Daily Archives: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 127 people in nation’s deadliest quake in a decade
An overnight earthquake killed at least 127 people in a cold and mountainous region in northwestern China, provincial officials said today (Tuesday), in the nation's deadliest ... -
Hong Kong court begins Day 2 of activist publisher Jimmy Lai’s trial
The national security trial of Hong Kong’s famous activist publisher Jimmy Lai entered its second day today (Tuesday), with judges expected to rule by the end ... -
MGM Joined Hands with Robb Report Hong Kong to Launch the First-ever ‘Best of the Best’ Awards Gala Dinner in Macau
Building upon the successful collaboration between MGM and Robb Report Hong Kong for Asia’s inaugural RR1 Culinary Masters Macau, held in August of this year, MGM ... -
Architects’ headquarters might soon change location
The headquarters of the Architects Association of Macau (AAM), currently at the 2-storey Villa at the Avenida do Coronel Mesquita in Macau, might soon relocate, the ... -
Six people found shelter at IAS winter facility, two are HK residents
A total of six people have found shelter, so far, at the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) Winter Shelter, IAS said in response to a Times inquiry. ... -
AL committee enquires about Hac-Sa adventure park budget
Lawmakers were concerned with the lowering of the estimate for the pricing of the future Hac-Sa Adventure Park, a parliamentary committee disclosed yesterday. The parliament’s Committee ... -
Ho reports year’s work to Xi
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng reported his year of work to President Xi Jinping yesterday in the country’s capital city. In addition, the head of the ... -
Survey finds public less satisfied with DSAT than bus operators
A survey has revealed that members of the public are more satisfied with the two bus operators than the Transport Bureau (DSAT). Conducted by the Kai ... -
Landmark national security trial opens in court for prominent activist publisher Lai
A landmark national security trial opened yesterday in Hong Kong for prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai, who faces a possible life sentence if convicted under ... -
Amid rising willingness to work at GBA, less familiarity with policies
Although more people are willing to work on the mainland side of the GBA, many people are still unfamiliar with the area’s policies, a survey has ... -
Forum on industrial integration opens in Macau
A forum on finance, science, technology, innovation and industrial integration in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area opened yesterday in the city. Organized by the Guangdong-Hong ... -
Cotai hospital parking lot to open today
The 1,070-space public parking lot at the Cotai hospital will open at 10 a.m. today. The parking will accommodate both cars and motorcycles. Parking services are ... -
Elsie Ao Ieong commends new hospital as bar raiser
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao Ieong believes that the new hospital in Cotai will help improve the quality of medical services in the ... -
Celebrate Christmas with SJM’s Winter Wonders
SJM Resorts, S.A. (“SJM”) is launching a series of festive events this season, as part of a broader effort to align with the government’s initiative to ... -
Hotel industry expects 90% occupancy during Christmas
Lawmaker and president of Macau Hoteliers & Innkeepers Association, Cheung Kin Chung, told local media that he expects the local hotel occupancy rate to reach 90% ... -
Taiwan reports two Chinese balloons near its territory
Two Chinese balloons flew north of Taiwan, the island’s Defense Ministry said yesterday, as China increases pressure on the self-ruled territory it claims as its own ... -
Military conducts first long-range missile test in months, likely firing a solid-fueled weapon
North Korea yesterday conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test in five months, likely launching a developmental, more agile weapon, as it vows strong responses against ... -
15 suspected drug smugglers killed in clash with Thai soldiers
Fifteen suspected drug smugglers were killed and about 2 million methamphetamine tablets seized in northern Thailand near the Myanmar border after a shootout with Thai soldiers, ... -
US defense secretary expected to press for a more targeted approach in Gaza
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was expected to press Israel to wind down major combat operations in Gaza on a visit today [Macau time], in the ... -
1984 Britain signs over Hong Kong to China
The British colony of Hong Kong is to be returned to China in 1997 after an historic agreement was signed in Peking today. Prime Minister Margaret ... -
The jungle between Colombia and Panama becomes a highway for migrants from around the world
Once nearly impenetrable for migrants heading north from Latin America, the jungle between Colombia and Panama this year became a speedy but still treacherous highway for ... -
Macau to repeat hosting of TCR World Tour Finale in 2024
The local Grand Prix will once again next year stage the final round of the TCR World Tour, the organizers announced with the official publishing of ... -
Feyenoord meets Roma in playoffs for Europa League
Feyenoord and Roma will meet in the playoffs to enter the Europa League’s round of 16 in a repeat of their title match in the UEFA ... -
Social media influencers ‘seek treasure’ in Macau
At the Macau Grand Prix Museum, Patrick Koellmer, a German man well-known on Chinese social media, immersed himself in the VR experience of motorcycle racing. He ... -
Original AC/DC drummer Colin Burgess dies at 77. The Australian helped form the group in 1973
Australian drummer Colin Burgess, an original member of the hard rock band AC/DC in the early 1970s, has died, the band confirmed on its social media ... -
Reform and opening-up still key to development
This year marked the 45th anniversary of China launching its reform and opening-up policy. The country has made great achievements over the past 45 years because ... -
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 – edition no. 4392
* Leaving the building — Architects association forced to relocate its office in coming months * Cold weather | Six people found shelter at winter facility ...
