Daily Archives: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Xi meets former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou on pro-unification visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing today (Wednesday) in a bid to promote unification between the sides that separated ... -
PJ launches new anti-fraud initiative in an effort to curb rising fraud
In an effort to address increasing fraud cases, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has introduced a new anti-fraud initiative providing scam prevention resources through the popular social ... -
MP calls for a retrial of former deputy prosecutor Kong Chi
The Public Prosecutions Office (MP) has called for a retrial of the former deputy prosecutor Kong Chi, the public broadcaster TDM reported, citing access to an ... -
Analysts predict April gambling revenue to reach up to MOP 18.7b
The growth trajectory of Macau’s gaming industry remains uncertain, with only modest growth observed in recent months, according to analysts from Jefferies. The sector is facing ... -
CE Electoral Commission president acknowledges election process is late
The president of the Electoral Affairs Commission for the Chief Executive (CE) Election, Judge Song Man Lei, has admitted that the commencement of the upcoming Macau ... -
Portuguese consulate to expand services to accommodate demand
The Consulate General of Portugal in Macau and Hong Kong is increasing temporarily the number of daily time slots for the renewal of Portuguese identity cards ... -
President Xi meets Lavrov, reaffirms China’s emphasis on ties with Russia
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov yesterday in a sign of mutual support and shared opposition to Western democracies amid Moscow’s ... -
Easter and Ching Ming account for one million visitors
The holiday period that included the Easter holiday and the Ching Ming Festival (March 29 to April 8) has closed with a total of 1,051,826 visitors ... -
DSEDJ expects 4,600 first-time kindergarten enrollees
The government is anticipating 4,600 first time kindergarten students this year. According to the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), 85% of children who applied were ... -
SAR signs visa-free waiver with Kazakhstan
Macau SAR passport holders will be exempted from visa requirements when entering the Republic of Kazakhstan for a stay of a maximum of 14 days, the ... -
Police intercepts visitor caught with narcotics
A woman from Thailand was apprehended by authorities for attempting to smuggle narcotics into Macau. During the inspection, 2.14 grams of ketamine and various drug-related items ... -
Public consultation for Ponte 16 development kicks off
A fresh set of seven preliminary planning condition plans has been issued, and the collection of public opinions will commence from today for the development undertaking ... -
Smart tables drive faster play and increased revenue in Macau: Citigroup
The use of “smart” gaming tables fitted with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology has the potential to significantly boost casino revenue in Macau, according to a ... -
Committee calls for improvements to pedestrian system around former Canidrome
With plans to redevelop the former Fai Chi Kei canidrome into a multi-faceted sports park for approximately 40,000 residents, a feasibility survey has been conducted. The ... -
What policies are in use to boost China’s economic growth
China has leveraged a variety of policies to offset downward economic pressure and address structural challenges, securing a robust start of this year with accelerated growth ... -
MGM’s Sichuanese Restaurant Five Foot Road Continues to Shine with Its MICHELIN Star
Five Foot Road, signature Sichuanese fine dining establishment of MGM COTAI, has once again been awarded One Michelin Star in the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong and ... -
NPC’s chairman will lead a delegation to North Korea this week
A top Chinese leader will lead a delegation to North Korea this week, both countries announced yesterday, in what would be the highest-level meeting between the two ... -
Vatican’s top diplomat begins a 6-day visit aimed at normalizing relations
The Vatican’s top diplomat began a six-day visit to Vietnam yesterday as part of ongoing efforts to normalize relations between the two sides. Richard Gallagher, the ... -
Rohingya who moved to island are learning job skills
Japan’s Nippon Foundation will spend $2 million to help move tens of thousands more Rohingya refugees to a remote island in Bangladesh and provide them with ... -
Biden to meet Kishida amid differences on US Steel deal
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida begins a much-anticipated visit to Washington today [Macau time] aiming to spotlight shared concerns about assertive Chinese military action in the ... -
1998 Northern Ireland peace deal reached
The Northern Ireland peace talks have ended with an historic agreement. The accord – dubbed the Good Friday Agreement – was reached after nearly two years ... -
Even in the age of Google Earth, people still buy globes
Find a globe in your local library or classroom and try this: Close the eyes, spin it and drop a finger randomly on its curved, glossy ... -
FIFA may change policy blocking league matches from being played in other countries
FIFA said it will consider changes to its policy that blocks league matches from being played in other countries as part of an agreement with a ... -
Trial opens for son of Spanish actors over killing of Colombian surgeon
Thailand’s court began a trial Tuesday of the son of Spanish actors accused of killing and dismembering a Colombian surgeon on a popular tourist island. Daniel ... -
Broken record: March is 10th straight hottest month on record, scientists say
For the 10th consecutive month, Earth in March set a new monthly record for global heat — with both air temperatures and the world’s oceans hitting ... -
Tiny crystals capture millions of years of mountain range history – the Himalayas
The Himalayas stand as Earth’s highest mountain range, possibly the highest ever. How did it form? Why is it so tall? You might think understanding big ... -
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – edition no. 4459
* Fraud knowledge 101 — PJ launches a new anti-fraud initiative on WeChat to curb rising fraud * Courts | MP calls for a retrial of ...
