve into the realms where polyacrylamide is playing an indispensable role. In the water treatment sector, polyacrylamide has emerged as a star product due to its exceptional flocculating abilities. It swiftly…
October 16, 2024 – Enhancing Polypropylene Transparency: Challenges and Innovations
October 16, 2024 – Polypropylene, a Standout in the Synthetic Resin Industry, Seeks Transparency Enhancements Polypropylene, a leading synthetic resin with a consumption rate accounting for approximately 30% of the global synthetic resin total, finds widespread application in various industries such as automobiles, home appliances, electronics, packaging, and building materials and furniture. However, its crystalline…
September 10, 2024 – Engineering Plastics: A Pivotal Force in the Booming Solar PV Industry
September 10, 2024 – The solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is witnessing unprecedented growth amidst the global surge in environmental consciousness. This trend has underscored the significance of engineering plastics as pivotal materials in PV equipment. Engineering plastics, known for their high strength, rigidity, heat resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance, are increasingly replacing metals and traditional…
The Innovation Triangle: Huntsman’s Blueprint for China Market
May 30, 2025 -Huntsman’s China Success Story: A Blueprint for Specialty Chemicals Growth AsiaMB Special Report – The color masterbatch industry can draw valuable lessons from Huntsman Corporation’s remarkable three-decade journey in China. The global specialty chemicals leader has transformed from a polyurethane pioneer to an innovation powerhouse, demonstrating how multinationals can thrive in China’s…
Petrochemical Giant Alpek Restructures U.S. Operations: Fayetteville PET Facility to Close by July
June 6, 2025 – Global petrochemical giant Alpek has announced a major operational restructuring, planning to permanently shut down its PET resin production facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina, by the end of July. This strategic decision marks a new phase in the company’s global capacity optimization drive. Acquired by Alpek in 2001, the plant has…
Shandong Xianghai Titanium Invests in Major Expansion of Titanium Dioxide Production
September 09, 2024 – Shandong Xianghai Titanium Resources Technology Co., Ltd. is embarking on a massive investment plan to ramp up its titanium dioxide production capabilities. The company intends to invest 4.5 billion yuan to establish a new material project with an annual output of 300,000 tons of titanium dioxide produced via the chloride process….
JSW Paints’ Bold Move: INR 120B Deal to Reshape Indian Paints Landscape
May 20, 2025 – The Indian paints market is abuzz with a significant development as JSW Paints has unveiled plans to acquire a 75% stake in AkzoNobel India for a staggering INR 120 billion (approximately USD 1 billion), marking a major consolidation move in the country’s paints sector. If the deal sails through smoothly, AkzoNobel…
September 25, 2024 – Domestic Petrochemical Inventories Rise Amid Shifting PE Market Dynamics
September 25, 2024 – Domestic petrochemical inventories have witnessed a surge, with the total polyolefin stockpile of the two major oil companies amounting to 810,000 tons, marking an increase of 35,000 tons compared to the previous week. In the realm of Shenhua auctions, today’s linear auction volume stood at 950 tons, with actual transactions reaching…