Monthly Archives: January 2024
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Death toll in landslide rises to 39, with 5 people still missing
The death toll from a landslide in a remote, mountainous part of southwestern China rose to 39 yesterday, while five people remained missing, Chinese state media ... -
Global study of doping cases involving minors points to Russia, India and China
A 10-year global study of positive doping tests by children and young teenagers showed most sanctions came from Russia, India, and China and in sports like ... -
Lavrov accuses US, S.Korea and Japan of preparing for war with North Korea
Russia’s top diplomat accused the United States, South Korea and Japan yesterday [Macau time] of preparing for war with North Korea. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told ... -
Army denies generals were sentenced to death for surrendering key city to insurgents
Myanmar’s military government is denying reports that it sentenced six army generals to death or life imprisonment for their surrender this month of a regional military ... -
Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear
Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear. A small study published this week documents significantly restored hearing in five of six ... -
1998 Clinton denies affair with intern
President Clinton has strongly denied allegations that he had an affair with a 24-year-old former White House aide. He also rejected accusations that he asked her ... -
In ‘The Teachers’ Lounge,’ one middle school as microcosm of a troubled world
What happens in the teachers’ lounge, anyway? When we were kids, that closed door seemed so tantalizingly forbidding, though it probably only hid some coffee-sipping, light ... -
Timeless Gastronomy
Last week, MICHELIN Guide and SJM Resorts joined forces to orchestrate The MICHELIN Star Studded Dinner – Timeless Gastronomy. Nestled within The Grand Pavilion of the ... -
China accuses US of abusing international law by sailing in Taiwan Strait and South China Sea
China accused the U.S. of abusing international law with its military maneuvers in the western Pacific, one day after an American naval destroyer sailed through the ... -
Donald Trump could testify as the trial resumes in his legal fight vs E. Jean Carroll
Former President Donald Trump returned to a New York courtroom yesterday to defend himself against a lawsuit seeking more than $10 million for things he said about advice columnist E. ... -
What the Tuvalu election means for China-Pacific relations
It’s a tiny Pacific island nation, one of the world’s smallest. But on Friday, elections in Tuvalu will be watched from Beijing and Taipei to Canberra, ... -
Friday, January 26, 2024 – edition no. 4414
* Dragged Down — IC cancels abruptly show ‘Made by Beauty’; producer disappointed * Top level changes at Sands China | Chum promoted to new CEO, ... -
Breaking News: Sands China announces Grant Chum as the new CEO and president
The board of directors of Sands China Ltd. (SCL) has announced several key leadership transitions including the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and ... -
CC investigation finds immense price disparity in bakery products
During regular price investigations of various products, the Consumer Council (CC) inspectors identified significant imbalances in the price of bakery products across 75 bakeries in Macau. ... -
Airport expects 20% up in passenger counts, flight movements y-o-y this year
Macau International Airport (MIA) management announced yesterday that it expects passenger volume and flight movements to increase by more than 20% year-over-year in 2024. The announcement ... -
‘We Are Not Food’ by Justin Chiang continues on the path of preservation, over-consumption
Running until Saturday (Jan. 27), the solo exhibition “We Are Not Food” by Justin Chiang aims to raise continued awareness on nature preservation, over-consumption, and respect ... -
MOP95 billion’s worth of securities managed by local central bank’s subsidiary
Securities with a total value of nearly MOP95 billion are currently under the management of the Macao Central Securities Depository (MCSD), a subsidiary of the Monetary ... -
PSP arrests 11 over false employment scheme
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) recently apprehended 11 individuals suspected of participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain non-resident worker permits, colloquially known as blue ... -
Central Bank moves to spur its slowing economy and boost markets by cutting required bank reserves
China’s central bank said yesterday it will cut amount of reserves it holds for banks as part of a slew of measures to support the slowing ... -
Macau refutes US allegations on migrant workers rights
Macau government’s representative refuted the allegations by the United States regarding the repression of migrant workers in the region, in a session this week at the ... -
New heads at Personal Data Protection Bureau
The director and vice director of the Personal Data Protection Office, scheduled to be established on Feb. 1, were announced yesterday in the Official Gazette. Yang ... -
Major footbridge planned for Seac Pai Van – Ip Heng
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has unveiled plans to build a major footbridge at the Seac Pai Van government housing estate. The infrastructure is set to ... -
Trade union proposes employment assistance for elders
Deputy executive director of the Macao Federation of Trade Unions and lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has suggested that the government make additional investments to assist older ... -
Colorectal cancer screening for over 55s
The Health Bureau (SSM) has started a campaign to screen for early signs of colorectal cancer in residents aged 55 to 69 years old, the SSM ... -
Dispute over inheritance leads to detention of four individuals
Adispute over inheritance in the mainland, following the death of a Macau resident, has resulted in a series of complications and the subsequent arrest of four ... -
UNESCO rejects Lighthouse group request for report access, citing respect for China’s rights
The local Concern Group for the Protection of the Guia Lighthouse has announced that UNESCO has denied its request to access the government report on the ... -
US congressional delegation visits Taiwan to ‘engage with senior business leaders’
The co-chairs of the U.S. Congressional Taiwan Caucus yesterday opened the first trip by U.S. lawmakers to the island where the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party won ... -
Las Vegas Sands 4Q revenue to rise amid tourism recovery: Dow Jones
Las Vegas Sands, a major player in the casino and resort industry, is set to announce its fourth-quarter earnings today [Macau time], with “a notable net ... -
Renowned educator Anne van Dam headlines TIS’s first-ever Early Childhood Education Conference
The International School of Macao (TIS) marked a significant milestone in early childhood education, with its first Early Childhood Education (ECE) Conference on Jan. 20, 2024. ... -
Londoner Arena hosts Street Dance of China season 6 finale
The Londoner Arena at The Londoner® Macao was the center of attention as it hosted the grand finale of ‘Street Dance of China’ Season 6 on ... -
China formally restores relations with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties
China and Nauru formally restored diplomatic relations yesterday after the tiny Pacific island nation cut its ties with Taiwan earlier this month, in a further move ... -
Sharing with and by the people – Bay visions
Analysis by Leanda Lee* An earlier analysis (Jan 11) of the benefits of the Greater Bay Area in The Times’ GBA Views focused on the region ... -
Guangdong governor prioritizes economic integration in Southeast China for 2024: Reports
On the Agenda In a significant move towards bolstering China’s economic growth, Guangdong Governor Wang Weizhong announced this week that the province will take on a ... -
Warm-up with hot springs, food street and nightlife
Travelog Zhuhai, often celebrated for its scenic beauty and vibrant nightlife, offers a blend of natural wonders and modern attractions. This coastal city, nestled in the ... -
Notes on academic studies
“Dynamic Information Grid Optimization of Trade Logistics Industry Sharing Based on Remote Sensing Image Analysis of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao” Zhao Yajie International Journal of ...
