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Legendary actor Robert Redford dies aged 89
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/09/2025
» Robert Redford, the legendary American actor, Oscar-winning director and founder of Sundance Film Festival, has died at the age of 89. According to his publicist, Redford passed away peacefully "at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah -- the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved". The cause of death was not disclosed.
Lawless state capitalism no answer to China's rise
Oped, Published on 19/09/2025
» It is tempting to frame the Sino-American economic rivalry as a clash between engineering doers and lawyerly naysayers, as the Chinese-Canadian analyst Dan Wang does in his new book Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future. But this is a false dichotomy, because law is a crucial feature of US capitalism.
Park Chan-wook's murder comedy to open Asia's biggest film festival
AFP, Published on 17/09/2025
» BUSAN — Celebrated director Park Chan-wook's star-studded murder comedy will open Asia's biggest film festival Wednesday, which launches its first fully fledged competition lineup as South Korea projects its soft power worldwide.
Scrap bridge plan
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/09/2025
» Re: "Setting a short-term target", (Business, Sept 15) & "Govt's ambitious land bridge project puts residents at risk", (BP, Aug 29). The Kra Canal or Land Bridge project is in the spotlight once again. No matter what critics and proponents of the project may say, the fact of the matter is that the project is neither appealing to businesses nor financially feasible.
Robert Redford, Hollywood’s golden boy with a Midas touch
AFP, Published on 16/09/2025
» With his all-American good looks, Robert Redford, who died on Tuesday at age 89, was the eternal “Sundance Kid”, a US screen legend both in front of and behind the camera.
Hollywood icon Robert Redford dies at 89
Published on 16/09/2025
» Robert Redford, the quintessentially handsome leading man who starred in acclaimed movies, won an Academy Award as a director and was hailed as the “godfather of indie films” for founding the Sundance Film Festival, has died. He was 89.
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as top travel destination for Chinese tourists
Published on 16/09/2025
» This summer, Hu Jia and her family opted to skip Thailand’s iconic beaches and ornate temples, a short flight from her home in Sichuan province. Instead, she booked a two-week trip to Vietnam amid growing Chinese concerns over Thailand’s safety.
'Lahn Mah' sweeps Suphannahong Awards with nine wins
Online Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» The 2024 Thai film How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (Lahn Mah) dominated the 33rd Suphannahong National Film Awards on Sunday, claiming nine accolades including Best Picture and Best Actor for Putthipong “Billkin” Assaratanakul.
Key winners at the 77th Emmy Awards
Reuters, Published on 15/09/2025
» LOS ANGELES - The Emmy awards, the highest honors in television, were handed out at a live ceremony in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday. The following is a list of winners in key categories.
Actor Yu Menglong dies after falling from building
Online Reporters, Published on 12/09/2025
» BEIJING – Chinese actor Yu Menglong, also known as Alan Yu, has died at the age of 37 after falling from a residential building in Chaoyang district, Beijing, his personal studio confirmed in an official statement.