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| 16.09.2026 | Why Are Brands Turning To Pop-Up Stores Instead of Permanent Shops? | A brand can spend weeks building excitement for a shop, attract thousands of people to it and then close the doors before customers have even had the chance to get bored of it. That probably sounds like a weird way to approach physical reta... |
| 25.08.2026 | Exploring Singapore with AI! Singapore Tourism Board and Mafengwo Jointly Launch "Singapore AI Inspiration Lab" to Unlock the Many Facets of the Lion City for Seniors, Families, and New Work... | BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 23, the Singapore Tourism Board and Mafengwo, [China's largest travel community], joined forces once again to launch the "Singapore AI Inspiration Lab – Lion City Adventure • More Fun, M... |
| 24.08.2026 | CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Robots need help learning human skills. These AI companies are rushing to meet the demand | Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 SIN/HK | 0400 - 05:00 CET
Temasek has backed a world model startup called QJ Robots.
It’s part of growing focus on reducing the gap between the virtual and physical world.
Other startups at the World Robot Con... |
| 21.08.2026 | Labubu maker Pop Mart shares fall as key ex-China sales data drop, Citi cuts price target | Pop Mart shares dropped after the company announced its first-half results, which Citi said came below expectations.
Revenue declined in Asia Pacific, excluding China, and the Americas.
Shares of Pop Mart fell over 4% in Hong Kong on Friday... |
| 12.08.2026 | Pop Toy Show Singapore 2026 will debut chrysanthemum Molly ice cream and offer exclusive figures | Listen
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Popular toy convention Pop Toy Show Singapore (PTS) will return for its fourth edition this month. Happening at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convent... |
| 03.08.2026 | Starbucks and Pop Mart releasing Molly-themed drink and merchandise | Listen
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Pop Mart lovers in Singapore continue winning. Days after the opening of Pop Bakery, the Chinese toy company is collaborating with coffee chain Starbuc... |
| 29.07.2026 | Pop Mart Opens Labubu Bakery in Singapore: A Bet on Permanence, Not Just Pastry | By Devin Culbertson
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| 28.07.2026 | Империя в шаговой доступности: история 7-eleven | Источник: https://www.flickr.com/photos/charlesonflickr/364276980/in/photolist‑o2i9of‑yc1RA‑ffo1bs‑Ne9djU‑fepdj6-85ZKBH‑n7gjFN‑dhEznD-8Hi1ho‑GqBC3o‑ykEibo‑T2vhWX-2k9GWHR‑SJyzZh‑AnMFD-9Upq2f‑oiEePZ-2pHiFQv-2qD83hW-2mYbz54-2mQfma9-2mX7WQ7-2mU... |
| 27.07.2026 | Twinkle Twinkle Begins Its Southeast Asian Journey in Singapore -- and Decides to Stay | The beloved character makes its Southeast Asian debut as a POP MART Friend, with Dreamstar Isle and Southeast Asia's first POP BAKERY now open at Resorts World Sentosa
SINGAPORE, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every star has a place where it... |
| 16.07.2026 | Apple CEO Tim Cook and successor John Ternus meet POP MART founder Wang Ning at Apple Park | Apple CEO Tim Cook posted on Weibo today, welcoming the POP MART team to visit Apple Park, Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. He also shared a photo of himself with Apple’s incoming CEO John Ternus and POP MART founder Wang Ning... |
| 06.07.2026 | CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: What to watch for in the second half | Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 SIN/HK | 0400 - 05:00 CET
Artificial intelligence forms an ever-greater part of life in China.
It’s less clear whether the rest of the economy will be able to keep pace amid tariff uncertainty and an ongoing s... |
| 30.06.2026 | Short sellers keep betting against Pop Mart — even though it’s been a losing trade | Pop Mart stands out as the only one of Hong Kong’s most shorted stocks where shorts are losing money, said S&P Global Market Intelligence.
The persistent bearish bets reflect deepening tension between a sizable cohort of skeptical trade... |
| 29.06.2026 | HIRONO: Four Stores Across Shanghai, Bangkok, London, and Seoul | POP MART's Beloved Character Steps Further Into Everyday Life
LONDON, BANGKOK and SHANGHAI, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HIRONO has never been the loudest character in the room.
Created by artist Lang and published by POP MART, HIRONO is i... |
| 23.06.2026 | Pop Mart looks beyond Labubu with theme parks, films and exhibitions | Listen
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BEIJING: The mischievous grin of toothy monster Labubu helped transform Chinese toy company Pop Mart into a global phenomenon.
Now, the firm is looking... |
| 15.06.2026 | Labubu Sales on Chinese E-Commerce Sites Soar 30-Fold After World Cup Appearance | (Yicai) June 15 -- The transaction volume of some Labubu products increased 30-fold on Chinese e-commerce platforms after Pop Mart’s flagship intellectual property was featured during the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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| 12.06.2026 | China Sees Boom in World Cup Merch Sales | (Yicai) June 12 -- Sales of merchandise related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in China have surged in the days before the tournament began, with particular interest in special Labubu products and Argentina Adidas jerseys.
The collaboration ser... |
| 06.06.2026 | When Viral Goes Too Far: New Research Reveals the Emotional Threshold That Turns Audiences Into Spectators | Share
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The marketing industry has long treated virality as an unambiguous goal. The more emotional the content, the more it spreads — and the more it spreads, the better it performs. A new large-scale study challenges... |
| 04.06.2026 | Creative Expression Takes Shape: ELEGOO Partners with emoji® - The Iconic Brand for a Special Co-Branded 3D Printer Centauri Carbon 2 Combo Edition | HAMBURG, Germany, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ELEGOO, a rapidly developing brand in global smart manufacturing, is proud to announce an exciting partnership with the emoji® brand — bringing together two powerful symbols of creativity, fun,... |
| 09.05.2026 | A few rare collectibles can soar in value – but most are not worthwhile investments | Listen
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We’ve seen the snaking long queues for Pokemon cards around the world, as well as for the latest Pop Mart figurines when a new collection drops.
But fo... |
| 06.05.2026 | Chinese Consumer Brands Are Expanding Fast in South Korean Market, Association’s Head Says | (Yicai) May 6 -- Chinese brands, from electric carmakers to new-style tea chains, are expanding quickly in the South Korean market amid heightened China-US trade tensions and a growing desire for "light luxury consumption" among y... |
| 03.04.2026 | China's Feihe Redefines Global Nutrition, Expands Influence Beyond Borders | Feihe, China's leading infant formula producer, transforms its global strategy. It embeds in international research networks. The company prioritizes neuroscience, gut-brain axis studies. Feihe expands into Southeast Asia, North America. It... |
| 01.04.2026 | From National University of Singapore's Auditorium to Southeast Asian Store Shelves: China's Feihe Enters Southeast Asia | SINGAPORE, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, in an auditorium at the National University of Singapore (NUS), some of the world's leading neuroscientists gathered to discuss cutting-edge topics in neuroscience and mental health. Among ... |
| 29.03.2026 | Nation's Pulse: MLB Dreams, Market Volatility, and Washington's Tussles | Major League Baseball launched its 2026 season. Local talents achieved big-league dreams. But the league faces looming labor strife. Financial markets plunged, signaling economic instability. Washington navigated a partial government shutdo... |
| 27.03.2026 | 5 Things to Know
Trump’s Iran extension, DHS funding deal, Anthropic’s injunction and more in Morning Squawk | This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.
Happy Friday. If you’re as fascinated by the retail sector as I am, you’ll want to read this exclusive from CNBC’s Melissa Repko. I don’t wan... |
| 25.03.2026 | Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow and Kyiv escalate aerial barrages | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
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Russian air defenses downed 389 incoming Ukrainian drones, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday, in what was the largest reported overnight attack on Russian regions and Crim... |
| 24.03.2026 | Geneva’s CERN hails delicate test on transporting antimatter as a scientific success | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By JAMEY KEATEN
GENEVA (AP) — Scientists in Geneva took some antiprotons out for a spin — a very delicate one — in a truck, in a never-tried-before test drive that has been deemed a success. Relate... |
| 16.02.2026 | Canada's First heytea lab Debuts at Toronto Eaton Centre, Unveiling 8 Global Exclusive Limited-Edition Drinks | TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the originator of New-Style Tea, heytea, officially opened its first Canadian heytea lab at CF Toronto Eaton Centre (TEC), marking a major milestone in its North American expansion following the... |
| 26.01.2026 | Everunion Addresses Soaring Warehouse Costs with 20 Years of Customized Industrial Racking Storage Solutions | As a China-based industrial racking and warehouse storage manufacturer with over 20 years in the game, Everunion is empowering companies worldwide to fight back.
NANTONG, China, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Faced with soaring warehouse cos... |
| 22.01.2026 | MOLLY 20th Anniversary--Journey to The Star: MOLLY Back to The Peak | Explore 8 Interactive Photo Zones with MOLLY in Her Timeless Signature Looks
MOLLY 20th Anniversary Themed Pop-up Store Debut at The Peak
Emark On a New Chapter with MOLLY Beneath Hong Kong's Starlit Skyline
HONG KONG, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNews... |
| 30.12.2025 | HEYTEA Partners with POP MART’s Twinkle Twinkle for First Global Simultaneous Launch | SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 December 2025 – Starting December 22, HEYTEA and POP MART’s popular IP Twinkle Twinkle officially launched their global co-branded campaign across HEYTEA stores worldwide. Timed to the Christma... |
| 24.12.2025 | Asia’s year in review: Who had it best — and who had it worst — in 2025 | From the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs to natural and man-made disasters across Asia, it was a year marred with challenges.
The Gen Z took to the streets across countries; leaders were toppled, sentenced to death, while some br... |
| 16.12.2025 | After appearing at Macy’s parade, how far can Pop Mart go in the US? | On November 27, Jacob, a New Yorker and parade-goer, joined the crowds lining Manhattan’s streets for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. He had expected to see Labubu soaring overhead as a giant balloon, but to his surprise, the character’... |
| 11.12.2025 | Labubu Maker Pop Mart Appoints Former LVMH China President as Non-Executive Director | (Yicai) Dec. 11 -- Pop Mart International Group, the Chinese toymaker behind the hit Labubu dolls, has named former LVMH China President Wu Yue as a non-executive director, possibly paving the way for more collaboration between the business... |
| 09.12.2025 | Yahoo Taiwan Unveils 2025 Consumer Search Insights Report | "Happy Consumption" emerges as the new driver of Taiwanese consumer behavior
TAIPEI, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As year end shopping seasons accelerate, brands are facing tighter competition and rising expectations for personal ... |
| 09.12.2025 | Pizza Hut Singapore and Pop Mart to launch exclusive Molly merchandise | Listen
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| 09.12.2025 | Pop Mart backer Vision Knight Capital raises over $560m for new funds | - |
| 04.12.2025 | China, US bolster semi-conductor cooperation in high-level talks | Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), led a Chinese business delegation in a meeting with executives of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) in the United States on Wednesday, w... |
| 04.12.2025 | Sprout Social Releases First-Ever Social Media Dictionary | Sprout Social (Nasdaq: SPT), an industry-leading provider of social media management and analytics software, today released its first-ever Social Media Dictionary, a comprehensive analysis of the words, phrases and viral movements that shap... |
| 24.11.2025 | $11 Barbies and $800 iPhones: The gifts parents say kids are asking for the most this holiday season | As kids put together their wish lists, parents are gearing up to shop this holiday season.
The most popular items kids are asking for this year are toys and electronics, including items like Barbie dolls, Legos, the iPhone 17 and an Oura ri... |
| 12.11.2025 | China's Singles' Day shopping festival winds down with 'muted' sentiment, sales expectations | SHANGHAI: China's Singles' Day sales festival is coming to a close after more than a month of promotions on the country's largest e-commerce platforms, which failed to spark widespread consumer excitement during the world's largest shopping... |
| 12.11.2025 | CNBC Daily Open: SoftBank doubles down on AI amid warnings from ‘Big Short’ investor | The Dow Jones Industrial Average and FTSE 100 close at fresh highs.
SoftBank sells entire stake in Nvidia to fund stake in OpenAI.
AMD sees 35% annual growth, driven by “insatiable” demand for AI chips.
Trump signals possible tariff cuts on... |
| 12.11.2025 | CNBC Daily Open: SoftBank goes all in on OpenAI as ‘Big Short’ investor issues caution on AI firms | The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at a fresh high.
Luckin Coffee is looking to relist in the U.S., though it has no firm timeline.
AMD sees 35% annual growth, driven by “insatiable” demand for AI chips.
Elements of a trade trude betwe... |
| 11.11.2025 | Pop Mart’s Labubu dolls fueled a stock surge — now Bernstein says it’s time to sell | - |
| 29.10.2025 | Need a Halloween costume? Check out this list inspired by 2025 pop culture | Halloween is arguably a snapshot of the year’s buzziest pop culture moments, an homage, if you will, to all the trends and memes that had their 15 minutes of fame, brought back for one night as niche Halloween costumes.
If you’re looking fo... |
| 24.10.2025 | Commentary: How Crocs became the right fit for China’s Gen Z | HONG KONG: Crocs, the perforated clogs commercialised by a trio of middle-aged American boating enthusiasts, has become the surprising shoe of choice for Chinese hipsters. Its comeback can provide valuable insights for Western firms struggl... |
| 22.10.2025 | Labubu resale price falls may be more about supply than demand: Analysis | SHANGHAI: Kasidit Teerawiboosin, 22, has ridden the wave of Labubu's success as a reseller in Thailand of toys from Pop Mart, but the days of easily making money flipping the toothy-grinned monsters are numbered.
"Prices in the Thai re... |
| 21.10.2025 | Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as South Korea continues to hit fresh highs; Topix at new record | Japan’s Nikkei 225 ended the day just below the flatline at 49,307.79, putting a halt to its record breaking run
South Korea’s Kospi set a new closing record of 3,883.68, up 1.56% and marking its sixth straight winning session.
Australian m... |
| 10.10.2025 | A Collector's Dream Come True: The Complete POP MART Collection, from Labubu to Crybaby, Is Now Officially Available on LazMall | Gacha your favorite POP MART blind boxes on LazMall, with a seamless shopping experience and 100% authenticity guarantee.
JAKARTA, Indonesia, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lazada Indonesia (Lazada) officially announce the launch of the POP ... |
| 10.10.2025 | "Answer the Call": vivo at 30, Still Listening, Still Building | DONGGUAN, China, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- September 2025 marks vivo's 30th anniversary. Together with Fortune Magazine, vivo co-produced a short documentary, "Answer the Call", revealing how a user-oriented philosophy, market... |
| 08.10.2025 | CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Venture capitalist who spotted Pop Mart early reveals his China playbook | Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 SIN/HK | 0400 - 05:00 CET
Black Ant Capital has focused solely on China’s consumer landscape and quietly backed some of China’s most talked-about consumer plays: Pop Mart, Laopu Gold and BusyMing.
David He, fo... |
| 21.09.2025 | Delta Force: Hawk Ops reaches 30 million daily active users one year after launch | Developed by Tencent’s TiMi Studio Group, the military shooter mobile game Delta Force: Hawk Ops celebrated its first anniversary today in Hangzhou. The company announced that the game’s daily active users have surpassed 30 million, setting... |
| 16.09.2025 | Lazada's 9.9 Mega Brands Sale 2025 Delivers Record Growth with LazMall Driving Brand-Led Momentum Across Southeast Asia | Sales of top 100 Southeast Asian sellers grew by over 49 times compared to last 9.9
LazMall saw double-digit YoY growth of nearly 30% in average order value (AOV) as consumers go for more high quality brand products
AI-powered Lazzie chatbo... |
| 11.09.2025 | Kodak launches vintage-style toy camera with strong sales | Eastman Kodak launched a series of toy cameras called “Kodak Charmera.”
The cameras have already sold out since the launch earlier this week.
Charmera cameras are being sold in blind boxes, so consumers don’t know what they’re getting until... |
| 29.08.2025 | With 'Billie Jean Bling' and 'Arthur Flash,' Osaka gets her US Open sparkle back | Previous
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| 29.08.2025 | Mini-sized Labubu Coming to AliExpress | The Monsters Pin for Love Series Available Starting August 29
SYDNEY, MADRID and LONDON, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- POP MART's mini-sized Labubu pendant, as part of "The Monsters Pin For Love Series", debuts today on AliExpress... |
| 27.08.2025 | Uniqlo Singapore to release Pop Mart-themed shirts in September, exclusive novelties also up for grabs | Listen
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If you missed out on getting Labubus during the recent Pop Toy Show Singapore, here's some good news. Fashion chain Uniqlo has announced that it will r... |
| 25.08.2025 | China's Gen Z spending is fueling sustainable growth | BEIJING, Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn:
Generation Z has become a transformative force in China's consumer market. Unlike previous generations, their spending priorities emphasize individual and social wel... |
| 25.08.2025 | The secret to Labubus’ success? China’s ‘blind box’ craze | Mania over “blind box” shopping is catching on across the Chinese economy with everyone from travel agents to supermarkets offering their own versions.
Gifts are packaged in such a way that buyers don’t know exactly what variety of the item... |
| 25.08.2025 | ICONSIAM and POP MART Unveil the World’s Most Stunning “POP MART GLOBAL LANDMARK STORE” in Thailand on the Iconic Chao Phraya River | Thailand’s newest global attraction elevates ICONSIAM’s standing as a premier Global Experiential Destination, offering fans rare access to exclusive collections and limited editions found nowhere else in the world.
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| 22.08.2025 | Pop Mart’s Global Rise Hinges on IP Strength After Labubu Seller's Sales Surge in Americas | (Yicai) Aug. 22 -- Analysts are closely watching Pop Mart International Group’s ability to continue developing strong intellectual property, after the Chinese maker of the elf-like Labubu toy collectibles logged a 12-fold surge in first-hal... |
| 22.08.2025 | China's Maxvision Plans Toy Robot Line After Buying Assets of French Android Maker Aldebaran | (Yicai) Aug. 22 -- Just over a month after acquiring the core assets of French humanoid robotics company Aldebaran, Chinese smart border port equipment supplier Maxvision Technology unveiled plans to develop trendy toy robot products.
Maxvi... |
| 21.08.2025 | How Labubu Outsold Barbie and Hot Wheels — and Will Help Parent Company Pop Mart Earn $4 Billion This Year You've most likely seen a Labubu, a plush toy that looks like a monster, hanging from a handb... | - |
| 21.08.2025 | POP MART posts strong H1 2025 results, focuses on US market | POP MART International Group has released its financial results for the first half of 2025. The company reported revenue of RMB 13.88 billion ($1.95 billion), an increase of 204.4%. Net profit rose 385.6% to RMB 4.68 billion ($659 million).... |
| 21.08.2025 | Pop Toy Show Singapore 2025 will have exclusive Labubu collectibles, meet-and-greet sessions and installations | Listen
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Toy collectors and Pop Mart fans in Singapore who are looking for something fun to do this weekend can head to Pop Toy Show Singapore 2025 (PTS), happe... |
| 20.08.2025 | Pop Mart shares climb 12% after Labubu-maker posts near-400% profit surge | Shares had dropped nearly 5% in early trading, only to reverse course and close up 12.5%.
Pop Mart’s net profit soared 396.5% for the first six months of 2025.
The stock has rallied more than 200% since the start of the year, data from LSEG... |
| 20.08.2025 | Pop Mart Soars After Labubu Maker Lifts Annual Sales Forecast by a Third to USD4.2 Billion | (Yicai) Aug. 20 -- Pop Mart International’s shares climbed after the Chinese toymaker, best known for its hit Labubu dolls, lifted its full-year revenue forecast by one-third to CNY30 billion (USD4.2 billion) and posted a fourfold surge in ... |
| 20.08.2025 | CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s expanded tariffs mean putting out home fires could be more expensive | Trump expands reach of steel and aluminum tariffs.
Japan exports sank 2.6% in July from a year ago.
Pop Mart shares spike after it announced revenue surge.
Technology stocks weigh down U.S. markets as Palantir sinks.
UBS raises its forecast... |
| 20.08.2025 | Commentary: You should ask your teens for shopping and investing tips | HONG KONG: Next time your teenagers have a craving for the ultra-spicy Buldak ramen or the fierce-looking Labubu toy, don’t scratch your head and question their taste. Rather, consider yourself lucky, because they are helping you spot the n... |
| 20.08.2025 | CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: New bets, old worries | Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 11:00 SIN/HK | 0400 - 05:00 CET
Among the trickle of gloomy headlines this summer, one stirred so much attention online that a state-run social media account published a commentary to allay fears.
In late July, the ... |
| 20.08.2025 | Losses for big technology companies pull Wall Street lower again | Nvidia, whose chips are powering much of the world’s move into AI, slipped 0.6% and was one of the the heaviest weights on Wall Street following its 3.5% fall on Tuesday. Palantir Technologies, another AI darling, sank 1.5% to add to its 9.... |
| 19.08.2025 | China's Pop Mart, maker of the Labubu doll, says profit soars nearly 400% in first half | SHANGHAI: China's Pop Mart, which has taken the world by storm with its ugly-cute Labubu doll, reported a nearly 400 per cent first-half net profit on Tuesday (Aug 19) on high demand for the toys and a shift towards higher-margin overseas m... |
| 19.08.2025 | Popular Chinese brands look to brew success in US despite tariff threats | Listen
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NEW YORK: When Luckin Coffee opened its first two stores in New York City in June, it became the latest in a string of Chinese brands to set up shop on... |
| 12.08.2025 | “Shanghai Summer” Global Promotion Debuts in Bangkok, Inviting International Visitors to Experience the City’s Summer Charm | SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 12 August 2025 – On August 9 local time in Bangkok, the opening ceremony of the Spirit of Mountains and Seas – Yuyuan Lantern Festival and the 2025 China–Thailand Cultural Month: Charming Shanghai... |
| 07.08.2025 | Commentary: From prata to cars, vending machines are everywhere in Singapore | New: You can now listen to articles.
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SINGAPORE: Walk through any MRT station, mall, or even hospital in Singapore today and chances are, you’ll see a vending machine or three.
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| 31.07.2025 | ‘Gateway drug’: Labubus are getting U.S. consumers hooked on Pop Mart and driving up business | Labubu dolls from Pop Mart have become the “it” item around the globe.
Pop Mart’s stock, which trades in Hong Kong, has taken off as the toy has become a worldwide sensation.
People use the hard-to-find doll as a fashion accessory, and some... |
| 30.07.2025 | Shanghai police bust gang selling counterfeit Labubu toys | SHANGHAI: Police in Shanghai busted a gang making and selling fake Labubus this month, detaining eight people and 5,000 counterfeit toys worth US$1.7 million, local state-owned media reported.
Made by Beijing-based toymaker Pop Mart, Labubu... |
| 29.07.2025 | POP MART Partners with Lazada, Twinkle Twinkle Charms Runners Across Southeast Asian | SINGAPORE, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 27, 2025, POP MART successfully hosted a 5km themed run in Singapore, drawing over 3,000 enthusiastic participants. As part of the annual Lazada Run series, the event was held against the sce... |
| 28.07.2025 | China’s Laopu Gold shares fall despite forecast of tripling profits | Laopu Gold forecasted its net profit for the first half of 2025 would increase between 279% and 288% year over year.
However, shares of Laopu Gold fell to their lowest levels since May 20 and is on course for their ninth straight session of... |
| 24.07.2025 | $30 Labubus, $45 Stanley cups: The 5 items parents say kids are asking for the most ahead of the new school year | The “ugly” toy craze sweeping the U.S. this summer will likely make its way into classrooms come fall.
Around a third of parents say their children have either already requested or will probably request a bag charm, like a Labubu doll or Je... |
| 23.07.2025 | How London’s rubber duck stores stay above water | Boasting four prime real estate London stores and one in Miami, rubber duck retailer Duck World appears to be getting by despite the negative retail narrative.
Sticky U.K. inflation, national wage increases and business rate relief cuts hav... |
| 21.07.2025 | Unbox fun with top-rated blind box toys | The best blind box toys, from Labubu to Star Wars and more
Nothing beats the excitement of opening a blind box toy. Will today finally be the day that you get the toy you wanted from the series you’ve been collecting? Or, better yet, will y... |
| 19.07.2025 | Labubu not the first toy craze, and certainly won’t be the last | A Cabbage Patch Kid museum named BabyLand General Hospital still exists in Cleveland, Georgia. The dolls entered the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2023. Beanie Baby FILE – An authentic Beanie Baby is seen on display at eBay’s San Jose, Calif... |
| 18.07.2025 | China mulls economy-boosting measures to counter 'severe situation' | BEIJING: China is prepared to take measures and has a "plentiful" toolbox to avoid an economic slump in the second half of the year, its commerce minister said on Friday (Jul 18) as he admitted it faced a "very severe and com... |
| 17.07.2025 | [Exclusive] Temasek Remains Bullish on China’s AI and Consumer Sectors, China Head Says | (Yicai) July 17 -- Temasek maintains a long-term optimistic outlook on China, with a focus on artificial intelligence and emerging consumer sectors, even as its exposure to the market slightly declined in the last fiscal year, the company’s... |
| 16.07.2025 | CNBC Daily Open: Inflation in the U.S. hit a four-month high in June — as expected | U.S. President Donald Trump announces a trade deal with Indonesia.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang praises China’s AI sector.
The Nasdaq Composite hits a record even as other indexes fell.
ASML’s second-quarter earnings smash expectations.
Fund man... |
| 16.07.2025 | Investors unimpressed by Pop Mart’s forecast of 350% profit surge as Labubu-maker’s shares drop | Pop Mart said it expects at least a 350% increase in profit for the first six months of 2025 and at least a 200% increase in revenue.
The negative stock reaction may be a reflection of investors’ conservative outlook on Pop Mart’s sales gro... |
| 14.07.2025 | This $30 Labubu doll became an international status symbol—it brought in $423 million for its company last year | It was a sunny Thursday evening in New York’s Washington Square Park. People gathered there for one reason, and one reason only: a Labubu fashion show.
On June 12, Labubu lovers strutted down the sidewalks with the tiny toy monsters clipped... |
| 14.07.2025 | Hotdog Gaming: Reinventing Slot Aggregation with the World’s First Marketplace and Trading Platform | Hotdog Gaming: Reinventing Slot Aggregation with the World’s First Marketplace and Trading Platform
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| 13.07.2025 | The Labubu Phenomenon: How a Mischievous Elf Conquered Pop Culture | Share
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A limited, pointy-eared creature with razor-sharp dentition has quietly become one of ultimate sought-after collectibles in the world. Labubu, the brainchild of Belgian-Hong Kong expert Kasing Lung, has transfo... |
| 12.07.2025 | Commentary: Why Samyang Buldak instant noodles is an US$8 billion tariff-proof brand | HONG KONG: When it comes to instant noodles, there’s no Korean discount. Only a Korean premium.
Samyang Foods, the manufacturer of Buldak ramen, has gained 93 per cent this year. Trading at 26 times forward earnings, it boasts US$8.1 billio... |
| 09.07.2025 | Experience-First! 2025 'Shanghai Summer' Opens with Immersive Culture and Next-Gen City Services | SHANGHAI, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The launch comes as Shanghai's inbound tourism shows strong momentum, with 4.25 million visitors from January to June, a 38.5% year-on-year increase, while tax-refunded sales rose by 85%. To further at... |
| 09.07.2025 | 2025 'Shanghai Summer' Launches: Smart City Integration and Multicultural Fusion for Global Visitors | SHANGHAI, July 9, 2025 Shanghai has rolled out the 2025 "Shanghai Summer" International Consumption Season, featuring over 300 initiatives designed to attract international travelers and stimulate spending, reinforcing its role as... |
| 09.07.2025 | DIMOO Named "Special Friend of Thailand-China Golden Jubilee" -- POP MART Promotes Global Sharing of Trendy Culture | BANGKOK, July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 30, during a China-Thailand government reception, Mr. Piyapak Sricharoen, Director-General of the Department of East Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, and Ms... |
| 08.07.2025 | POP MART's DIMOO Recognized as "Special Friend of the China-Thailand Golden Jubilee" | Commemorative Aircraft Unveiled in Partnership with China Eastern Airlines
BEIJING, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- POP MART and China Eastern Airlines unveiled a limited-edition DIMOO-themed aircraft on July 4 to commemorate the 50th annivers... |
| 05.07.2025 | China's first Legoland opens to tourists in Shanghai | SHANGHAI: Thousands of local tourists poured into China's first Legoland as it opened its gates in Shanghai on Saturday (Jul 5), the latest theme park hoping to capitalise on a domestic tourism boom.
The Chinese branch of the British-owned ... |
| 04.07.2025 | China slammed ‘blind box’ addiction — but that shouldn’t faze Labubu-maker Pop Mart | Analysts say the fears of regulatory headwinds are overblown as Gen Zers and millennials, rather than young children, are Pop Mart’s main consumer demographic.
Local peers that focus on minors, on the other hand, will likely be “heavily imp... |
| 02.07.2025 | The Rise of POP MART: A New Era in Global Pop Culture | In the vibrant world of pop culture, few names shine as brightly as POP MART. This Chinese art toy company has recently earned a prestigious spot on TIME's 2025 list of the World's Most Influential Companies. It’s a testament to the power o... |
| 27.06.2025 | Pop Mart's Bold Leap: From Toys to Appliances and Beyond | Pop Mart, a Chinese toy company, is making waves. Known for its beloved character Labubu, the company is now eyeing the home appliance market. This shift is not just a whim; it’s a calculated move. Job postings reveal a hunger for talent in... |
| 27.06.2025 | Reshaping the Global Trend Industry with Its IP Ecosystem, POP MART Named to TIME's 2025 List of the World's Most Influential Companies | "To light up passion and bring joy" — POP MART earns a spot on TIME's 2025 list of the World's Most Influential Companies for the first time, thanks to its thriving IP ecosystem.
BEIJING, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TIME magazin... |
| 27.06.2025 | Commentary: Singaporeans, we need to pump the brakes on our bubble tea obsession | Listen
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SINGAPORE: If you saw weekend queues at Changi Airport this June, don’t blame immigrations just yet. The more plausible culprit: Popular Malaysian boba... |
