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BASF Malaysia and Junior Achievement (JA) Malaysia brought together 56 students for Young Voices for a Sustainable Future, a one-day sustainability innovation challenge designed to inspire young people to develop solutions to real-world sustainability challenges.

BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and community development through a coastal conservation initiative at Pantai Chendor, Pahang, bringing together more than 500 participants in support of a greener and more resilient future.

BASF will unveil Emulgade® Verde PE for the first time in Asia Pacific at in-cosmetics Korea 2026, taking place from July 1 to 3 at the COEX Convention & Exhibition Center in Seoul. This advanced ready-to-use, technology simplifies the delivery of hydrophilic actives, while maintaining high formulation efficiency and performance.

BASF has decided to close its expandable polystyrene (EPS) production assets at the Ulsan Plastics site in South Korea. The cessation of production operations is targeted for mid‑June 2026.

BASF announces a price increase of up to $100 per metric ton for butyl acrylate (BA) across Asia Pacific. The adjustment will take effect immediately, or in accordance with existing contractual agreements.