Asia / Pacific
As virus cases surge and economy slows, can China’s zero-Covid strategy hold?
China, the country where the coronavirus was first detected in 2019, is among the last remaining devotees to a zero-Covid approach to the...
MakeUp in Shanghai and Luxe Pack Shanghai postponed to June 07-08, 2022
The two events, which were originally scheduled on 14-15 April 2022, at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, have been rescheduled to June...
Gotha Cosmetics takes over majority stake in iColor Group to expand in China
The Italian contract manufacturer of color cosmetics has taken a majority stake in China’s cosmetic formulation and filling company...
Florasis, the startup that upgrades Chinese makeup
Low-reliefs evoking famous Chinese poems or traditional folklore engraved on lipsticks, pressed powder, and eyeshadows, packaging...
Cosmoprof Asia relocates to Singapore to renew with face-to-face meetings
BolognaFiere Group and Informa Markets, the organisers of the leading trade show dedicated to the cosmetics industry in Asia-Pacific...
First edition of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN to be held in September 2022 in Bangkok
After successive postponements due to the pandemic, the inaugural edition of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN, originally due to launch in 2020 will...
Henkel acquires Shiseido’s Hair Professional business in Asia-Pacific
Henkel signed an agreement to acquire the Asia-Pacific Hair Professional business of Shiseido. The acquisition comprises leading...
Indonesia and Malaysia: At the forefront of halal beauty innovation
Halal-certified beauty is a booming market with a global turnover worth USD 74.7 billion in 2020 [1]. Driven by the increasing religious...
Virospack expands into Asia with a new subsidiary in China
The Barcelona-headquartered manufacturer of droppers has announced the opening of a new subsidiary in Shanghai, China. Currently...
Firmenich partners with retail chain Harmay to boost fragrance sales in China
Firmenich continues its strategic endeavour to develop its presence in China. After having been the first global fragrance house to...
