Sales strong during Chinese New Year festival in Singapore

People's Daily Online, 5 Feb 2011Sales have been strong as more people went out to enjoy the Chinese New Year festivities in Singapore, thanks to the booming economy.River Hongbao, a major event during the Chinese New Year featuring an array of performances and exhibitions and food stalls at the Marina Bay waterfront, attracted 250,000 visitors in the first three days, organizers said Friday.