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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand, MY:

There are many long weekends – or potential long weekends – occurring this year. While some people have already planned where they want to go during these breaks, there are also those who prefer to make last-minute decisions. [1]

In the latest episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, Brian Chapman and guest host Lisa Kim discuss high fashion brands introducing cafes in Singapore in a bid to lure consumers to visit and spend more time at the stores. [2]

Hello from Tokyo. This week marks the peak of Japan's summer holiday season, and the city's office districts are noticeably quieter than usual. [3]

Years ago, there was a bar named "Boa" in the basement of a nondescript building in Ginza that had a few tables and a counter that seated five or six people. [4]

Lifestyle Cafes and Hang Out Venue at Jungceylon Shopping Center, Patong, Phuket Press Release The famous Phuket shopping mall, Jungceylon Shopping Center, is moving forward to renovate the Sino Phuket Zone of over 3,800 square meters under the name... [5]

After several iterations, name changes and relocations, Madame K Kitchen & Bar finds a new home near Soi Nana, Bangkok Chinatown's hip district. [6]

RetailH&M returns to Tokyo's Ginza with cafe and interior goods Clothing maker shows environmental bent with recycling program, organic coffee H&M's new Ginza location has a cafe, a first for the company's shops in Japan. [7]

TOKYO -- Virtual tourism, which got a boost during the pandemic when travel was curtailed around the world, is entering a new phase as real-world travel resumes. [8]

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[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2026-01-17 · 85% match

Domestic goodness: Long weekends and short getaways

There are many long weekends – or potential long weekends – occurring this year. While some people have already planned where they want to go during these breaks, there are also those who prefer to make last-minute decisions.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-12-05 · 43% match

Singapore becomes hub for luxury brand cafes

In the latest episode of Nikkei Asia News Roundup, Brian Chapman and guest host Lisa Kim discuss high fashion brands introducing cafes in Singapore in a bid to lure consumers to visit and spend more time at the stores.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-08-15 · 40% match

Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Eat, drink and travel -- Let us enhance your holidays

Hello from Tokyo. This week marks the peak of Japan's summer holiday season, and the city's office districts are noticeably quieter than usual.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-10-24 · 40% match

Japan's political left: Gerald Curtis (24)

Years ago, there was a bar named "Boa" in the basement of a nondescript building in Ginza that had a few tables and a counter that seated five or six people.

[5] TH thethaiger.com · 2022-07-11 · 46% match

Lifestyle Cafes and Hang Out Venue at Jungceylon Shopping Center, Patong, Phuket

Lifestyle Cafes and Hang Out Venue at Jungceylon Shopping Center, Patong, Phuket Press Release The famous Phuket shopping mall, Jungceylon Shopping Center, is moving forward to renovate the Sino Phuket Zone of over 3,800 square meters under the name

[6] TH bangkokpost.com · 2023-07-03 · 46% match

Late-night hideaway

After several iterations, name changes and relocations, Madame K Kitchen & Bar finds a new home near Soi Nana, Bangkok Chinatown's hip district.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-05-12 · 45% match

H&M returns to Tokyo's Ginza with cafe and interior goods

RetailH&M returns to Tokyo's Ginza with cafe and interior goods Clothing maker shows environmental bent with recycling program, organic coffee H&M's new Ginza location has a cafe, a first for the company's shops in Japan.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-04-17 · 44% match

Osaka cafe blends real world and virtual tourism for hybrid experience

TOKYO -- Virtual tourism, which got a boost during the pandemic when travel was curtailed around the world, is entering a new phase as real-world travel resumes.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-10-04 · 44% match

Food & Beverage

Opposition's signature liquor liberalization bill co-opted by ruling coalition Ban to reduce traffic deaths also slashed sales in Asia's No.

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-08-10 · 44% match

'Izakaya' pubs reach out to tourists as Japanese stay home

TOKYO -- Izakaya Japanese-style pubs are bringing in a new kind of customer, foreign tourists.

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