Vietnam’s botanical diversity is exceptional. The country spans 15 degrees of latitude – from subtropical mountain forests in the north to the tropical Mekong Delta in the south – producing an extraordinary range of plants with distinct phytochemical profiles shaped by altitude, soil, and rainfall. Vietnamese traditional medicine has drawn on this landscape for centuries….
The talks could bring one of K-beauty’s best-known global brands back under Korean control after years inside Estée Lauder’s portfolio.
Tops will open the first standalone LOOKS store on May 20 at Robinson Lifestyle Srisamarn, marking a strategic shift for the Central Retail-owned beauty and wellness brand. The retailer said the move forms part of a longer-term plan to expand LOOKS to 100 locations across all formats by 2028. Dedicated Beauty Format LOOKS has previously…
The revamped store adds AI diagnostics, bespoke product services and research-led experiences as Amorepacific pushes deeper into personalised beauty retail.
China’s beauty market continued to expand in 2025, with stronger trade flows, rising exports and domestic brands holding a majority market share
The group’s first-quarter revenue came under pressure from weaker trading conditions and brand-level volatility, even as operating profit improved sharply.
The openings extend Guardian Vietnam’s presence in Hanoi as the health and beauty retailer continues to build out its store network in key urban locations.
The latest openings extend the group’s direct-operated retail network in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen as it deepens its presence in China’s premium fragrance market.
The latest NMPA action adds to compliance pressure in China’s cosmetics market, with sunscreens accounting for nearly half of the affected products.
The settlement closes a major shareholder case tied to Estée Lauder’s historic reliance on grey-market sales in China and Hainan duty-free channels.