Global semiconductor materials market revenue hits US$67.5B in 2024

Global semiconductor materials market revenue increased by 3.8% to US$67.5 billion in 2024, according to SEMI.

Malaysia IC design park boosts global ties with Brazil, AWS

The Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park is a pioneering initiative committed to driving the advancement of Malaysia’s semiconductor industry. As a hub for innovation, the park bridges talent and cutting-edge technology to foster a dynamic ecosystem focused on integrated circuit (IC) design and development.

Shini’s Open Day a big success

Shini Plastics Technologies (Dongguan), Inc. held an open-day event on April 15-17, which was participated by over 500 customers, partners, and industry experts worldwide.

Recycled materials for interior of premium vehicles

Simoldes Plastics and ELIX Polymers cooperating to use recycled materials for interior applications of premium vehicles

When “reusable” means more plastic waste: The vending machine loophole

In response to regulatory pressure, some companies began introducing thicker plastic stirrers and labeling them as “reusable,” which can increase environmental footprint.

Thailand ready to host concurrent Fi Asia Thailand, Vitafoods Asia 2025

The shows will run from September 17 to 19, 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand.

Flash Coffee ready to expand in Indonesia

Coffee chain, Flash Coffee has secured USD3 million in new funding to accelerate growth and to expand its new store concept across Indonesia

From outer space to Southeast Asia, OREO cookie gets dunked in Milky Way

In a playful way of introducing its limited-edition Space Dunk cookies in Southeast Asia, OREO launched the product from Cukul, Indonesia into the vast Milky Way.

‘The Cleaner Car’ with lower impact plastics for automotive parts

Beaulieu Fibres is addressing automotive industry’s transition to low-carbon materials by providing detailed CO₂ footprint calculations for PP fibers used in automotive parts.

Synbiotics a promising tool for managing extreme fatigue and post-exercise malaise

New clinical evidence highlights potential of three-month synbiotic supplementation in attenuating post-exercise malaise and increasing brain metabolites in adults with post-COVID-19 chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

Unilever to close REN skincare business

The company said it will cease trading by the end of Q3 2025.

Emerson’s innovations in dust collector monitoring & control

Emerson products are combined into a complete smart dust collector automation solution to provide advanced diagnostics and shop-to-cloud connectivity