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Financial focus: The Ordinary, Amorepacific, Shopee and more in our beauty business update

1 month ago | cosmeticsdesign-asia.com | Amanda Lim |Andrew McDougall

Beauty major Estée Lauder is counting on The Ordinary to drive its growth in China but must navigate significant hurdles to win back skin care market. The company recently announced the China launch of The Ordinary, a brand it gained through its acquisition of DECIEM, which was completed in June 2024. The Ordinary is well-positioned to meet the rising demand for efficacious and high-quality skin care in China.
Are small modular reactors the solution to decarbonising the industry sector?

Feb 13, 2024 | newcivilengineer.com | Andrew McDougall |Kirsten Odynski |Ximena Vásquez-Maignan |Rob Hakimian

According to the International Energy Agency, the industry sector generates 45% of the total direct emissions from end-users. To put it simply, it will be almost impossible for the industry sector to reach net zero without finding solutions to assist in its decarbonisation. Nuclear may offer the solution – but only once small reactors are commercialised.
Marketing to Generation Alpha: What BPC marketers need to know

Oct 6, 2023 | mintel.com | Andrew McDougall

Marketing to Generation Alpha: What BPC marketers need to know | Mintel
Quebec separatism is a dead issue—For now - The Hub

Sep 19, 2023 | thehub.ca | Andrew McDougall

The following is an excerpt from Andrew McDougall’s , Sleeping Dogs: Quebec and the Stabilization of Canadian Federalism after 1995. On the night of the Quebec sovereignty referendum in 1995, after coming within a whisker of victory, the former Parti Québécois (PQ) premier of Quebec Jacques Parizeau told a large crowd of supporters that they would not have to wait another fifteen years for another chance to vote for independence.
Unveiling the Mysteries of Nature's Network and Healing Potential

Jul 27, 2023 | medium.com | Andrew McDougall

IntroductionAs I sat down to watch the Netflix documentary "Fantastic Fungi," little did I know that I was about to embark on a mesmerising journey that would not only reaffirm my long-held intuitive belief about the interconnectedness of nature underneath our feet but also deeply touch my heart on a profoundly personal level. You see, I've always had an inexplicable connection with nature, especially the sprawling forests that beckon with an irresistible allure.
The invisible costs of service life and why fixing DVA is not the only answer

Mar 2, 2023 | australianveterannews.com | Andrew McDougall

Reader's Contribution by Andrew McDougallSo far, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has focused its interim recommendations on the bureaucracy of Government and DVA’s inability to provide timely services to veterans. Blowouts in DVA claims processing has highlighted requiring an immediate response; however, there are deeper systemic issues impacting DVA, and most likely, anyone who has served in the ADF.
Friendly advice for those leaving the ADF and feeling unsure about what’s next

Mar 2, 2023 | australianveterannews.com | Andrew McDougall

Andrew McDougallA friend recently announced on social media that he was being medically discharged. After 30 years, that was the end of his service. While he was evidently crushed by the decision, there was certainly also an element of relief; he had pushed on for as long as he could. The response to his announcement was, without doubt, supportive. However, what struck me was the lack of real tangible advice. The best on offer was “get yourself a good DVA advocate.” Really?