Applied Materials' Asian Environmental Initiative Cleans Up Nearly 800 Kilograms of Waste

On December 16, the construction of the 550,000-ton/year light hydrocarbon recovery unit for the integrated refining and petrochemical project at Hunan Petrochemical officially commenced, marking the entry into the construction phase of the newly approved facilities in the second batch of the refining upgrade project. It has been reported that once this unit is completed and put into operation, it will effectively enhance the supply of ethylene feedstock and the recovery and utilization of hydrogen resources, becoming an important part of completing the entire industrial chain of refining and petrochemicals in Hunan Petrochemical. At that time, the new unit will also replace the existing light hydrocarbon recovery unit, creating favorable conditions for the second phase of capacity expansion and transformation of Hunan Petrochemical's 8 million tons/year vacuum distillation unit.

According to the latest announcement from the Customs Department of Thailand,Starting from January 1, 2026, Thailand will abolish the minimum exemption policy for import duties on goods valued at 1,500 baht (approximately 335 yuan).。Starting from January 1, 2026, all imported goods valued at 1 baht or more will be subject to import duties and value-added tax (VAT) upon entering Thailand.

On December 16th, Dow Chemical announced a price increase of $200 per ton for its polymeric MDI products sold in the Southeast Asia region. This price adjustment will be implemented according to the company's announcement or based on established contract terms. According to Dow Chemical, the price adjustment is primarily based on changes in the current market environment, aiming to support the sustainable operation of the company's business and ensure the continuous and stable supply of high-quality products and services to regional customers.

According to a news agency report, on November 25, an investor approached...Shuangxing New MaterialCan you disclose which products are under development as mentioned in the company announcement? Regarding this,Shuangxing New MaterialsOn December 17, the company responded on the investor interaction platform, stating that it is focusing on optical display, new energy, consumer electronics, and continuously expanding the breadth and depth of material applications. In the future, the company will continue to pay attention to market development trends and actively leverage its technological and industrial foundation to layout emerging fields.

According to Securities Star news, Qicai Chemical (300758) responded to questions from investors on the investor relations platform on December 16. Investor: Hello, Secretary of the Board. Question 1: Is it true that the EX electronic materials produced by Huihong Technology, a joint venture with Meilian New Materials, are in a unique position domestically and are leading globally in the market? Question 2: If the answer to question 1 is affirmative, could you please tell us which major domestic and international companies have verified and are supplied with Huihong Technology's EX electronic materials? Dear Secretary of Qicai Chemical: Hello, 1. The EX electronic materials of our invested company, Huihong Technology, hold a unique position in the domestic market and are globally leading, having developed multiple strategic customers. 2. Due to confidentiality obligations, Huihong Technology is unable to disclose this business information in detail. Thank you for your attention.