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Legacy and innovation on show as Solventum unveils new products
Guy Hiscott speaks to Cagatay Guler, vice president EMEA at Solventum, about its new innovations and how they are enabling better, smarter and safer healthcare. The spin out of Solventum as a separate business from 3M took place just over a year...

‘Best of K-sunscreens’: Glow Recipe overcomes pilling problem in reformulated product
After releasing Watermelon Glow SPF Lotion, Glow Recipe “listened closely” to feedback from its community and reworked on the formulation, leading to the introduction of the new Watermelon Glow Dew Shield Hydrating Fluid SPF 30 this June. “The...

No time to waste: Risa Hontiveros to move for opening of Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial
Senator Risa Hontiveros announced she will formally move in today’s (June 9) plenary session to initiate the opening rites for the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Hontiveros said the motion is a critical step in fulfilling the...

Gawa na ang robes, ready na session hall! Risa Hontiveros pushes for Sara impeachment trial kickoff on Monday
No more delays. Senator Risa Hontiveros has pushed for the start of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte as early as Monday, June 9, in compliance with the Senate’s duty to the Constitution and the people. Hontiveros disclosed...

WPP Media expands Open Intelligence, reveals retail and media partners
WPP Media has expanded its Open Intelligence data solution, offering the industry a large marketing model (LMM) trained to understand and predict audience behaviour and marketing performance based on patterns derived from trillions of signals from...

Ripple Bets Big On Japan With New Partnership
Ripple has joined hands with JETRO-backed Web3 Salon. The partnership promises grant funding of up to $200,000 per project, targeting promising XRPL startups in Japan and further solidifying Ripple’s commitment to the region’s digital asset...

Brown-Forman travel retail sales slip -7%; tariff uncertainty clouds broader outlook
Brown-Forman has adopted a cautious outlook for FY2026 and is committed to long-term growth through structural realignment initiativesBrown-Forman Corporation has reported a -5% decline in net sales to US$4 billion (+1% on an organic basis) for...

Growth Distillery: The consumers reshaping Australia's luxury market
Credit: Vidar Nordli Mathisen via Unsplash Australia's luxury landscape has undergone a shift driven by inflation, cost of living pressures and evolving generational values, according to the Growth Distillery's study, The Forces Shaping Luxury....

Consumer Tech News (Jun 2-Jun 6): Amercia Witnesses Surge In Layoffs, Tesla Norway Sales Jumps 213% In May & More
Corporate America is experiencing a surge in layoffs as companies respond to economic pressures from President Donald Trump's tariff policies and artificial intelligence adoption reshaping workforce needs. Earnings Broadcom AVGO reported...

Medical insurance first product under diagnosis pricing system, says Dzulkefly
Medical insurance first product under diagnosis pricing system, says Dzulkefly Published on: Monday, June 09, 2025 Published on: Mon, Jun 09, 2025 By: Tan Chin Tung, FMT Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said 78 health...

Everest Medicines Presents Positive Results In Preliminary Analysis Of Phase 1B/2A Clinical Trial Of Novel BTK Inhibitor EVER001 At The 62Nd Congress Of The European Renal Association
(MENAFN- EQS Group) · EVER001 is a covalent reversible BTK inhibitor with potentially best-in-class characteristics for the treatment of primary membranous nephropathy (pMN) and other autoimmune renal diseases, including IgA nephropathy (IgAN),...

Fund Manager Talk | Pharma, traditional retail 2 contra bets for ICICI Prudential MF’s Mittul Kalawadia
ICICI Prudential’s hybrid Equity and Debt Fund is leaning into contrarian plays like pharma and traditional retail, betting on sectoral tailwinds and capital discipline amid macro uncertainty. Mittul Kalawadia, Senior Fund Manager, says the...

Cuisinart Outdoors Fires Up Growth—One Product Innovation At A Time
As more consumers embrace outdoor cooking as a lifestyle rather than a seasonal hobby, brands are under pressure to deliver high-performance products that balance innovation, versatility, and real-world functionality. One company leading this...

Reaching China’s Gen Z: Functional, musical and healthier candy innovations
According to data from market research firm Frost & Sullivan, the market for functional candies has been growing at a 17.3% CAGR in China. Many functional candies have rapidly appeared on the market, which in turn has seen traditional sweet...

Innovative company raises over $50 million for surprisingly simple plan using old nuclear reactors: 'Another step toward securing a bright future'
"There aren't many people with that breadth and depth of experience." by Calvin CoffeeJune 8, 2025 As demand for electricity surges in the U.S., one nuclear energy company is offering a simple solution: building with what already works. The...

Global Retail CEOs Convene in Seoul for Key Conference
The world’s longest-standing global department store association is visiting Hyundai Department Store to seek future solutions for the retail industry. A Hyundai Department Store official announced on June 9, “We will co-host the International...

Mosaicx Debuts AI-Driven Customer Engagement Platform
Mosaicx, a pioneer in customer experience, announced the launch of the next era of its Engage product. The company will demo the next-generation AI-native platform at Customer Contact Week (CCW) in Las Vegas from June 9-12. Building on 30 years of...
UK MHRA launches new digital hub in Leeds to drive innovation and regional growth
A new digital hub in Leeds is being launched by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), marking a significant step in the agency’s long-term commitment to advancing innovation and strengthening its presence across the UK....

After smartphones, Indians now purchasing large home appliances online: Amazon’s Zeba Khan calls it shift in consumer behaviour
A decade ago, shopping for a large home appliance like a refrigerator or air conditioner meant setting aside time on the weekend and hopping from one showroom to another—often spending days shortlisting options before finally making a purchase. It...

Leanne Herman on Postal Passion, Print Innovation, and Building a Career from Data Up
Leanne Herman, a Women in Print Alliance member, didn’t start her career in printing, but once she discovered the world of postal affairs, she never looked back. In this episode, Leanne, Director of Postal Affairs at Sepire, shares her 27-year...