Kao Corporation: Regarding the Nomination of Director Candidates for Our Company

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 19, 2024 Kao's Board of Directors and management team strive to increase shareholder value from a long-term perspective based on our business strategy. For the purpose of enhancing our corporate value, we are committed to engaging directly and constructively with all our stakeholders and welcome new perspectives to address challenges. Kao adheres to […]

Kao Corporation: Regarding Shareholder Statement

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 13, 2024 Oasis Management Company Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Oasis Management”), an investment management firm and a shareholder of our company, released a statement regarding Director candidates to be proposed at our 119th Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. Kao's Board of Directors and management team strive to increase shareholder value from a […]

NIQ BASES Reveals 2024 Breakthrough Innovation Winners and Top Trends Driving Growth

Top innovators: The 2024 Breakthrough Innovation Awards recognized eight winners and five Wavemaker honorees for leading products that achieved remarkable success in Thailand, standing out in a competitive marketplace. Innovation drives growth: Breakthrough Innovation Winners in Southeast Asia outperform category averages, achieving 4X higher sales velocity and 2X higher distribution during their launch year. Additionally, Breakthrough […]

NIQ World Data Lab and SPATE launch “Beauty Futures” Report – A guide to generational journeys of global beauty buyers

Comprehensive report reveals generational beauty spending trends and preferences Millennials drive the highest growth at US$193 Billion overtaking Gen X by 2034 Gen X lead beauty spending in 2024, with an expected $150B increase over the next decade CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 09, 2024 NielsenIQ (NIQ) collaborated with World Data Lab and SPATE to release a comprehensive […]

Winners of Inaugural ASEAN Steel Architectural Awards Announced at Grand Event in Malaysia

SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 19, 2024 The winners of the first BlueScope Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN were crowned at a gala dinner event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this November 14. A number of respected industry bodies — the Association of Siamese Architects under Royal Patronage (ASA), Thailand, Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia (IAI), the University of Architecture Ho Chi […]

Beerenberg Wins Trial Against Aspen Aerogel in Korea

KOREA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 12, 2024 The Korea Intellectual Property Trial and Appeal Board (IPTAB ) has concluded that three of Aspen Aerogel's patents regarding improved hydrophobic aerogel material are invalidated. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241111316435/en/ Specializing in insulations solutions of high-quality and efficiency, Beerenberg has developed cost-effective insulation products that […]

35 Women Entrepreneurs from ASEAN and Japan Discuss Economic Resilience Innovation and Sustainability in Vientiane

VIENTIANE, Laos–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 06, 2024 Thirty-five (35) young women entrepreneurs from across the 10 ASEAN Member States and Japan convened in Lao PDR to discuss challenges and opportunities related to innovation and sustainability in their enterprises. The Roundtable Discussion of Young Women Entrepreneurs in ASEAN and Japan, held on November 5-6 at the Crowne Plaza […]

Cascale Introduces New Membership Engagement Model Elevates Supplier and Manufacturer Input

AMSTERDAM & HONG KONG & OAKLAND, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 31, 2024 Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, is introducing a new member engagement and governance model to ensure more inclusive decision-making, with a sharper focus on elevating supplier and manufacturer input. This shift, reflected in the organization's structure and membership team architecture, addresses the need for […]

Mary Kay Recognized for Conservation Leadership for Second Year in a Row at the 2024 Texan by Nature 20

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 31, 2024 Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skincare innovation and sustainability, was honored for the second year in a row with a 2024 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) award, a prestigious recognition created by the conservation non-profit Texan by Nature. Founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, Texan by Nature […]

Barracuda Technologies Launches Its Maiden Modular Bio-Refinery Project in India

BANGKOK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 29, 2024 Barracuda Technologies Pvt. Ltd., an indirect subsidiary of San Francisco (USA) based Startup Barracuda Technologies Inc., has just completed its first modular Bio-Refinery project in India, marking a significant milestone in sustainable and circular materials manufacturing. This semi-commercial scale Bio-Refinery utilizes a proprietary biomass fractionation process to convert agricultural waste, such […]