Asia / Pacific
Fake belly buttons, the latest beauty craze among China’s social media users
Followers of the trend can get around 30 fake belly buttons for the equivalent of EUR 0.50 on Pinduoduo, one of China’s largest...
National beauty brands are quickly gaining ground in China, finds Dynvibe
Despite an uncertain context, Chinese cosmetic brands are recording unprecedented dynamism and are increasingly challenging the positions...
Scent of luxury in India: Madurai’s jasmine infuses global perfumes
In the ancient city of Madurai in southern India, jasmine is omnipresent — attracting buyers from some of the world’s most recognisable...
Consumers in Asia and Europe think sustainable goods are too pricey
Contrary to popular belief, Asian consumers, particularly in emerging countries, are increasingly sensitive to environmental issues....
Inolex deepens its reach in India with a new commercial center in Mumbai
Inolex is expanding its presence in the growing Indian market with the establishment of a new commercial center in Mumbai. The company...
Iberchem expands in South East Asia with new creative centre in Indonesia
Fragrance manufacturer Iberchem is expanding its capabilities in South East Asia with a new creative centre in Jakarta, Indonesia. The...
S’Young International, a new Chinese cosmetic giant?
By purchasing French brands Pier Augé and EviDenS de Beauté and recently opening the S’Young City campus around its Changsha...
Berkem signs a distribution agreement in India for its cosmetic ingredients
The French copany specializing in bio-based chemistry has signed an agreement with Indchem International, a major global supplier of...
China to hold first forum on sustainability in the cosmetics industry
As the environment footprint of human activities is becoming a growing global concern, China will hold the first International Forum on...
Indonesia entrepreneurs cash in on TikTok live selling spree
Following months of intense scrutiny in the United States and other nations over its users’ data security and the company’s alleged ties...
