Speaker Interview

Interview with Ewa Hudson The global economy may be rife with uncertainties, but the good news for the health and wellness industry is that the world is still aging and gaining weight overall. Consumers worldwide demand quality food and beverages for a variety of health functions, ranging from gut health and immune system support to weight management, inner beauty and heart health. Reporter Amory Hui talks to Ewa Hudson, Head of Health and Wellness Research at Euromonitor International, about how Asia is doing in the global market and what innovations are in vogue. (Read the Full Interview)

Interview with Andre Leu Over the past few years, the organic market in Hong Kong and China has boasted a vibrant growth. More and more consumers entrust organic retailers with offering a diversity of officially certified products. Indeed, product safety and quality control remain one of the trademarks of the organic territory that gives it an edge over other industries. Andre Leu, Vice President of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, shares his views and experience with reporter Amory Hui, regarding the standardization of certification procedures across the globe and the do's and don'ts of a successful organic retailer. (Read the Full Interview)

Interview with Albert Leung Consumers’ behavior in China’s cosmetics market keeps changing in recent years. Current market in China presents to international and domestic cosmetics businesses are facing the similar opportunities and challenges. Thus, the Chinese government has employed different measures to regulate the cosmetics industry. It is not uncommon for foreign cosmetics companies to fear infringement of intellectual property rights when planning on entering China’s market. Albert Leung, Business Development Executive, Hong Kong Cosmetic Technical Resources Centre, gives advices for how to enter the China market successfully. (Read the Full Interview)

Interview with Daniel Tsi Since the world’s health supplement market keeps growing today, it will be great opportunity for Asian countries to enter into this global supplement business. There are key regulatory issues a supplement business has to consider if it aims to launch its products in the Asian markets with success.The health and wellness industry in Asia has recently seen Vietnam gathering momentum, with double-digit annual growth rates recorded over the past few years in many product categories. Daniel Tsi, Regional Director, EAS Strategic Advice, shares his viewpoints about the underlying reasons for the expanding supplement market in Vietnam. (Read the Full Interview)

Interview with Do Ngoc Thach Key factors contribute to the success of Vietnam supplement market, it is now becoming a major competitor in the health supplements sector. Sustainability is a great concern for furure development, so Vietnamese dietary supplements industry working to harmonize product requirements with the standards set across the ASEAN region. Do Ngoc Thach, Director, External Affairs, Vietnam Association of Dietary Supplements, gives his advices to businesses planning to enter Vietnam’s market. (Read the Full Interview)