Sincere wishes for a happy and prosperous Year of the Rat. (See you in a few days.)
Whether you say "kung hei fat choi" or "gong xi fat cai" or "chúc mừng năm mới" or "happy new year" in any other language, Campaign Asia-Pacific wishes you a wonderful holiday and a happy and prosperous Year of the Rat. We'll be enjoying a few days off ourselves, and will return to work on Wednesday, January 29.
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