A : → The TDC Business InfoCentre has subscribed about 60 electronic databases covering a wide range of trade and business information which are made available for the exclusive and free use of visitors to the InfoCentre. These databses comprise business directories listing business contacts all over the world; industries and marketing intelligence featureing research studies, reportts on market characterists and trends provided by reputable market research institutions; statistics on international trade by markets and products; up to date customs tariffs schedules; country guides and reports; and e-journals, etc. Free access to the databases is through one of the 31 computer workstations set up in the InfoCentre's Electronic Data Centre. User manuals are also prepared for most of these databases to guide visitors access to these information, and if required staff assistance is also available. Printing services are provided on a charged basis.
Q : → We have just completed a study on the China's market for cosmetics and toiletries. We are pleased to append below a summary of the study for readers in this Forum who might be interested in the subject. Please also note the bulk of the information are taken from TDC's Electronics Database Global Market Information Database (GMID) which provides global data on consumers, countries and markets, statistics and forecasts, brand and company information, market analysis on a range of products and service markets, etc. "The Cosmetics and Toiletries Market in China – a Summary"In 2003, the market for cosmetics and toiletries in China has reached RMB 50 billion, an average annual increase of 10%. Judging from the current trend the surge in the market would continue on the same pace if not faster. This strong growth has been underpinned by the robust economic growth in the country despite the outbreak of the SARS in 2003. Deemed as daily necessities, skin care and hair care products are the two
A : → It is interesting to know there are electronic databases available for viewing in the TDC Please advise where can we obtain such information on various products and industries in China and other markets from these databases?
