Japan's AGC pours $770m to expand Thai chemical production

Southeast Asian growth and EV market prompt 20% capacity expansion

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AGC looks to expand capacity at its two factories in Thailand by early 2025.

SHOYA OKINAGA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese materials maker AGC will invest over 100 billion yen ($770 million) to boost production of caustic soda and other chemicals in Thailand, the company said Friday.

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