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China has launched a national program aimed at addressing the rising incidence of dementia. Relevant departments point out that dementia has become a widespread social issue and poses a significant challenge to the well-being of the elderly and their fami

UK private equity firm CVC Capital has announced the acquisition of Serin Company, the cosmetics manufacturer behind the Round Lab brand and its cult product, Dokdo Toner.

• CVC Capital
• Serin company

Shalimar Paints, a century-old Indian paint brand, is eyeing the untapped potential of India’s rural market to bridge the gap in rural areas.

• Shalimar Paints

DKSH has strengthened its commitment to health, safety, environmental performance and sustainability by obtaining the “Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) Responsible Distribution™ Certification and Sustainability Certificate” in the US.

• DKSH

As 2025 approaches, Gilead has welcomed an exciting start. The latest announcement from the official website of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China has confirmed that Gilead's application for marketing approval for its new 5.1 cla

Recently, several well-known global shipping companies announced that they will fully raise shipping costs starting from January 1, 2025. Shipping giants such as Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), COSCO Shipping, Yang Ming Marine Transport, Maersk, CMA

According to a report from agricultural information agency AZ Group, the price of glyphosate, a key agricultural input in Argentina, has dropped by 64% since reaching a historical high in 2022. This price decline trend is similar to that in the Chinese ma

On December 31, 2024, the EU Official Journal officially announced the BPA ban (EU) 2024/3190, which further amends the plastics regulation (EU) 10/2011 and simultaneously repeals (EU) 2018/2013. This ban will officially come into effect on January 20, 20

On November 28, President-elect Donald Trump attempted to ban TikTok through an executive order; however, his recent public support for the short video application has garnered widespread attention. An article published by The Wall Street Journal on Thurs

In the first eleven months of this year, China’s total imports and exports to "Belt and Road" countries reached 18.74 trillion yuan, an increase of 6%. Among them, exports were 10.52 trillion yuan, up 8.2%; imports were 8.22 trillion yuan, up 3.4%. Data f

Specifically, starting from January 1, 2025, the import tariffs on syrups and sugar-containing premixes, PVC, battery separators, and other goods will be adjusted. The "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (2025)" clearly states that

ChainCraft have announced a collaboration to transform Avebe’s surplus potato juice into high-value circular fatty acids using ChainCraft’s fermentation technology.

• ChainCraft
• Royal Avebe

SNR Capital announced the acquisition of Thirteen Lune for an undisclosed amount. Previously, the inclusive retail platform announced in September 2024 that it was exploring strategic options.

• SNR Capital
• Thirteen Lune

IonKraft GmbH, a spin-off of RWTH Aachen University, has successfully closed its first equity financing round of €3.5 million.

• IonKraft

Meridian Adhesives Group, a manufacturer of high-performance adhesive solutions, announced the acquisition of Thai adhesive specialist PAS Bangkok.

• Meridian Adhesives Group
• PAS Bangkok

TECHSiL, a specialist adhesives distributor, has announced the acquisition of UK tape and adhesives distributor Viking Industrial Products Limited.

• TECHSiL
• Viking Industrial Products Limited

NextChem, part of Italian engineering group Maire Tecnimont, has been awarded new contracts for the proprietary NX STAMI urea technology of its Canadian subsidiary Stamicarbon.

• NextChem

Bostik, the Adhesive Solutions division of Arkema, has collaborated with cast extrusion line manufacturer Brückner Maschinenbau (Brückner) to develop a coextruded peelable BOPET lidding film.

• Bostik
• Arkema
• Brückner

On December 13, 2024, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority announced revisions to the food additive standards. The amendment involves maximum allowable contents for multiple food categories and their additives and seeks public feedback.

According to an analysis by 3 Axis Advisors, American pharmaceutical companies plan to raise the prices of at least 250 brand-name drugs in early 2025. These drugs include Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid, Bristol Myers Squibb's cancer treatment drugs