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Foreign Investors Rotate Into K-Beauty Despite Broader Korea Selloff
Selective foreign buying in APR and d’Alba Global suggests investors still see export-led K-beauty as a relative growth trade despite wider outflows from South Korean equities.
Beauty of Joseon Stages UK Pop-Up to Deepen Retail Engagement
Beauty of Joseon will host an experiential pop-up at Westfield Stratford City over the Easter bank holiday weekend on April 3, 4,…
Vietnam Signals Tighter Oversight of Online Ads and Counterfeit Goods
Vietnam is preparing tighter oversight of unlawful online advertising and counterfeit goods, with cosmetics among the categories cited as a consumer-risk concern.…
Ho Chi Minh City Police Warn of Counterfeit Cosmetics Risk
Ho Chi Minh City police have warned that counterfeit cosmetics remain a direct public health risk after authorities moved against a large-scale…
JiYu Raises $6.5 Million to Expand in North America
JiYu has raised $6.5 million in growth capital to expand across North America and accelerate clinical product development. The Korean skincare brand…
Shiseido Wins Grand Prix and Bronze at Spikes Asia 2026
Shiseido has won two awards at Spikes Asia 2026 in Singapore, including a Grand Prix in the Design category. The company said…
Ulta Expands K-Beauty and Wellness Through Marketplace and Stores
Ulta Beauty has expanded its K-beauty and wellness offerings through a mix of marketplace launches and store rollouts in March 2026. The…
L Catterton Sets $313 Million Japan Investment Target
L Catterton has set a $313 million investment target for Japanese consumer businesses over the next three years. The firm plans to…