Asia / Pacific
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...
Beauty Expo Taipei 2025 taps into Taiwan’s growing consumer sophistication
Held from 27-30 March at the Taipei World Trade Center, Beauty Expo Taipei 2025 promises to be the most comprehensive showcase in its...
Trade shows: Five beauty trends spotted at Cosme Tokyo 2025
The 2025 edition of Cosme Tokyo took place from 15th to 17th January as part of Cosme Week Tokyo, which also features Cosme Tech...
Hong Kong scientists fight to save agarwood from illegal tree felling
Environmentalists say illegal agarwood tree felling is on the rise in Hong Kong, fuelled by black market demand. The forests of the...
Roquette Beauté opens a co-creation hub dedicated to cosmetics in Shanghai
The expert in plant-based ingredients has announced the opening of its first Roquette Beauté Expertise Center in Shanghai, China. This...
