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This picture taken on June 18, 2025 shows figures of the characters Mokoko (left) and Labubu in an exhibition room at Pop Mart’s theme park Pop Land in Beijing.
This picture taken on June 18, 2025 shows figures of the characters Mokoko (left) and Labubu in an exhibition room at Pop Mart’s theme park Pop Land in Beijing.
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Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave

Beijing-based Pop Mart is part of a rising tide of Chinese cultural exports gaining traction abroad, furry ambassadors of a "cool" China even in places associated more with negative public opinion of Beijing such as Europe and North America.

2 weeks ago
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Sun Life Hoops+Health 3X3 Basketball Challenge champions active lifestyle through sport

As part of its continued commitment to encourage healthy habits among Indonesian families, Sun Life Indonesia linked up with Beyond Sport for the Sun Life Hoops+Health 3X3 Basketball Challenge, a sporting event geared toward both basketball enthusiasts and casual enjoyers alike.

1 month ago
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Women street photographers show their prowess in ‘Seen by Her’

Fifty-two women photographers capture life as they encounter it—through images taken in moments of casual wandering or intentional pursuit—each photograph a reflection of how the world leaves its distinct imprint on every individual journey.

2 months ago

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Undaunted by pandemic, Bavarian innkeeper opens drive-through Christmas market

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Prince Charles backs new sustainable fashion range

Global online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter on Thursday launched a new sustainable menswear and womenswear range, supported by Prince Charles' charitable foundation.

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Britain's Burberry turns younger, urban heads to salvage sales

Younger and urban customers helped return Burberry to growth in October, with the British luxury brand's comparable quarterly store sales falling by less than expected despite the ongoing effects of the coronavirus crisis.

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French sought to party in thousands despite virus: Airbnb

Thousands of people sought to rent places to hold clandestine parties in France at the end of the summer despite the coronavirus pandemic, Airbnb said.

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Party at work like it's 2020: How to celebrate the holidays virtually

It may be a remote memory, but the workplace party is back for the holidays. 

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Portugal's shoemakers switch from fancy to comfy to survive pandemic

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Smooth transition: Japanese mask maker dumps Trump, embraces Biden

For a mask producer in Japan, the transition from President Donald Trump to Joe Biden has been a smooth one, as it switches production to masks of the Democrat president-elect.

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Milan Fashion Week to go ahead with digital catwalks

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Rare Russian pink diamond sells for $27 million

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Amazon takes down underwear, doormat listings with Hindu symbols after India backlash

Amazon.com Inc said on Tuesday it had taken down listings of products such as briefs and doormats with Hindu sacred symbols, which were being sold on its overseas websites, following a furor on social media in India.

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Boomers, Gen X venture into online shopping during pandemic

After eight months of the pandemic, a recent survey shows that Boomers and Generation X have been forced to adapt to the digital world.

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China's luxury shoppers call in the tidy teams

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Coach collaborates with Abenk Alter, Ykha Amelz in limited edition collection

Collaborating with Abenk Alter and Ykha Amelz, Coach presents a limited edition Art of Signature that features the brand’s signature patterns in bright, color-blocked bags adorned with the artists’ original artworks.

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Festive Filipinos trying to save Christmas from coronavirus

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Carrier pigeon's century-old message found in French field

A couple out for a walk in eastern France have discovered a tiny capsule containing a message dispatched by a Prussian soldier over a century ago using an ill-fated carrier pigeon.

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Cycling mecca Netherlands is embracing electric bikes

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4 years ago
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Sydney restricts New Year's Eve fireworks to limit spread of COVID-19

New Year's Eve fireworks over Sydney Harbour will go ahead this year but will be shortened to just a few minutes and the city precinct will be restricted to those with restaurant, cafe and hotel bookings in order to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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Ultra-rare pink diamond to go under hammer in Geneva

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Star Wars toys discovered in bin bags net £400,000 for UK couple

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L'Oreal turns to Google as coronavirus spurs virtual make-up shift

Shoppers searching Google for cosmetics will be able to try them on virtually through a deal with L'Oreal, as the French group looks to make up for lost store sales caused by coronavirus lockdowns by expanding online.

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Britain's most fashionable man? Vogue hails Prince Charles

His daughters-in-law Kate and Meghan are regularly lauded for their fashion sense, but 71-year-old Prince Charles, well-known for patching-up and mending his clothes, has probably been considered a less likely British style icon - until now.

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Jakarta Fashion Week embraces digital challenges and changes

The long-awaited prestigious fashion event returns later this month with some innovations to stream runway shows, webinars and film screenings directly to attendees.

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Mexico demands explanation from French designer Isabel Marant over indigenous designs

Mexico's culture ministry questioned French fashion designer Isabel Marant's use of patterns from indigenous Mexican communities, marking the government's latest complaint over high-fashion brands appropriating local styles.

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BeautyFest Asia 2020 to feature PONY, Raisa

BeautyFest Asia 2020 will feature various programs, such as discussions, workshops,  a beauty bazaar and meet-and-greet with South Korean beauty influencer PONY. 

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K-pop group Stray Kids named Shopee Indonesia brand ambassadors

Shopee Indonesia will hold the Shopee 11.11 Big Sale with Stray Kids to begin a series of collaborative projects with K-pop boyband Stray Kids. 

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Must be love: The Tokyo 'clinic' treating stuffed toys

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COVID-19 pandemic changes friendships around globe

A recent online survey conducted by the Los Angeles-based market research company Alter Agents and social media company Snap Inc., which manages Snapchat, between July and September this year, found that the pandemic had changed friendships around the globe. 

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Social media users total 4.14 billion

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Restart: IDEAFEST returns in 2020 with all-virtual format

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