News Releases

Hyundai Motor Company-Kia, Alten Korea and BASF collaborated to design an innovative seating solution for the Kia EV3 Study Car 2.0, bringing together expertise in vehicle development, engineering, product design and advanced materials. The concept car seat demonstrates how circular material solutions, design-for-disassembly principles and end-of-life considerations could be incorporated to explore more circular approaches for vehicle interiors. 

BASF has signed an investment agreement with Nanjing Jiangbei New Area to establish a new electronic materials production site in Nanjing Jiangbei New Area Materials High-Tech Park. The investment reinforces BASF’s commitment to supporting the development of China’s growing semiconductor industry through local manufacturing, technical expertise and reliable supply. 

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) and BASF jointly publish the latest practical outcomes for product carbon footprint (PCF) calculations during the 2026 China Petroleum and Chemical International Conference (CPCIC), hosted by China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF). Building on the framework for mutual alignment of methodologies established last year, the two companies have strengthened their collaboration from methodological alignment to review and validation through calculations on actual products.

BASF is bringing its vision of future beauty innovation to life at in-cosmetics Asia 2026 in Bangkok with the launch of Lincare™, a naturally derived active ingredient designed to support post-laser skincare routine, helping promote a rejuvenated, healthy-looking appearance after treatment.