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Laekna Pharmaceuticals, a prominent Chinese pharmaceutical company, recently experienced a significant downturn in its stock price, plummeting by 35%.

CG Oncology, a young biopharmaceutical company, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by successfully going public on the NASDAQ.

The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing a tumultuous start to 2024, with reports of layoffs and closures making headlines.

In a groundbreaking development, Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur, has recently made a stunning announcement regarding the successful completion of the world's first human experiment involving a brain-machine interface.

Hair and scalp care brand Jupiter has raised $3 million in a seed round from investors Willow Growth Ventures, Springdale Ventures and SWAT Equity Partners. The new funds will be earmarked for retail expansion, product development and team building.

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Kao officially launched Molton Brown, the British high-end brand it founded, to the Malaysian market. Its Molton Brown flagship store in partnership with Valiram, Southeast Asia's leading luxury and lifestyle group, opened on December 22, 2023.

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IFS Coatings has launched IFS Puroplaz PE16, a tough thermoplastic modified polyolefin powder coating with a unique combination of incredible hardness and excellent flexibility with very high adhesion.

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Most of the barnyard grass populations in Jiangxi, Heilongjiang and other 8 cities have developed resistance to Cyhalofop-butyl

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This article delves into the various applications and benefits of hydroxyethyl urea uses in skincare. As a versatile ingredient, hydroxyethyl urea offers a wide range of uses that contribute to skin hydration, moisture retention, and overall skin health.

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This article explores the benefits and applications of hydroxyethyl urea in skin care. Recognized for its exceptional moisturizing properties, hydroxyethyl urea plays a vital role in promoting optimal hydration and nourishment for the skin.

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This article explores the benefits and applications of hydroxyethyl urea for skin care. Hydroxyethyl urea, an innovative ingredient, is a powerful moisturizer known for its exceptional hydrating properties.

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Japan's Toray Corporation recently announced that they have successfully developed an innovative plastic film. The strength of this film is astonishing, almost comparable to stainless steel, and its maximum tensile strength is as high as 1,200 Ma.

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Stahl, a leader in specialty coatings and treatments for flexible substrates, has achieved Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) MRSL 3.1 Gateway certification for 2,151 products in its portfolio.

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In a groundbreaking development, Hengrui Pharmaceuticals has achieved a major milestone with the approval of their immunosuppressant drug, Tacrolimus sustained-release capsule, for the US market.

It's no secret that pharmaceutical companies face immense challenges in the industry. In the pharmaceutical field, drugs that generate annual revenues of $1 billion or more are often referred to as "blockbusters" or "explosive bombs."

Recently, the Brazilian Chemical Industry Association stated that the value of Brazil's chemical imports in 2023 reached US$61.2 billion, the second highest figure in the past 35 years, bringing the chemical industry's trade deficit to US$46.6 billion.

• Brazilian Chemical Industry

The European Union (EU) has recently issued Regulation (EU) 2024/262, authorizing the use of 1,4-β-glucanase derived from Trichoderma citrinoviride IMI 360748 as a feed additive for growing broilers, small-scale poultry, and weaned piglets.

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) recently published the inspection results for overseas food manufacturers in 2023.

In a recent development, the National Standardization Administration Committee of China has announced the successful initiation and launch of national standards for four feed testing methods.

Finland's food regulatory authority recently revised its food microbiological standards, aiming to enhance food safety and protect public health.