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Sonos plugs into Bangkok with debut Thailand store at EMSPHERE
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 11/02/2026
» Sonos has officially planted its flag in Thailand with the opening of its first standalone store in the country, a move that signals both confidence in the local market and a growing appetite for premium home audio. Opened by TC Acoustic, Sonos' authorised distributor in Thailand, the new Sonos Store at EMSPHERE places the global audio brand firmly in the heart of Bangkok's fast-evolving lifestyle scene.
Sumo diplomacy: Japan's heavyweight 'soft power' ambassadors
AFP, Published on 30/01/2026
» TOKYO - Two giants stare each other down before colliding with a dull thud. After years on the sidelines, sumo is back centrestage as part of Japan's soft power arsenal overseas.
EXCLUSIVE: Aman at Sea debuts Amangati
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/01/2026
» Marking a defining moment for ultra-luxury ocean exploration, Aman at Sea today unveiled the inaugural itineraries for Amangati, its first ocean-going motor yacht, with reservations now open.
Kokuho: A national treasure in name and essence
Published on 20/01/2026
» The movie Kokuho (2025) is, in both name and essence, a national treasure. This epic Japanese drama delving into the life of an onnagata, a male actor who specialises in playing female roles, not only introduces the centuries-old art form of Kabuki to the world, but also proves to be a triumph of Japanese cinema.
Som-o Thanyarat graced the red carpet at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles
Published on 14/01/2026
» Thanyarat Jirathitikeat, a prominent Asian businesswoman, marked a powerful cross-continental milestone as she opened 2026 in grand style — becoming the only female business leader to receive an exclusive invitation to walk the red carpet in Los Angeles at the world-renowned Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, held at the iconic The Beverly Hilton.
Fujifilm to launch Super 8-inspired mini camera in Japan
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 13/01/2026
» Fujifilm is set to release the instax mini Evo Cinema in Japan, a new hybrid instant camera sporting a nostalgic aesthetic inspired by the legendary Super 8 film cameras that shaped the careers of world-class directors.
'Simple' goodbye to Bardot lined up in Saint-Tropez
AFP, Published on 07/01/2026
» SAINT-TROPEZ (FRANCE) - French screen icon Brigitte Bardot will be buried in her hometown of Saint-Tropez on Wednesday, with the low-key funeral set to reflect her lifelong love of animals, as well as her far-right political views.
A retrospective of 2025's best movies and shows
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/01/2026
» 2025 was a year defined by contradiction in the world of cinema. It was marked by the loss of several influential figures in the entertainment industry, moments that cast a long shadow over the year and reminded us how fragile even the most celebrated creative legacies can be.
Brigitte Bardot to be buried in Saint-Tropez cemetery
AFP, Published on 29/12/2025
» SAINT-TROPEZ (FRANCE) - Cinema icon Brigitte Bardot is to be buried in a graveyard in her hometown of Saint-Tropez, an official said Monday, as France wrestles with how to pay tribute to a cultural legend who in later years championed far-right views.
French legend Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
AFP, Published on 28/12/2025
» PARIS - French film legend Brigitte Bardot, a cinema icon of the 1950s and sixties who walked away from global stardom to become an animal rights protector, has died aged 91, her foundation said Sunday.