Why are specialty chemicals suppliers flocking to ASEAN?

Published: 26-Aug-2015
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Jens Kastner investigates how suppliers are responding to the boom in local BPC manufacture

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Several world leaders in specialty chemicals have, over the past 12 months, announced plans to increase their fixed asset investment in Southeast Asia’s booming personal care market, underlining their growing strategic commitment to this emerging region.

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