DURING Tet, the lunar new year holiday, money is everywhere in Vietnam.

在越历新年假期期间，到处都可以看到金钱消费的现象。

youdao

The Lunar New Year holiday in Beijing was quiet — except for the pyrotechnics in the streets — and relaxing.

北京的农历新年充满了祥和的气氛——除了满大街的烟花炮竹之外——令人身心放松。

youdao

Department stores and supermarkets reported that sales over the lunar New Year holiday were 10-20% higher than in 2008.

百货公司和超市报告说农历新年期间的销售量比2008年高了10 - 20%。

youdao

Most Asian markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday, while Japan was shut for National Foundation Day.

WSJ: U.S. Stock Futures Firm

Department stores and supermarkets reported that sales over the lunar new year holiday were 10-20% higher than in 2008.

ECONOMIST: The ugliest economy of them all?

In addition, the Lunar New Year holiday, which essentially shut down the country for a week in January, was a temporary brake on demand.

WSJ: Global Shipping Faces More Choppy Waters