Shih Ming-teh, activist who pushed for democracy, dies at 83

Shih Ming-teh, a democracy activist who helped lead Taiwan from authoritarianism to democracy and a former chairman of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, died yesterday, his family

Leader demands removal of Indian military from the archipelago by mid-March amid spat

Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu wants the Indian military personnel stationed in his archipelago nation withdrawn by March 15, an official with his office said yesterday .

People celebrate Australian-born queen of Denmark with cocktails, picnics and ‘Danish Fiesta’

A day after an Australian became queen of Denmark, her native land yesterday celebrated the unlikely fairy tale with cocktails, picnics and a “Danish Fiesta.” Mary Donaldson’s

1979 Shah of Iran flees into exile

Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi and his wife, Empress Farah, left Tehran and flew to Aswan in Egypt. The couple’s three youngest children were flown to

Coco Gauff advances to 2nd round in bid for consecutive Grand Slam titles

With increased confidence in her serve thanks to some advice from Andy Roddick, Coco Gauff began her quest for back-to-back Grand Slam singles titles with a 6-3, 6-0

Former chairman of state-owned bank China Everbright arrested over suspected corruption

The former chairman of state-owned Chinese bank China Everbright Group has been arrested on suspicion of embezzlement and bribery, prosecutors said in a statement yesterday, amid

Men who were allegedly abused by a Japanese boy band producer criticize company’s response

Members of a group of men who say they were sexually abused as boys by a Japanese entertainment mogul are accusing the company behind the scandal, previously known

Tariff reductions show country continues to open its market

Since Jan 1 of this year, China has begun implementing provisional import tax rates lower than the most-favored-nation rate on 1,010 types of goods from foreign countries, with

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 – edition no. 4406

— After more than 40 years, Macau will end its horse racing era from Apr. 1 over operator’s financial woes * Economy | Prosperity Index to remain stable amid divided determinants *

Gov’t terminates Macau Jockey Club’s horse-racing concession

The SAR government has terminated, through a mutual agreement, the horse-racing concession with the Macau Jockey Club. From April 1, horse-racing activities will cease from that date, as announced in a

Ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins leader’s election

Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te emerged victorious in Taiwan’s major election on Saturday, a result that will determine the trajectory of the self-ruled democracy’s contentious relations with China

Gov’t submits draft to amend oath-taking law

To align with national security legislation, the SAR government has proposed an amendment to the oath of upholding Macau’s Basic Law during the inauguration of

UM to build new Hengqin campus

The University of Macau (UM) will build a new campus in Hengqin to further promote the development of academia and research. UM president Song

Slash in junkets a ‘normal market adjustment’

The slash in the number of Macau’s junkets is in line with the city’s development on economic transformation. Macau has again seen a reduction

Gov’t formulates protection plan for historic centers

The Macau government has formulated a protection and management plan for historic centers to safeguard heritage sites, which will take effect Jun. 1. Administrative regulations

Pereira Coutinho protests dangerous roads

Poor quality roads are damaging vehicles and potentially causing accidents, claimed lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho when he spoke at the Legislative Assembly late last week.

New overpass at Taipa Swimming Pool opens Jan. 19

The new overpass at Taipa’s Olympic Swimming Pool roundabout (southwest access) will open Jan. 19, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) and the Transport Bureau (DSAT)

New treatment venue for mentally handicapped

Planning for a professional treatment venue to provide services for mentally handicapped students aged three to 21 is underway. According to the Macao Association of Parents of Mentally

Court reduced Levo Chan’s jail term

The Court of Second Instance has reduced former junket mogul Levo Chan’s prison term to 13 years. The court overturned the ruling of the Court of First Instance,

British Consulate gathering Jan. 18

A gathering with the consular team of the British Consulate-General, Hong Kong and Macau will be held Jan. 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The venue will

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