APAC March Headline News

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Here is a list of top non-Japan APAC stories to take note of in the month of March.

India

Ayurvedic protection? India’s AYUSH ministry draws flak for advocating alternative medicine against Coronavirus

Singapore

Coronavirus in Singapore: Vitamin demand jumps five-fold in two weeks for supermarket chain

Babies and probiotics: Bill Gates-backed probiotic firm to embark on research in Singapore, Hong Kong

Gummy debut: US vitamin brand OLLY retails in Singapore after acquisition by Unilever

China

Coronavirus crisis: Demand for immunity supplements surge amid China outbreak

Coronavirus impact: Nutrition retailers hit by drastic cut in China tourist numbers

Coronavirus problems: Nutrition businesses in China seek return to normality as extended holiday ends

'China-free' vitamin C: Industry defends standards against 'marketing claims'