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The Latest Breaking News from Lunar New Year

China Inflation Picks Up After Lunar New Year Spending Boost

Inflation picked up in China last month, official figures showed Sunday, as the Lunar New Year holiday boosted January spending.

International Business Times · Feb 9, 2025

Lions, snakes and snails mingle with political animals

Lunar New Year festivities and fights over long lunches are dominating debate during the first sitting week for 2025.

AAP · Feb 5, 2025

The Baltic Dry Freight Index Is Near a 2-Year Low. Why It’s a Bearish Omen for Commodities.

Freight shipping activity is depressed in January due to the Lunar New Year holiday and tariff uncertainty.

Barchart · Feb 3, 2025

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Michigan University Shuts Down Lunar New Year Party Over Fears of Violating Trump's Anti-DEI Order

Michigan State University canceled its annual Lunar New Year celebration, citing concerns over recent executive orders from Trump targeting DEI initiatives.

Latin Times · Jan 31, 2025

James Jean on his stunning Lunar New Year artwork - "it's a bridge between past and future"

The story behind the new Johnnie Walker Blue Label Lunar New Year campaign.

Creative Bloq · Jan 31, 2025

Embracing The Year Of The Snake: A Guide To Celebrating Lunar New Year 2025

Lunar New Year, celebrated by millions across the world, marks the transition into a new year with a variety of rich traditions and customs. In 2025, the festival will begin on January 29, heralding the Year of the Snake. With celebrations lasting for 15 days, this year's festivities will offer…

International Business Times · Jan 30, 2025

Google launches snake game to celebrate Chinese lunar new year. Here's how to play

Classic game is part of a range of offerings from search engine company

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

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Top 10 Gifts For Prosperity In The Lunar New Year Of The Snake

The Lunar New Year festivities have just kicked off, so if you haven't bought gifts for your loved ones yet, check out this list of the best presents that not only stay true to the celebrations but also acknowledge the rich customs of Asian culture.

International Business Times · Jan 30, 2025

Scam centre kidnap fears keep Chinese tourists on edge

Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2025

Google slips into the Year of the Snake with a colorful Lunar New Year Doodle

Google's Year of the Snake Doodle made a colorful appearance.

Android Central · Jan 29, 2025

Chinese New Year 2025: Hosting tips for a cosy celebration to welcome in luck for the months ahead

Monica Wong and Jenny Lau share their tips for hosting over the Lunar New Year with India Block, who misses Hong Kong the most this time of year

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Lunar New Year Celebrations Across Asia And Beyond

Explore Lunar New Year celebrations worldwide, from traditional rituals to vibrant festivals, uniting communities in cultural exchange.

Happy Lunar New Year 2025! Chinese astronauts send Year of the Snake greeting from Tiangong space station (video)

As billions of people worldwide celebrate the Lunar New Year, astronauts aboard China's Tiangong space station sent home a holiday greeting.

Space · Jan 29, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Lunar New Year prayers and incense usher in the Year of the Snake

Wisps and clouds of smoke rose into the air at Buddhist and Daoist temples around Asia on Wednesday as people lit incense to pray for good luck in the Year of the Snake.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

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International Business Times · Jan 29, 2025

Fears Of Scam Centre Kidnaps Keep Chinese Tourists On Edge In Thailand

Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in hellish scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them.

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

The Year of the Snake is underway with the Lunar New Year in Asia and around the world

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Stock market today: Asian stocks advance ahead of the Fed's rate decision as panic over AI fades

Asian stocks have advanced in thin Lunar New Year trading following a rebound on Wall Street driven by tech stocks as the panic over Chinese AI company DeepSeek faded

AAP · Jan 29, 2025

Year of the Snake to rattle forth, promising renewal

Lanterns, lions and loud drums are taking over Australian cities as millions of people celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year period.

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Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2025

Who is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake and how?

Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2025

Hundreds Of Millions In Asia Celebrate Year Of The Snake

Hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families on Wednesday, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Year of the Horse: The meaning of the Lunar New Year symbol for 2026

In the Chinese zodiac, a different animal is honoured every year

The Conversation · Jan 28, 2025

How people will be ringing in the year of the snake

Lunar new year is the most important traditional festival for the Chinese people, symbolising unity, prosperity and hope for the future. It is, however, celebrated all over Asia and in the diaspora.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

AP PHOTOS: Indonesia welcomes the Year of the Snake with dragon puppets and drum displays

From narrow side streets to packed malls, the traditional music and dance of dragon puppet performances have filled Indonesia’s bustling capital of Jakarta to usher in the Lunar New Year.

The Conversation · Jan 27, 2025

What is the story of hongbao, the red envelopes given out at celebrations like Lunar New Year?

Red envelopes, known as hongbao in Mandarin, are a cherished cultural tradition in China and many other parts of Asia.

International Business Times · Jan 27, 2025

China's Xi Strikes Bullish Tone In Speech To Mark Lunar New Year

Chinese leader Xi Jinping struck a bullish tone during a speech on Monday ahead of Lunar New Year, after acknowledging "complex and severe situations" in recent months.

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