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A muted Lunar New Year, inside and outside Olympic bubble

China returned to work Monday after a weeklong Lunar New Year holiday muted by the pandemic — and even more so for the thousands of people inside a Winter Olympics bubble

The Independent UK

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

Asian shares fall as markets watch omicron, central banks

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

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

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Reuters

Photos: Uptown rings in the Lunar New Year

The annual Lunar New Year celebration, which has been held on the North Side for over 40 years, according to Uptown United, featured a parade, family activities, speeches by politicians and community leaders, and cultural performances.

Chicago Sun-Times

Battleground seats reveal contest of ideas as federal election draws closer

As eyes begin to turn to the upcoming federal election, a number of tightly held seats around the country could make all the difference. From business support to housing affordability, a range of issues is on on voters' minds.

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Glasgow restaurant The Real Wan serving up free meals to diners born in Year of the Tiger

Love Seafood has teamed up with highly rated southside food spot The Real Wan to offer a discounted or even a free seafood meal to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

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Why Alibaba And Tesla Rivals Xpeng, Li Auto Are Shooting Up In Hong Kong Today

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies surged in Hong Kong on Friday as the market resumed trading after the Lunar New Year holidays.

Benzinga

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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The Independent UK

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

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Asian Americans mark Lunar New Year amid ongoing hate crimes

For two years, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the country have endured racist verbal, physical and sometimes deadly attacks fueled by the pandemic

Benzinga

How China's State Broadcaster Unwittingly Sent This Dogecoin Knockoff Higher By 2400% On Lunar New Year's Eve

A Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) knockoff was sent flying to the moon — unwittingly — by the Lunar New Year gala broadcasted by Chinese state broadcasters on Monday.

Al Jazeera

How the 1,000-year-old lion dance has moved with the times

Lunar New Year is the busiest time of the year for the troupes who spend months perfecting ever more daring routines.

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Salon

Stock your pantry for Lunar New Year

Chef and TikTok sensation Vivian Aronson speaks with Salon about her new cookbook dedicated to Asian pantry staples

Evening Standard

Charles and Camilla celebrate Lunar New Year In London’s Chinatown

Prince Charles and Camilla have celebrated the Lunar New Year in Chinatown, wearing red to bring good fortune as they “awakened” dancing lions in front of a crowd of thousands.

Caixin Global

Railway Trips Jump 65% in China’s Holiday Travel Rush

While up from last year, Lunar New Year travel is still well below pre-pandemic levels amid recurrent Covid flare-ups

The Independent UK

Charles and Camilla celebrate Lunar New Year in London’s China Town

The beginning of the Lunar New Year is the start of a two-week celebration and is the most important holiday for billions of people around the world.

Daily Mirror

Chinese New Year: 9 superstitions you must avoid to prevent bad luck, including eating MEAT

Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is celebrated by millions across the globe. Here’s what you need to know about the festival including superstitions and traditions that people observe

Daily Mirror

What is the Chinese New Year animal for 2022 – and what does it mean for you?

This Lunar New Year begins a fresh cycle of the Chinese zodiac, with the Year of the Water Tiger only happening once every 60 years. So what does a Tiger Year mean for you?

The Conversation

China's biggest holiday: The Lunar New Year and how it is celebrated

Among China’s traditional holidays and celebrations, none ranks higher in importance than the Lunar New Year (農曆新年). Also known as the Spring Festival (春節), or simply Chinese New Year, it marks the beginning of the year according to the traditional lunar calendar.

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