Benya Hegenbarth
How Supaluck Umpujh turned Bangkok’s malls into a model for Asian luxury retail
Retail plays an important role in Asian cities - none more so than Bangkok. One of the continent's most successful businesswomen, tells us what she has learned from 40 years creating best-in-class luxury malls.
Act to follow
James Chambers on a new theatre and performing arts space in Bangkok that’s putting emerging artists centre stage.
District nursing
Chadchart Sittipunt, Bangkok’s visionary governor, is using his position to root out corruption and clean up the Thai capital.
Purchasing power: Part 2
Japanese developer Sekisui House transformed Brisbane's West End with independent retailers and abundant green space, creating a thriving mixed-use community that attracts 26,000 daily visitors.
Purchasing power: Part 1
We celebrate the world of physical retail by visiting the pioneering boutiques, revitalised high streets and customer-facing vendors elevating the in-store experience.
Star stays
In our bumper hospitality round-up, we visit new openings from Berlin to Oslo, celebrate an illustrious Japanese resort and sample dishes in Singapore and São Paulo. Where will you stay next?
Design awards 2021, part 2
Our first ever Design Awards are here, honouring the year’s 50 most thoughtfully made objects and buildings.
Staying power
How have public-focused companies adapted to these challenging times? We speak to three free-thinking business leaders, from diverse industries, who were in a stronger position than many to weather the storm.
Forward thinking
We meet Thailand’s new pro-democracy leader who is facing a ban from politics.
An inside job
As hotels adapt to changing tastes, their interior designers are innovating. We meet three young firms equal to the task.
