Monthly Archives: March 2024
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Macau’s queer film festival to showcase 14 features
The second annual Macau International Queer Film Festival (MIQFF) will feature 14 feature films and five short films from around the world. To be held at ... -
IAM concerns with bird flu in Sweden, US
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has expressed its concerns over reports of highly pathogenic avian flu in Svedala, Sweden and Hutchison, US, and pledged that bird ... -
A case of severe flu logged
An 80-year-old local woman with chronic illness is now under intensive care and on ventilator at the public Conde de São Januário Hospital, after being diagnosed ... -
Ella Lei calls for review of management mechanisms for public works subcontractors
Lawmaker Ella Lei previously called on the government to review management mechanisms for public works subcontractors. In response, the bureau responsible for such matters replied that ... -
Casinos’ foreigner exclusive zones not popular amongst gamblers: Hornbuckle
The introduction of private rooms was suggested by the Macau government, who encouraged casino operators to create foreigner-only gaming zones within their casinos to appeal to ... -
1,600 local students participate in this year’s English essay contest
The award ceremony for the Macau-wide English Essay Competition (MEEC) took place at the Macao Science Centre and prizes were awarded to 61 young writers among ... -
Drug dealer suspect arrested
A man has been arrested for allegedly selling illicit substances in Macau, the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced to a press briefing yesterday. The man, aged 38 ... -
F&B sector revenues decrease 29% y-o-y
Revenues of restaurants & similar establishments and retailers showed a year-on-year decrease in January 2024 due to a high comparison base in the same month last ... -
FSS reminds people to complete ‘Proof of Life’
The Social Security Fund (FSS) is reminding people who need to complete their yearly “Proof of Life” to do so as soon as possible. FSS noted ... -
Green Forum to discuss carbon neutral urban development
The Green Forum at this year’s Macau International Environmental Cooperation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF) will revolve around carbon neutral urban development, the government announced in a ... -
Melco extends energy conservation training to SME suppliers
With the aim of equipping its SME partners to remain competitive and achieve scale in an increasingly evolving business environment, over 30 representatives from nearly 20 ... -
Mastercard expanding its cross-border payment
Mastercard has expanded its cross-border payment solutions with a new connection to Alipay, the Chinese mainland’s leading digital open platform under Ant Group. The move comes ... -
Highest level meeting since 2017 as relations thaw further
Australia received its most senior Chinese leadership visit in nearly seven years yesterday with stability a key theme of the discussions between the countries’ foreign ministers. ... -
GBA, incentives and removal of obstacles
Analysis by Leanda Lee* Humans can be odd. There is a whole range of theories about what motivates individuals and groups to act in certain ways. ... -
Guangdong expects job market stability this year
On the Agenda In Guangdong province, a vibrant job market is anticipated this year, buoyed by a resurgence in overseas orders and a growing demand for ... -
China’s economy ‘is becoming much more influenced by politics’
Interview In a detailed interview conducted by the Lusa News Agency, economic affairs expert on China, Christiane Prange, made a striking assertion regarding the shifting dynamics ... -
Hong Kong women pressured into forced marriages
In Hong Kong, a heart-wrenching scenario unfolds as ethnic minority women, born or raised in the city, narrate their experiences of being pressured into forced marriages. ... -
Macau and Shenzhen strengthen legal ties
Macau’s Director of Legal Affairs Services, Leong Weng In, and Shenzhen’s Justice Department Head, Jiang Xiaowen, have signed a Memorandum of Legal Cooperation, fostering closer legal ... -
New undersea tunnel sets record in China
China completed the Zhanjiang Bay Undersea Tunnel, the country’s longest single-headed undersea high-speed railway shield tunnel. Spanning 9,640 meters, including a 7,551-meter shield section, this engineering ... -
Buddhists use karmic healing against anti-Asian legacy and nationwide prejudice today
For one afternoon, on Antioch’s main street and tranquil riverbank, the fragrance of burning incense was paired with the sound of Buddhist and Tao chants. Their ... -
Kim claims progress in developing hypersonic missile designed to strike US targets
North Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for its new-type intermediate-range hypersonic missile, state media reported yesterday, claiming a progress in efforts to develop a more ... -
No explosives found at Seoul following bomb threat against Ohtani
South Korean police said they’ve found no explosives at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome after searching the site yesterday following a reported bomb threat against Los Angeles ... -
Biden gov’t to invest $8.5 billion in Intel’s chip plants in four states
The Biden administration has reached an agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for computer chip ... -
1963 Train drives itself
The first automatic train on the London underground could be hurtling into stations in three weeks, the government has revealed. The trains, which operate without a ... -
California tribe that lost 90% of land during Gold Rush to get gateway to redwoods
California’s Yurok Tribe, which had 90% of its territory taken from it during the Gold Rush of the mid-1800s, will be getting a slice of its ... -
Álvarez explains why he changed his mind on fighting Mexican opponents
For 13 straight bouts over seven consecutive years, Canelo Álvarez has refused to fight another Mexican. The biggest star in boxing said he respected his nation ... -
Newspaper says video of Prince William and Kate should halt royal rumor mill
The late Queen Elizabeth II used to say that the royal family has to be seen to be believed. That became glaringly evident as the absence ... -
Cambodia’s prime minister sounds a sour note on trucks’ musical horns
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered a ban on musical horns, after videos posted on social media showed people dancing on roads and roadsides as ... -
Reinforcement of rule of law in HK
Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously passed a bill mandated by Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong on Tuesday, which will take effect on Saturday. By ... -
Thursday, March 21, 2024 – edition no. 4449
* The house recovers — February visitors recover to almost pre-pandemic levels amid CNY * Events | International Parade vows to outreach across the city * ... -
ITTF World Cup to put Macau on the map of world sports
The Macao International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Singles World Cup will put Macau on the map of world sports, organizers said at yesterday’s press conference that ... -
Hosting the ITTF World Cup shows ‘trust’ in Macau, ID president says
The soon-to-be-hosted International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Singles World Cup “shows the trust that international sports authorities have in Macau and the local capacity of hosting ... -
Education bureau to start Patriotic Camp H2
Patriotic Education Camp for Form 1 students in Macau will be rolled out in the coming academic year “to strengthen [the] patriotic curriculum in local schools,” ... -
Gov’t to launch digital support service for 600 SMEs in first phase
The government has unveiled a detailed plan for the 2024 SME Digital Support Services in Macau. The plan aims to promote the digital transformation of small ... -
Man arrested for allegedly scamming pawnshop for HKD1.5 million
A man has been apprehended for scamming a local pawnshop for the sum of HKD1.5 million through pawning a counterfeit designer watch, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ...
