Asia in Focus

Coming soon on Tmall: Boots makes first move into China

Coming soon on Tmall: Boots makes first move into China

By Amanda Lim

No.7, Soap & Glory and more will soon be available to Chinese consumers as Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and the Alibaba Group unveiled the official flagship of Boots on cross-border e-commerce platform Tmall Global.

Smaller Korean cosmetic firms receive local support in US endeavours

Smaller Korean cosmetic firms receive local support in US endeavours

By Amanda Lim

The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy (KCNA) and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) will sponsor K-beauty fairs in New York and Florida in order to help smaller South Korean cosmetic companies to penetrate the lucrative US beauty...

Beaubelle launches anti-fatigue eye gel in Malaysia

Beaubelle launches anti-fatigue eye gel in Malaysia

By Natasha Spencer

Holistic skin rejuvenation supplier, Beaubelle, unveils its eye gel in the Southeast Asian country as the brand strives to “tackle premature ageing caused by digital stress”.

BASF signs MoU for chemical facility in China

BASF signs MoU for chemical facility in China

By Natasha Spencer

German chemical company, BASF, enters into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to consider the launch of its first fully-owned production plant in China.

Digital payment apps to increase in APAC

Digital payment apps to increase in APAC

By Natasha Spencer

Growing in adoption in both established and emerging beauty and personal care markets, digital wallets and contactless card-based payments are on the rise.