Season 1 brought viewers to the White Lotus luxury resort in Hawaii, followed by Season 2 in Italy. Season 3 explores the tropical Thailand island of Ko Samui, starting Feb. 16 (HBO 9 EST/PST, and streaming on Max).
What Thailand’s Same-Sex Marriage Victory Means for the Economy
On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, what Thailand stands to gain from legalizing same-sex marriage. Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriage last month. And to mark the occasion, nearly 2,000 couples tied the knot on the first day the law came into effect.
Family of British couple detained in Iran seek their return
This unexpected turn of events has caused significant concern for our entire family, and we are deeply focused on ensuring their safety and well-being during this trying time,” the family said in the statement Saturday,
South Africa open to nuclear project bids from Russia or Iran, minister says
South Africa could turn to Russia or Iran to expand its civilian nuclear power capacity, a senior government minister said, a stance analysts say could deepen a rift with the United States and further delay the renewal of a strategic energy pact.
Vietnam at a crossroads: Why R&D investment is critical for national progress
The Fourth Industrial Revolution presents both opportunities and challenges for Vietnam. To secure its place among leading tech-driven nations, the country must drastically increase investment in …
“Had A Long Conversation…”: Ex-Pakistan Captain Reveals Inside Story Of Son’s Picture With MS Dhoni
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed shared the details leading up to MS Dhoni’s iconic picture with his then three-month old son Abdullah in 2017.
Champions Trophy will rekindle Pakistan’s love of cricket, say former captains
Cricket fans in Pakistan are buzzing ahead of the Champions Trophy and hosting the elite one-day international tournament will rekindle the country’s love affair with the sport, three former captains …
Old groundbreaking ceremony photo falsely linked to illegal ‘sea fence’ in Indonesia
An old photo of a groundbreaking ceremony has been shared as proof a controversial bamboo sea fence in the northern Java Sea was put up by an Indonesian private property conglomerate. The photo in …
Vietnam still has scope to export steel
HANOI: Despite the United States imposing a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminium, Vietnam’s steel and aluminium exports continue to show resilience and hold promising potential for growth, …
The diverse landscapes of the Philippines
The Philippines is an archipelago made up of more than 7,000 islands. Here are some of the gorgeous scenes that await visitors.