Monthly Archives: January 2024
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China, Philippines agree to lower tensions on South China Sea confrontations
China and the Philippines said they have agreed to work on lowering tensions after a year of public and tense confrontations in the South China Sea ... -
Actions must be taken to boost confidence as recovery on healthy upward trajectory
Despite external pressure and internal difficulties, China’s economy rebounded with a growth rate of 5.2 percent last year, surpassing the official annual target of around 5 ... -
Friday, January 19, 2024 – edition no. 4409
* Leonine clause — Mutual agreement on contract termination to trigger return of Macau Jockey Club security deposit to the extent of possibly MOP15 million * ... -
NAPE Promenade to include a dozen different leisure and sports areas
The second phase of the South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade will include a dozen different leisure areas and sports facilities to cater for everyone, the Municipal ... -
Population falls for second straight year, births drop after end of one-child policy
China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023 in its second straight annual decrease, as births dropped for the seventh straight year and deaths jumped ... -
Gov’t inaugurates new leadership to statistics bureau
The new director and deputy director of the government’s Statistics and Census Services (DSEC) were inaugurated in the presence of their superintendent yesterday morning, the bureau ... -
Parliamentary committee demands clarification on ‘radio equipment’
The parliamentary committee responsible for reviewing the Bill for the Radio Communication Legal Regime demands clearer stipulations on the relevant equipment, president Vong Hin Fai disclosed ... -
A trophy followed by tirades and defeats; Mourinho’s turbulent stay at Roma is finished
It started with a big success. It descended into ugly outbursts and devastating defeats. And now José Mourinho’s turbulent tenure at Roma is finished. Roma announced ... -
22nd Fringe Festival presenting 17 programs
The 22nd Macao City Fringe Festival opened yesterday at the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Taipa. The festival aims to contribute to the development of ... -
Man arrested for alleged string of thefts of alcoholic drinks
The police disclosed that a 39-year-old man had been arrested for stealing liquor at three local supermarkets located in three different districts. His first two attempts, ... -
Guia Tunnel to be suspended during the small hours on Jan 22
Due to inspection requirements, the Guia Tunnel will be suspended to traffic from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Jan. 22, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced ... -
IFTM academics win ‘highly commended paper award’
Dr. Irene Cheng Chu Chan and Dr. Vicky Zhaoyu Chen from the Macao Intitute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) have been honored with the 2023 JHTM Highly ... -
Gov’t breast cancer pilot scheme detects at-risk group of 600 people
A pilot scheme targeting breast cancer detection that commenced in October last year has identified 599 people as being at a higher risk of developing the ... -
Micro Connect sets ‘market standard’ for SME
Regional investment and financing firm Micro Connect has released a new set of protocols to introduce a new market standard for micro and small business financing, ... -
DSAL and Wynn to launch ‘Culinary Apprentice Training Plan’
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and Wynn Macau will jointly launch the “Wynn Culinary Apprentice Plan,” a program that provides professional training for Macau residents interested ... -
China’s economy expanded 5.2% last year, hitting the government’s target
China’s economy for the October-December quarter grew at a quicker rate, allowing the Chinese government to hit its target of about 5% annual growth for 2023 ... -
Aaron Kwok ‘Amazing Dream Live on Stage’ again at Studio City
Melco introduces the second iteration of the Melco Residency Concert Series, featuring Aaron Kwok, with the first series attracting thousands from Asia. The 2024 series, ‘Amazing ... -
China starts publishing youth jobless data again, with a new method
China published youth unemployment data yesterday for the first time since the jobless rate hit a record high in June last year, using a new method ... -
Capitalize on the support from the Macau SAR and central government: Brum
Interview The Greater Bay Area (GBA) in China and the Portuguese Speaking Countries (PSCs) present contrasting yet intriguing economic landscapes. The GBA, comprising cities like Guangzhou, ... -
Drones: Low-altitude economy takes off in China’s Shenzhen
On the Agenda During the recent New Year holiday, Zeng Bin experienced a unique takeout service in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen, with his order ... -
Notes on academic research
“Bayspeak: Narrating China’s Greater Bay Area” Chris Meulbroek, Jamie Peck & Jun Zhang Journal of Contemporary Asia, Vol. 53:1 (2023) China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) initiative ... -
GBA in China’s development strategy
The 5-year and 10-year plans of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee outline the country’s medium-term and long-term development strategies. These plans serve as ... -
Bay areas of San Francisco and China will come together in Hong Kong
Hong Kong will host the inaugural “China-California Bay-to-Bay Climate Forum” in 2024, aimed at fostering policy and research collaboration on climate issues between the San Francisco ... -
Hong Kong-Dongguan cooperation enhanced
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the need for increased collaboration between Hong Kong and Dongguan, particularly in the areas of technology and innovation. This ... -
Guangdong Trade hits record high in 2023
Guangdong’s import and export volume hit a record RMB8.3 trillion in 2023, a 0.3% increase from the previous year, comprising 19.9% of China’s total foreign trade. ... -
North Korea’s rejection of the South is both a shock, and inevitable
Even for a nation that has perfected the provocative, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s declaration that he would abandon the existential goal of reconciling with ... -
US, South Korea and Japan conduct naval drills in a show of strength against North Korea
The United States, South Korea and Japan conducted perhaps their biggest-ever combined naval exercises in a show of strength against nuclear-armed North Korea, South Korea’s military ... -
Chinese ambassador says support of Pacific nations with policing should not alarm Canberra
China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, sought to reassure that China’s increased involvement in the Pacific, particularly in policing efforts, should not be a cause of ... -
Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as well as bombs to Ukraine and suggested that he’d find ways to work ... -
1972 Rhodesia’s former leader arrested
Two leading white campaigners for black majority rule in Rhodesia have been arrested. The former Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia, Garfield Todd, and his daughter, Judith, ... -
What are sacred forests?
Sacred forests and groves are primeval woodlands that different faith communities around the world have safeguarded for centuries as abodes of the spiritual or the divine. ... -
Premier Li Qiang is visiting Ireland for talks on China’s relations with Europe
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Ireland yesterday [Macau time] for talks with the Irish leader on China’s relations with the European Union and other global ... -
Guinness World Records suspends ‘oldest dog ever’ title for Portuguese canine
Guinness World Records says it has suspended the title of oldest dog ever that was held by a Portuguese dog that died last year. The publication ... -
Exports to Russia through the back door
Direct exports from China to Russia increased significantly after the beginning of the war in Ukraine (+64.2% since 2021, of which +46.9% in 2023). Turkey’s exports ... -
Thursday, January 18, 2024 – edition no. 4408
* Priceless Boardwalk — Second phase of NAPE promenade without a cost estimation * China | Population falls for second straight year * Musical chairs: ...
