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Made in Vietnam: Hanoi cracks down on fake goods as US tariffs loom
AFP, Published on 18/06/2025
» HANOI — Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard to track down her favourite fake Chanel T-shirts, Gucci sunglasses and Louis Vuitton handbags.
Tweed's youthful makeover resurrects symbol of Scottish heritage
AFP, Published on 28/05/2025
» ISLE OF SCALPAY — "When you see tweed on the runway, you don't expect it to come from here," joked 38-year-old former banker Alexander MacLeod as he set up his loom in a converted barn on the shores of a Scottish loch.
Mainland tourists seek out US goods in Hong Kong amid trade war, but few buy
Published on 22/04/2025
» Hong Kong retailers have received a surge in inquiries from mainland Chinese tourists about the prices of high-end US products amid an ongoing trade war, but shop staff have said few end up buying and business has dipped during the Easter holiday.
Cindy Sirinya: Redefining Beauty, Breaking Barriers
Published on 27/02/2025
» Key Information Name: Cindy Sirinya Bishop Nickname: Cindy Nationality: Thai Birth date: December 30, 1978 Height: 178 cm Known for: Actress, artist, and advocate Instagram: @cindysirinya
Bangkok's experimental renaissance
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/02/2025
» The seventh edition of the Bangkok Experimental Film Festival (BEFF7) concluded its run with a thought-provoking and immersive journey into the realms of virtual and augmented reality, with one of its most highly anticipated highlights being A Conversation With The Sun (VR) by celebrated Thai filmmaker and artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
Sunlight in VR: Apichatpong’s Immersive Debut
Published on 27/12/2024
» Visionary filmmaker and artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul is bringing his critically acclaimed work, A Conversation with the Sun (VR), to Bangkok for an exclusive debut at the One Bangkok Forum from January 24 to February 2, 2025. This event marks a highlight of the 7th Bangkok Experimental Film Festival, a celebration of avant-garde cinematic and multimedia expressions.
Central upbeat on sales as luxury thrives
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 04/12/2024
» Central Department Store Group (CDG) is upbeat about the potential of the luxury segment as it unveiled a renovated Central Chidlom with a 30% sales growth target next year.
The man with the killer shorts
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 29/11/2024
» The strongest brands usually have a hero product they are instantly recognised for. Hermès has their Birkin bags, Burberry is known for their trench coats and Porsche's 911 sports car is a classic that continues to be coveted.
Equations that matter: maximising value in challenging times
Published on 27/10/2024
» Some industries are struggling to survive in the face of the prevailing symptom of low demand. The results are evident. There is uncertainty in all sectors, and the word “layoffs” has gone from being an unknown and stigmatised term to something more common.
South Korean first lady won’t face graft charge
Published on 02/10/2024
» SEOUL - Prosecutors in South Korea have decided not to charge first lady Kim Keon-hee over allegations of inappropriately accepting gifts last year, including a Christian Dior handbag, the Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday.