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Unspoilt corner of Portugal fears arrival of high-end tourism
AFP, Published on 22/10/2025
» COMPORTA — Above the pine forests and dunes that stretch along the nearly deserted beaches of southwestern Portugal, cranes rise from building sites soon to be luxury hotels -- a sign of the region's contentious transformation into a playground for the wealthy.
Social justice the key to prosperity
Oped, Published on 30/09/2025
» Thirty years ago, 186 countries met in Copenhagen for the first Social Summit for Social Development. The gathering was the largest meeting of world leaders ever at the time. By the end of the summit, their agenda was clear: the challenges faced by our societies are global, and so are the solutions.
Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week 2025 Opens with a Historic Celebration
Published on 25/09/2025
» Siam Paragon reaffirms its position as Thailand’s premier luxury watch destination, showcasing the country’s most extensive collection of world-class watch brands. With a commitment to establishing Thailand as the emerging “hub of horological culture” in Southeast Asia, the iconic lifestyle destination hosted an exclusive celebration — Siam Paragon Bangkok Watch Week: Opening Ceremony.
Bangkok Watch Week 2025 Elevates Global Horology
Published on 24/09/2025
» Siam Paragon has partnered with more than 30 internationally renowned watch brands to stage a landmark celebration of fine timepieces. The grand opening of Bangkok Watch Week 2025 was marked by the presence of founders and senior executives from prestigious maisons, who are sharing their philosophies and visions during The Symposium. Throughout the week, collectors and enthusiasts are invited to immerse themselves in exclusive experiences — from curated exhibitions and world-class workshops led by Swiss watchmakers to the unveiling of rare and exceptional timepieces from celebrated brands.
Girelli fires Italy past Norway and into Euro 2025 semis
AFP, Published on 17/07/2025
» GENEVA - Cristiana Girelli shot Italy into the semi-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Wednesday with a brace, including a last-gasp winner, in the Azzurre's historic 2-1 triumph over Norway.
Gutsy Gauff fights back to beat Sabalenka to French Open crown
AFP, Published on 07/06/2025
» PARIS - Coco Gauff battled back from a set down to beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a Grand Slam final for the second time with a dramatic victory in the French Open showpiece on Saturday.
Glam in Cannes
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 16/05/2025
» In 1985, the Happy Clown pendant with diamonds and coloured stones twirling inside its tummy, designed by Caroline Scheufele, took Chopard into the realm of jewellery-making.
Gold standard
Life, Published on 16/05/2025
» On May 13, American actor, director and producer Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d'Or for lifetime achievement at the opening ceremony of the 78th Festival de Cannes.
Will the global economy stall?
News, Published on 21/04/2025
» The timing could hardly have been less propitious. Just as the world economy was showing signs of stabilising, the odds of a policy-induced global recession have risen significantly. The latest update to the Brookings-FT Tiger index reveals a mixed picture, with the financial index declining and private-sector confidence crumbling even as macroeconomic data (which lag the other indicators) suggest a more benign scenario.
'Defend ourselves': Refugee girls in Kenya find strength in taekwondo
AFP, Published on 18/04/2025
» KAKUMA — Along one of the many dirt tracks leading into Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp there is a large hidden compound, where inside, twice a week, adolescent girls gather to learn taekwondo, the martial arts lessons offering a safe space in the often chaotic settlement.