Tradition of giving red envelopes filled with cash goes digital | SBS News

It's the eve of Lunar New Year, which means it's time for the annual tradition of giving red envelopes filled with cash.

They're thought to bring good luck - but in China they're also big business.

Companies have found new opportunities in the creation of digital red envelopes.

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