Maafushi, Hulhumalé, Kuramathi, Nalaguraidhoo, Fonimagoodhoo: The mere abundance of islands and its alluring nature are mesmerizing. The Filipinos made this experience tangible: Kilig (Tagalog) means the feeling of having butterflies in ones tummy. For the BASF, Asia means also a promising future market: After the completion of the Verbund site in Nanjing in 2005, a new plant will be built in Guangdong.