Asia / Pacific
Natura opens pop-up store in Malaysia and launches Asia operations
Brazilian cosmetics giant Natura has officially established its Asian market presence with the launch of its business in Malaysia...
Kanebo’s Freeplus to debut in Thailand as a prelude to Asian rollout
Ahead of a wider launch throughout ASEAN, Kanebo Cosmetics (Kao Group) is introducing its Freeplus brand in Thailand in September 2019....
Make-up applicator expert Geka expands in Asia with new production site in Shanghai
Geka is significantly strengthening its market presence in the Asian market with the opening of its an own production plant in...
Kao to debut Sensai in Japan as a first step to broader Asian launch
In September 2019, Kanebo Cosmetics (Kao Group) will be staging a Japan debut for Sensai, their super-prestige brand now sold in more...
Shiseido strengthens strategic partnership with A.S. Watson Group
Japan based cosmetics giant Shiseido has entered a 3-year plan with A.S. Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty...
China is already Ioma’s second largest market
Even before opening a physical store in China, Ioma has successfully entered this market. The brand’s recent deployment in the Middle...
Cosme Tokyo on tracks for a record breaking edition
Japan’s largest cosmetics show returns from 30 January to 1 February 2019 together with Cosme Tech and Inner Beauty Tokyo. The three...
Shiseido aims to accelerate its business growth in the Philippines
The Tokyo based cosmetics giant intends to strengthen its cosmetics business in the Philippines through the creation of a new...
Givaudan intends to spice up the fragrance world with India’s Synthite
The Givaudan group has entered into a strategic partnership with India-based company Synthite for the development of exclusive...
Hawaii officially bans sunscreens suspected to harm coral reefs
By signing bill SB 2571 on June 3, 2018, Governor David Ige made Hawaii first state in the world to ban certain sunscreens suspected to...
