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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