Key News Highlights Raw Material News - European Chemical Industry Council: Wave of Plant Closures and Sharp Drop in Investment Threatening European Chemical Industry Automotive News - Tesla Plans to Invest $20 Billion to Deepen Artificial Intelli

With less than five months to go until the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico, the economic fervor for the event is already building. Yiwu, Zhejiang, known as the world's small commodity hub, is leveraging the

Nike is partnering with Zellerfeld to create a new multi-colored version of the Air Max 1000 sneaker. This follows the release of the monochrome 3D-printed Nike Air Max 1000 in late 2024. TPUMaterial. Recently, Nike and its long-term additive manufa

Image: AI-generated The Indian central government recently announced that it is preparing to launch a $1 billion (approximately 7 billion yuan) bailout package to boost the country's footwear manufacturing industry. The footwear manufacturing indust

On January 13, 2026, according to the Financial Times, Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce platform, is pressuring suppliers to provide discounts of up to 30% to offset potential tariff impacts.   This action primarily targets suppliers of go

PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are widely used in textiles, especially in outdoor sports apparel, protective clothing, and outdoor gear, providing excellent waterproof, oil-repellent, and stain-resistant properties. However, PFAS

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that perfluorohexane sulfonate sodium (PFHxS-Na) will be automatically added to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) in October 2025, drawing widespread attention from the domestic outdo

Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, reported to the House Ways and Means Committee on December 16, 2025, and to the Senate Finance Committee on December 17, on the operations of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in a

On December 11, BASF signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Taiwan with Samyang Chemical Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Samyang Chemical") and Lichia Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Lichia Advanced Materials"). The three parties will

Headline Summary: Raw Material News-ADNOC XRGAcquisition of Covestro completed, embarking on a new journey of strategic cooperation. Car News- China and the EU resume negotiations on electric vehicle pricing commitments, replacing high tariff

​ This week, the chemical and new materials sectors have seen frequent developments, with companies making strategic adjustments, expanding production capacity, and achieving technological breakthroughs. In terms of corporate dynamics, ADNOC's subsi

Thin as paper, hard as steel, seemingly ordinary ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers are quietly triggering a dual transformation in capital and industry. Source: Stand In early December, two landmark events occurred in the field of new

Zhou Qin (left), Senior Director of BASF Intermediates Business Unit China, and Zhang Weijun (right), Chairman of Warrior Sports, sign the authorization agreement. With the hosting of marathon and other events at the National Games, a nationwid

British cycling lifestyle brand Rapha recently released its 2025 impact report, highlighting the increase in the amount of recycled polyester used in the brand's clothing. In 2024, for the first time in history, the use of recycled polyester fibers w

Background Briefing On August 28, 2025, Anta Group, in collaboration with Donghua University, officially launched China's self-developed high-performance fluorine-free waterproof and breathable material—Aerovent Zero. As China's first i

The struggling sportswear manufacturer Puma has long been seen as a potential acquisition target. Recently, a media report has reignited acquisition speculation, pushing Puma's stock price up 14% in morning trading on the German MDax index. Accordin

In October 2025, Nike officially released its first footwear product developed based on neuroscience - the Nike Mind 001 slippers and Mind 002 sports shoes, achieving an innovative fusion of neuroscience and foam materials. Created by Nike's Mind S

Founded in 1949, Kettler is a well-known German sports brand and a global leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality fitness equipment, indoor and outdoor fitness apparatus, and leisure products. It offers over 40 product series and more

On November 11, textile company Syre announced a multi-year agreement with leading sports brand NIKE, marking a milestone for the global apparel industry and others towards a future of circular materials. This partnership reflects Nike's co

According to Yonhap News Agency, on November 10 local time, the Seoul Rehabilitation Court (Bankruptcy Court) ruled that the e-commerce company WeMakePrice, which was in trouble due to debt issues, has officially declared bankruptcy. In the ea