Firecrackers, parades and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.

From Beijing to Hanoi and Moscow, the holiday — known as the Spring Festival in China, Tet in Vietnam and Seollal in Korea — ...

Asian American communities around the U.S. and around the world are ringing in the Year of the Snake Wednesday, including in ...

Gold jewellery sales are expected to continue to decline in the Year of the Snake, as record-high prices of the precious metal have weakened consumer appetite, according to industry players.

Communities also host traditional activities to celebrate, such as lion dances, the giving of red envelopes, and putting up ...