The UN Security Council voted on a draft resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza co-drafted by 10 non-permanent members on the afternoon of the 19th. It is understood that the draft still calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and the release of the hostages.

Syensqo launches Aquivion® N+ 125D - a fluoroionomer produced using Syensqo’s proprietary new NFS (Non-Fluorinated Surfactant) technology. The new grade is available globally and is intended for use in select hydrogen-related applications

Asahi Yukizai has developed a polyurethane foam "BEXUR" with the world's highest thermal insulation performance and a thermal conductivity coefficient (recommended design value) of 0.021 W/mK.

Sanyo Chemical recently announced the development of an amine adsorption film type rust preventer - SANHIBITOR NO.70. Through its own interface control technology, it accurately adjusts the balance between hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity.

During the recycling process, the components of existing lithium-ion batteries are mixed into a black substance. Although it contains a rich amount of materials required for the battery, it is difficult to separate them

Cabot Corporation would begin to consider increasing prices of carbon black products sold by its Specialty Carbons business, worldwide, on or after December 1, 2024, or as contractually permitted

BASF recently announced plans to expand its downstream styrene industry chain at the Ludwigshafen production base in Germany, targeting a 50,000-ton increase in the annual capacity of Neopor polystyrene products

PAX Services Group, Inc., which provides roofing and exterior services, announced the acquisition of Consolidated Coatings, Inc., based in Baltimore. Same as before, Consolidated Coatings will be operating under the umbrella of PAX

Allnex announced a strategic investment in its East St. Louis operations to develop the site as the primary U.S. location for solvent borne resin production, ensuring the company’s ability to support local and regional customers effectively.

Birla Carbon, a manufacturer and supplier of carbon-based solutions, has announced the inauguration of its first Asia Post Treatment (APT) Plant in India

OCSiAl opened its first European production facility in Serbia. The new facility is dedicated to producing TUBALL™ nanotubes and nanotube-based products

Goldman Sachs said gold is expected to rise to record highs given central bank buying and the prospect of U.S. interest rate cuts next year, adding that gold is among its preferred commodities trading in 2025 and said gold prices could rise further during Trump's presidency.

On November 11, Dawn Holdings released its asset restructuring plan for acquiring Dawn Titanium. Dawn Holdings will acquire 100% of Dawn Titanium's shares and raise matching funds by issuing shares and paying cash. Dawn Holdings' announcement shows that the price of shares issued in this transaction is 8.37 yuan per share

Sumitomo Chemical published an announcement on their plan to cut down production capacity on general-purpose resins, applied mainly to food packaging films and other products such as films for food packaging, because of the decline in domestic sales