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Singapore encourages using old banknotes, digital red envelopes during Lunar New Year

Singapore encourages using old banknotes, digital red envelopes during Lunar New Year

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Jan. 19 launched an innovative initiative that blends tradition with environmental protection, encouraging people to use circulated currency notes, known as Fit notes, as a more sustainable option for giving lucky money in the upcoming Lunar New Year festival.
Three zodiac signs set for success wherever they go in career and finances

Three zodiac signs set for success wherever they go in career and finances

Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame presents year-end gifts of gold to all employees

Chinese robot vacuum maker Dreame presents year-end gifts of gold to all employees

100 Polish tourists experience Vietnam's Tet atmosphere

100 Polish tourists experience Vietnam's Tet atmosphere

A group of 100 Polish tourists arrived in Ho Chi Minh City 10 days before Tet to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere of Vietnam's biggest holiday.
January 21, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
$2 banknotes with gold-plated dragon prints sell for $82 apiece

$2 banknotes with gold-plated dragon prints sell for $82 apiece

People are purchasing $2 banknotes adorned with gold-plated dragon prints and serial numbers containing “9999” for VND2 million ($82) apiece to give out as lucky money during Tet.
January 29, 2024 | 05:00 am PT
Expats recall brush with lucky money

Expats recall brush with lucky money

With Tet fast approaching, foreigners in Vietnam recall handing out lucky money (li xi) to children and elders.
January 24, 2020 | 07:00 pm PT
Authorities see red over Tet envelopes mimicking Vietnamese currency

Authorities see red over Tet envelopes mimicking Vietnamese currency

Lucky money envelopes looking like Vietnamese currency are trending in HCMC this year, but the central bank’s not amused.
January 30, 2019 | 05:25 am PT
Informants claim 40 cases of Vietnamese officials accepting New Year gifts as bribes

Informants claim 40 cases of Vietnamese officials accepting New Year gifts as bribes

Unwrapping the truth behind hidden holiday bonuses and secret Lunar Year gifts.
February 13, 2018 | 12:29 am PT
Canine cash: Vietnamese on the hunt for lucky money ahead of Year of the Dog

Canine cash: Vietnamese on the hunt for lucky money ahead of Year of the Dog

Notes and coins featuring images of dogs are being snapped up in the build up to Tet.
February 8, 2018 | 07:16 pm PT
Coining it in: Bitcoin vs lucky money for Lunar New Year in Vietnam

Coining it in: Bitcoin vs lucky money for Lunar New Year in Vietnam

People are going head over, well, tails, for the lucky charms.
January 13, 2018 | 09:08 pm PT
 
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