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
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
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
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
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?
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
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'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
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
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
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 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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024