Monthly Archives: February 2024
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Japan’s Nikkei stock index breaks its 1989 record, surges to an all-time high
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged yesterday past the record it set in 1989 before its financial bubble burst, ushering in an era of faltering growth. ... -
Wealthier, urban Americans have access to more local news – while half of US counties have only one outlet
Is local news readily available in your town? Do reporters still cover your school board and other municipal meetings? If you answered yes, you are likely ... -
Macau resident caught smuggling 370kg of live lobsters to mainland
Customs authorities intercepted a Macau resident trying to smuggle some 370kg of live lobsters into mainland China, the Customs Service (SA) has reported. The resident, a ... -
Nansha Bridge collapse kills at least five
The collapse of a section of the Lixinsha Bridge in Nansha, Guangzhou, after the bridge was hit by a cargo ship, has killed at least five ... -
Praia Grande to see new building with apartments, shops
The Praia Grande Bay Urbanization Plan will see a new building with apartments, shops and parking areas. Situated in Lot 7 of Zone C, near the ... -
126 suspected illegal workers found last month
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) apprehended 126 people in January on suspicion of working illegally in Macau. the finding ... -
36% F&B retailers expect decrease in revenues despite economic rebound
A total of 36% of interviewed restaurants and similar establishments are expecting their receipts to decrease month-on-month, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Calls for permanent pedestrian zone in Taipa Village
Taipa Village has welcomed a record number of visitors over the Lunar New Year period, driven in part by government measures that included implementing a nine-day ... -
MGM brings first ‘Together with Ekin Cheng’ music show of 2024
Adding to a celebratory Easter weekend, MGM will team up with Ekin Cheng, the multi-talented star of film, television and music, to exclusively present the “Together with ... -
Japanese contemporary art exhibition opens at Sands Gallery
Macau’s first Japanese art extravaganza in 2024, the “Japanese Contemporary Art Exhibition,” is on display at Sands Gallery until March 30. The exhibition features over 90 ... -
Beijing plans to send San Diego Zoo more pandas, reintroducing ‘panda diplomacy’
China plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, renewing its longstanding gesture of friendship toward the United States after ... -
US Congress members praise Taiwan in a visit that’s certain to draw China’s scrutiny
A group of United States Congress members met with Taiwan’s leader yesterday in a show of support that’s certain to draw scrutiny from China, which opposes ... -
Chinese police probe unauthorized and highly unusual online dump of documents
Chinese police are investigating an unauthorized and highly unusual online dump of documents from a private security contractor linked to the nation’s top policing agency and ... -
Delhi seeks to boost rooftop solar, especially for its remote areas
Just a few years ago, someone who wanted to install a rooftop solar connection in India faced getting multiple approvals, finding a reliable company to install ... -
Feds accuse alleged Japanese crime boss of conspiring to traffic nuclear material
A leader of a Japan-based crime syndicate conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium from Myanmar in the belief that Iran would use it to make nuclear weapons, ... -
Silent brain changes precede Alzheimer’s; new clues about which come first
Alzheimer’s quietly ravages the brain long before symptoms appear and now scientists have new clues about the dominolike sequence of those changes — a potential window ... -
How’s an ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens allegedly linked to Russian intelligence?
The explosive allegations at the center of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden were false, federal prosecutors said, and came from an ex-FBI informant who ... -
1981 Rebel army seizes control in Spain
Spain is in a state of political confusion after an attempted right-wing coup. This evening about 200 soldiers and members of the paramilitary Civil Guard stormed ... -
Jennifer Lopez returns to her pop music throne with new album
On “This Is Me….Now,” Jennifer Lopez’s first solo album in a decade, the singer takes back her rightful place on the throne of pop music. In ... -
Pamper and Glow
For those in the know, W Macau is not only the most stylish hotel in town, but also the premier destination for prioritizing wellness and luxury. With ... -
Celebrating Art Basel
Art Basel Hong Kong is fast approaching, scheduled to take place from March 28 to 30. To celebrate, LPM Restaurant & Bar in Hong Kong has ... -
Stray whale died in Osaka Bay, raising questions about cause and cost of disposal
A whale as long as a train car that died after straying into a port in Osaka last month is set to be buried until it ... -
Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program weeks after panel blowout on a flight over Oregon
Boeing said that the head of its 737 jetliner program is leaving the company in an executive shake-up weeks after a door panel blew out on ... -
TikTok shouldn’t be a scapegoat of US political game
US President Joe Biden’s recent appearance on TikTok as part of an outreach to young voters ahead of the November election has, expectedly, sparked a controversy ... -
Friday, February 23, 2024 – edition no. 4430
* Not so cool — Chambers warn of grim post-pandemic property market following cooldown measures * Heritage | Artifacts found at Patio do Amparo not from ... -
Fitch forecasts further improvement supported by steady tourism recovery
Fitch Ratings anticipates 15% economic growth for Macau this year, with gaming tourism recovery underpinning its expectations of strong economic growth for Macau in 2024. The ... -
Association condemns karaoke bars’ use of unlicensed music
The Macau Association of Composers, Authors & Publishers (MACA) has condemned the unauthorized use of pop music works publicly broadcast and used for commercial operations without ... -
First gov’t-organized short film festival to take place next month
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) revealed plans yesterday for the first-ever government-organized International Short Film festival, scheduled to take place between Mar. 23 and Mar. 30. ... -
Ponte 16 to undergo up to HKD600 million extension project
Ponte 16 is preparing for a transformative expansion known as “Phase 3.” The Success Universe Group, a co-investor in Ponte 16, plans to invest between HKD500 ... -
Ella Lei calls for more gov’t support to further employment opportunities
Lawmaker Ella Lei is urging the government to take further action to address employability challenges in Macau. Speaking to the press at an event earlier this ... -
Heavy snow hits north and central China, disrupting traffic and canceling classes
Heavy snow has blanketed northern and central China, disrupting traffic and forcing schools to cancel classes. Flights and intercity train traffic on which much of China’s ... -
Gov’t announces five finalist names for 4th Bridge
The 4th Bridge connecting New Urban Zone A in Macau and Pac On in Taipa is set to receive one of five potential names: “Macau Bridge,” ... -
Hotel room in Taipa suspected of being set alight
A hotel room in Taipa was suspected of being set on fire at around 4 p.m., police authorities reported yesterday. The police conducted an on-site investigation ... -
Domestic helper arrested for stealing red packets
A female domestic helper in her twenties is suspected of stealing eight red packets from her employer, totaling MOP650. The employer has reported his helper to ... -
Ransomware group LockBit is disrupted by a global police operation
Law enforcement agencies have infiltrated and disrupted the prolific ransomware syndicate LockBit that has extracted $120 million from thousands of victims around the world, with two ...
