An interview with Takashi Matsumoto, Business Director AGC Vinythai. “The bioeconomy can have a real impact on how we make and consume products in Asia”

Takashi Matsumoto, Business Director at AGC Vinythai, talks toIl Bioeconomista. In this exclusive interview with us Mr Matsumoto talks about his company and the future development of bioeconomy in Thailand. “Climate action is urgent in Thailand as we are already living with the effects of climate change including flash floods, heavy rain and extreme temperatures, also in rainy season.“

Interview by Mario Bonaccorso

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UPM and Dongsung joined forces to introduce sustainable forest-based materials into the Asian market

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UPM and Dongsung Chemical announce a development partnership that will accelerate the introduction of renewable, sustainable forest-sourced materials into the Asian market and reduce fossil resource consumption.

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Arkema will invest some €300 million over 5 years in the biosourced polyamide 11 chain

Arkema will invest some 300 million euros over five years in the biosourced polyamide 11 chain. This major investment will enable the French chemical group to increase by 50% its polyamide 11 global production capacities. The project falls in line with Arkema’s strategy to speed up its development in advanced materials, one of the key pillars of its future growth, sustained by a unique portfolio of innovations around the main sustainable development trends.

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