Outlook 2026: Consumer trends shaping beauty and personal care

The ASEAN beauty and personal care market is evolving rapidly, with tech-driven innovation as the catalyst for achievement

New research centre aims to transform healthcare with wearable ultrasound technology

The Wearable Imaging for Transforming Elderly Care (WITEC) research project aims to develop the world’s first wearable ultrasound imaging system for continuous, real-time monitoring and personalised diagnosis of chronic conditions such as hypertension and heart failure.

Outlook 2026: Plant-based additives to achieve regulatory compliance

Mr. Kenneth Heng, Sales Manager for Bio-Speciality Additives at Palsgaard, shares how increased regulatory compliance for plastics to achieve circular economy will impact the company's portfolio in 2026.

SACMI acquires majority stake in Groupe Emballage Technologies

This operation strengthens and expands SACMI's reach in the food packaging sector. President Paolo Mongardi states: “In line with our strategic vision, this acquisition further strengthens our presence in France and other countries.”

Outlook 2026: Enhancing core strengths in blown film extrusion

For Mr. Kun Lin Tsai, Vice President of Kung Hsing Plastic Machinery, the next few years will see the company focusing on enhancing its core strengths in blown film extrusion in order to remain competitive.

Outlook 2026: Game-changer materials for e-mobility applications

Mr. Bert Havenith, Director of Strategy, M&A and Marketing Intelligence at Envalior, shares how regulatory landscape is becoming more complex for manufacturers in this Outlook 2026 article.

Taiwan-based MCB Group now a full CDMO private-label provider

MCB Group's insights generated through its AI-powered market platform reveal that sports nutrition is rapidly becoming part of everyday nutrition.

Yii, ANDS Corporation explore skincare market in Asia

ANDS brings over 60 years of skincare expertise, while Yii contributes its Eastern philosophy of ‘Nourish effortless beauty’ inspired by the Yi Jing concept of perpetual change. They aim to create safe and effective solutions for sensitive, fragile, and early-aging skin.

Automotive coatings innovation with Direct Coating – The In-Mold Coating technology

Covestro accelerates automotive coatings innovation by combining injection molding and coating into one integrated process to reduce cost, process complexity, and energy use

Asia’s new sweet standard: What consumers will demand in 2026

The new sweet reality sets a clear benchmark for 2026: If it doesn’t taste and feel like the real thing, consumers simply will not settle for it, writes Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia

Understanding cosmetics regulations for market success in Indonesia

Lily Jiang, PhD, Global Head of Cosmetics & Personal Care and Dermatology, and Toto Waluyadi, Laboratory Manager of Cosmetics & Personal Care, SGS in Indonesia, discussed Indonesia’s BPOM requirements and the role SGS plays in supporting brands and suppliers during the ASEAN Personal Care Technology Summit 2025

ofi launches first spices sustainability strategy as demand for plant-based ingredients accelerates

ofi publishes new Spice Maps framework and updated Nut Trails progress report