‘Breakthrough Prize’ in Life Sciences launched

11 inaugural winners receive US$3 million each for groundbreaking achievements in life science research to cure intractable diseases and extend human life

Creeping obesity epidemic hits APAC

Overnutrition replaces undernutrition in the region, as cardiologists call for policies to make healthy choices easier

Songwon Industrial restructures financials to set foundation for growth

Reckitt Benckiser Acquiring Chinese Medicine Firm

Continuing its expansion in China, UK-based Reckitt Benckiser is reportedly acquiring Golong Medicine, a traditional Chinese medicine manufacturer known for sore-throat remedies. The exact figure of acquisition has not been disclosed yet.

SIMPOE signs OEM agreement with PTC

SIMPOE Announces OEM Agreement with PTC Inc. for New Plastics Extension for PTC? Creo?.

LUVOMAXX? appoints business team manager

The LUVOMAXX sales team is managed by Mr. Mark Podgorsky.

New PVC elastomer eases handling of industrial cables

Two PVC elastomer compounds for jacketing of industrial and heavy-duty cables exhibit flexibility even at very low temperatures.

Increased choice in bimodal HDPE as SABIC enters the market

HDPE blow molders set to benefit from increased choice in bimodal HDPE as SABIC is entering the market.

KOPLAS 2013 to present advanced production processes

‘Plastics Industry Meets Mold Industry’ - KOPLAS is Korea’s leading exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry scheduled to take place from March 12 – 16, 2013.

Spa-cial Treatments

A New Skincare Brand at Wal-Mart

Formerly sold at more expensive retailers, Bremenn Research Labs, a skincare brand has reduced its prices and will be sold at Wal-Mart.

The Top Note for Spring 2013

Tru Fragrance named Virtual Lily as the seasonal HipNote for Spring 2013. It is inspired by the blossoming “TechNature” trend, defined by the marriage of technology and nature,