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IT is a truism to say that in the information age, knowledge is power. But it is undeniable that the better mobile operators know their customers, the more they can sell. France-based Astellia, the innovative telco technology partner, has been digging deep into how data collection and analysis can help mobile operators understand users.…

Chinese travellers are increasingly venturing to Greece, offering great potential for its tourism industry. And while Greece’s exotic landscapes and architecture attract visitors from China, the tourism industry could prosper still further from developing services and infrastructure designed to cater to this growing market.…

THE FACIAL skin care market in Chile has enjoyed double digit growth for over a decade, and is expected to continue expanding. Although this market is expected to grow at a slower rate this year, market research firm Canadean Ltd has forecast an average annual growth rate of 11% between 2013 and 2018.…

THE PERSONAL care product industry will be hoping that US President Barack Obama’s “new chapter” in relations with Cuba, announced in December (2014), will revive sales and trade, amidst tightening rules on Cuban travellers from the US.

It is currently not certain just what specific changes in policy on either the US or Cuban side will occur, let alone when, but it is already clear that travel restrictions to Cuba will at least be lightened. …

FOR ASIA’S private label cosmetics manufacturers, orders by Asian brands have been replacing those from western companies, as Asia has become the top personal care product market besides the US and Europe. Indeed, some countries in the region are still seeing high growth rates.…

The days of Italian consumer spending extra Euro on a high performing hydrating face cream or premium fragrance may be on hold as the majority of Italian consumers are currently seeking better value for money in their beauty and personal care (BPC) purchases.…

SERIOUS concerns were raised today at the European Parliament over the impending abolition of European Union (EU) milk production quotas, as dairy prices continue to fall. A special hearing on the future of the industry heard (on Tuesday January 27) how the sector had been taken by surprise in the past year by production increases and export market losses through Russia’s embargo.…

After the recent announcement from the Spanish government that the country was finally exiting its five-year long economic downturn, book retailers were looking to the country’s long Christmas period for the proof of the pudding. Gift giving here traditionally takes place on January – the day of Epiphany – so the festive purchase period is longer than in many other countries.…

BIOCIDES containing copper flakes should be classified as hazardous for humans, the Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has decided. In a recommendation on the classification and labelling of chemicals used and sold in the European Union (EU), the committee backed proposals from France these biocides should be regarded as harmful under certain circumstances.…

Malaysia’s finance ministry has released a comprehensive plan to boost the strength of the accountancy profession in the country. Drafted by a special committee to strengthen the accountancy profession (CSAP), the policy is designed to ensure Malaysia has sufficient numbers of professional accountants and reform the profession’s governance.…