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People queue up at the After You Dessert Cafe at Airside in Kai Tak on April 23, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong retail slump claims another victim as dessert shop deserts

After You Dessert Cafe to close its two shops as retail sector downturn puts further pressure on the weak retail property market.

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Asia travel

Hidden delights of Bangkok Noi, the real star of The White Lotus Season 3

Food and Drinks

A meal at Gaggan in Bangkok, where you still lick the plate clean

Thailand

Amid tragedy, rescue dogs offer hope to Bangkok earthquake victims’ families

Rescuers have brought in 11 dogs to search for signs of life and to provide emotional support for victims’ loved ones.

A child in Bangkok, Thailand, hugs Tualek, a dog involved in search and rescue operations following a strong earthquake. Photo: Reuters
Thailand

Thai man arrested after faking story about pregnant wife buried in quake rubble

The man reportedly collected around US$300 in donations before his lie was exposed.

Asia housing and property

The View | How Indonesia can calm property investors’ fears of a return to 1998

Concern about democratic backsliding and poor liquidity are obscuring otherwise solid fundamentals in one of Asia’s largest markets.

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Architecture and design

Bangkok’s landmark Dusit Thani hotel reimagined by André Fu

Architect behind The Upper House Hong Kong revamps Thai capital’s famed hotel with blend of homage and contemporary flair.

André Fu in his office in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Myanmar

Video | Rescue efforts intensify day after deadly quake in central Myanmar

International relief assistance is being rushed to Southeast Asia after the deadly magnitude 7.7 quake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, sending shock waves that caused destruction as far away as Thailand and China  

Food and Drinks

Hong Kong in 2nd, 3rd spots in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 – full list

Bangkok restaurant Gaggan regains top spot in the 13th edition of the annual rankings announced at a ceremony in Seoul, South Korea.

Mainland China

Editorial | Raise alert on risk of Asian cross-border scams

Regional cooperation has been key to securing the release of 25 out of 28 Hongkongers detained in Southeast Asian fraud farms.

The last of the six Hong Kong residents rescued from a scam farm in Myanmar have been returned to the city. Photo: Facebook/Security Bureau
Luxury Hotels

Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok: a bubble of perfect luxury

Situated on Bangkok’s famous Wireless Road, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok features 260 rooms and suites as well as a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef David Toutain.

Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok: a bubble of perfect luxury. Photo: Handout
Thailand

Thais riled by illegal short-term condo rentals amid tourist influx

Short-term stays competing with the hotel sector have resulted in noise, mess and constant stream of visitors in formerly quiet residential areas.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slip on trade-war fears, BYD sell-off

US president reaffirms that tariffs on Chinese imports will double to 20 per cent as reprieve period for Canada and Mexico ends.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall in volatile trading as tech-driven rally calms down

Investors are poised to keep a close eye on the National People’s Congress next week.

People cross the street in Hong Kong’s Central district. Photo: Edmond So
Asia travel

Bangkok insiders on city’s best malls, sights, shopping and food

What does a perfect day in Bangkok look like? Two creatives describe places they love to visit, from a coffee shop to a market and malls.

The view across Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river to the Wat Arun Buddhist temple. Two insiders describe their perfect day in the Thai capital. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Malaysians urge Thailand to ‘do whatever you can’ to get scam victims home

Sister of a scam victim – who was lured to Myanmar under the pretence of a job – says she hopes he can be home for Ramadan at the end of the month.

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Thailand

Xi Jinping praises Thailand’s crackdown on Myanmar scam hubs

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn meets Xi in Beijing after the kingdom cut power and internet to scam hubs around its border.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger rescued from Myanmar scam farm, as authorities vow swift return home

Security Bureau confirms rescue of woman reportedly found on Myanmar side of border near Thailand’s Tak province.

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Thailand’s army and police conducted the rescue operation. Photo: Handout
International Property

Thai properties at risk as Chinese buyers spooked by safety, security woes

Chinese buyers have been the most active buyers of Thai properties among foreign investors, according to industry data.

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Thailand

Thai court delivers death penalty, life sentences for German man’s murder

A Thai of Pakistani descent received the death sentence while two Germans were sentenced to life imprisonment.

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Asia housing and property

Chinese investors advised to tread carefully in Thai property market amid scams

Foreign buyers face legal hurdles and scams, risking significant financial losses, according to Thai law firm.

Chiang Mai in northern Thailand has become a popular real estate investment hotspot for overseas investors. Photo: Shutterstock
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese carmaker GAC doubles down on Hong Kong appetite for EVs

The state-owned carmaker is ‘very optimistic’ about sales growth in the city as it introduces an SUV model with gull-wing doors.

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GAC Motor’s Hyptec HT is available in a premium model with vertically opening rear doors. Photo: Yi Luo
Thailand

Nvidia to help build Thai ‘sovereign cloud’ in nation’s AI push

Data stored on Thailand’s sovereign cloud server could be used to power a local ‘AI ecosystem’ like a generative AI chatbot fed by Thai data.

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Alibaba

Alibaba Cloud aims high in Southeast Asia with new AI partners

China’s leading cloud services provider is prioritising investments in its operations across Indonesia, Thailand and other markets.

Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: home-grown Christmas gifts, a ferry trip and art

In this week’s print issue, a selection of Christmas gifts from Hong Kong brands, the fourth edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale and a 55-hour trip on a ferry.

PostMag has you covered for the Christmas holidays. Illustration: Miguel Emerico
Art

Bangkok Art Biennale 2024: ancient temples meet modern art

The fourth edition of the event at the Thai capital runs until February 25, 2025, and features over 240 works by 76 artists across 11 venues.

Eyes (1995) by Louise Bourgeois. Photo: Seni Chunhacha
Thailand

Thailand sentences alleged cyanide serial killer to death

The woman, who faces 13 more murder trials, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.

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Banking & finance

Multi-country digital currency platform is worth the effort: central bankers

‘We must reduce new cross-border payment frictions while removing existing ones,’ says PBOC deputy governor.

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