CHINAPLAS focuses on green, smart, and high-tech solutions

In the dynamic landscape of the plastics and rubber industries to be showcased at CHINAPLAS 2025, the concept of a circular economy will continue to be one of the key focuses of the exhibition, along with smart manufacturing solutions.

Melicica™: Honey-based repair solution for damaged skin

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant will launch Melicica™, an innovative honey-based repair solution for damaged skin

Huntsman Polyurethanes obtains ISCC+ certification for two plants

Huntsman announced that its Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing sites in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have successfully secured ISCC+ Certification

Sustainable carbon fibers from Teijin

Teijin Carbon introduces new carbon fiber products under the Tenax Next™ brand of sustainable carbon fiber materials.

Indonesia’s APP Group serves the paper packaging market in S. Korea

With Foopak Bio Natura's presence in Korea, the APP Group is keen to be in line with South Korea's mission to reduce plastic waste by 50%.

AGAE to produce rhamnolipid biosurfactant from new facility in Asia

US-based AGAE Technologies said a full-scale manufacturing plant with annual capacity of over 1K metric tons of rhamnolipids will support its production.

Sequential and AMILI awarded UK-Singapore R&D grant to advance gut-skin microbiome science

Innovate UK and Enterprise SG support an R&D project that will help characterize the interplay between the skin and gut microbiome, offering a new approach to evaluating inflammatory skin disorders (ISDs).

ANUA expands K-beauty skincare in the US

Partnership between global brand-building company, The Founders and beauty retailer, Ulta Beauty expands ANUA skincare in the United States.

Thais rely on fabric softeners as daily scents, but Gen Z drives a shift to fragrances

Thai consumers "associate smelling good with cleanliness, favoring subtle fragrances that complement their hygiene routines, says Mintel Associate Director, Chayapat Ratchatawipasanan.

HD Hyundai drives shipbuilding's future with AI and digital tech

HD Hyundai Executive Vice Chairman Chung Kisun emphasized his commitment to building an integrated, optimized, and automated future shipyard that minimizes human intervention, highlighting the company's intention to actively leverage technologies from global tech companies.

New pouch replaces plastic tubs for paint

Mondi collaborated with Sherwin-Williams to introduce re/cycle SpoutedPouch for paint concentrate.

Evonik advances pyrolysis oil capability

Evonik has announced a comprehensive suite of Purocel™ products and catalysts technologies that improve the quality of pyrolysis oil, driving greater circularity for plastics.