Seoul Fashion Week Attracts Global Buyers, Alibaba Considers InTime Department Stores in China

Seoul Fashion Week attracts international buyers, while Alibaba considers selling InTime department stores in China. Arvind reports a 9% rise in Q3 net profit. Henkel acquires Vidal Sassoon in Greater China. Uzbekistan's cotton industry faces risks of forced labor. Swiss watch exports to China rise 8% in 2023. New Zealand plans to ban 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics. India's Titan and Raymond report profit increases in Q3. UNCTAD raises concerns over Red Sea attacks. Hermès expands in Hong Kong, and Louis Vuitton names BamBam as a brand ambassador.