The Luxe Lens

 The Hari Hong Kong’s new after-dark tour casts Wan Chai, one of Hong Kong’s oldest and most eccentric districts, in a whole new light. Reaching 30 storeys on lively Lockhart Road, in the heart of Wan Chai, the elegant hotel has joined forces with licensed guide and travel content creator @explore_hongkong to roll out the private ‘Best of Wan Chai at Night Tour – Explore Hong Kong like a Local’. The roughly 2.5-hour experience, on offer from 5pm, imparts the history and stories of Wan Chai and neighbouring Causeway Bay as well as fascinating insights into Hong Kong’s Feng Shui. Tour highlights include partaking in ‘Villain Hitting’, a form of Chinese folk sorcery, and visiting a wet market, street markets and a 140-year-old tea shop. Participants cross one of Hong Kong’s busiest streets, sample different local snacks, ride the 100-year-old Ding Ding Tram, take a close-up look of iconic skyscrapers and soak up panoramic views of Kowloon and Hong Kong.  “Edgy, dynamic and divers...

 In a nod to Vietnam’s rich coffee heritage, Alma Resort Cam Ranh’s barista cycles up to guests’ pavilions and handcrafts their brew before them. As part of the next-level room service, guests choose from four signature coffees: bold and robust iced black coffee; smooth iced white coffee with condensed milk; sweet and creamy Vietnamese-style classic bạc xỉu; and salted coffee with a unique savory-sweet blend. The service, called “The Essence of Vietnamese Coffee, Brought to Your Door”, is available to guests staying at the resort’s oversized one-, two- and three- bedroom suite pavilions The barista cycles up the pavilion with fresh ingredients and prepares the coffee in the privacy of the guests’ accommodation. The service, available from 11am-5pm daily, celebrates Vietnam’s strong coffee culture, and the country’s position as the world’s second-largest coffee exporter, after Brazil. “Our immersive in-room coffee service opens the door to experiencing Vietnam’s authentic coffee cul...

In a nod to the adage “nothing beats Mom’s cooking”, Hanoi’s Mammom restaurant has introduced a menu brimming with home-cooked favourites that takes diners on a culinary pilgrimage of Vietnam’s north, centre and south. Situated at 23 Phan Dinh Phung, renowned as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque streets due to its parallel rows of Dracontomelon trees, Mammom opened last year. Open daily for lunch and dinner, it is the newest restaurant to come under the umbrella of Viet Deli, the company behind some of Vietnam’s most popular dining establishments. Crafted by chef Truong Minh Triet, the menu features selections of appetizers including “mon rau” (vegetables), “mon man” (fish paste dishes), “mon cuon” (rolls) and “nom goi” (Vietnamese salad). “Lau” (hotpot), “ga” (chicken), “vit” (duck), “heo” (pork), “bo” (beef), “ca” (fish), “cua” (crab), “tom” (prawns and shrimps) and “muc” (squid) main dishes are complemented by “mon phu” (side dishes), “canh” (Vietnamese broth) and “com” (rice). The me...

  Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the highly anticipated opening of Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, marking the luxury brand’s entry into Malaysia. Located between levels 75 and 114 of the iconic Merdeka 118 – the tallest skyscraper in Asia Pacific, the hotel provides discerning travellers a refined home in the sky with unparalleled views of the Malaysian capital’s skyline. "The Park Hyatt brand hits a milestone at 50 properties globally, adding its first hotel in Malaysia with the debut of Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur – also marking an important breakthrough for the brand within Southeast Asia and worldwide," said David Udell, Group President, Asia Pacific, Hyatt. "This makes for an exciting chapter for Hyatt’s brand growth in the region, with three new properties opening in Kuala Lumpur within a year, an expansion of diverse offerings.” Guestrooms & Suites – Your Home in the Sky Each of the 252 guestrooms and suites is a private sanctuary, where floor-to-ceilin...

 A renowned bartender and whisky ambassador will take over sky-high LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar this month to shake, stir and pour a selection of imaginative cocktails crafted just for the occasion. Crowning Thailand’s INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit’s 33rd and 34th floors, LUZ will welcome Bank Watcharapong Suriyaphan for the ‘LUZ x Prakaan Guest Shift Glow’ event on August 15 this year from 7-9pm. Suriyaphan, Prakaan Whisky’s brand ambassador, the founder of Tale of the Spirits bar academy and books, and a bar owner and bar manager, will craft four cocktails each priced at THB 390++: ●       Sol de Miel (The Golden Glow) is a sweet cocktail made up of Prakaan Select Cask, citrus honey shrub, vanilla, lemon and soda. ●       El Misterio (The Mystery) features a smoky combination of Prakaan Peated Malt, Dry Vermouth, fig jam, and cocoa bitters. ●       Characterised by a nutty flavour, LUZ Oscura (Dark Light) is crafted from ...

 Samsung has once again redefined the boundaries of mobile innovation with the launch of its most advanced foldable yet:  the Galaxy Z Fold 7. A technological tour de force, this seventh-generation marvel is slimmer, lighter, smarter, and unmistakably more powerful, offering a truly futuristic experience in the palm of your hand. At first touch, the Z Fold 7 feels like a statement. Folded, it’s sleeker than its flagship peers, yet a gentle flip reveals a stunning 8.0-inch AMOLED display that unfolds a new world of productivity and entertainment. This is not just a smartphone :  it’s an ecosystem, a canvas, and a command centre for the digital age. A Leap in Design, A Lift in Expectations Samsung has answered one of the most common foldable criticisms: bulkiness. The Z Fold 7 is thinner and lighter than its predecessor and rivals :  yet stronger, thanks to a new Advanced Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, and a refined FlexHinge that ensures seamless movem...

  The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 is now available to purchase in Malaysia, starting from 1st August 2025. With smarter features, better cameras, and expanded cover screen utility, Samsung is doubling down on foldables, and here’s why it still leads the pack. AI That Works Where You Need It This year, AI features take centre stage not just on the inside, but from the outside too. On the Galaxy Z Flip7, the 4.1” edge-to-edge FlexWindow  now supports Gemini Live , allowing users to speak to their AI assistant, get personalised trip plans or make reminders, all without flipping the phone open. It’s a new level of responsiveness and utility, putting a virtual assistant quite literally at your fingertips. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold7 leverages its immersive 8.0” main screen  to deliver AI experiences that feel native to its expansive layout, from Circle to Search  that floats over content, to split-screen AI Results View that keep your workflow uninterrupte...