Singapore, Aug. 1 -- Amorepacific Holdings has signed a strategic investment agreement with Korean startup HIGHER Corporation, a medical aesthetics company, to strengthen collaboration across beauty and medical aesthetics. Based on their respective core capabilities, the companies will explore next-generation beauty solutions that connect professional aesthetic treatments with everyday skincare.

Under the agreement, key areas of collaboration will include development and commercialisation of medical aesthetics products including skin boosters, cosmeceuticals, and medical devices; development and distribution of post-treatment aftercare products through clinics and hospitals; and joint research on ingredients and materials supported by ma...