Skin whitener sales grow, but so does controversy

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Demand for skin-whitening lotions is soaring in Asia. There is no accurate estimate of the size of this market, but industry observers believe that annual sales reach hundreds of millions of dollars. However, there is growing controversy over the use of such products. In the Philippines, the desire for fairer skin is linked to a colonial mentality that leads women to think that lighter skin is more beautiful. In Singapore, the issue is tied with social class since the rich tend to be fairer than the poor who have to toil under the sun. Concerns that skin-whiteners may cause skin damage have also been raised.

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Dermatological Preparations, Social aspects, Asia, Health and beauty aids, Personal care products, Dermatologic agents

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ICTSI's focus is overseas

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International Container Terminal Services Inc., an operator of ports based in the Philippines, is striving to further expand its international business. The company is targeting ports that are up for privatization, in particular naming the Santos port in Brazil, the Damman port in Saudi Arabia,and a grain terminal in Rosario, Argentina. The company, which runs the Veracruz port in Mexico and the Puerto Nuevo port in Argentina, had been seeing its foreign business grow at a pace faster than expected, with cargo volume at the Argentina port growing 35% in the first five months of 1997 from the previous year.

Freight Transportation, Containerization, Management, Freight transportation industry, Shipping industry, International Container Terminals Services Inc.

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Needlepoint craze has Philippines in stitches; DMC sews up market

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The growing popularity of cross-stitching in the Philippines has boosted the sales of thread from DMC Needlecraft Asia. DMC's annual sales is estimated at 100 million pesos, or $3.8 million. To maintain the needlecraft fad, DMC showrooms will continue to offer free cross-stitching lessons. The lessons help attract more customers and persuade hobbyists to adopt switch to cross-stitching. DMC also provides display shelves for retailers.

Thread mills, Thread, Finance, Column, Sewing, Cross-stitch, Cross stitch, DMC Needlecraft Asia

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