Trending Mainland cosmetics brand JudyDoll opens first Hong Kong store, leveraging Hong Kong to further expand into new overseas markets
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (June 1) that JudyDoll, a trending cosmetics brand from the Mainland, has opened its first physical store in Hong Kong. With Hong Kong as a pilot, the brand further expands from online sales to omnichannel operations, building a broader international brand presence.
The Mainland cosmetics industry continues to grow at pace, with all-channel transaction value surpassing RMB1.1 trillion in 2025, maintaining its leading position in the world's cosmetics markets. Mainland cosmetics brands have lifted their domestic market share to nearly 60 per cent, winning the affection of young consumers through deep engagement on social media.
The Deputy Head of Consumer and Hospitality of InvestHK, Miss Angelica Leung, said, "We welcome JudyDoll opening its first physical store in Hong Kong. We look forward to the fresh makeup experience and culture brought by JudyDoll's physical store, alongside its creative online interactions, adding new vibrancy to this city as an international trend hub. We hope the brand will leverage Hong Kong as a go-global platform and further expand into new overseas markets."
The Senior Sales and Marketing Manager of JudyDoll Hong Kong, Ms Clair Chau, said, "Hong Kong is where global trends meet. The city's vibrant makeup culture is deeply connected to its fashionable spirit. We hope to showcase the brand's vitality, attitude and aesthetics to a wider range of consumers in Hong Kong's growing and trusted retail market."
Founded in 2017 by Shanghai-based Joy Group, JudyDoll appeals to young consumers with its creative use of colour and product quality. The brand also offers Halal-certified products to tap into markets with diverse cultural backgrounds. InvestHK has been providing practical information and support for JudyDoll's Hong Kong launch, and will continue to support the brand as it grows, including its plan to expand to other core retail districts in Hong Kong. Regarded as a pioneer among Mainland cosmetics brands in expanding into overseas markets, JudyDoll's footprint spans Japan, Southeast Asia, Australia, Canada, the Middle East and North America.
For more information about JudyDoll, please visit www.judydoll.com.
Invest Hong Kong announced today (June 1) that JudyDoll, a trending cosmetics brand from the Mainland, has opened its first physical store in Hong Kong. Photo shows JudyDoll's new store in Hong Kong. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced today (June 1) that JudyDoll, a trending cosmetics brand from the Mainland, has opened its first physical store in Hong Kong. Photo shows the Deputy Head of Consumer and Hospitality of InvestHK, Miss Angelica Leung (left), and the Senior Sales and Marketing Manager of JudyDoll Hong Kong, Ms Clair Chau (centre), at the new store. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Opening remarks by SITI at HKUST Unicorn Day 2026 "From Ideas to Miracles - 35 Years of Impact and Beyond"
Following are the opening remarks by the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, at HKUST Unicorn Day 2026 "From Ideas to Miracles - 35 Years of Impact and Beyond" today (June 2):
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Professor Nancy Ip (President of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)), Ms Edith Shih (Vice-Chairperson of the University Council of the HKUST), Professor Ni (Founding President of the HKUST (Guangzhou), Professor Lionel Ni), distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning. It is my great pleasure to join you all at HKUST Unicorn Day, especially as the University celebrates its remarkable 35th anniversary.
In just three and a half decades, the HKUST has risen from a bold vision on Clearwater Bay to a global powerhouse in deep-tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The University's ability to nurture unicorns and deep-tech ventures is the result of visionary leadership, a culture that embraces experimentation, and an ecosystem that nurtures talent and empowers young innovators to turn ideas into impact. Few young universities in the world have recorded such a rapid ascent. The HKUST's achievements are truly impressive.
Innovation and technology (I&T) has always been on the top agenda of the Hong Kong SAR Government. We fully recognise the crucial role of local universities - not only as key partners, but as the bedrock of Hong Kong's I&T ecosystem. To this end, the Government has implemented a series of forward-looking initiatives to accelerate research translation, strengthen collaboration, and expand our talent pipeline. Among these, the RAISe+ Scheme has been particularly well received by local universities. To date, 73 projects have been supported, with over $3 billion of government funding committed.Nineteen of them came from the HKUST. This once again demonstrates the HKUST's strength in translating frontier research into real-world applications.
This year also marks the beginning of the National 15th Five-Year Plan, which signals clear and unwavering support for Hong Kong's I&T development. Just last week, Hong Kong celebrated a historic milestone in our nation's space endeavours. It is the first time ever that a payload expert from Hong Kong has joined the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceflight. We understand that among many other missions, our Hong Kong-born payload expert will operate the Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory, an advanced Earth observation instrument invented by Professor Su Hui's team of the HKUST, on board the Tiangong space station. This is a powerful recognition of Hong Kong's scientific excellence at the national level. It also sends a clear message to all students and young innovators: Your ideas can go from the laboratory not only to the marketplace, but also to space. The future of innovation belongs to those who dare to dream boldly and fight for what they believe in.
As we look ahead, Hong Kong is entering a golden era of I&T development. We are building new engines of Hong Kong's high-quality development, including the Hetao Hong Kong Park, the San Tin Technopole and the Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster. In addition to the existing R&D (research and development) institutes such as the Hong Kong Productivity Council, ASTRI (Applied Science and Technology Research Institute) and the Microelectronics Research and Development Institute, we will have the AI Research and Development Institute and the Life and Health Technology Research Institute to focus on R&D in the respective fields and lead industry application. All these will create unprecedented opportunities for universities, enterprises, and start-ups to work together, scale faster, and connect more deeply with the Greater Bay Area and the world.
As the HKUST celebrates its 35th anniversary, it stands on the cusp of an even more fruitful chapter. With the collective efforts of government, industry,academia,research and investmentsectors, and with the passion of young people inspired by achievements from Unicorn Day to Shenzhou 23, I am confident that Hong Kong will rise as a leading international I&T centre and contribute meaningfully to our nation's high-quality development, and that the HKUST will continue to be a driving force in this amazing journey.
May I wish Unicorn Day great success. Thank you.
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, delivers opening remarks at the HKUST Unicorn Day 2026 "From Ideas to Miracles - 35 Years of Impact and Beyond" today (June 2). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
