Shiseido signs on as WTA Finals sponsor
It’s been an exciting summer of sport with the cricket, women’s soccer and the usual round of nail-biting tennis tours, so it’s no wonder that The Women’s Tennis Association has had no difficulty finding another sponsor after its deal with BNP Paribas came to an end....
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Malaysia to protest EU palm oil phase out
Malaysia intends to lodge a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the European Union’s planned reduction of palm oil consumption, according to a report published by The Jakarta Post. The EU aims to cut its use of palm oil as a biofuel by 2030, which would...
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The Estee Lauder Companies hands OMDHong Kong media account
The Estee Lauder Companies has appointed OMDHong Kong as its media agency for the region, according to a report published by The Drum. The US prestige beauty giant previously worked with the Hong Kong-based media buyer via its signature brand, and now will extend that...
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China’s Vipshop acquires Shan Shan Outlets
Chinese online discount retailer Vipshop Holdings has announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100 percent of the capital and equity interests in Shan Shan Commercial Group. Vipshop will pay over a total of RMB2.9 billion to Shan Shan...
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North Korea’s Pomhyanggi launches website
One of North Korea’s most established beauty brands has launched a website, according to a report published by NK News, quoting Meari. The new site for Pomhyanggi, which was launched by brand owner the Sinuiji Cosmetics Factory, is said to include an online store,...
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#BoycottJapan trends in South Korea as dispute over exports escalates
A hashtag designed to encourage shoppers to avoid Made in Japan products has gained considerable traction on social media channels in South Korea, according to a report published by Bloomberg. #BoycottJapan has appeared in some 2,400 public posts since Japan imposed...
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L’Oréal teams up with Tencent’s WeChat to boost ModiFace presence in China
L’Oréal has teamed up with Tencent-owned WeChat to launch the first 3D augmented reality make-up try-on facility for WeChat Mini Program. The application is supported by L’Oréal’s tech arm ModiFace and will debut on Giorgio Armani Beauty’s official WeChat Mini Program...
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Bessamer Venture Partners to invest in MyGlamm
Bessamer Venture Partners is leading a Rs130 crore investment round in Mumbai-based start-up MyGlamm, according to a report published by the Times of India. Other participants in the round include L’Occitane. The deal values the direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand -...
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Perth entrepreneur launches Australia’s first Beauty Fridge
A Perth-based entrepreneur has launched a dedicated mini fridge for beauty products, according to a report published by Perth Now. Iris Smit, the brains behind The Quick Flick brand, made her foray into the space after noticing a gap in the market for an attractive...
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H&H Group snaps up Aurelia Probiotic Skincare
Hong Kong-based Health & Happiness (H&H) has acquired Aurelia Probiotic Skincare, an ultra premium skin care brand that combines sustainably sourced bio-organic botanical ingredients and probiotics, according to a report published by WWD. The deal will further...
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