Known as hong bao in Mandarin, lai see in Cantonese and ang bao in Hokkien, these red envelopes containing money are a traditional gift given by elders to the younger generation during special events ...

The original version of this report was written by Irene Chan and published in Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP). The following edited version has been published on Global Voices as part of a content ...

Chennai, Feb 17 (IANS) One of the world's greatest action superstars Jackie Chan has now wished his friends and fans around the globe a happy Chinese New Year of the Horse. The organisers said that ...

As Lunar New Year approaches, conversations about hong bao rates have once again resurfaced. In Singapore and Malaysia, red packets – or hong baos – symbolise blessings, prosperity and goodwill for ...

A Singapore bride’s mother‑in‑law (MIL) demanded all wedding hong bao gifts from her guests, sparking viral outrage. She had loaned the couple $30,000 but invited 300 guests, whose hong bao likely ...

HONG KONG — In a rare bright spot for media freedom in Hong Kong, a panel of judges on the territory’s top court unanimously voted Monday to overturn the conviction of award-winning journalist Choy ...

Queues had formed at Singapore Pools outlets islandwide ahead of the draw at 9.30pm on Feb 27. - Photo: Shin Min Daily News SINGAPORE: Lady Luck shone on the holders of three winning tickets for the ...