Bank of Japan ends its negative interest rate policy, opting for its first hike in 17 years

Japan's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate yesterday for the first time in 17 years, ending a longstanding policy of negative rates meant to boost

Detention of three teens over gruesome killing of classmate sparks debate

In the last recorded moments before the 13-year-old boy’s death, surveillance cameras showed him sitting on a scooter, surrounded by three classmates. An hour later, his phone

Blinken to underline ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines in disputed sea

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will underscore Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to its alliance with the Philippines, as clashes between Chinese and Filipino forces in the disputed South

Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats ‘hate Israel’ and their religion

Former President Donald Trump yesterday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and hate “their religion,” igniting a firestorm of criticism from

1966 Football’s World Cup stolen

The £30,000 solid gold Jules Rimet trophy disappeared while a church service was taking place in another part of the building. Thieves removed the cup

After confronting their Nazi past, Germans not immune to nationalism

When Sabine Thonke joined a recent demonstration in Berlin against Germany’s far-right party, it was the first time in years she felt hopeful that the growing

F1 needs to take control of the Red Bull drama as Horner accuser files FIA complaint

If Christian Horner had his way, this messy saga over an allegation of misconduct made against him by an employee would be forgotten by now. He

Gangs unleash new attacks on upscale areas in Port-Au-Prince, 12 killed

Gangs attacked two upscale neighborhoods in Haiti’s capital yesterday in a rampage that left at least a dozen people dead in surrounding areas. Gunmen

Sex trade to slavery: a UN agency says criminals reap $236B a year in profits

Illegal profits from forced labor worldwide have risen to the “obscene” amount of $236 billion per year, the U.N. labor agency reported yesterday, with sexual exploitation to blame

Israel should  negotiate in good faith

The fierce international criticism of the civilian losses caused by its military campaign in Gaza, the looming uncertainties with the approach of US presidential election, as well as

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – edition no. 4448

— Macau will host the ITTF Singles World Cup for the first time, puting the city on the map of world sports, organizers say, in addition to the growing portfolio

Criteria for Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal management tender likely to limit bidders

The stringent requirements and criteria established by the government in the public tender for the operation of the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal are likely to severely

Beijing urges citizens in Singapore to avoid gambling

The Chinese embassy in Singapore has urged Chinese citizens in the city-state to stay away from gambling, reiterating that cross-border gambling violates Chinese laws –

Man arrested for alleged sexual harassment

A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a young female student at a local university when the latter sought medical assistance at a hospital in Taipa,

Parliament’s electoral law review bill to conclude committee discussions

The parliamentary committee responsible for the discussion of the Legislative Assembly electoral law review bill will submit its list of opinions in the next meeting,

Wang meets New Zealand counterpart, beginning trip that also includes Australia

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his New Zealand counterpart yesterday, as China’s most senior diplomat began a tour of the country and Australia. Deputy

Rotary Clubs seeks Caucasian blood donors

Macau’s eight Rotary Clubs will hold a blood donation day Sunday at the Nova Mall in Taipa to ensure a sufficient supply of blood reserves in the region.

SSM to address health challenges

The Health Bureau (SSM) plans to formulate a strategic framework for building a “healthy Macau” by addressing health challenges amid the aging global population, urban development and changes

Access roads to the fourth bridge to be completed before month-end

The network of access roads to the fourth bridge between Macau and Taipa should be completed before the end of the month, the Public Works Bureau director, Lam

BNU contributed USD73 million to Portuguese bank net income in 2023

In 2023, Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) played a significant role in the net income of Caixa Geral de Depósito (CGD), a Portuguese public bank. According to CGD’s financial

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