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Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisines often get grouped together, but anyone who has tasted them closely knows they speak very different culinary languages. While they share staples like rice, soy-based ingredients, and chopsticks, the flavour philosophy, cooking techniques, and meal structure set them distinctly apart. Below is a clear, side-by-side breakdown to understand how these three iconic Asian cuisines differ. …

The Hills Lunar Street Festival brings Hong Kong Lunar New Year vibrancy to Castle Hill Main Street, Sydney, on February 28, 2026 (2-9pm), closing traffic for a pedestrian paradise celebrating the Year of the Horse. Anticipate food trucks: dumplings, ramen, dragon beard candy, and bubble tea; lion dance, Chinese juggling, stage show, and roving entertainment; family activities through face painting, …

Global superstar Lalisa Manobal has officially stepped into her role as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador for 2026, marking the occasion with a profound sartorial tribute. During the “Feel All the Feelings” campaign launch at Bangkok’s iconic Wat Arun, she dazzled in a Lisa custom Balmain creation that bridged decades of fashion diplomacy. The gown is the contemporary reinterpretation of the …

The cuisine of Jakarta is experiencing a luxurious transformation. Just as the city catches its breath from the viral cookie craze that saw long queues for gooey, soft-baked treats, a new heavyweight has entered the ring: Dubai Croissants. The combination of this newest obsession is the buttery, flaky pastry with the rich and textured filling of the Middle Eastern bar …

A massive viral home decor trend has taken over social media this winter, as savvy shoppers rush to find affordable alternatives to high-end bedding. The focal point of this craze is the search for luxury faux-fur blanket dupes that mimic the softness and weight of expensive designer throws, such as those from Anthropologie, but at a fraction of the price. …

The travel market in Asia is experiencing a historic change in the year 2025 with several nations registering remarkable rises in the number of visitors. Other trendy changes include the overtake of Vietnam and Malaysia surpassing Thailand tourism performance becoming a considerable pattern of the year. With an active government policy, easy visa regulations, better connectivity and diversified tourist products, …

Thailand, Japan, and Singapore are driving the growth of Asian tourism 2025 in a strong direction, especially in the year 2025. These are some of the places that are drawing millions of foreign tourists through cultural heritage, contemporary attractions, and green tourism programs. Thailand attracts tourists because of the beaches, temples and bustling cities, along with travel-friendly initiatives such as …

On​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ a dining table, food from many different cultures may look the same, but that is not the case. After all, the global gender gap in food access is what still makes women eat last, least, and sometimes not at all. This imbalance is not only a social issue—it is a global development problem that affects health, productivity, and overall …

As Thailand gears up towards the high tourist season, the Phuket hotel prices surge, flying well ahead of the holiday seasons, indicative of a steep international demand, early room reservation and increased confidence in tourism in 2025. Customers with holiday plans by the end of the year or beginning of 2026 are already seeing a visible increase in prices in …

Haircare and skincare have been ideas of beauty, health, and cultural tradition that has long been considered in Asia. Based on the Indian ritual of massaging the body using oils as a source of body nourishment and the Japanese essentiality and efficiency of body washing, the Asian cultures focus on natural products, rituals, and healthy treatments. These techniques will focus …