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At in-cosmetics Asia 2026, BASF will bring its theme "Beyond Beauty: Future Unlocked" to life through a showcase of science-driven innovation, formulation expertise, and market insights.

BASF today signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), underscoring its long-term commitment to supporting the growth of Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem. Through this investment, BASF’s Electronic Materials business is expanding its Kuanyin site in Taoyuan with additional production capacity for advanced semiconductor materials, enhanced quality analysis capabilities, and an expanded Innovation Center.

BASF (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (BASF Malaysia) has received dual recognition at the Asian Experience Awards 2026, winning Malaysia Employee Experience of the Year – Chemicals and Malaysia Partner Experience of the Year – Chemicals. Presented at a ceremony held on October 1, at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, the awards celebrate BASF Malaysia's efforts to create meaningful experiences for employees and business partners while strengthening opportunities for growth, wellbeing, collaboration and operational excellence.

BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn. Bhd. (BPC) and Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF) successfully hosted the 3rd Eco-Schools Green Science & Technology Carnival, bringing together more than 1,300 students from 25 schools nationwide in a celebration of sustainability, innovation and STEM learning.

BASF and UPC Technology Corporation (UPC) signed a strategic Letter of Intent (LoI) on LowPCF products during the BASF & UPC Technology Low Carbon Footprint Strategic Partnership Summit held on September 1, 2026, at UPC's Zhuhai site. The agreement further strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two companies and establishes a framework for collaboration on the use of BASF’s LowPCF products, supporting the plasticizer industry's transition towards a lower-carbon future and UPC's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.