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Chinese cosmetics brand Judydoll reached a double milestone in October, opening its 100th boutique in Guangzhou and making its international debut at Singapore’s Bugis+ mall. Known for its accessible, color-driven cosmetics, the brand is also accelerating its global expansion with new outlets in Indonesia and partnerships in the UK.

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China will suspend new export curbs on rare earth metals and drop investigations into US chipmakers under a trade pact with Washington, the White House said. The deal grants general export licenses for key materials and pauses planned US tariffs, easing tensions though only as a short-term truce.

<a href="/company/xiaomi">Xiaomi</a> has reportedly confirmed that Li Chuangqi, head of its wearable innovation unit and key figure behind its <a href="https://kr-asia.com/xiaomi-steps-into-smart-eyewear-with-voice-enabled-glasses-built-for-everyday-use">AI glasses project</a>, has resigned. Li joined Xiaomi in 2011 and helped launch several of its bestselling devices, including projectors, earphones, and children’s smartwatches.

<a href="/company/nvidia">Nvidia</a> CEO Jensen Huang said he hopes to eventually sell the company’s Blackwell chips in China, though no plans are in place. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump confirmed the topic wasn’t discussed with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as Washington weighs tighter export controls on advanced semiconductors.

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<a href="/company/tiktok">TikTok</a> has reportedly surpassed 460 million users in Southeast Asia and signed an MoU with Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to promote digital innovation and growth. The partnership aims to support local businesses and foster cultural exchange as TikTok deepens its role in the region’s digital economy.

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