On January 20, 2026, a seemingly routine project investment announcement by Nantong Jiangtian Chemical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Jiangtian Chemical") caused a stir in the chemical industry. The announcement stated that the company plans

In January 2026, UK newborn care medical technology company mOm Incubators announced that its core product, the Essential Incubator, had received 510(k) market clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), making it one of the few port

According to a report by the Institute of Bioplastics, on January 14, 2026, Huafon Spandex (Shanghai) Bio-based Material Co., Ltd. (Covation Biomaterials LLC, abbreviated asCovationBio announced that it has agreed to sell its stake in Primient Covati

Toys are the warmest companions of childhood, and the core that supports this companionship is the invisible material technology. The quality of toys is primarily determined by the performance of materials, which not only affects the enjoyment du

On January 13, 2026, according to the Financial Times, Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce platform, is pressuring suppliers to provide discounts of up to 30% to offset potential tariff impacts.   This action primarily targets suppliers of go

India's rapidly growing toy exports are facing a cold wave. Although the Indian government has previously aimed to become a global toy manufacturing hub through domestic protection policies and leveraging global supply chain adjustments, the recen

The newly revised Toy Safety Directive has been passed by the European Parliament and Council and will be implemented.2026 It officially comes into effect. The regulation aims to strengthen the protection of children from harmful chemicals in toys

Build-A-Bear and Sanrio are collaborating on experiential stores set to open in early 2026 at two top shopping centers. Following the success of the first store in Los Angeles, new themed workshops will be welcomed at "American Dream" in New Jers

Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, reported to the House Ways and Means Committee on December 16, 2025, and to the Senate Finance Committee on December 17, on the operations of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in a

This test run utilized the lactide production process and key equipment independently developed by Huitong Technology, as well as the key equipment and technology for purification and polymerization from Sulzer, achieving full integration of the

Recently, the European Union has been active in the trade sector, passing multiple new regulations to comprehensively and multilaterally block and strike against Chinese goods, with an unprecedented level of intensity and specificity.

On December 11, BASF signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Taiwan with Samyang Chemical Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Samyang Chemical") and Lichia Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Lichia Advanced Materials"). The three parties will

Zuru launches the FIFA 2026 World Cup officially licensed trendy player series. As an officially licensed product of FIFA World Cup 2026, the "FIFA World Cup 2026 Trendy Player Series," set to launch in January 2026, is hailed as the ultimate co

California law requires textile manufacturers and importers to join a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for managing textile waste and discarded clothing starting January 1, 2026. In response, the National Retail Federation, the California

Recently, the Toy Industry Hall of Fame 2026 inductees were announced by the Toy Association in the United States. They are: Stanley Weston, inventor of the G.I. Joe action figure and founder of Leisure Concepts; Isaac Larian, founder and

In 2025, the global trade landscape is facing significant changes. The United States is close to finalizing a long-sought bilateral trade agreement with India, with the U.S. planning to dramatically reduce tariffs on Indian goods from the current hig

According to Yonhap News Agency, on November 10 local time, the Seoul Rehabilitation Court (Bankruptcy Court) ruled that the e-commerce company WeMakePrice, which was in trouble due to debt issues, has officially declared bankruptcy. In the ea

On October 29, 2025, the Mexican Senate officially approved President Claudia Sheinbaum's 2026 budget revenue proposal, which is part of Sheinbaum's "Plan México." This plan aims to boost domestic production, reduce import dependence, and enha

PHA, bio-based biodegradable, spunbond nonwoven fabric CJ Biomaterials is a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang in South Korea and a major producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers. The company recently launched PHACT™ MA1350Q—a

From February 14–17, 2026, the Javits Center in New York, USA, will once again host the annual global event for the toy industry—Toy Fair® (New York Toy Fair). This is not only an exhibition for showcasing new products and facilitating tra