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April 11, 2023

Medium-term management plan FY2022–2024 Progress and Outlook Presentation material

April 10, 2023

Asahi Kasei establishes framework for investment in startups focused on carbon neutrality

April 4, 2023

Asahi Kasei’s production facility for Dinamica™ acquires certification regarding use of power 100% derived from renewable energy by utilizing Hitachi's Powered by RE

March 28, 2023

Asahi Kasei and NEC establish analysis platform utilizing secure computation technology for secure data collaboration between companies

March 22, 2023

Crystal IS and Asahi Kasei Announce New Record for Single-Chip Device Output and Immediate Engineering Sample Availability of Their Upcoming 160 mW UVC LED

March 15, 2023

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Merges with Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas to Further Improve Best-In-Class Manufacturing Services

March 15, 2023

Announcement of listing on the NHI drug price standard and marketing of Cresemba™ Capsule 100 mg and Cresemba™ Intravenous Infusion 200 mg in Japan

March 13, 2023

Asahi Kasei Pharma announces the start of a Phase 1 study of next-generation, long-acting GLP-2 analog peptide apraglutide in Japan

March 2, 2023

Crystal IS and Asahi Kasei announce lifetime characterization data for its Klaran LA UVC LED with a projected L70 Rating of 25,000 hours

March 1, 2023

Celgard and C4V Begin Exclusive Strategic Alliance Agreement for High-Voltage Lithium-ion Batteries for Giga-factories

February 28, 2023

Asahi Kasei Microdevices launches new DC-DC step-up converter for efficient energy harvesting applications

February 20, 2023

Asahi Kasei Homes acquires Arden Homes

February 15, 2023

Asahi Kasei completes second plant for Ceolus™ microcrystalline cellulose

February 8, 2023

Asahi Kasei and Mitsui Chemicals agree to combine their spunbond nonwovens businesses in a new joint venture (pdf)

February 2, 2023

Bionova Scientific, U.S. biologics CDMO of the Asahi Kasei Group, expands manufacturing capacity

January 20, 2023

Asahi Kasei holds its third Sustainability Briefing

January 5, 2023

Asahi Kasei to Showcase Diversified Innovations for Life and AKXY2™ Concept Vehicle at CES 2023


2022

December 14, 2022

Asahi Kasei develops basic technology for recycling continuous carbon fiber

December 13, 2022

Asahi Kasei holds DX Strategy Briefing

December 1, 2022

Asahi Kasei’s AKXY2 Concept Vehicle and the Future of Autonomous Mobility at CES 2023

November 30, 2022

The Asahi Kasei Group donates to UNICEF

November 25, 2022

Asahi Kasei and Nagoya University achieve world’s first continuous operation of deep-ultraviolet semiconductor laser at room temperature

November 17, 2022

Asahi Kasei starts selling BR and S-SBR made using the mass-balance method

November 15, 2022

Asahi Kasei acquires ISCC PLUS certification for several products

November 7, 2022

Asahi Kasei starts construction of alkaline water electrolysis pilot test plant for hydrogen production

November 2, 2022

Asahi Kasei Homes acquires Focus Companies

October 28, 2022

Asahi Kasei joins the Hydrogen Council

October 26, 2022

Accelerating R&D Innovation, Sustainability and Production Capacity for 2030 – Expansion of Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America Facilities by Mid-2023

October 18, 2022

Asahi Kasei and TIS establish Akliteia™ digital platform for anti-counterfeiting

October 7, 2022

Asahi Kasei promoting the use of green power at plants for engineering plastic compounds

October 5, 2022

Asahi Kasei demonstrates how Crystal IS UVC LED technology can be applied to achieve higher disinfection efficiency in water treatment than conventional mercury lamp systems

September 21, 2022

Asahi Kasei Introduces New XYRON™ mPPE Grades – Versatile Materials for Improved Efficiency of 5G Applications

September 15, 2022

Asahi Kasei Pharma and Swedish Orphan Biovitrum Japan conclude exclusive distribution agreement for pegcetacoplan, a complement C3 inhibitor for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, and avatrombopag, an agent for improving thrombocytopenia associated with chronic liver disease

September 15, 2022

Asahi Kasei to construct biogas purification system at sewage treatment plant in Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan

September 8, 2022

Asahi Kasei’s AKXY2 Concept Car to Make International Debut at Detroit Auto Show – September 14 and 15 only

August 24, 2022

Asahi Kasei to Present New Concept Car AKXY2 at K 2022 – Diversified Material Solutions for a More Sustainable and Comfortable Mobility

August 23, 2022

Celgard Enters into Strategic Alliance Agreement for High-Performance Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Battery Separator Technology with American Battery Factory

August 10, 2022

Approval of additional bag formulation of Reclast® for i.v. infusion 5 mg

August 5, 2022

Asahi Kasei Pharma to solicit proposals for drug discovery research

July 29, 2022

Asahi Kasei joins European Bioplastics

July 27, 2022

Asahi Kasei Bioprocess to Showcase Award-winning MOTIV™ Buffer Management Technology for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing at ACHEMA 2022

July 7, 2022

Asahi Kasei holds first IP Strategy Briefing

June 14, 2022

Alchemedicine and Asahi Kasei Pharma Enter into Exclusive License Agreement for Selective Endothelin A Receptor Antagonist

June 1, 2022

Asahi Kasei Medical Completes Acquisition of Bionova Scientific, U.S.-based biopharmaceutical CDMO

May 31, 2022

AKM to launch low-latency solution with Active Road Noise Cancellation (ARNC) technology for automotive with Silentium

May 25, 2022

Asahi Kasei Celebrates Centennial and Releases Next Generation Concept Car “AKXY2™”

May 20, 2022

Asahi Kasei transitions to full-scale marketing activities of AZP™ low-birefringence transparent polymer

May 18, 2022

Announcement of Asahi Kasei’s next-generation concept car AKXY2™

May 12, 2022

Asahi Kasei establishes group-wide data management platform

May 12, 2022

Asahi Kasei to start providing carbon footprint data for synthetic rubber and elastomers

April 24, 2022

AKXY POD CES 2022 feature aired on A+E Networks / History Channel

April 20, 2022

Asahi Kasei to start providing carbon footprint data for each product of performance resins

April 11, 2022

Asahi Kasei launches new medium-term management plan

March 31, 2022

Asahi Kasei Pharma signs exclusive license agreement with VectivBio to develop and commercialize next-generation GLP-2 analog peptide apraglutide in Japan

March 28, 2022

Start of Japan-US international phase 1 study of ART-123 for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)

March 16, 2022

Genomatica and Asahi Kasei Partner on Renewably-Sourced Nylon 6,6

February 16, 2022

Asahi Kasei Medical to Build New Assembly Plant for Planova™ Filters

January 21, 2022

Asahi Kasei to produce acrylonitrile using biomass-derived raw material

January 14, 2022

The Asahi Kasei Group’s efforts introduced in the Keidanren SDGs website

2021

December 21, 2021

ExThera Medical and Asahi Kasei Medical Enter into Partnership to Expand Reach of Treatment for the Critically Ill

December 17, 2021

ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei company, closes acquisition of Israeli medical device manufacturer Itamar Medical

December 16, 2021

Asahi Kasei holds Digital Transformation (DX) Briefing

December 16, 2021

Asahi Kasei Medical acquires U.S. based mycoplasma testing services provider Bionique

December 14, 2021

Asahi Kasei celebrates 90th anniversary of Bemberg™ cupro fiber and launches rebranding

December 13, 2021

Establishment of Asahi Kasei Airbag Fabric Vietnam

December 3, 2021

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Wins SPE Automotive Innovation Award in the Automotive Plastics Industry Solutions for COVID-19 Category

November 29, 2021

Asahi Kasei holds Sustainability Briefing

November 29, 2021

Asahi Kasei and Asahi Kasei Homes to advance the greening of power used at their Head Offices

November 24, 2021

Asahi Kasei to produce solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber using butadiene derived from plastic waste

November 19, 2021

Asahi Kasei Homes acquires Brewer Companies

November 5, 2021

Establishment of Asahi Kasei Group Sustainability Policy

November 5, 2021

Financial Summary, second quarter fiscal 2021

October 29, 2021

Asahi Kasei to Exhibit at the Japan Pavilion at COP 26

October 14, 2021

Asahi Kasei’s Bemliese™ recognized as Textile World's "Quality Fabric of the Month"

October 7, 2021

Asahi Kasei Pharma to solicit proposals for drug discovery research

October 5, 2021

Asahi Kasei holds briefing on its Healthcare Business Sector

September 30, 2021

Asahi Kasei Report 2021 now available

September 30, 2021

Asahi Kasei Pharma obtains exclusive option for AGN1 LOEP Hip Kit

September 22, 2021

Establishment of joint venture in China for dry-process LIB separator

September 17, 2021

The Asahi Kasei Group donates to UNICEF

September 13, 2021

ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei company, to acquire Israeli medical device manufacturer Itamar Medical

September 8, 2021

Asahi Kasei to launch new services for membrane process chlor-alkali electrolysis with R2 following acquisition and joint study

August 31, 2021

Asahi Kasei to renovate a hydroelectric power plant in the Nobeoka area

August 26, 2021

Start of green chemical plant demonstration project utilizing large-scale hydrogen production system

August 24, 2021

Asahi Kasei Honorary Fellow Dr. Akira Yoshino is featured by Reuters: "Battery pioneer Akira Yoshino on Tesla, Apple and the electric future"

August 6, 2021

Asahi Kasei announces Q1 2021 Financial Results

July 19, 2021

Sanofi and Asahi Kasei Pharma execute a marketing license agreement

July 14, 2021

Asahi Kasei Medical to Double Production Capacity for Planova™ BioEX Filters

July 01, 2021

Asahi Kasei licenses technology package to manufacture high-purity EC and DMC using CO2 as main feedstock

June 23, 2021

Asahi Kasei obtains “OK biodegradable MARINE” certification for Bemliese continuous-filament cellulosic nonwoven fabric

June 15, 2021

Asahi Kasei joins PINFA and strengthens the activities for safe and more sustainable flame retardant polymers

June 11, 2021

Asahi Kasei and Nara Medical University Confirm 226 nm UVC LED Efficacy Against SARS-CoV-2 and Verify Reduced Effect on Animal Skin Cells

May 25, 2021

Asahi Kasei Group policy for carbon neutrality

April 26, 2021

Asahi Kasei renews membership in Business Call to Action led by United Nations Development Programme

April 19, 2021

Asahi Kasei Homes to acquire controlling interest in McDonald Jones Homes

April 12, 2021

ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei company, acquires Respicardia, Inc.

March 15, 2021

Asahi Kasei to increase production capacity for LIB separator

March 1, 2021

Klaran™ high-performance UVC LEDs for disinfection adopted in Daikin air purifier

January 29, 2021

Lilly and Asahi Kasei Pharma Announce License Agreement for Chronic Pain Drug Candidate

January 13, 2021

Asahi Kasei to build a second plant for Ceolus™ microcrystalline cellulose


2020

December 8, 2020

CareStart™ COVID-19 Antigen test kit using NanoAct™ launched in the U.S.

December 1, 2020

Sustainability Briefing presentation material

October 13, 2020

Asahi Kasei Pharma to solicit proposals for drug discovery research

December 13, 2020

Asahi Kasei provides innovative solutions for prevention of COVID-19

October 1, 2020

Sage Automotive Interiors Completes Acquisition of Adient’s Automotive Fabrics Business

September 23, 2020

Asahi Kasei Homes acquires Austin Companies

September 15, 2020

Expansion and reinforcement of technology development project for practical storage and use of energy using hydrogen

August 5, 2020

Asahi Kasei providing samples of hyaluronic acid nanogel as a new pharmaceutical excipient

July 15, 2020

Asahi Kasei consecutively selected as constituent stock in ESG indices “FTSE4Good Index Series” and “FTSE Blossom Japan Index”

June 2, 2020

ZOLL Introduces New AED with Enhanced Real CPR Help, Integrated Child Rescue, and Wireless Connectivity

May 11, 2020

Asahi Kasei to issue a green bond

April 28, 2020

Asahi Kasei Advisor Hajime Nagahara chosen for Medal with Purple Ribbon in recognition of his development of the cyclohexene production process for nylon intermediate

April 13, 2020

Asahi Kasei clarifies the mechanism of cooling stockings for the first time in the world by fluid-solid conjugate heat transfer analysis

April 3, 2020

Asahi Kasei’s electrolysis system starts world’s largest-scale hydrogen supply operation at the Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field in Namie

March 23, 2020

ZOLL Executing a Plan to Build 10,000 Ventilators/Month in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

March 19, 2020

Asahi Kasei Pharma concludes license agreement with SBI Biotech for SBI-3150

March 18, 2020

Asahi Kasei Engineering and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines begin trial of service for monitoring auxiliary machinery on ships

March 6, 2020

Sage Automotive Interiors to acquire Adient’s automotive fabrics business

March 4, 2020

Asahi Kasei completes acquisition of Veloxis Pharmaceuticals Inc.

January 31, 2020

Asahi Kasei expands scope of license regarding allogenic iPS cell-derived cartilage

January 17, 2020

Final Result of Tender Offer for Shares of Veloxis Pharmaceuticals A/S