Kao explores algae potential

In line with its sustainability commitments, Kao said it would pursue the development for the production of fats and oils from algae

Southeast Asians ride digital boom to E-commerce

The growth of connected device ownership is laying the foundation for a booming online retail sector in Southeast Asia

Customer satisfaction the top priority for cleaning managers

Survey results indicate that the focus on keeping customers satisfied means the cleaning industry professionals realize the importance of setting the bar high to ensure customer satisfaction

E-cigarettes don’t help cancer patients to stop smoking

E-cigarette users were more nicotine dependent than non-users, had more prior quit attempts, and were more likely to be diagnosed with lung or head and neck cancers

Governments, companies commit to climate-smart farming

At the UN Climate Summit, governments and organisations pledge to increase food productivity whilst reducing carbon footprint

Taiwan machine tool makers’ head U.S. meeting

Executives from select companies discussed their latest innovations and insights on industry trends at "Taiwan Machine Tools Shaping the Future,” during the recently concluded IMTS show.

Global permanent magnets market to go up

The worldwide permanent magnets market will grow at a CAGR of 8.42 percent over the period 2013-2018, reports Research and Markets.

Gravimetric blenders for multiple materials

Game-changing products to meet sustainability challenge

Eddie van Os, Global Packaging Director for Strategic Materials, Unilever South Africa, talks about the role plastic packaging plays in the company’s sustainability agenda.

TaipeiPLAS 2014: Taiwan innovations for the global market

First total knee surgery based on 2D X-ray images

First patient successfully treated with Materialise’s knee guide technology that turns 2D X-ray images into 3D information and solutions

India moves to secure pharma market share

India eyes Latin America and renews focus and investment on safeguarding the quality of drugs