SINGAPORE/TOKYO -- Thai cosmetics companies are pushing further into Japan and other Southeast Asian markets, following in the footsteps of South Korean and Chinese players with a similar small-but-affordable strategy.
Cathy Doll maker taps Marubeni to fund expansion in Japan and elsewhere

Thailand's Cathy Doll makeup has grown in popularity in Japan thanks to its low price and durability. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)
SINGAPORE/TOKYO -- Thai cosmetics companies are pushing further into Japan and other Southeast Asian markets, following in the footsteps of South Korean and Chinese players with a similar small-but-affordable strategy.