The issue of ICIS Chemical Business for the week of October 24, 2011, has a special outlook section on Japan, examining how the nation’s chemical sector fights to rebuild itself following March’s earthquake, and despite a slowing Asian economy. Included are looks at reconstruction, mergers and acquisitions, and the growth of the bio-based chemicals in Japan. Also in this issue are reports on Asian naphtha, European titanium dioxide and an interview with Arkema’s CEO.
