Melinda Looi is one of the most prominent fashion designers in Malaysia today. She designs unique pieces that are a mix of East and West. 

‘kawaii’ fashion, meaning cute, groovy and stylish, is an obsession for trendy Japanese teens who are on a constant search for it, especially in Tokyo. 

While Koh Samui matures as a major destination, concern for the natural environment is growing and efforts are increasing to preserve the island's natural assets. 

Jim Thompson established the Thai Silk Company in 1947, revolutionising the silk industry and in the process transforming a dying skill into a designer brand. 

Thailand hasn’t exactly got a reputation for wines over the years, but I was interested to find out how young the industry actually is here. 

Koh Samui adds a new restaurant in Chaweng, BAAN BORAN serves up delicious Thai food with a dollop of traditional Thai entertainment on the side. 

Jotaro Saito is the youngest and foremost exponent of modern Japanese kimono design working in Japan today and has carried his art form beyond Kimono. 

Fierce competition at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival amongst some of the worlds best film directors for the prize of Best Director. The winner is...