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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.
Higher duty-free limit in Hong Kong draws lukewarm response among mainland shoppers
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/07/2024
» HONG KONG: A higher duty-free threshold in Hong Kong for mainland Chinese tourists drew a lukewarm response on Monday when it took effect, with an industry leader expressing pessimism on its effectiveness and warning of shops shutting down.
Hong Kong slips 1 place to fourth most expensive city for luxury spending
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/06/2022
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong has slipped one place to become the fourth most expensive city on the planet for luxury goods and services, according to a report released by Swiss private bank Julius Baer on Wednesday.
'Metaverse' hype fuels booming digital property market
AFP, Published on 05/12/2021
» PARIS - The idea of spending millions on non-existent land may sound ludicrous -- but feverish predictions of a virtual reality future are pushing investors to bet big on digital real estate.
Siam Piwat Simon wooing global fashion brands
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 25/06/2021
» Siam Piwat Simon Co, the operator of Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok in Samut Prakan, is negotiating with international fashion brands to open their shops at its outlet to lure shoppers in the second half of the year.
Handicraft exports poised to recover
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/06/2021
» Thailand's handicraft exports are expected to rebound this year, in line with the country's overall export prospects thanks to the global economic recovery, eased lockdown measures and wide distribution of Covid-19 vaccinations.
Being an everyday woman
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 14/12/2020
» It's hard being a woman. We live in constant fear: fear of harassment, stalking, violence, abuse, assault, and even murder.
Retailers Cut Back on Choices; ‘We Don’t Need Three Types of Red’
Business, Suzanne Kapner, Published on 23/11/2020
» Coach is cutting its handbag styles by half. Bed Bath & Beyond is reducing its can opener selection by two-thirds. Kohl’s is culling its towel offerings by nearly a fifth.
AI Is a New Weapon in the Battle Against Counterfeits
Business, Jackie Snow, Published on 10/08/2020
» When Olivia Matthaei, a consignment store sales clerk, needs to check whether a designer handbag is authentic, she knows the drill. She grabs a custom camera with a microscope lens provided by Entrupy, a New York-based artificial-intelligence startup. The shape of a bulky battery pack, it pops onto an iPhone or iPod. She opens the Entrupy app and selects a brand from a list.
European Luxury Is More Chinese Than Ever
Business, Carol Ryan, Published on 25/05/2020
» The world's top luxury brands make much of their European heritage, but their future is looking more Chinese than ever. However this contradiction plays out in the long run, it poses one immediate problem: too many boutiques on their home continent.