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The Viewpoint: Embracing True-Age Beauty in China

Sue Kyung Lee, global CEO of beauty brand SK-II, tells LS:N Global why its recent ad campaign in China sparked passionate discussions about how wom...

Beauty : China : Ageing

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Stat: Harbin leads the way in China’s winter tourism boom

China’s winter tourism sector is flourishing, with more than 400m people participating in seasonal activities in 2023–2024, according to the China ...

Travel : Hospitality : China

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Stat: India overtakes China as the top source of international students for US colleges

India has overtaken China as the top source of international students for US colleges, according to the Open Doors 2024 Report published by the US ...

Youth : Education : Society

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Stat: Travel tops homeownership for Chinese Gen Z

The Gen Z workforce in China is prioritising travel over traditional milestones such as homeownership, with 70% of respondents in a recent HSBC sur...

Youth : Travel & Hospitality : Workplace

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Stat: Asia-Pacific drives global culinary trends

According to Marriott International’s latest report The Future of Food 2025 Asia-Pacific, this region is shaping global food and beverage trends.

Travel : Food : Hospitality

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Stat: China challenges US as top global travel market

In 2023, China’s travel and tourism sector contributed £972bn ($1.3 trillion, €1.2 trillion) to its GDP, securing its position as the world’s secon...

Finance : Travel & Hospitality : China

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Pizza Hut turns to budget dining in China as economy slows

In a bid to adapt to a sluggish economy in China, fast food giant Pizza Hut is turning to budget dining with new Pizza Hut Wow concept stores tha...

Food & Drink : China : Inflation

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Gentle Monster expands Haus Nowhere concept in Shenzhen

Gentle Monster has unveiled its largest immersive retail concept yet, Haus Nowhere, in Shenzhen, China.

Retail : Luxury : Experience

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Stat: Luxury sales decline in China as structural weaknesses emerge

Barclays has issued a concerning report on the luxury goods market in China, revealing a decline in summer sales by 10 to 50% across many...

Luxury : Retail : Fashion

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Stat: EVs and hybrid cars surpass 50% of vehicle sales in China amid slowing market

For the first time, electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars accounted for more than 50% of vehicle sales in China in July, despite an overall decli...

Moblity : EV : China

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Stat: China’s marriage rate at its lowest since 2013 amid economic concerns

The number of Chinese couples marrying in the first half of 2024 is at its lowest level since 2013, with 3.43m weddings recorded, a fall of 498,000...

Education : Finance : Youth

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Vocational education enjoys resurgence in China

In China, specialist skills gained through vocational education are becoming more valued.

Youth : Workplace : Society

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Burberry serves authentic British food in Hong Kong

From 26 June to 14 July, Burberry is transforming The Landmark’s Mandarin Oriental’s MO Bar in celebration of its new Rocking Horse bag and the br...

Food & Drink : Luxury : Travel & Hospitality

Viewpoints

Cracking the Algorithm Code

As the seemingly omnipresent power of global tech giants reaches new levels, a revaluation of individual liberty and agency is under way.  

Algorithms : Big Data : Technology

Big Ideas

Cosmoprof Bangkok 2024: Eight Key Takeaways

Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN 2024 (13–15 June) highlighted the tremendous growth potential of the region’s beauty market and its potential for leading produ...

Beauty : Asia : Cosmoprof

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Cannes Lions 2024 daily recap: Re-evaluating the power of brands

At the 2023 edition of Cannes Lions, marketing professor Scott Galloway proclaimed: ‘The era of brand is over.’ This sweeping statement became the ...

Cannes Lions 2024 : Cannes Lions : Advertising

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Embracing True-Age Beauty in China

Sue Kyung Lee, global CEO of beauty brand SK-II, tells LS:N Global why its recent ad campaign in China sparked passionate discussions about how wom...

Beauty : Ageing : China

Big Ideas

TFWA Asia-Pacific 2024: Distillation Stories

From Glenfiddich and Jack Daniel’s to House of Suntory, spirits brands are shifting focus to engage emerging market travellers with interactive ret...

Travel Retail : APAC : Alcohol

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Nissan unveils new AI-powered vehicles at the 2024 Beijing Motor Show

Nissan has presented four new experimental cars at the 2024 Beijing Motor Show.

Mobility : AI : Technology

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Guochao Wellness

The Chinese luxury wellness sector has shifted gears by embracing the ‘national trend’ of Guochao, offering authentic cultural experiences and C-be...

China : Guochao : Luxury

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Loewe unveils Crafted World exhibition to celebrate its 178th anniversary

Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe has embarked on a journey through time with its inaugural exhibition, Crafted World, which will be open to the p...

Luxury : Loewe : Fashion

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Supreme opens highly anticipated Shanghai store amid global expansion

Supreme, the iconic streetwear brand, is set to make its grand debut in China with the opening of its first stand-alone store in Shanghai on 23 Mar...

Retail : Supreme : Fashion

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Miu Miu presents new Women’s Tales short film in China

Unveiled in Shanghai in March 2024, Miu Miu’s latest instalment in its Women’s Tales series is I Am the Beauty of Your Beauty, I Am the Fear of You...

Luxury : Miu Miu : Sports & Leisure

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France leads global effort against fast fashion excesses

The French parliament has taken a ground-breaking step in curbing the allure of low-cost fast fashion, particularly from mass producers like China.

Fast-fashion : Sustainability : France