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Graphene, a cutting-edge nano-carbon material, has vast potential in lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, photovoltaics, and advanced manufacturing.

Kuraray, the Japanese chemical giant, has announced the global debut of Circular Eval, the world’s first 100% bio-based EVOH (ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer) product.

On June 9, 2025, Honeywell announced the completion of its $2.16 billion all-cash acquisition of Sundyne from private equity firm Warburg Pincus.

ExxonMobil announced plans to sell its Gravenchon refinery, France’s second-largest refinery, to Canada’s North Atlantic Refining Corporation.

On June 5, 2025, LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) announced an agreement with AEQUITA, a German industrial investment group, to sell key olefins and polyolefins assets in Europe.

The Indian pharmaceutical market expanded by 7.2% in May 2025, reaching a total sales value of ₹19,720 crore, according to PharmaTrack.

Merck’s experimental drug Enlicitide Decanoate has achieved significant success in two late-stage clinical trials, the company announced on June 9, 2025.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla revealed that discussions between Pfizer and the US government regarding drug price reductions have yet to result in any definitive agreements.

AkzoNobel’s Suzhou Protective Coatings subsidiary has secured a 350,352-liter ship coating contract worth approximately 485.24 tons, according to the bidding results announced by China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).

BASF has announced a strategic collaboration with Gotion High-Tech, China Gas Holdings, and BASF Shanshan Battery Materials, forming an unprecedented partnership focused on advancing energy storage systems

Indian multinational conglomerate Aditya Birla recently announced that it will acquire Cargill's 17-acre specialty chemicals production plant in Dalton, Georgia to expand its US advanced materials business.

• Aditya Birla
• Cargill

Under this agreement, Wanhua will supply LFP cathode materials, PVDF binders, and NMP (N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone) solvents, while also providing global supply chain support for ElevenEs’ production facility in Serbia.

Honeywell announced that it has completed the acquisition of Sundyne from private equity firm Warburg Pincus for $2.16 billion in an all-cash transaction.

• Honeywell
• Sundyne

Lubrizol, a provider of medical-grade thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions, has expanded its distribution agreement with IMCD to help meet demand for medical solutions in the U.S. and Canada.

• Lubrizol
• IMCD
• thermoplastic polyurethane

Beiersdorf has completed a €300 million expansion of its production site in Poznan, Poland, doubling annual production capacity to 500 million units and strengthening the site’s position as a key hub in the global skincare supply chain.

• Beiersdorf

P&G announced plans to cut 7,000 jobs and exit some brands and product categories over the next two years in response to global economic uncertainty and weak consumer demand.

Hunan Zhongke Electric Co., Ltd., a listed Chinese battery materials manufacturer, announced plans to invest approximately $1.1 billion to build Oman's first lithium-ion battery anode material production base.

• Zhongke Electric

Chemicals maker LyondellBasell (LYB) said on June 5 that it is in exclusive talks with Munich-based investment firm AEQUITA to sell some of its European olefins and polyolefins assets.

• LyondellBasell
• AEQUITA

On May 30, Zhongjian Technology announced its 14.02-billion-yuan high-performance carbon fiber project, aiming to produce 2,000 tons annually of high-strength carbon fiber (T700 grade and above) and related products.

Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) announced that Crystal Huang, Senior Sales Director for Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics in Greater China, has been appointed as President of Dow Greater China effective June 1, 2025.