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Hunger, Netflix's film from Asia Pacific with the highest view hours in the first half of this year, has now added another feather to its cap. The Thai film recently won Best Feature Film at the 2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards (AACA) in Singapore, triumphing over a long list of other outstanding films.

One of the biggest K-pop stories in December has been the enlistment of the remaining four members of BTS for mandatory military service. On Dec 11, RM, the leader of BTS, and V, the vocalist, began their enlistment. The following day, two other vocalists, Jimin and Jungkook, entered training camps in Yeoncheon together. As the world's biggest boy band goes on hiatus, it will be interesting to see...

In its latest World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported that a rising share of countries -- 56% of low-income countries and 25% of emerging markets -- are "in or at high levels of debt distress".

The Western-led global economic order had a bad 2023. Surprisingly, the primary cause was not the emergence of an alternative order led by China, as some had anticipated. Instead, it was internal stress that led to more doubts around the world about its effectiveness and legitimacy.

Starting Jan 1, Lao PDR will officially take over the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). This comes at a critical time as uncertainty increases regionally and globally. The growing competition among major powers has already had chilling effects on the region and beyond, never mind the ongoing issues of climate change and supply chain crises. Taking the helm for the...

The past weekend saw the festive spirit return to Bangkok, although the collective mood might have been merrier had there not been reports of two accidents at city train construction sites.

Sabuy Technology, the SET-listed technology aggregator and commerce platform, has downgraded its revenue target this year by nearly half from a forecast of 20 billion baht and trimmed investments, citing global economic headwinds and geopolitical conflicts that have lowered purchasing power in Thailand.

This jolly article unwraps 12 business lessons from Santa Claus, from the magic of consistency to the joys of surprising your customers.

Times Square is expensive and overrated.

It's a classic prank: the old fake lottery ticket. Designed to look real and dupe the recipient into thinking they just won a fat chunk of change, this joke gift is the perfect thing to hand someone if you have a wicked sense of humor and enjoy seeing instant joy drain from someone's face.

Dame Edna Everage star Barry Humphries, who sadly died in April, is being remembered tonight in ITV's Christmas special - Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh - which will explore his family life and career on stage

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was exiled by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta back in Christmas 2021, which would lead to his departure, but not before the player had nailed his colours to the mast with a social media post

There have been so many words written about the expanse of genre here at io9, and 2023 was a wildcard of a year for entertainment (including Marvel Studios, Star Wars, DC Studios, and Max), theme parks, and games. We covered a lot of ground, from union-strong solidarity during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes to…

EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of her Misfits Boxing debut, adult content star and all-round threat Tai Emery tells Daily Star Sport a BKFC bout against Paige VanZant would be her ideal Christmas gift

Healthy and hearty meals to make this week

IF you are feeling uncomfortable, gassy or sluggish right now, you are certainly not alone.

WHAT’s new for 2024? From must-see telly and box sets to blockbuster cinema releases, live comedy and gigs, it seems as if the year ahead will be offering plenty to keep us captivated.

IF you heard that a rock star begged a 14-year-old girl to go to his bedroom shortly after they met, you would rightly be shocked.

THE Boxing Day sales are under way and for those who love to cruise, it’s the start of the Wave season, when cruise companies try to tempt us on board with deals for 2024 and beyond.

DUA Lipa is set to be Britain’s top-earning female singer — after her business banked more than megastar Adele last year.

A BIG-budget biopic of Margaret Thatcher is being made for TV by the team behind Poldark and Victoria.

MASON Greenwood enjoyed a family Christmas at home after jetting into Manchester with his partner Harriet Robson.

A MURDERER who gunned down a beautician last Christmas Eve cost the taxpayer £282,000 in legal aid.

MISSING teen Alex Batty has celebrated Christmas properly for the first time in six years — and toasted his new-found freedom with his beloved Irn-Bru.

WHEN money is no object, Christmas lists can contain some pretty wild items.