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China’s Spring Festival travel and spending hit record highs, but it’s not all rosy

China has pushed to stimulate domestic spending through a range of policy measures rolled out before Spring Festival.
China has pushed to stimulate domestic spending through a range of policy measures rolled out before Spring Festival.

Crowds expected at cemeteries, columbaria during Qing Ming; public urged to avoid 11 peak days

NEA encouraged visitors paying respects at cemeteries and columbaria to visit on off-peak days.
NEA encouraged visitors paying respects at cemeteries and columbaria to visit on off-peak days.

Japan’s traditional ‘naked festival’ leaves 3 attendees unconscious

Nearly every year, some people are injured at the event in Okayama, which is known as one of the country’s three major eccentric festivals.
Nearly every year, some people are injured at the event in Okayama, which is known as one of the country’s three major eccentric festivals.

Wild horses can’t drag me away from CNY, but now I feel singled out

As a single, the writer says she feels singled out by the local tradition where married folks give hongbao to the unmarried.
As a single, the writer says she feels singled out by the local tradition where married folks give hongbao to the unmarried.

Amid global divides, Chinese community must stay rooted in multiculturalism, shared values: DPM Gan

DPM Gan Kim Yong greeting performers at the Spring Reception organised by Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Association on Feb 19.
DPM Gan Kim Yong greeting performers at the Spring Reception organised by Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Association on Feb 19.

Muslims can break fast with free snack packs on offer at 60 FairPrice outlets

Muslim customers can collect their refreshments 30 minutes before and after Buka Puasa.
Muslim customers can collect their refreshments 30 minutes before and after Buka Puasa.

No horseplay, ride high this zodiac year with photo shoots at Bukit Timah Saddle Club

Ms Zann Chin, her husband Ting Min Long and their daughter Zaelyn posing for a family photograph with Molly the horse at Bukit Timah Saddle Club on Feb 18.
Ms Zann Chin, her husband Ting Min Long and their daughter Zaelyn posing for a family photograph with Molly the horse at Bukit Timah Saddle Club on Feb 18.

S’porean professor beats Chinese New Year travel rush to return from China for reunion dinner

Though he is based in China, Dr Samuel Gan, Research Professor of Biology at Wenzhou-Kean University, visits his family and friends in Singapore whenever he can.
Though he is based in China, Dr Samuel Gan, Research Professor of Biology at Wenzhou-Kean University, visits his family and friends in Singapore whenever he can.

Singapore’s harmony must be actively renewed, says PM Wong in Chinese New Year message

The upcoming Chinese New Year is especially meaningful as it coincides with the start of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
The upcoming Chinese New Year is especially meaningful as it coincides with the start of the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Galloping in harmony: CNY, Singapore-style

A horse sculpture decoration with other Chinese zodiac animals for Chinese New Year at the entrance of Chinatown Point on Feb 7, 2026. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
A horse sculpture decoration with other Chinese zodiac animals for Chinese New Year at the entrance of Chinatown Point on Feb 7, 2026. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.