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Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave
AFP, Published on 20/06/2025
» SHANGHAI - Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing excited crowds at international stores and adorning the handbags of celebrities such as Rihanna and Cher.
China's viral Labubu toy has an unlikely fan - the ruling Communist Party
Published on 13/06/2025
» As Chinese companies ponder how best to market their products internationally, the example set by Pop Mart - the Beijing-based brand behind the viral Labubu toy - has been praised by the country's state media for the creativity that underlies its success.
Thai police bust child sexual exploitation network on Discord platform
Online Reporters, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand's Central Investigation Bureau on Thursday announced a series of raids on a human trafficking and child sexual exploitation ring operating through a secret Discord server named “Monarch V2” or “Monarch”.
Labubu doll fetches $150,000 at auction as demand rages
Reuters, Published on 11/06/2025
» BEIJING — A human-sized Labubu doll fetched a whopping 1.08 million yuan (US$150,000) at an auction in Beijing, in a testament to the popularity of the collectible toy flaunted by celebrities.
An afternoon at the ballet
Life, Published on 26/05/2025
» Rising Star Dance Studio presents its 27th annual performance, with one round only of La Fille Mal Gardee at M Theatre, New Phetchaburi Road, on June 8 at 3pm.
Baht bucks trends
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/05/2025
» Re: "Baht poised to weaken further", (Business, May 14) and "Foreigners get keen on Thai markets", (Business, May 13).
Distorted originals highlight creativity
Life, Published on 15/05/2025
» Art lovers are invited to discover what it means to be "original" and question their own notions of art and creation during "The Bootleg Show: An Exploration Of Originals And Alterations", which is running in Temporary Exhibition Room 1-3 at Moca Bangkok, until June 29.
Strict Covid-19 prevention measures for preschool centres
Online Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The Social Development Office has announced measures to combat the spread of coronavirus in preschool development centres across Bangkok.
The toys are back in town!
Life, Published on 14/05/2025
» Last chance for fans of Toy Story to join its 30th anniversary celebration at "Disney And Pixar's Toy Story 30 Years & Beyond", a special commemorative event organised by Disney Thailand in collaboration with Siam Paragon. Taking place at Fashion Hall, Siam Paragon, the event wraps today.
Vietnam cranks up fight on imported counterfeits amid US tariff talks
Published on 13/05/2025
» HANOI - Vietnam is stepping up its fight against counterfeits and digital piracy after the United States accused the country of being a major hub for these illegal activities and threatened crippling tariffs, documents reviewed by Reuters show.