Asia / Pacific
US, China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days as Trump says will speak to Xi
The United States and China announced on Monday, May 12, an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, an outcome...
Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN returns to Bangkok with expanded international lineup
Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN Bangkok, Southeast Asia’s leading beauty trade exhibition, is set to return to the Queen Sirikit National Convention...
Climate change threatens historic clove farming in Indonesia
Colonial powers once sought to wipe out cloves grown by locals on the eastern Indonesian island of Ternate to safeguard their monopoly...
Chanel debuts fragrance and beauty lines on Nykaa in a move to expands in India
The French luxury brand is expanding its footprint in India with the launch of its fragrance and beauty products on Nykaa, the country’s...
Niche perfumes: Chinese brands spice up the competition
Notes Shanghai, Asia’s only trade show dedicated to fine perfumery, brought together over 200 renowned international brands and emerging...
Melvita strengthens presence in Asia and explores new markets
Since February 2024, pioneer organic cosmetics brand Melvita, which celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, has been rolling out a...
China Beauty Expo is back to Shanghai from May 12-14, 2025
As the Chinese beauty market struggles to regain momentum, and as the trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump continues to...
Trade shows: Five takeaways from Beauty Expo Taipei 2025
Taiwan’s leading beauty trade show, held its 35th edition from March 27 to 30, 2025 at the World Trade Center in Taipei. Now part of the...
kdc/one and Clarion Group join forces in India’s growing cosmetics market
Canadian company Knowlton Development Corporation Inc. (kdc/one) and Indian manufacturer Clarion Group have partnered to form a joint...
Kao’s prestige brand Sensai expands in Asia with first store in Indonesia
Kao Corporation is strengthening its presence in Asia with the launch of its prestige cosmetics brand, Sensai, in Indonesia. The brand’s...
