Arkema is strengthening its Asian research network by with a new innovation center in Korea. The facility operated will be operated as part of the French chemical producer’s long term partner, Seoul’s HanYang University.
The new laboratory, which Arkema said will be “a major anchor for its future innovations in this region, will specialize in high performance polymers and renewable energies, two areas of excellence Han Yang University.
Novo Nordisk announced a global workforce reduction of approximately 9,000 positions to streamline operations and reinvest DKK 8 billion (€1 billion) in growth opportunities for diabetes and obesity treatments.
Ineos CEO Ineos calls on European politicians to save the chemical industry.
BASF sells a majority stake in its coatings business to the investor Carlyle.
The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) welcomes the fact that Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and US President Donald Trump have averted the danger of a trade war for the time being.
