Asia / Pacific
International trade: Indonesia, EU sign long-awaited deal
Indonesia and the European Union finalised negotiations on a trade agreement on Tuesday, September 3, after nearly a decade of talks, a...
Japan and fragrance: what would happen if the two finally meet?
During my recent trip to Japan, I was pleasantly surprised to see the emergence of new and dedicated fragrance spaces in Tokyo. Here’s a...
Proya Cosmetics: China’s beauty powerhouse sets sights on Global Top 10
Founded in 2003, Proya Cosmetics has risen to the top of China’s cosmetics market in just two decades. With a portfolio of nine brands...
Global experts to headline Well-Ageing Conference at in-cosmetics Asia 2025
Following its successful 2024 debut, in-cosmetics Asia will present its cosmetic science conference with a new Well-Ageing theme, held in...
Beautyworld Japan Osaka 2025 set to welcome a record 570 exhibitors
Western Japan’s premier beauty trade fair will take place from 20-22 October 2025 at INTEX Osaka, spanning Halls 1–5 and 6B. For this...
Safic-Alcan acquires Ingredients Plus in Malysia and Singapore to boost growth
The distributor of specialty chemicals has acquired Ingredients Plus, a specialty chemicals distributor with a strong historical presence...
Cosmobeauté Indonesia 2025 returns in October with a focus on sustainability
Cosmobeauté Indonesia, the Indonesia’s largest B2B beauty trade exhibition, will return for its 18th edition on 9-11 October 2025 at Hall...
DKSH expands exclusive distribution agreement with Exsymol in South Korea
DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials has expanded its exclusive distribution agreement with Exsymol to South Korea. Through this...
in-cosmetics Asia sets for record edition from 4-6 November 2025 in Bangkok
The event dedicated to personal care ingredients is poised to deliver its biggest and most dynamic show to date as it returns to BITEC,...
US tariffs: South Korea also agrees to 15% rate on exported goods
Following the European Union’s lead just days earlier, South Korea finalized a trade agreement with the United States on Wednesday, July...
