The color of success in Asia
Correspondent Phillip Martin has been examining the popularity of skin whitening products in Asia. Today, in the second part of his series, he describes how many middle-class Asians are moving away from creating white complexions and going for a Western-style tan.
Invest in independent global news
The World is an independent newsroom. We’re not funded by billionaires; instead, we rely on readers and listeners like you. As a listener, you’re a crucial part of our team and our global community. Your support is vital to running our nonprofit newsroom, and we can’t do this work without you. Will you support The World with a gift today? Donations made between now and Dec. 31 will be matched 1:1. Thanks for investing in our work!