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Work & life - "What does a good life really look like?”

September 18, 2026

Filipino migrant workers reclaiming their power. Indonesians escaping big city hustle and bustle for slow living. The region’s wealthy questioning whether luxury brings fulfillment.

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The Scene — Living and Lifestyle in Southeast Asia

"The Scene" is an engaging format that delves into lifestyle topics from Southeast Asia. The series comprises 10 episodes. Each episode covers a core lifestyle topic, presenting three perspectives from different Southeast Asian countries on fashion, beauty, lifestyle, food, architecture, love & dating and travel.

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