October 2022

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

Free online courses could help reduce the incidence of cosmetics-associated dermatoses and increase skin care knowledge among Chinese consumers, say researchers behind a programme attended by 540,000 people.

VietnamNet

According to the assessment of the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Vietnam is in the group of countries with very high levels of antibiotic resistance.

The Malay Mail Online

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is looking at how traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can complement the Government’s Healthier SG plan, though this will depend on the outcome of two work groups, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday (Oct 5), Mr Ong said that these work groups have been focused over the past year on issues such as enhancing TCM clinical training and improving career development.

Manila Bulletin

The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public that generic medicines are equally safe and effective as their branded counterparts. “People have to understand also whether it be branded or unbranded generics, pareho lang ang safety, efficacy (the safety and efficacy is the same),” said DOH Officer-in-Charge Maria Rosario Vergeire in a recent press briefing.

The Malay Mail Online

Healthier salt and seasoning products will be made more readily available to consumers, as part of the authorities’ latest effort to tackle the rising sodium intake among residents here as the prevalence of hypertension in the population continues to soar through the years.

The Malay Mail Online

The Health Ministry (MoH) will allow registrations for cannabis-based medication if there is solid evidence the product can be used safely and effectively to treat patients, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said. He said that the Institute for Clinical Research (ICR) under the National Health Institute was conducting reviews and discussions with experts, especially in the fields of ecology and palliative care.

Daily Tribune

WGSN released its Ones to Watch 2023: NextGen Filipino Beauty Brands Report that highlights five homegrown brands that are making waves in the local beauty and wellness market. According to Christine Chua, beauty analyst of WGSN, Filipinos continue to have loyalty for their go-to brands. “Value-for-money would primarily drive purchasing decisions of Filipino consumers, trailed by ‘lazy’ beauty solutions that save on effort, time, and carbon footprint,” she added.

Fierce Farma

Merck was one of the first Big Pharmas to realize the benefits of establishing a manufacturing stronghold in Singapore. Now, amid a rush of other biopharma companies into the island nation, Merck is doubling down there. Wednesday, the New Jersey-based company opened a new secondary packaging facility to churn out vaccines and biologics. It also broke ground on a plant that will produce inhalers and is set for completion in 2026.

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

SuperOrdinary paved its way in beauty helping US brands move into the Chinese market, and as Honest Co begins that journey lessons can be learned by the industry.

CosmeticsDesign-Asia

A Singapore-based deep-tech start-up has developed a unique material that could pique the interest of the beauty sector because of its ability to reduce inflammation and accelerate wound healing.