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21st May 2026
South Korean manufacturer of spandex materials Hyosung is investing to expand production of the sugarcane-based 1,4-Butanediol (Bio-BDO) at its new facility in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, according to The Chemical Engineer.Tags: biochemicals, sugarcane, News excerpt, industry
Countries: Vietnam, South Korea
12th February 2026
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has announced fines totaling KWR408.3 billion against three sugar manufacturing and sales companies for colluding to agree on the timing and pricing of sugar sales, according to The Chosun.Tags: penalty, Corporate, News excerpt, industry, fines
Countries: South Korea
10th February 2026
A government survey released on Feb. 9 found that one in six South Koreans consumes excessive amounts of sugar, according to Asia News Network.Tags: consumption, sugar tax, News excerpt
Countries: South Korea