The Activated Alumina Market, valued at $1.22 billion in 2025, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.44% to reach $2.26 billion by 2035. Growth is fueled by rising demand for water treatment solutions, industrial gas drying, and environmental compliance. North America leads the market, with Asia Pacific as the fastest-growing region due to industrialization and water infrastructure investments. Key applications include desiccants and catalyst supports, with increasing use in pharmaceuticals and chemical industries. Stringent water quality regulations and urbanization further boost market expansion.
Oil prices are rising sharply due to renewed US naval blockades on Iranian shipping and increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route. Brent crude is holding above $85 and WTI above $80, with forecasts suggesting WTI could ...
The US government announced it will impose a new 25% tariff on Brazilian ethanol starting next Wednesday, accusing Brazil of unfair trade practices. This tariff excludes major Brazilian exports like oil, beef, coffee, and aircraft parts. The move fol...
Alibaba and Baidu shares rose after Apple received approval from China's Cyberspace Administration to include Apple Intelligence, integrating Alibaba's Qwen AI model and Baidu's AI features into Apple devices in China. This partnership allows users t...
Ondo Finance has introduced the first tokenized stock representations backed by DTCC tokenized entitlements, joining major financial firms in a significant tokenization initiative. This move highlights Ondo's unique position in building infrastructur...
Leading Japanese companies, startups, and research institutions are developing specialized AI models using NVIDIA Nemotron open models to address Japan's unique language, industrial, and workforce challenges. These AI applications range from enterpri...
