NYC's Chinatown Prepares for Chinese New Year

NYC's Chinatown Prepares for Chinese New Year

New York's Chinatown is gearing up for Chinese New Year. Foods are being prepared, decorations hung and last minute rehearsals are being held for the festival and parade that will draw residents and visitors alike. Daniela Schrier reports from what residents say is the largest Chinatown in the United States.

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Chinese Adopt Western Holiday of Christmas

VOAVideo: Chinese Adopt Western Holiday of Christmas

Christmas is not a traditional Chinese holiday. But VOA's Stephanie Ho reports the brightly-colored lights of the season are attracting a growing number of Chinese fans, who say they like the idea of decorating and giving gifts.

Retirement Savings Rule 2: Plan for Your Future Goals and Needs

VOA Learning English Video: Retirement Savings Rule 2: Plan for Your Future Goals and Needs

Finance expert Sande Taylor says plan for 85 percent of your current costs ECONOMICS REPORT (read the story)

Retirement Savings Rule 1: Reduce Investment Risk as the Day Nears

VOA Learning English Video: Retirement Savings Rule 1: Reduce Investment Risk as the Day Nears

Advisor Pete D’Arruda says people nearing retirement should have a lot less of their savings at risk in stocks ECONOMICS REPORT (read the story)

ESL Podcast 746 – Traveling Over the Holidays

ESL Podcast 746 – Traveling Over the Holidays

Traveling for the holidays? Get ready by listening to this episode. Download Podcast

US Travel Industry Caters to Chinese Tourists

VOAVideo: US Travel Industry Caters to Chinese Tourists

More and more people from China are traveling abroad as tourists. The number is growing so fast that Hilton Hotels commissioned the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies to conduct a study on the new wave of Chinese tourists. The study prompted Hilton to tailor many of its hotels around the world for its guests from China. Elizabeth Lee reports from San Francisco and Los Angeles to explain why many Chinese want to travel abroad.