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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.
US entertainment giants sue Chinese AI firm
Published on 16/09/2025
» Walt Disney, Universal and Warner Bros Discovery have filed a copyright lawsuit against a Chinese firm alleging that its video-generating AI app was built from intellectual property stolen from the three major Hollywood studios.
JW Marriott Bangkok Revamps Iconic Japanese Restaurants
Published on 16/09/2025
» JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok unveils a fresh chapter in Japanese dining with the transformation of its celebrated venues, Tsu Japanese Restaurant and Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse. The redesigns, rooted in Japanese tradition and inspired by coastal life, reaffirm the hotel’s commitment to offering guests experiences that are both authentic and contemporary.
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.
Lawmakers aim to end wrongful bank account freezes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025
» Senate committees have proposed measures to combat a wave of wrongful account freezes as part of an effort to eliminate "mule accounts", which have been affecting innocent citizens.
JW Marriott Bangkok Revamps Iconic Japanese Restaurants
Published on 15/09/2025
» JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok unveils a fresh chapter in Japanese dining with the transformation of its celebrated venues, Tsu Japanese Restaurant and Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse. The redesigns, rooted in Japanese tradition and inspired by coastal life, reaffirm the hotel’s commitment to offering guests experiences that are both authentic and contemporary.
Chinese pre-orders for Apple's iPhone 17 break records amid strong demand
Published on 15/09/2025
» Pre-order sales of Apple's new iPhone 17 series have got off to a robust start in China, shattering previous records despite delays in the shipment of the iPhone Air.
On top of the world in Kathmandu
Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/09/2025
» I was sorry to read about the unrest in Kathmandu this week. As a kid in the UK during the 1950s I used to daydream about far away places with strange-sounding names. One of those places was Kathmandu.
Mini Labubu prices slide as speculative mania cools
Published on 13/09/2025
» The premium once commanded by Labubu collectibles is narrowing in secondary markets in China, signalling fading speculative demand as collectors grow cautious about the value of Asia’s most hyped designer toys.
Prime minister, exile and now prisoner: Thai power broker Thaksin’s new chapter
New York Times, Published on 12/09/2025
» A year ago, Thaksin Shinawatra’s astonishing resurgence to power in Thailand seemed complete. One of his daughters had just been elected prime minister. And he was flaunting his influence, giving speeches on his “vision for Thailand.”