Nanotechnology

South Korean biotechnology firm Hugel in €762 mn acquisition deal

24-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The global private investment firm, Bain Capital, agrees to purchase almost half of South Korean biopharmaceutical firm Hugel.

Voice technology part II: Why it is fuelling brand strategies

12-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As the Speak Easy report by Mindshare and J. Walter Thompson Innovation Group identifies voice technology as being more powerful than typing messages when it comes to developing customer relationships, we look at the report’s four main takeaways.

L’Oréal develops mechanobiology research to create massage device for anti-ageing

10-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

L’Oréal’s Research and Innovation launches a first-of-its-kind skin device targeting anti-ageing, based on mechanobiology research.

Johnson & Johnson launches Singapore QuickFire Challenge

28-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The personal care market in APAC is at the centre of an innovation drive by Johnson & Johnson Innovation as it teams up with ETPL and SMART to launch Singapore QuickFire Challenge Competition.

Shiseido tests humanoid robots for cosmetics production

27-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

In a revolutionary move and a cosmetics industry first, the leading Japanese heavyweight puts humanoid robots front and centre of its assembly lines.

Jala Group creates first 3D bioprint of artificial skin

20-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Chinese cosmetics company, Jala Group develops imitation skin using 3D bioprinting technology for beauty matching

AmorePacific and SK Telecom sign agreement to advance IoT beauty

31-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

South Korean beauty leader, AmorePacific, and wireless communications company, SK Telecom, have teamed up to use data and the Internet of Things (IoT) to create beauty innovations.

Shiseido prepares for Aupres brand revamp

25-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Japanese and multinational personal care giant, Shiseido, gets set to renew its Aupres brand for the Chinese market.

AmorePacific advances research and innovation efforts in Singapore

24-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The South Korean cosmetics conglomerate announces the opening of a new research and innovation laboratory in Singapore to further expand its leading position in Southeast Asia.

China’s cosmetics and consumer trends in 2017 part II: A new technological era

11-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As China strives towards maximising its opportunities through the use of dynamic and intuitive technologies, we asked Delon Wang, Manager of Asia Pacific Trends at Mintel, what we can expect to see from the country this year.

China’s cosmetics production license deadline approaches

14-Dec-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Chinese cosmetics manufacturers must exchange or obtain a Cosmetic Production License before 31st December 2016 to continue manufacturing activities.

Shiseido to invest millions in beauty startups

13-Dec-2016 By Natasha Spencer

As Shiseido prepares to invest up to ¥3 billion (€24.8 mn) in start-up ventures, the cosmetic giant’s new team will be on the lookout for technologically-advanced concepts and innovations that complement its existing portfolio and operations.

Hax pairs with Johnson & Johnson to create personal care accelerator programme

12-Dec-2016 By Natasha Spencer

China-based Hax, which specialises in providing seed investment for hardware startups, has joined forces with personal care giant Johnson & Johnson to create a new acceleration initiative.