The Latest Breaking News from Lunar New Year

Across Asia, spike in virus cases follows Lunar New Year

Many Asian countries are facing a spike in COVID-19 infections after the widely-celebrated Lunar New Year holidays, as health officials grapple with the highly-transmissible omicron variant and expectations that numbers will continue to rise in coming weeks

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

Asian shares fall as markets watch omicron, central banks

Asian shares are mixed, with Shanghai gaining after reopening from the Lunar New Year holidays

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

China estimates 31.7% growth in Lunar New Year passenger trips from 2020

(Corrects name of ministry in second paragraph)

Reuters · Feb 6, 2022

Review: 'Moonfall' is stupid. That's mostly a good thing

Although it's arriving in theaters a few days late for Lunar New Year, "Moonfall," Roland Emmerich's latest tee-hee disaster flick, feels curiously well timed. Over the past few decades this director's love for apocalyptic bombast ("Independence Day," "The Day After Tomorrow," "2012") has been a reliable source of headaches, exasperation…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2022

Susie Lau celebrates Chinese Lunar New Year

As Lunar New Year shines a spotlight on Chinese culture, Susie Lau says get out and celebrate all that’s weird and wonderful about the holiday

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2022

S. Korea expands rapid testing amid record COVID infections

South Korea has begun enforcing a new coronavirus testing policy centered on rapid testing as health officials reported a record number of new infections following the Lunar New Year holiday

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Asian shares mixed as earnings fuel gains on Wall Street

Shares are mixed in Asia, with markets in China still closed for Lunar New Year holidays

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Pork prices down after Lunar New Year

Pork prices have fallen with the conclusion of the Lunar New Year celebrations, as officials continue their checks on supply, the Department of Internal Trade reported on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 3, 2022

McDonald's Enters The Metaverse: What Investors Need To Know

McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) celebrated the lunar New Year in the metaverse this year. The iconic fast food chain launched an immersive and interactive experience for fans using a collection of zodiac animal designs.

Benzinga · Feb 2, 2022

Asian stocks follow Wall St higher with China, Korea closed

Stock prices in Tokyo and Sydney have followed Wall Street higher while China, South Korea and Southeast Asian markets were closed for the Lunar New Year

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022