Monthly Archives: March 2024
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Economy shows signs of improvement, but its property sector is still in the doldrums
China’s manufacturing and investment improved in the first two months of the year, while weakness in the property sector weighed on the economy, the National Bureau ... -
Multi-phase election will stretch over 44 days
From April 19 to June 1, nearly 970 million Indians — or over 10% of the global population — are eligible to vote in general elections. ... -
Defense chief says N.Korea supplied 7,000 containers of munitions to Russia
North Korea has shipped around 7,000 containers filled with munitions and other military equipment to Russia since last year to help support its war in Ukraine, ... -
Putin extends rule after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
President Vladimir Putin sealed his control over Russia for six more years yesterday with a highly orchestrated landslide in an election that followed the harshest crackdown ... -
1964 ‘Ambitious’ plans for south east [of England]
Three new cities are proposed for south east England as part of the largest regional expansion plan in Britain. A study, published today, estimates the country’s ... -
What is ‘wabi-sabi’ aesthetic actually about? Miserable tea and loneliness, for starters
On a recent visit to New York I stopped at a Japanese bookstore in Manhattan. Among the English-language books about Japan, I encountered a section of ... -
Ohtani may be South Korea’s most-beloved Japanese athlete
Shohei Ohtani may be South Korea’s most-beloved Japanese athlete, a testament to his charm in softening any lingering animosity between the two neighbors. Since his arrival ... -
The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
Spring is almost here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives today, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere. But what ... -
US Federal Reserve likely to preach patience as consumers look ahead to rate cuts
Across the United States, many people are eagerly anticipating the Federal Reserve’s first cut to its benchmark interest rate this year: Prospective home buyers hope for lower ... -
CIA the wellspring of disinformation
According to a Reuters report on Friday, in 2019, the Central Intelligence Agency was authorized by then US president Donald Trump to launch a clandestine campaign ... -
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – edition no. 4447
* Limited tender — Criteria for Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal management tender likely to limit bidders * Gaming | Beijing warning in Singapore ‘won’t affect Macau’: ... -
Glastonbury welcomes first K-Pop headliner which made waves in Macau
This summer, one of England’s longest-running music festivals, Glastonbury, will welcome its first K-pop artist as a headliner: Seventeen. The group, which performed last January in ... -
Kenya athletes dominate in record-breaking year
As in last year’s event, the 2024 Sands China Macau International 10K run saw indisputable dominance from both male and female Kenyan athletes who completed the ... -
After pandemic, young Chinese again want to study abroad, not much in the US
In the Chinese city of Shanghai, two young women seeking an education abroad have both decided against going to the United States, a destination of choice ... -
17th mass sports conference held in Macau
The 17th Asian Mass Sports Association Seminar (ASFAA) took place last week at the Macau Royal Hotel, focusing on promoting parent-child relationships through mass sports. Keynote ... -
Lawmaker slams tricky LRT employer swap
About 100 employees transferred from MTR Railway Operations (Macau) Company Limited (MTR (Macau)) to Macao LRT Corporation, Limited (MLM) due to a concession change have been ... -
Rise in Q2 Prosperity Index expected
The second quarter of the year will see a slight rise in the Prosperity Index, the Macau Economic Association has forecast. Noting the economy is usually ... -
John Catlin shoots 59, lowest score in Asian Tour history
John Catlin holed a 20-foot eagle putt this weekend for an 11-under 59 in the International Series Macau, becoming the first player in Asian Tour history ... -
Gongbei Port expands border-crossing capacity to 350,000 per day
The Gongbei Port in Zhuhai has concluded expansion and revamping works that allow an expanded capacity of up to 350,000 border crossings per day between Macau ... -
ID e-renewal now available for residents aged or over 18
E-applications for ID renewal are now available for permanent residents aged 18 years or older, the Identification Services Bureau (DSI) has announced. Applications can be lodged ... -
Portuguese Ambassador considers questioning central authorities on visa-free scheme to mainland
The Portuguese Ambassador in Beijing, Paulo Jorge Pereira Nascimento, is considering asking central government authorities why Portugal was excluded from the extension of the visa-free scheme ... -
Hengqin promotes its greening at Macao Green Week
The administration of the cooperation zone on Hengqin set up booths to promote its natural environment and greening at the Macao Green Week carnival held over ... -
Private jet operator passes stage 3 safety audit
According to Asian Aviation, the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling has conducted a stage 3 safety audit for the Macau operations of TAG, a Swiss ... -
Older Boeing plane missing panel after flight from California to southern Oregon
A post-flight inspection revealed a missing panel on an older Boeing 737-800 that had just arrived at its destination in southern Oregon on Friday after flying ... -
Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms
Bhavani Mani Muthuvel and her family of nine have around five 20-liter buckets worth of water for the week for cooking, cleaning and household chores. “From ... -
22 artifacts looted after the Battle of Okinawa returned Tokyo
Twenty-two historic artifacts that were looted following the Battle of Okinawa in World War II have been returned to Japan after a family from Massachusetts discovered ... -
Crowds flock to polling stations in apparent protest
Russians crowded outside polling stations at midday yesterday on the last day of a three-day presidential election, apparently heeding an opposition call to protest against President ... -
1974 Violent border clashes at Golan Heights
Two Israeli soldiers have been killed and three others injured in the worst day of violence along the Golan Heights in three months. Initial reports say ... -
Alcaraz rallies after 3-hour rain delay to reach Indian Wells final
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 to end the Italian’s 19-match winning streak and advance to the BNP Paribas Open final on Saturday night. ... -
European Union announces $8 billion package of aid for Egypt
The European Union yesterday announced a $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive ... -
Hundreds in Mexico City stretch out for a ‘mass nap’ to commemorate World Sleep Day
Those walking through the milling streets of downtown Mexico City last week were greeted with a strange and sleepy sight. Lolling with bright blue yoga mats, ... -
Smokescreen of trade can’t hide true troublemaking intent of visit
Although US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stressed that what she led to the Philippines was a “presidential trade and investment mission on behalf of President Joe ... -
Monday, March 18, 2024 – edition no. 4446
* ‘Seventeen’ headlines Glastonbury — Major UK festival welcomes first K-Pop headliner which made waves in Macau * Labor | Ron slams tricky light rail employer ... -
Five Foot Road at MGM COTAI Achieves One Michelin Star
MGM is honored to announce that its signature Sichuanese restaurant Five Foot Road at MGM COTAI has once again been awarded One Michelin Star at the ... -
Macau sees new restaurants in list yet loses Michelin stars
Macau’s Michelin stars dropped in the 2024 edition of the “Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau” despite seeing new additions to the list. The Huaiyang Garden at ...
