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Chinese cosmetics companies accelerate global expansion Robust domestic demand secures funding as institutional support strengthens K-beauty loses ground in China and pivots toward Europe and North America Proya, China’s largest cosmetics co

38.39 Million International Passengers in H1, Incheon Airport Claims Global No.

Japanese izakaya closures surge as drinking declines and operating costs soar Alcohol demand plunges amid weakening household purchasing power and widespread price increases “You Don’t Need Alcohol to Have Fun”: Drinking culture shifts among younger generations

Pop Mart Sheds Its “Chinese Company” Image as US Sales Surge Chinese Food-Service Brands Accelerate US Push With Localization Strategies Beauty Brands Leverage Storytelling and Social Media Marketing Chinese brands are stepping up their push in

Long Working Hours and Weak Yen Block Japanese Travelers from Going Abroad Foreign Tourist Arrivals and Spending Reach Record Highs Urgent Need for High-Value Tourism and Regional Diversification to Capitalize on Weak-Yen Windfall Whi

Surging K-beauty exports become new target for China’s copycat industry Eastern European distribution network exposed by Romanian customs seizure Shift toward premium branding imperative to end war of attrition As K-beauty expands rap

“Covering the Face Brings Reassurance”: Masks Become Underwear in Japan Mask-Wearing Persists Despite End of Pandemic Restrictions Appearance Anxiety and Social Scrutiny Emerge as Key Drivers Three years after Japan lifted its COVID-19 prevent

Publishing Industry Reels from Generative AI Controversies and Disputes Major Technology Companies Ensnared in Litigation over AI Training and Use Commercial Value and Credibility of AI-Generated Content Continue to Erode Noise surrounding gen

“Real Life Is Exhausting—Who Has Time for a Two-Hour Movie?” Viewing Time Among Teens and Twentysomethings Shifts From Long-Form Content to One-Minute Videos Plunging Production Costs and AI-Driven Mass Output Fuel a Surge in Short-Form Supply

Louis Vuitton Wins Trademark Infringement Case Against China’s Molly Tea Legal Disputes Mount Between Western and Chinese Brands Over Alleged Trademark Theft China Shifts Its Response as Investment Concerns Meet the Rise of Domestic Industry Lou

Faster broadband can reshape the home environment Caregiver attention is a key developmental channel Digital restrictions need stronger offline alternatives A ten-point increase in a young child's cumulative broadband exposu

Climate stress does not always push people to migrate It can weaken the income and health needed to leave Climate immobility should become a core test of climate justice A

China actively incorporates AI technology into its cultural industry policies AI supercharges China’s rapidly expanding micro-drama market Local media production ecosystem loses ground to AI technology China’s entertainment industry is bei

Record Number of Tourists Visit Korea for Medical Treatment “Affordable and Low-Burden” Dermatology Accounts for More Than Half of Treatment Demand End of VAT Refunds for Cosmetic Medical Services Erodes Price Competitiveness The number of

Japan rural depopulation is now an infrastructure problem Tokyo’s efficiency gains come with rural service loss Policy needs planned concentration, not symbolic revival Japan currently faces around 9 million abandoned hom

Limits of Xbox's Expansion Strategy Exposed Revenue Declines Despite Massive Investment, Console Business Falters Microsoft Overhauls Xbox as AI Investment Takes Priority Microsoft's (MS) gaming division Xbox has embarked on a sweeping restruct

Employee reviews can reveal hidden organizational strength LLMs can measure firm-specific intangible assets at scale CEO changes may weaken these assets before losses become visible In 2022, organizational capital accou

Occasional office contact can strengthen remote teams No single work model suits every role Hybrid productivity depends on purposeful design During a nine-month experiment with a remote customer-services team in Turkey, <

French food giant Danone sues U.S.

Mainstream media status no longer guarantees public trust Trusted information must be proven through visible evidence and repeated scrutiny AI makes misinformation cheaper, so truth must become easier to test Today, a new warnin