SINGAPORE: A total of 993 general practitioner (GP) clinics will be open at various times during the Chinese New Year public holidays, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Thursday (Feb 8). Of these clinics, 17 will be open 24 hours a day throughout the festive period from Feb 9 to Feb 12. Details of the … Read more
Everyone hopes Lunar New Year ushers in a lucky year for them, and Chinese people follow a lot of traditions to boost their luck. Read on to find out about some of them, and how to improve your fortune in the Year of the Dragon, which starts on February 10. 1. 5 ways to improve … Read more
Overflowing piles of oranges, tangerines and kumquats in street markets and homes epitomise Lunar New Year in Hong Kong. In Cantonese, the common tangerine or mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata) is known as kam – a homophone for gold. Associations with wealth and prosperity, along with seasonal availability, make these a popular snack around Lunar New … Read more
As he did in previous years, Xi mentioned Hong Kong and Macau, as well as Taiwan, in his speech. “We have actively supported the better integration of Hong Kong and Macau into the overall development of the country,” Xi said. Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) attends the Spring Festival gathering hosted by Premier Li Qiang … Read more
IPOH: Action has been taken to ensure smoother traffic flow at the Johor Causeway over the Chinese New Year period, says Anthony Loke. The Transport Minister said although some congestion can be expected at the Causeway, traffic flow had been improved. He said it used to take a few hours for traffic congestion to clear. … Read more
Fourth, for people with diabetes, monitor your blood glucose. The American Diabetes Association recommends checking your blood glucose levels before a meal, and again one to two hours after eating. Pricking your finger isn’t easy in a social situation, so consider continuous glucose monitoring systems that capture and store glucose data every minute, giving real-time … Read more
Arriving at 10am, I wait in line for 25 minutes (I recommend making a reservation at least one day in advance to avoid queuing). I am fortunate to get an outdoor seat with a view of the lake. The disadvantage of alfresco dining here, though, is the somewhat inattentive staff, and it requires several gestures … Read more
Men generally opt for Tang suits, which feature a distinctive stand-up collar and sophisticated button designs reminiscent of the Tang dynasty. A cheongsam or qipao is a popular choice for women to wear at Chinese New Year. Photo: Shutterstock Images A woman wears a golden cheongsam. Wearing yellow or gold at Chinese New Year will, … Read more
