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The Latest Breaking News from Lunar New Year

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.

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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

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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.

Al Jazeera

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

Salon

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.

Evening Standard

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

Caixin Global

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.

The Independent UK

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?

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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.

Bristol Post

Lunar New Year: How to say 'happy new year' in Mandarin and Cantonese

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AP PHOTOS: China celebrates Lunar New Year ahead of Olympics

The Lunar New Year in China and the Winter Olympics in Beijing get started only days apart this year.

Bristol Post

Lunar New Year celebrations by Chinese-owned businesses still on hold due to coronavirus

As celebrations commence, some of these venues are choosing to step back from hosting this year

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The Independent UK

On Lunar New Year, Chinese pray outside shut temples

China is ringing in the Lunar New Year despite pandemic restrictions, as people gathered outside closed temples offering traditional prayers for the Year of the Tiger

ABC News

What is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?

Millions around the world are observing the Lunar calendar as New Year celebrations kick off across many Asian communities. So what is Lunar New Year and how is it celebrated?

The Independent UK

AP Photos: Across Asia, celebrations mark Lunar New Year

People around Asia ushered in the Year of the Tiger on Tuesday, celebrating the Lunar New Year with colorful decorations, wild dances, tributes to their ancestors and prayers for good fortune in the year to come.

Benzinga

Nio Deliveries Fall 8% Sequentially In January With Lunar New Year Holidays: What You Need To Know

U.S.-listed Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) said on Tuesday deliveries fell in January over the previously month — ahead of the traditionally slow-sales season around the Lunar New Year. China New Year Holiday starts on Jan. 31 and lasts till Feb. 6 this year.

Bangkok Post

Lunar New Year merit-making

Thais, many of Chinese descent, make merit at Wat Boromracha Kanchanapisek Anusorn in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi province, to mark the Lunar New Year, which was on Tuesday this year. The Chinese temple is under the patronage of the Chinese Buddhist Sangha Council in Thailand. (Photos: Chanat Katanyu)

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Asian Australians' celebrations of Lunar New Year hampered by COVID

Asian-Australians from diverse backgrounds talk about how COVID has shaped Lunar New Year festivities and how they are celebrating the Year of the Tiger.

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