by VF | Apr 19, 2022 | ASEAN, Asia, Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle
TikTok’s recommendation algorithm was selected as one of the top 100 global breakthrough technologies by MIT Technology Review in 2021. This shows why TikTok has gained fast adoption amongst users, says Manas Sabnis, head of brand strategy for Southeast Asia and...
by VF | Apr 14, 2022 | Linkss, ASEAN, Business, Lifestyle, News
Siam Makro will open two more Makro shopping malls in Cambodia. Currently, Siam Makro owns one shopping mall in Phnom Penh and another in Krong Siem Reap, according to the foreign trade promotion office at the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh. Cambodia’s economy is...
by VF | Apr 12, 2022 | ASEAN, Culture, Lifestyle, Travel
Songkran is the traditional Thai New Year festival. It is a celebration that embraces goodwill, love, compassion. and thankfulness, using water as the means of expression. The word Songkran derives from Sanskrit and means to move or step forward. Songkran takes place...
by VF | Dec 19, 2021 | ASEAN, Entertainment, Lifestyle
Thailand’s southern traditional Nora dance with the signature long and curly metal fingernail tips, has been listed by UNESCO among this year’s intangible heritages. Nora dance became the third UNESCO-listed Thai intangible heritage, following Khon dance in...
by VF | Dec 12, 2021 | Asia, Entertainment, Food & Drinks, Lifestyle
Hong Kong: COA From tequila to mezcal, raicilla and sotol, the vast majority of Jay Khan’s collection of bottles have been carried from Mexico. The bar prides itself on educating guests on agave spirits and even holds a bi-weekly tasting and education event called...
by VF | Dec 1, 2021 | Finland, Lifestyle
Marimekko started gaining worldwide attention already in 1960 after Jackie Kennedy and some other celebrities made public appearances wearing Marimekko garments. Recent collaborations with famous brands such as Adidas and Uniqlo confirm that Marimekko still remains...
