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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: South Korea, Vietnam
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
3rd February 2026
The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office has indicted executives at sugar companies CJ CheilJedang and Samyang Corp. for colluding to fix sugar prices, according to two separate news reports by Yonhap News Agency and Chosun Biz.Tags: Corporate, Legal, News excerpt
Countries: South Korea