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Bangkok Film Festival Spotlights Cinema as Soft Power
Published on 10/10/2025
» Amid rapid changes in technology and audience behaviour that continue to challenge the entertainment industry, the Bangkok International Film Festival 2025 returns in full force. The festival serves as a major platform connecting filmmakers, investors, distributors, and audiences through diverse activities, including international film screenings and “Talad Nang,” a key marketplace where content creators can meet producers, distributors and investors from Thailand and abroad. This year’s highlight is a collaboration with BrandThink to organise a series of seminars led by experts, exploring cinema’s evolving role as soft power. The discussions highlight how film is not just a source of entertainment, but a strategic driver of the economy, culture, and communication. They also open perspectives on how Thai content can expand to the global stage, inspire audiences, and fuel long-term growth in the creative economy.
Plus Property Redefines Luxury Living with Lifestyle Management
Published on 10/10/2025
» Plus Property has announced its intention to elevate residential property management within the luxury segment through the introduction of its ‘Lifestyle Luxury Management’ concept. The initiative aims to transform Thailand’s property management practices from asset oversight to the comprehensive delivery of curated living experiences. This approach aligns with the continued growth of the branded residences market, driven by genuine demand, the return of foreign investors, and increasing participation from high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). The company is placing greater emphasis on services that address modern lifestyle and hospitality needs.
iCreator Conference 2025 Returns to Empower Thailand's Content Creators
Online Reporters, Published on 09/10/2025
» iCreator Conference 2025, presented by Sony, will take place on 26 November at BITEC, marking Thailand's largest gathering of content creators, influencers, and industry professionals.
German influencers face tax-dodging crackdown
AFP, Published on 09/10/2025
» FRANKFURT, Germany - They could soon be unboxing fines rather than freebies — Germany’s online influencers are facing a tax evasion crackdown that has left them screaming OMG!
Your next K-drama obsession
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/10/2025
» When the opening scene of Tempest hits, viewers are immediately drawn into a world of political deceit, shadowy operatives and fragile trust -- the kind of high-stakes storytelling that South Korean dramas have become renowned for.
Hylife Group Forges Alliance to Boost Global Cinema
Published on 07/10/2025
» Busan, South Korea, 19th of September 2025 – Hylife Group, led by Mr. Dhanush R. Nair, Co-Group CEO, announced a landmark collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with distinguished international partners. The signatories included the Grenada Investment Development Corporation, represented by Ambassador Dr. Richard A. Nixon, Chairman; K Wave Media, represented by Mr. Pyeungho Choi, Chairman; and Solaire Partners, represented by Mr. Youngjae Lee, Chief Executive Officer. The agreement seeks to advance and promote the creative industry by strengthening human capital development and accelerating the growth of the film sector in the Caribbean. This initiative is designed to foster sustainable progress by building a robust creative network between Asia and the Caribbean.
ICONSIAM Wins Two Honours at Thailand Influencer Awards
Published on 07/10/2025
» ICONSIAM, the global landmark on the Chao Phraya River, has once again demonstrated its leadership in creative collaboration with Thai creators and influencers, earning two prestigious accolades at the Thailand Influencer Awards 2025 — Best Retail Space Influencer Campaign for the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025, and Best Soft Power & Tourist Destination Influencer Campaign for the *Thaiconic Songkran Celebration 2025.
Influencers set to creatively coexist with AI
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/10/2025
» Artificial intelligence (AI) creators are expected to make decisions using other AI agents, while human influencers will still survive by creatively coexisting with AI, says influencer agency Tellscore.
Building capacity where it counts
Oped, Published on 06/10/2025
» After years of underinvestment, governments around the world are struggling to keep pace with growing demands. The consequences are now widely evident, as underfunded and unprepared public agencies falter whenever crises strike. The problem is not "slimming" government down, but rather rendering it more capable, strategic, outcome-oriented and a good partner in solving the greatest problems of our time: providing adequate housing for all, strengthening climate resilience and ensuring that technology makes all our lives better, not just a few "bros" richer.
As media trust crumbles, online buzz booms
Kyodo News, Published on 04/10/2025
» KYODO — In 2023, there was a major shift in Japan's media landscape. Weekday internet usage time surpassed television for the first time across all age groups. The gap only widened in 2024, according to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.