SHANGHAI — The global frenzy over Labubu toys fueled a nearly fivefold rise in Chinese toymaker Pop Mart International Group’s net profit in the first half of the year.
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Labubu dolls at Pop Mart’s flagship store in Shanghai in June. The popularity of the toys has fueled the company’s rapid rise. © Reuters
WATARU SUZUKI
August 19, 2025 18:58 JST