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Vietnam's government and Red Cross are distributing 1.5 million gift packages worth over $28 million to families in need this Lunar New Year. The nationwide effort reaches poor households, veterans, elderly people, and disaster survivors across the country.
Vietnam's tourism sector is booming after 14 million visitors celebrated Lunar New Year in the country, marking a 12% jump from last year. The surge brought record crowds to top destinations and pumped nearly half a billion dollars into the economy.
Bangkok police officers went undercover in a traditional lion dance costume during Lunar New Year celebrations to arrest a suspect who stole $81,000 worth of Buddhist artifacts. The creative sting operation turned a cultural celebration into an unforgettable crime-solving moment.
NASA astronaut Chris Williams spotted fireworks twinkling across Beijing from 250 miles above Earth as millions celebrated Lunar New Year below. The magical view from the International Space Station shows how our celebrations light up the planet.
Hong Kong's Lunar New Year celebration drew record crowds as visitor numbers jumped at least 8% compared to last year. Tens of thousands lined Victoria Harbour for spectacular fireworks that lit up the city's hopeful start to 2026.
Instead of traveling home for Lunar New Year, young Chinese workers are inviting their parents to visit them in the cities where they work. Flight bookings for this "reverse Spring Festival" jumped 84% this year as families embrace a new way to celebrate together.
Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station celebrated the Year of the Horse by filming a zero-gravity music video that's capturing hearts worldwide. The crew turned their orbital home into a celebration of cultural tradition and spaceflight achievement.
Tiny humanoid robots are stealing hearts at Beijing's Spring Festival, performing traditional lion dances and playing autonomous soccer matches. The tech-themed temple fair showcases how China's AI advances are meeting ancient cultural celebrations.
The Year of the Horse arrived with an unexpected twist as humanoid robots performed martial arts alongside traditional temple prayers and fireworks across the globe. From Beijing's high-tech celebrations to incense-filled temples in Hong Kong, the world's most important holiday blended ancient customs with cutting-edge innovation.
Humanoid robots performed martial arts and traditional dances at China's most-watched television event, showcasing how far robotics has come. The annual CCTV Spring Festival gala brought cutting-edge technology to 1.3 billion viewers celebrating the new year.
Millions of Asian Australians are making the annual pilgrimage home for Lunar New Year, packing suitcases with Aussie chocolates, kangaroo toys, and Firefighters Calendars. They're traveling thousands of miles not just to see family, but to reconnect with cultural roots through authentic food, traditional customs, and treasured memories.
Beijing's streets came alive with red lanterns and traditional celebrations as China welcomed the Year of the Horse on Tuesday. The holiday symbolizes optimism and fresh opportunities for millions across the country.