![Unilever's Indonesia headache worsens with boycott as local brands seize the day Unilever's Indonesia headache worsens with boycott as local brands seize the day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/61736422530_TBUNILEVER.jpg)
Unilever's Indonesia headache worsens with boycott as local brands seize the day
Unilever faces backlash in Muslim-majority countries over perceived support for Israel's Gaza military offensive through business activity.
Fri Jan 10 2025
![Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41725447787_Softdrinks.jpg)
Food companies sell products that are less healthy in poorer countries, says report
It is the first time the index has split the assessment into low and high-income countries.
Fri Nov 08 2024
![From spreads to shampoo, palm oil is part of everyday life From spreads to shampoo, palm oil is part of everyday life](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650851472_INDONESIA.jpg)
From spreads to shampoo, palm oil is part of everyday life
Indonesia's plan to ban palm oil exports will deal a blow to the world's top food and consumer products companies.
Mon Apr 25 2022
![After rocky start to year, Unilever axes 1,500 managers After rocky start to year, Unilever axes 1,500 managers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41643174221_unilever.jpg)
After rocky start to year, Unilever axes 1,500 managers
Unilever said it would focus on beauty and wellbeing, personal care, home care, nutrition, and ice cream.
Wed Jan 26 2022
![In inclusivity push, Unilever to exclude word 'normal' from beauty products In inclusivity push, Unilever to exclude word 'normal' from beauty products](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81615270790_UNILEVER.jpg)
In inclusivity push, Unilever to exclude word 'normal' from beauty products
The move comes as Unilever tries to move beyond the backlash it has faced for some of its advertising campaigns.
Tue Mar 09 2021
![Despite coronavirus, Indian traders stock up in hopes of festive cheer Despite coronavirus, Indian traders stock up in hopes of festive cheer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/41603346560_INDIA.jpg)
Despite coronavirus, Indian traders stock up in hopes of festive cheer
India's biggest shopping season is at the time of the festivals of Durga Puja and Diwali.
Thu Oct 22 2020
![Unilever's makeover: 'Woke-washing' or the real thing? Unilever's makeover: 'Woke-washing' or the real thing?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603091706_UNILEVER.jpg)
Unilever's makeover: 'Woke-washing' or the real thing?
Climate action is mainstreaming, and companies prioritising it today can gain a competitive advantage.
Mon Oct 19 2020
![World's top companies urge action on nature loss ahead of U.N. talks World's top companies urge action on nature loss ahead of U.N. talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81596358405_CaliforniaWildfires.jpg)
World's top companies urge action on nature loss ahead of U.N. talks
Some of the world's biggest companies backed growing calls for governments to do more to reverse the accelerating destruction of the natural world and support broader efforts to fight climate change.
Mon Sep 21 2020
![Dove faces PR disaster over ad that showed black woman turning white Dove faces PR disaster over ad that showed black woman turning white](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81507557208_DOVE.jpg)
Dove faces PR disaster over ad that showed black woman turning white
Dove's apology failed to stem a torrent of online criticism, with some social media users calling for a boycott of Dove products.
Mon Oct 09 2017
![Unilever unit Dove apologises for racist advert Unilever unit Dove apologises for racist advert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/61507539001_TBDove.jpg)
Unilever unit Dove apologises for racist advert
The advertisement has received backlash on South African social media and has since been removed.
Mon Oct 09 2017
![Consumer giants court Muslims with halal face creams, shampoos Consumer giants court Muslims with halal face creams, shampoos](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/71472867439_JakartaBeautyShop.jpg)
Consumer giants court Muslims with halal face creams, shampoos
Some of the world's biggest consumer groups are making halal face creams and shampoos for Indonesia ahead of a new labeling law, part of a broader push to cater to growing Muslim populations.
Sat Sep 03 2016
![Global Hand-Washing Day 2014 Global Hand-Washing Day 2014](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/61413436445_295x200.jpg)
Global Hand-Washing Day 2014
People around the world celebrated the power to create healthier communities through hand-washing with soap every October 15.
Thu Oct 16 2014
![Palm production in Indonesia rising for first time in six months Palm production in Indonesia rising for first time in six months](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/71373685373_295x200.jpg)
Palm production in Indonesia rising for first time in six months
Palm oil production in Indonesia, the worlds largest supplier, will probably climb for the first time since September, as yields recover from a seasonal decline.
Sat Mar 22 2014
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![What is a sovereign wealth fund? What is a sovereign wealth fund?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694412465_USDollar.jpg)
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025