APAC February 2021 Headline News

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Check out our most popular non-Japan stories in February 2021.

Australia

Blackmores’ half year results: Revenue hits five-year high in China, but slumps to five-year low at home

The Philippines

Coconut and COVID-19: Philippines DOST-led study reveals virgin coconut oil reduce symptoms in suspected patients

Thailand

Curcumin craze: Thailand’s QminC sets 20 million bottle target following initial success

China

Protein power for the young: China’s ffit8 creates probiotic containing powder for immune, gut and mental health

Microbiome and COVID-19: Lower levels of key gut bacteria linked to severity of disease and immune response – China data

Malaysia

Malaysia firm launches health tea modelled on COVID-19 TCM formula, but no health claims

Flavettes, immunity, beauty and energy: Malaysia Duopharma’s Consumer Healthcare CEO unveils growth strategies

India

Artemisinin for COVID-19: Indian and US firms launch clinically tested supplement after ayurvedic regulatory approval