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Vietnam's meat-free take on its iconic noodle soup pho has earned international recognition, landing at number 35 in a ranking of the world's best vegan dishes by TasteAtlas. Bowls of vegan pho with plant-based toppings at an eatery in Hanoi The "Top 100 Vegan Dishes in the World" list was compiled from over 27,000 ratings, of which about 15,000 were verified as legitimate by the system. Vegan pho swaps the beef or chicken bone broth for a plant-based stock built on mushrooms

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport in Singapore has been named the world's best airport hotel for the eleventh time at the 2026 World Airport Awards as voted by U.K.-based aviation rating body Skytrax. A room with garden view inside Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel at Changi Airport, Singapore The ranking placed Grand Hyatt at San Francisco International Airport in the U.S. in second position, followed by the Fairmont Vancouver Airport in Canada. The survey assessed passenger exper

Air New Zealand will launch a regular direct service linking Singapore and Christchurch in New Zealand’s South Island starting Oct. 28. An Air New Zealand aircraft Flights for the new service are now on sale, with operations scheduled three times a week. More than 34,000 seats will be offered on the route during the northern winter season, according to a statement from the airline on Wednesday. The flights, which take about 10 hours, will be operated using the airline’s retro

South Korea's Incheon, the world's second best airport after Changi in the 2026 Skytrax awards, has completed a major renovation of staff lounges at Terminal 2, expanding rest facilities and launching full-scale operations this month to improve working conditions for on-site employees. A rest area at Incheon International Airport Incheon International Airport Corporation, which runs the airport, said Thursday that it renovated and expanded three staff lounges at Terminal 2 af

Cala Goloritze in Italy has lost its title as the world's most beautiful beach this year, falling to 33rd place in the new ranking by the World's 50 Best Beaches, determined by votes from more than 1,000 travel industry professionals and influencers. Cala Goloritze beach in Italy The beach on the eastern coast of Baunei is known for its white pebbles, turquoise waters and 143-meter limestone pinnacle. Though it can only be reached by a two-hour hike or by sea, Cala Goloritze

International flights from Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport are scheduled to resume on Saturday, days after Iran reopened its airspace. The first flights to resume will be to Istanbul and Muscat, the ISNA news agency reported. A general view of the International Imam Khomeini Airport 45 kilometers south of Tehran, April 30, 2005 Iran's airspace was slammed shut by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that began on Feb. 28 and is only slowly being reopened during the ceasefire. Offici

The Tourism Authority of Thailand is preparing to host the Water Festival 2026 under the theme “River of Life, Thai Way of Life” to promote Songkran on an international stage. The event, now in its 11th year, will run under the concept "Joyful Songkran, My Hometown," showcasing cultural traditions across the country. Revelers carry water guns as they celebrate the Songkran holiday TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool, along with organizers and partner networks, recently announc

Singaporean roastery Apartment Coffee has been crowned Asia's best coffee shop for the second year running by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops. It ranked sixth globally in 2026, the same as last year. Singaporean roastery Apartment Coffee The ranking, based on public votes and expert evaluations, aims to identify the world's best coffee shops by assessing the quality of coffee, food and pastries, barista skills, customer service, innovation, ambiance, and consistency, accord

Story of Ono in Malaysia has been named Asia's second best coffee shop this year after Singaporean roastery Apartment Coffee by The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops. Story of Ono moved up one place to eighth in the world list. Drinks are served at Story of Ono coffee shop in Malaysia The ranking evaluated cafés across the globe based on criteria including coffee quality, barista expertise, customer service, innovation, ambience, sustainability practices, food and pastry offering

Vietnamese cha gio has been named one of the world's best deep-fried dishes by international food magazine Taste Atlas, which notes its balance of savory fillings and golden-fried rice paper. Vietnamese fried spring rolls cha gio Ranked at number 48, the roll is the only representative from Vietnam on Taste Atlas's "100 best deep-fried dishes in the world." Known as cha gio in the south and nem ran in the north, it features a filling of minced pork and shrimp wrapped in rice

Chinese street food malatang, a dish with meats, vegetables and noodles simmered in a broth flavored with Sichuan peppercorns and dried chili, is gaining global popularity, with restaurants popping up across Asia and Europe. A malatang restaurant storefront According to the South China Morning Post , malatang, literally meaning "numbing, spicy and hot," originated in Sichuan Province in southwestern China. Often described as a "personal hotpot," malatang allows customers to c

Taiwanese travelers lead Asia in culinary-driven tourism, with nearly half citing food as their primary motivation for travel, according to online travel platform Agoda. People at a street food stall at Raohe night market in Taiwan Its 2026 Travel Outlook survey found that 47% of respondents from Taiwan prioritize food experiences when planning trips, placing them ahead of other Asian markets. Vietnamese travelers ranked second, with 35% highlighting a strong interest in expl

Australian passport, the world's most expensive, ranked the seventh most powerful globally in the latest Henley Passport Index 2026, down one place from last year and weaker than Malaysia's. The Australian passport Australia shared the position with Canada, Czechia, Latvia, New Zealand, Slovakia and Slovenia, with their holders able to enjoy visa-free access to 182 destinations out of 227 countries and territories. Malaysia's passport, which ranked 12th last year, jumped to s

Starbucks's Sweet Milk Coffee has recorded 500,000 cups sold in South Korea within just three weeks of its launch, the company announced. A promotional image for Starbucks Korea’s newly launched Sweet Milk Coffee According to Korea JoongAng Daily , the drink, previously available only in the Japan market, had already attracted strong interest among South Korean customers ahead of its Feb. 26 debut. Sweet Milk Coffee features a smooth and mellow flavor, created by blending dri

Middle Eastern airlines, some of the biggest globally, have been hit hard by ​the Iran conflict that has seen attack drones ‌and missile strikes across the Gulf region, disrupting busy airport hubs and redrawing traffic routes across the skies. Emirates and Qatar Airways planes sit on the tarmac at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney, Australia, March 3, 2026 Major state-backed carriers in the region including Emirates, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, Qatar Airways and Air ⁠Ar