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 […]
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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 […]
SBC Medical Group Holdings Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Aesthetic Healthcare Holdings Pte. Ltd a Multi-Unit Owner of Aesthetic Treatment Clinics in Singapore
Aesthetic Healthcare establishes bridgehead for expansion into Asia and accelerate SBC’s presence in global markets SBC to leverage operational synergies and implement growth strategies to launch into new verticals and geographies TOKYO
Quit Like Sweden Celebrates Sweden’s Historic Milestone
STOCKHOLM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 13, 2024 Today, the Swedes have officially become smoke-free. Smoking prevalence across the country reduced to 5.3%. Remarkably, among those who have been benefited from Swedish policies during their entire life, it reduced to 4.5%. People from other countries in Europe who have moved to Sweden would be three times more likely to […]
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 […]