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The FMCG industry faces one of its toughest years yet, needing to navigate a complex retail landscape and shifting consumer behavior and loyalty, according to the NielsenIQ report Mastering the FMCG Market: Decoding Success for SMB in 2025. Brands will need greater agility and deeper consumer engagement to stay competitive.
The beauty industry is undergoing a transformation – one that embraces individuality, sustainability, and mindful consumption. Moving beyond the era of one-size-fits-all solutions, the industry is shifting towards hyper-personalized experiences powered by AI and digital tools.
In juice production, thermal processes such as heating and cooling (for example, pasteurization, concentration, chilling) account for a signification portion of energy consumption.
November 14 marks World Diabetes Day, an annual reminder of the growing global challenge posed by diabetes, one of the fastest-rising chronic conditions worldwide. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 589 million adults aged 20 – 79 years are currently living with diabetes, and this number is expected to exceed 640 million by 2030.
Every October, breast cancer awareness is symbolized by pink ribbons, fundraising events, and heightened public attention. Yet behind these symbols lies a far more complex reality: for millions of women across Asia and beyond, breast cancer is not simply a matter of awareness, but a daily struggle due to multiple factors such as late diagnosis, prohibitive treatment costs, and fragmented systems of care.
Picture this: your car gets scratched, but by morning, the paint looks perfect again. Or your phone screen cracks, and by the next day, it’s as if nothing happened. It sounds like science fiction, but self-healing materials are stepping out of the lab and into real life. Materials science, chemistry, and some seriously advanced technology have made it possible.
Amid inflationary pressures, changing consumer behavior, and rising sustainability awareness, Supply Chain Management (SCM) has evolved from a logistical function into a core driver of business strategy. Companies no longer see SCM merely as a cost-control tool. Instead, they are adopting automation and smart technologies to improve visibility and process efficiency, turning it into a key driver of pricing strategy, customer experience, and service flexibility (KPMG, 2025). Today, SCM plays a critical role in driving business growth and organizational resilience.
To adapt to the rapidly changing business environment, many companies regularly adjust their ways of work to maximize productivity and effectiveness. DKSH Taiwan Finance Division recently completed a significant transition. In this Leadership Talk, we invite Vivian Lin, Finance Director of DKSH Taiwan to share us how this transformation has made the team more collaborative and competitive to meet market demands.
Once viewed as a stakeholder bonus or compliance exercise, green logistics is now a defining measure of business resilience, cost-efficiency, and corporate responsibility. As logistics accounts for 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions – according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) – and freight volumes continue to climb, the sector faces mounting pressure to decarbonize. The pressure goes beyond regulation, reflecting a growing business case for long-term competitiveness, part of which includes sustainable practices to reduce emissions, lower costs, and offer insurance against geopolitical and economic shocks.
The plant-based movement in Asia-Pacific stands at a critical juncture. 62% of regional consumers cite health and wellbeing as key purchase drivers – a strong indicator of sustained demand. Yet, a significant execution gap continues to threaten the category’s tremendous growth potential.
As technological innovation continues to reshape industries, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful force in the transformation of healthcare. The sector is undergoing a fundamental shift with AI offering a transformative means of improving patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. In Southeast Asia, the integration of AI technologies is helping health systems cope with mounting pressures, such as an aging population, rising healthcare costs, and the need for faster, more accurate care delivery.
Southeast Asia’s pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a significant transformation. With a population exceeding 660 million and a rising burden of chronic and infectious diseases, the region’s demand for innovative medicines and medical devices is surging.
In the fast-moving consumer goods arena, a harsh reality confronts even the most beloved brands: if your product isn't available when customers need it, they will switch. And increasingly, they might not return. This isn't speculation. It's the unforgiving mathematics of modern retail, where field activation excellence and route-to-market planning have emerged as the ultimate differentiators between market leaders and those left behind.
Switzerland, known for its robust economy, high-quality manufacturing, and thriving sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and biotechnology, occupies a key position in the global supply chain. At the heart of this Swiss ecosystem is chemical distribution, a foundational pillar that enables innovation, productivity, and sustainability across numerous industries. It facilitates the supply of raw materials and chemicals for the pharmaceutical, agricultural, cosmetic, and food manufacturing industries.
The world is aging rapidly. Over the last four decades, the population of people aged 65 years and above has nearly doubled, increasing from 5.5% to 10.3%. This development presents both challenges and opportunities. By 2030, one in six people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. At this time the share of the population aged 60 years and over will increase from 1 billion in 2020 to 1.4 billion.
Despite significant advancements in healthcare, global systems continue to struggle with providing essential services. Rapid urbanization and industrialization have further intensified the burden of both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
AI-driven tools help streamline R&D, reduce time-to-market, and improve precision and compliance. Deformulation or reverse engineering formulation is faster and more accurate, helping companies create more sustainable alternatives.
In retail today, innovation is not just about what is new, it’s about what shoppers notice. Standing in store aisles, one truth becomes clear: there is a widening chasm between what brands launch and what consumers perceive as innovative.
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are playing a pivotal role in strengthening Southeast Asia’s healthcare systems by expanding access, enhancing infrastructure, and fostering innovation amid growing demand and resource constraints.
The electronics industry is entering a new phase of rapid expansion. From consumer devices and electric vehicles to smart manufacturing systems, demand is growing for high-performance components that are smaller, lighter, and more reliable.
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, home to 60% of the global population, is emerging as a key market for global medical device companies. This shift is underscored by the potential of the APAC region, which encompasses a diverse array of cultures, languages, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and a healthcare market that has already surpassed Europe to become the second-largest market globally, right behind the United States.
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