Pricing Strategy

Singapore – – October 07, 2026 -- Shengshu Technology's Vidu has launched Q4 Preview, a public preview of its next-generation flagship AI video and audio generation model, with launch pricing starting at $0.014 per second.

Launch pricing cuts costs to expand flagship video generation to independent creators

Vidu Q4 Preview enables up to five times more output for the same budget compared to prior comparable output specifications and billing conditions, the company said. Output resolutions span 540p, 720p, 1080p, 2K and 4K, with 10-bit color depth available at the higher tiers.

Dallas – – October 01, 2026 -- Sekisui Specialty Chemicals will raise prices on its Selvol Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc, Selvol Ultalux, and Selvol Premiol product lines effective October 15, 2026, or as existing contracts and agreements permit.

Price hike targets four Selvol product families used across packaging and construction

The increase applies globally to Selvol Polyvinyl Alcohol, Selvol Ultiloc copolymers, Selvol Ultalux, and Selvol Premiol grades. These polymers and copolymers serve customers in paper, adhesive, packaging, construction, and personal care formulations.

Customers directed to local sales representatives for contract-specific terms

Sekisui Specialty Chemicals advised buyers to contact their regional sales representative to confirm how the increase applies to individual supply agreements. The company did not disclose a specific percentage or dollar figure for the increase in its announcement.