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Lunar New Year: Travellers brave 30-hour train journeys with record 9.5 billion trips expected

Hundreds of millions are expected to travel to their hometowns as part of the world's largest movement of humanity.

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South Korean divers mark Lunar New Year with underwater performance in Seoul

Scuba divers dressed in traditional hanbok celebrated the upcoming Lunar New Year with an underwater performance at an aquarium in Seoul.

Euronews

China’s Lunar New Year travel rush begins with record 9.5 billion trips expected

Hundreds of millions of people in China are heading to their hometowns this week for the Lunar New Year festival

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Hong Kong fire victims long for home as Lunar New Year stirs painful memories

A massive fire in Hong Kong last November killed 168 people, devastating a tight-knit community

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A 'Prosperity Bowl' Is the Feng Shui Good Luck Ritual to Get to Know Before Lunar New Year — Here's Where You Should Place One

With the special occasion soon approaching, knowing where to place this good luck feature is crucial

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Meet the Viral “Sad Horse” Taking Over China’s Lunar New Year

A tearful horse toy is taking China by storm ahead of Lunar New Year. From error to Douyin fame, discover why everyone wants one.

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Bulletin world briefing: Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ and British soldiers near Russian border

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Elon Musk calls Spanish PM a ‘tyrant’ over social media plan British soldiers carry out crucial exercise near Russian border Harry Potter villain emerges as Lunar New Year symbol in China Couple who allegedly put up ‘Free Palestine’…

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I’m Celebrating Lunar New Year Away From Home — And I'll Be Following These 7 Nostalgic Decorating Rules to Welcome the Year of the Fire Horse

From architectural blooms to the nostalgic Chuen Hup trays, I’m blending childhood memories with a curated, modern aesthetic to welcome the new year

Livingetc

Crying Horse Plush Toy Went Viral and Sold Out Because 'People are Sad at Work'

A crying horse plush created by mistake has gone viral in China, resonating with young workers and sparking a social media craze ahead of Lunar New Year.

International Business Times UK

Nipah outbreak in India sparks worry in China ahead of Lunar New Year travel season

Public anxiety spreads on social media despite experts saying transmission risk remains low

The Independent UK

Diptyque's Just-Launched Lunar New Year Scented Candle Is Nearly Sold Out Already — I Just Found the Last Place That Has It

Infused with the fragrance of wax plum blooms, this candle is the celebratory scent of the season

Livingetc

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to visit China as company prepares to start H200 shipments to the country — plans to meet with state officials unclear despite Beijing curbs on the chip

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is heading to China in late January for a customary Lunar New Year visit that has taken on outsized importance, as it coincides with negotiations over how many H200 AI GPUs Beijing will allow into the country amid U.S. export approval.

Tom’s Hardware

Best Chinese New Year gifts for 2026, year of the Fire Horse

Giddy up! The Year of the Fire Horse will gallop in from February 17

Evening Standard

IKEA's Lunar New Year Hits Both Traditional and Trend, and Would Work on Your Reunion Dinner Table for Years to Come

While some pieces hero the Year of the Horse specifically, plenty capture the timeless aesthetic of the traditional holiday

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Canada should recognize celebrations like Eid, Diwali and Lunar New Year as public holidays

“For Eid we have to call in sick and I don’t like that. You should have the day off school. And everybody gets a holiday….Not everybody celebrates it, people just want to have a day off. Having Eid, I fasted 30 days, like a month and I had to call…

The Independent UK

Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy

Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday

The Independent UK

Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrate the Lantern Festival with high hopes and rice dumplings

Thousands in Taiwan and China have celebrated the Lantern Festival, a holiday that marks the end of the Lunar New Year period and is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar

International Business Times

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.

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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.

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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.

Latin Times

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.

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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.

International Business Times

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…

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times

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.

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