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Lunar New Year is celebrated across China and in many parts of Asia and the world where Chinese communities can be found. It is often marked by time off work or school and includes family visits, meals together, and games like mahjong.
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Food and Drinks
5 lucky foods to savour this Lunar New Year for wealth and happiness
Here are the lucky dishes to eat this festive season, from prosperity-generating oysters to biang biang noodles symbolising a long life.
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Malaysia
Johor businesses prepare for Singaporeans’ Lunar New Year shopping spree
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Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Dragons, from career to romance
The Year of the Fire Horse will bring Dragons good luck in terms of career development, but the outlook for romance and health isn’t so rosy.
21 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
Chinese culture
Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Rabbits, from career to romance
The Year of the Fire Horse will bring Rabbits good luck at work, and romance will blossom. But they should pay attention to their health.
19 Jan 2026 - 5:57PM
Chinese culture
Why the Year of the Horse 2026 will be luckier in wealth than love for Oxen
While wealth, career and health fortunes will be good for Oxen in the Year of the Fire Horse, true love might be hard to come by.
20 Jan 2026 - 11:10AM
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Chinese culture
Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Tigers, from career to romance
The Year of the Fire Horse will bring Tigers increased wealth, but things could get ugly at work, and medical conditions might worsen.
20 Jan 2026 - 11:16AM
Hong Kong society
Galloping horses theme of Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year fireworks display
Jockey Club will sponsor show as part of campaign to celebrate the equine zodiac throughout the Year of the Horse, from races to exhibitions.
16 Jan 2026 - 9:50PM
Chinese culture
Why the Year of the Horse 2026 could be a tough one for Rats
Unlucky stars in the Year of the Fire Horse mean Rats will have to work hard to reap rewards at the office, and travel with caution.
20 Jan 2026 - 11:57AM
Tencent
Uber’s WeChat tie-up pays off as demand from Chinese tourists rises overseas
Uber will offer a discount of at least 40 per cent during Lunar New Year for new mainland users who join via its WeChat mini-program.
16 Jan 2026 - 3:45PM
Chinese culture
7 horse-themed Chinese idioms to use during the Year of the Horse
Horses symbolise strength, speed and health in Chinese culture. Here are seven sayings based on the animal, with Cantonese pronunciations.
15 Jan 2026 - 6:15PM
Alibaba
Alibaba’s Qwen AI app hits 100 million users as update widens role in daily life
Chinese e-commerce giant deepens integration of its fast-growing app to enable voice-powered shopping, travel and digital tasks.
15 Jan 2026 - 1:44PM
Chinese culture
Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Pigs, from money to love and health
After a volatile year, Pigs will enjoy success at work in the Year of the Fire Horse, but need to pay close attention to their health.
20 Jan 2026 - 11:56AM
Artificial intelligence
OpenAI sees another ‘seismic shock’ from China as talks swirl of DeepSeek launch
There is heightened anticipation about a potential major DeepSeek release around the Lunar New Year.
15 Jan 2026 - 7:00AM
Regulation
Beijing opens antitrust investigation into Trip.com before Lunar New Year break
The Trip.com case shows how China’s regulatory inquiries into various online platforms have become the norm.
14 Jan 2026 - 9:29PM
Artificial intelligence
DeepSeek stays mum on next AI model release as technical papers show frontier innovation
Hangzhou-based start-up’s technical papers bode well for potential advances in its next major AI models.
14 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM
Chinese culture
Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Dogs, from success at work to love
Harmony with the tai sui deity means Dogs’ wealth will grow in the Year of the Fire Horse, but certain relationships will need nurturing.
20 Jan 2026 - 11:45AM
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Chinese culture
Why the Year of the Horse 2026 will be lucrative and romantic for Roosters
Lucky stars in the Year of the Fire Horse mean Roosters will prosper at work and could meet their ideal partner. But healthy living is key.
20 Jan 2026 - 11:52AM
Chinese culture
Lunar New Year greetings in Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese and Hokkien
The Year of the Horse 2026 will be welcomed across China with blessings for money, health and more. Here are common ones and their meanings.
12 Jan 2026 - 5:25PM
Chinese culture
Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Monkeys, from love to health
In the Year of the Fire Horse, Monkeys should focus on travel and avoid places with heavy yin energy, fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha says.
20 Jan 2026 - 11:51AM
Chinese culture
Why the Year of the Horse 2026 will be lucky for Sheep in money and love
A fortune-teller reveals why the Year of the Fire Horse will be a positive one for Sheep and how to take advantage of good fortune.
20 Jan 2026 - 11:39AM
China consumption
Horse power: brands in China seek sales boost with Lunar New Year items
Distiller Kweichow Moutai among the companies launching limited-run Year of the Horse products to jolt revenues during the festive season.
10 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
Chinese culture
Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for all 12 zodiac signs. Is your luck in?
A fortune-teller gives Year of the Fire Horse predictions for careers, relationships and more, plus lucky numbers, colours and elements.
21 Jan 2026 - 9:51AM
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Malaysia
Malaysian rapper Namewee defies scandals to release Lunar New Year single
Namewee is still helping police in an investigation over the death of a Taiwanese influencer and faces a drug possession charge.
7 Jan 2026 - 3:14PM
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Horoscopes
Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in January 2026, Earth Ox month?
It’s going to be smooth sailing for the Dragon, Horse and Dog, but those under the Ox sign need to be careful while on the road.
6 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
Chinese culture
3 Hong Kong events to celebrate the Year of the Horse 2026
From a horse show to a run in nature to a special character’s appearance at Hong Kong Disneyland, ring in the Lunar New Year at these events.
6 Jan 2026 - 12:38PM
Chinese culture
The Chinese cowboys challenging narratives of the American Old West
Whether through art or immersion in the rancher lifestyle, these Asian men are redefining what it means to be a cowboy in the American West.
31 Dec 2025 - 5:34PM
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Horoscopes
What’s your luck like in 2026, the Fire Horse year? Horoscopes for every Chinese zodiac sign
What are your lucky numbers and months in 2026? Here’s how you fare in terms of wealth, career and relationship prospects.
30 Dec 2025 - 2:38PM
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