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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 Starting Ventures, Petrovietnam Ca Mau Fertilizer Corporation (PVCFC, a member of Petrovietnam), and the local authorities, including the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Dong Thap Province, Sub-Department of Plant Production and Protection of Dong Thap Province, and People's Committees of Phong My Commune and Truong Xuan Commune, today announced a joint initiative to support a total of 200 smallholder farmers from four cooperatives. 

BASF has received the 2026 Ringier Technology Innovation Award for Plantapon^® Amino ASP in the Functional Chemicals – Surfactants category, recognizing the company’s commitment to advancing science-driven innovative solutions for the Personal Care industry.

BASF and NEO Corporate Public Company Limited announced a strategic partnership to advance next generation Personal Care solutions through the joint development of innovative formulations, ingredient technologies and trend-driven product concepts.