An ST writer goes to Fang county in Hubei province in search of nian wei, or Chinese New Year spirit. Read more at ...

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

Bitcoin’s Lunar New Year love affair continues. From trading surges to memecoins, here’s why the festive season is crypto’s ...

Digital gift cards offer a simple, efficient way to give and receie gifts. Sent via email, text, or even social media, they serve as a modern twist on a long-standing tradition, making it easier to ...

River Hongbao is one of the best festival-themed attractions in Singapore during the Lunar New Year season. Since its start in 1987, this brightly lit event has been an annual staple. Here, guests can ...

Different designs in Julius Baer’s red packet set. PHOTO: JULIUS BAER Clients also want variety, and are choosing to print different designs in a set of hongbao. Beyond the lucky envelopes, there is ...

River Hongbao 2025 to be the largest annual Chinese New Year event in Singapore (Source: Gardens by the Bay) Before stepping into the year of transformation, let’s explore the festive ways to ...

What we may not realise is that the hongbao designs are the results of much behind-the-scenes work. After all, this time-honoured Chinese New Year tradition presents a branding opportunity for ...

“You guys cannot go back to Indonesia, you will die here,” Kiki recalled her Chinese supervisor telling her daily during her 3.5-month ordeal trapped in a Cambodian scam compound. “Every day was ...

This vibrant festival is marked by an array of customs, ranging from grand banquets and the giving of red envelopes (hongbao) to dazzling displays of lion dances and fireworks. However ...

Long queues befitting the upcoming zodiac Year of the Snake formed at ATMs islandwide on Jan 14 as office workers and seniors alike arrived to withdraw “hongbao notes” on the first day of issue. More ...