The Luxe Lens

  The Anam Cam Ranh’s fine dining restaurant The Colonial has launched a “boundary-pushing” degustation menu characterised by innovative combinations of Vietnamese and international ingredients, flavours and textures. The Anam Cam Ranh’s chefs Duy Anh Nguyen and Banh Thanh Toan have created the new six-course menu with optional wine pairing at The Colonial, replete with an open kitchen, grand piano, and courtyard with a canopy of established gardens. The affair begins with an amuse-bouche comprising a giant clam with sausage and daikon jams, miso cauliflower sauce, herbs and salmon roe, as well as Vietnamese beef tartare with caramelised cashew fish sauce, crispy garlic and betel leaf. Following a starter of Hokkaido scallop ceviche with pink pomelo, yellow tangerine, Wakame cracker, kimchi broth and imperial caviar, a soup comprising poached buttermilk Black Cod fish, ponzu caramelized onion, green chilli kosho and creamy caviar relish sauce is served. After Alaska lime sorbet to ...

 Global eyewear powerhouse Gentle Monster has once again blurred the lines between fashion, fantasy, and speed. This time, the brand steps into entirely new territory with a three-way collaboration: Gentle Monster × Disney × Formula 1 — and Stray Kids’ Felix is at the center of the reveal. Felix recently offered the first glimpse of the highly anticipated collection, instantly igniting conversation online. Among the previewed pieces, one item stood out above all: a striking “Mickey Helmet” that fuses motorsport engineering with Disney iconography in a way few collaborations have dared before. Where Animation Meets Adrenaline This partnership does more than place logos side by side. It reimagines familiar worlds through a bold creative lens. In the teaser visuals, Mickey Mouse appears as a race flag marshal, signaling the start of something fast and unexpected. Sunglasses morph into racing machines, streaking across the screen with cinematic energy. The atmosphere balances childhood...

 In celebration of International Women’s Day, Casio unveils the GMA-P2126W, a special edition from the iconic G-SHOCK line that reflects the brand’s ongoing commitment to supporting and empowering women worldwide. More than a commemorative timepiece, the GMA-P2126W forms part of an initiative that champions women who move forward with confidence, resilience and individuality. The watch embodies this spirit through its design: a signature octagonal bezel from the 2100 line in a refined, compact profile, finished in deep monochrome dark grey and accented with gold-tone details symbolising rays of hope and forward momentum. Alongside the release, G-SHOCK continues its “WOMEN OF OUR TIME” campaign, which highlights exceptional women across diverse fields shaping their own paths. This year’s campaign features Ran Tondabayashi, a multidisciplinary Japanese artist and art director known for her bold, surreal yet charming visual style across illustration, collage, music, advertising and fa...

 On February 25, Samsung Electronics hosted Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in San Francisco, unveiling the Galaxy S26 series and Galaxy Buds4 series. Centered on three core pillars — Reach, Openness and Confidence — the event underscored Samsung’s commitment to embedding Galaxy AI more deeply into everyday experiences. Samsung Newsroom attended Galaxy Unpacked 2026, where a new era of AI integration took center stage. Galaxy S26 Series: Advancing Agentic AI With the Galaxy S26 series, Samsung builds on its legacy of mobile AI innovation to deliver more intelligent and seamless experiences. At the core of this evolution is agentic AI. “Every groundbreaking technology follows a similar journey. It begins as a marvel — rare, expensive and loudly celebrated. But the technologies that change history fade into the background because they become infrastructure,” said TM Roh, CEO and Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “Infrastructure is responsibility. It must work for e...

 The new Samsung Galaxy S26 Series has officially arrived! Get ready to experience the next evolution of Galaxy AI – smarter, faster and more intuitive than ever before. From 26 February to 10 March 2026, customers can enjoy exclusive rewards worth up to RM1,200 on selected models, plus receive an instant rebate of RM700 when you pay with selected bank cards.   Looking to upgrade? Take advantage of our Galaxy Forever trade-in programme and enjoy savings of up to RM4,000 when you trade in your eligible device.  Visit Samsung Malaysia’s official Trade-in page for full details.  Complete your Galaxy ecosystem journey while you’re at it: purchase selected Branded Mobile Accessories for 30% off too when you pre-order the Galaxy S26 series.  Plus, bring it home easily with a 0% interest instalment plan of up to 36 months at participating banks. There’s never a better time to pre-order the Galaxy S26 series – get yours today.  To buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 se...

  Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today introduced its latest Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds4, redefining what premium earbuds can deliver in both superior hi-fi audio and everyday wearability. Built to sound as good as they feel, the Galaxy Buds4 series pairs exceptional sound quality with a more refined, computationally designed fit, bringing Samsung’s most advanced audio and wearability innovations together in one seamless experience. For the first time, Buds4 Pro features a wider woofer, combined with enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and an enhanced Adaptive Equalizer (EQ), to supply full-spectrum sound true to the original recording — while intelligently adapting to real-world conditions. Thoughtful design updates, intuitive hands-free controls, and deeper AI integration further underscore Samsung’s commitment to earbuds designed for how people listen, move and live throughout the day. “Samsung understands that a truly premium audio experience combines technical sound ...

  Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the Galaxy S26 series, powered by the most intuitive, proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI  experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day. From managing plans and finding information to capturing and refining content, Galaxy S26 reduces the effort and number of steps required to get things done. As Samsung’s third-generation AI phones, Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra handle complex tasks in the background, allowing users to focus on results rather than how the technology works. The Galaxy S26 series was engineered with Samsung’s most advanced capabilities working together as one: incredible performance, an industry-leading camera system and Galaxy AI. This provides a strong foundation that gives Galaxy S26 users the confidence to depend on their phone throughout the day without compromising security or privacy. Building on Samsung's decades of innovation in display technology, Samsung introduce...

 YUN WELLNESS, the luxurious, nature-inspired urban oasis for holistic well-being on Level 8 of Island Shangri-La, is proud to present a curated series of transformative experiences rooted in ancient Oriental healing traditions. Drawing from timeless principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)—including meridian pathways, Qi circulation, energy alignment, and fascial harmony—these exclusive offerings feature world-class masters and signature therapies designed to restore balance, vitality, and inner peace amid the fast-paced energy of Hong Kong. This lineup revives Oriental ancient healing wisdom in a modern, serene sanctuary, blending intuitive energy work, Qigong mastery, and expert meridian-fascia techniques to nurture mind, body, and spirit.  These residencies underscore YUN WELLNESS's dedication to curating exceptional, life-changing experiences with global experts, blending ancient wisdom with luxurious serenity. Since its 2023 opening, YUN WELLNESS has become a pre...

 Now open at InterContinental Phuket Resort by IHG, Sipping Tiger, is a new intimate cocktail bar rooted in Thai wilderness and techniques that bring them to their fullest expression. Led by an expert duo of Thai bartenders, Alif Abru (Head of Beverages) and Kunawut (Kim) Wongruen (Bar Manager), the bar’s philosophy centres proudly on local botanicals, sustainable practices, and an instinctive approach to craft. Warm, cocooning with traces of a lush garden, Sipping Tiger is an invitation into a modern den where nights stretch on over precise, botanical-forward pours crafted for intentional enjoyment. A Hideaway Shaped by Wilderness and Craft Rooted in wilderness and craft, Sipping Tiger is conceived as a refined convergence of nature and modernity. A hideaway that evokes the feeling of being nestled within a forest, windows open onto lush greenery, replete with warm woods, woven textures, and tactile finishes throughout. Framed by a rattan backdrop and dimmed woven pendant lights, ...

 Turning a photo from day to night in seconds. Restoring missing parts of objects in images, like a bite taken out of a cake. Seamlessly merging multiple photos into one cohesive image. These creative capabilities once required professional skills or hours of editing. Now they’re possible in minutes, directly from your Galaxy phone, simply by asking in your own words. That’s the next evolution of the Galaxy camera: an end-to-end experience with the brightest Galaxy camera system ever as the foundation. Mobile cameras are moving beyond capture, as the latest Galaxy AI unifies advanced creative capabilities for capturing, editing and sharing in one intuitive platform. The result is a seamless experience and a more fluid creative process — eliminating the need to switch between apps or navigate complex tools, so creativity feels faster, simpler and more natural.   At the core of this evolution is the belief that creativity should not be limited by technical skill or experience. F...

 Samsung is bringing Galaxy AI to life on the big screen in some of the world’s most iconic urban spaces through a global 3D video billboard experience. Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked on Feb. 25, Samsung gives audiences around the world an early look at how Galaxy AI brings creative vision into frame. Starting Feb. 11, Samsung’s 3D video billboards will appear on 17 global landmarks in major cities including Ho Chi Minh, London, Los Angeles, Seoul and Tokyo, showcasing the scale of Galaxy AI.   Galaxy Unpacked will be streamed live on Samsung Malaysia’s official website, Samsung Newsroom and Samsung’s YouTube channel beginning at 2a.m. Malaysia time, 26 February 2026. From 11 February until 25 February 2026, register your interest at https://www.samsung.com/my/unpacked/ to receive a RM150 e-voucher  to purchase selected Galaxy device(s) unveiled during Unpacked 2026, and stand a chance to win mystery gifts worth up to a total of RM68,000! For more teasers and updates ahead of t...

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the beta program for its latest version of Bixby , upgraded to operate as a conversational device agent. The update makes interacting with Galaxy devices more intuitive, as users can simply ask for what they need through natural language. Additionally, it expands access to up-to-date answers from the open web. “Since we introduced our first AI phone in 2024, we’ve been committed to making them easier to use so more people can benefit from AI — that’s why we decided to integrate a device agent directly into the experience,” said Won-Joon Choi, Chief Operating Officer, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “To support this, we redesigned Bixby to enable more natural interactions and intuitive device control, reducing friction in everyday tasks.”  Intuitive Device Control Through Natural Conversation Bixby allows users to control and navigate Galaxy devices using natural language, without the need for exact setting names...

  As Lunar New Year celebrations usher in the Year of the Horse, Emirates is marking one of the busiest travel periods across Southeast Asia with a suite of festive onboard experiences and expanded insights into how travellers to and from Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are flying during the holiday period. Lunar New Year remains one of the most significant travel moments in the region, bringing together family reunions, leisure travel and international getaways.  Lunar New Year travel trends across Southeast Asia Emirates February 2026 booking data highlights the scale and diversity of Lunar New Year travel across the market. Malaysia Emirates’ travel booking data for February 2026 indicates that travel to and from Malaysia during the festive period is driven by a combination of family reunions and international leisure travel. Inbound traffic is led by the UK, UAE, Germany and the US, reflecting Malaysia’s strong ties with overseas communities and its appeal as a holiday dest...