APAC August Headline News

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

All Asia-Pacific

COVID-19 and TCM: Thailand and Laos embrace China-approved Lianhua Qingwen Capsule product

Australia

‘Disconcerting discovery’: Study shows plant-based milk lacking in calcium, protein, vitamins

Australia’s favourite vitamin brand revealed as data shows almost 45% regularly take a supplement

China

COVID-19: TCM Lianhua Qingwen speeds up recovery but no effect in preventing conversion to severe cases – two-week RCT

India

COVID-19 and Ayurveda trial: FMCG giant Dabur India to trial flagship formula on 600 people

Jordan

Combined vitamin D3 and omega-3 supplementation may have bone, heart and kidney benefits

Singapore

Singapore COVID-19 study: Vitamin B12, D and magnesium supplementation reduces severity in older patients

The Philippines

COVID-19 vitamin surge: Panic-buying of popular brands in Philippines raises inventory fears