Southeast Asian startups run into structural roadblocks
Many Southeast Asian startups are struggling to attract capital and grow beyond regional markets. People in the ecosystem…
Ashwagandha, huperzia targeted under proposed dutch supplement rules
The proposed Dutch rules would ban Huperzia serrata, huperzine A and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) on the grounds of…
Malaysia’s Phytogaia sets up grant to support local palm phytonutrient studies
The research grant, set to provide a minimum amount of between RM100k (US$24k) and RM150k (US$36k) in cash…
Asian businesses boost Central, Eastern European industrial rentals
Property EU punitive measures drive demand from Chinese carmakers, Taiwan tech, landlord CTP says Yanfeng’s facility in Namestovo,…
Japan’s chocoZAP gym chain bulks up in Hong Kong to lift Asian growth
Companies No-frills operation aims for 150 overseas locations by March 2027 ChocoZAP has 23 gyms in Hong Kong…
New draft PMOS guideline recommends annual review and could mean quicker diagnosis | National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
People with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) should have their condition diagnosed sooner and be offered an annual…
Exclusive | Beijing’s brokerage probe to stop ‘leakage’, Paul Chan tells Davos Dalian event
Beijing’s recent investigation into three brokerages – Futu Securities, Tiger Brokers and Long Bridge – was partly driven…
Australian and U.S. brands favored by Chinese supplement consumers
WPIC is a digital commerce and technology agency that helps global brands enter, scale, and manage their e-commerce…
Strong dollar rally weighs heavier on struggling Asian countries
Markets Asian countries risk falling behind in upping rates to defend their currencies The dollar rose after the…
Novel Food approval in Great Britain for Sabinsa’s curcumin ingredient
The authorization, issued jointly by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS), permits Curcumin C3…
Never Grow Up’s The Monday Bar seeks to fill gaps in Indian functional bars
The Monday Bar was launched by Mumbai-based consulting firm Never Grow Up after years of observing that modern…
Thailand emerges as a new Asian hub for global wealth and luxury
Wealth migration drives a new round of luxury housing demand One key megatrend highlighted by the report is…