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This fragment-based drug discovery library is designed to be sociable
Study targets a key bottleneck in hit to lead optimisation by designing fragments that are both structurally diverse and easy to elaborate
Japan’s Sumitomo Chem to book Y35bn Q3 net profit after Petro Rabigh stake sale
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Japanese producer Sumitomo Chemical Co on Wednesday said that it expects to record a net profit of around yen (Y) 35 billion yen ($230.7 million) before tax for the fiscal third...
China Sept melamine exports down 8.7% vs Aug on weaker demand
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China's melamine exports registered a 8.7% month-on-month decline in September 2025, reaching 48,059 tonnes. ICIS data show that prices rose from August on firmer feedstock costs...
China Sept BG, BDG imports down 13% vs Aug on weak demand
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--China's imports of butyl glycol (BG) and butyl diglycol (BDG) in September 2025 decreased by 13% month on month to approximately 15,107 tonnes. This snaps three consecutive months...
Plant status: Taiwan’s OUCC to restart ethanolamines plant in early Nov
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Here is a plant status report: Name: Oriental Union Chemical (OUCC) Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan Product: Ethanolamines Capacity (tonnes/year): 40,000 Event start: Week of 13 October...
China’s average run rate of melamine units drops further on plant shutdowns
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--The average run rate at Chinese melamine units dropped to the high-40s% in the week ended 17 October following several planned shutdowns for maintenance post-holiday, according to...
Microalgae convert CO₂ into useful basic chemicals
Researchers in Saxony are developing biotechnological cell factories that do not require agricultural land or fossil raw materials. Chemnitz University of Technology, Leipzig University, and Fraunhofer FEP are using microalgae to produce the important basic
The Quantum Door Mystery: Electrons That Can’t Find the Exit
What happens when electrons leave a solid material? This seemingly simple phenomenon has, until now, eluded accurate theoretical description. Now, researchers have found the missing piece of the puzzle. Imagine a frog sitting inside a
Viessmann Foundation partners with TUM Venture Labs to foster next-generation climate ventures
The Viessmann Foundation, which represents the core of the philanthropic activities of the Viessmann Generations Group, has committed a seven-digit Euro sum over three years to support TUM Venture Labs. The partnership has an ambitious
Japan Sept chemical exports down 3.1%; overall shipments swing to growth
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Japan's chemical exports fell by 3.1% year on year to yen (Y) 955.5 billion in September, despite an overall return to growth in shipments abroad, preliminary official data showed...
S Korea 1-20 Oct PX exports at 283,620 tonnes
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--South Korea exported a total of around 283,620 tonnes of paraxylene (PX) during the period 1-20 October, according to estimates from market sources. Around 90.4% of total volumes...
India’s MPL plans sale of UK subsidiary to Italy’s COIM
MUMBAI (ICIS)--India’s Manali Petrochemicals Limited (MPL) plans to sell its UK-based subsidiary, Notedome Ltd to Italian specialty chemicals firm Chimica Organica Industriale Milanese (COIM), it...
Sanctioned LNG cargo changes hands off Malaysia
Russian LNG volumes involved in STS operation off Malaysia China is the likely destination for the cargo Shadow fleet STS could become more common SINGAPORE (ICIS)--An unusual ship-to-ship (STS)...
Power Gridlock: Asia’s data center boom outpaces power grid supply
Electricity shortages could stall Southeast Asia data center projects Grid infrastructure lags years behind rapid buildouts SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Surging demand for AI and cloud services is fueling rapid...
Early heating in northern China amid cold snap boosts LNG demand-supply gap
Parts of northern China began heating early amid cold weather City gas demand surged sharply Sellers showed reluctance to sell due to tight supply expectations SINGAPORE (ICIS)--On October 17,...
US epoxy resins in flux amid removal of tariff exemptions, low demand
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US epoxy resins is experiencing some volatility in October as the removal of tariff exemptions runs up against persistently low demand. Despite upward pressure, some players are...
NYMEX: US gas futures gain with cooler weather forecasts and lower gas production
Front-month US natural gas futures were higher on 21 October as lower US gas production and pockets of cooler autumn temperatures were likely to tighten balances The November Henry Hub contract on...
APLA ’25: Mexico manufacturing ‘here to stay’ with opportunities for chemicals – Evonik exec
CANCUN, Mexico (ICIS)--Mexico will grow as a key manufacturing hub for North America and the world, with sustainable growth prospects for the chemical industry, an executive said. “We need to have...
Brazil sets mandatory recycled content targets under new plastics decree
CANCUN, Mexico (ICIS)--Brazil has enacted a federal decree mandating the use of recycled content in plastic packaging, establishing a national reverse logistics system and setting binding targets for...
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude benchmarks ended up after choppy day of trading
Potential for buying the dip may have helped morning and evening rallies Latest inventory data due to be released Tuesday and Wednesday Ongoing US government shutdown casting additional uncertainty...