Lunar New Year drives corporate decor boom, but retail demand falters

2026-02-13 - 23:35

A woman walks past Lunar New Year decorations on Feb. 8, 2026 in the Petak Sembilan area of Glodok, West Jakarta. About a week ahead of the Lunar New Year, ethnic Chinese residents begin shopping for festive ornaments to mark the Year 2577 on the Chinese calendar.