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Singapore plans regulation for blind boxes over gambling risks
Bloomberg, Published on 13/02/2026
» As mania about “mystery” shopping sweeps through the world, Singapore is moving to tackle gambling risks raised by products which conceal their specific contents from shoppers.
Call to support Thai characters
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/12/2025
» The Digital Content Association of Thailand (DCAT) believes the nation has the potential to become a regional hub for character trading, but the industry needs state support.
Mall Group preps events to capitalise on final quarter
Business, Somhatai Mosika, Published on 12/11/2025
» The Mall Group Co Ltd sees improving demand in the final quarter of the year and is focusing on increasing the frequency of mall visits and sales by creating engaging experiences for shoppers.
Trade show puts character market under the spotlight
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 06/11/2025
» The Digital Content Association of Thailand (DCAT) says Thai characters have strong growth potential and urges creators to quickly adapt to new trends in order to compete effectively with foreign-created characters.
Agency upbeat on growth outlook for digital content
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/09/2025
» The value of Thailand's digital content industry is projected to reach 51.2 billion baht in 2025, 53.7 billion baht in 2026, and is trending towards 56.4 billion baht in 2027.
Pop Mart’s new mini Labubu doll sells out instantly in China
Bloomberg, Published on 29/08/2025
» Chinese toy maker Pop Mart International Group’s newest Labubu dolls sold out instantly after their release across online retail channels in its home country on Thursday, indicating consumer fervor for the rabbit-eared dolls remains high.
The Gleamers: How Asia’s play-focused consumers are reshaping commerce
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» Asia is experiencing a unique demographic convergence. By 2050, the region will house one in four of the world’s seniors (over 60) as well as 60% of its young people. This generational mix is creating a powerful new consumer archetype that transcends age: “The Gleamers”.
China's viral Labubu toy has an unlikely fan - the ruling Communist Party
South China Morning Post, 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.
Brand value
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 02/06/2025
» The private sector, particularly shopping malls, has taken significant steps to host various art events and establish open art spaces.
Trump tariffs stunt US toy imports as sellers play for time
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» COLUMBUS (UNITED STATES) - Josh Staph fears the fun-packed shelves of his toy warehouse might start looking joyless in the months ahead, with made-in-China flying discs and model gliders grounded -– like much of his product line –- by Donald Trump's tariffs.