Labubu keeps on striking the right chord
The rise of Pop Mart mirrors a wider wave of Chinese guochao (domestic trend) brands gaining global attention.
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Apple CEO commits to increase investment and cooperation in China
Apple CEO Tim Cook made the comments in a meeting with Li Lecheng, China's minister of industry and information technology, in Beijing.
Time-honoured Chinese brands attracting young buyers
Long-revered heritage brands, once perceived as the exclusive domain of older generations, are reinventing themselves. They are becoming central players in the "guochao", or China…
New bill sets out formal process for workers in Singapore to file workplace discrimination claims
Under the latest bill, a complainant should first raise the matter internally. If the matter is not resolved within the firm, parties should attempt mediation first before…
Cyberattack on Japan’s Asahi Beer leaves rivals struggling to meet uptick in demand
Restaurants and retail stores wanting to shift beer suppliers has led to demand exceeding each company’s forecast, forcing them to limit shipments.
Lexus, Volvo, Audi vie for 4th place in Korea’s import car spot
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla dominate the top three by a wide margin.
From Baby Shark to G-Dragon: South Korea’s next wave of IPO hopefuls
Some say the coming wave could mark the busiest stretch for Korean initial public offerings in years if market momentum holds.
Most businesses in Vietnam struggle with succession planning, report shows
In a context where resources for development are limited and career progression opportunities are unclear, companies in Vietnam need to identify the right internal talent and…
India added more than 1 billionaire every week in 2025: report
The M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 shows that India now has 350 billionaires, six times higher than when the list was first released 13 years ago.
Japan Airlines removes 6 pilots with drinking risk from flight duties
The company also said that over a dozen pilots are suspected of being high-risk and indicated it will provide guidance on reducing alcohol consumption.