Monthly Archives: May 2024
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Court sentences opposition lawmaker to two years in prison for defaming the monarchy
A Thai court yesterday sentenced a lawmaker from a progressive opposition party to two years in prison after finding her guilty of defaming the monarchy in ... -
1951 Glasgow powers up for the Festival
Her Royal Highness, Princess Elizabeth, has formally opened the Exhibition of Industrial Power in Glasgow, the latest show in the Festival of Britain. The exhibition tells ... -
Europa League champion Atalanta beats Torino
Atalanta 3, Torino 0 Atalanta followed up its Europa League title with a 3-0 win over Torino in Serie A yesterday [Macau time] and ended Roma’s ... -
Ferrari’s Leclerc wins Monaco GP after 1st lap crash
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc won the restarted Monaco Grand Prix from pole this weekend for his first Formula 1 victory in nearly two years. Leclerc was ... -
Poor neighborhood in Peru’s Amazon region hosts film fest for tropical forests
In the heart of Peru’s Amazon region, a poor neighborhood put aside the trials and tribulations of everyday life and celebrated an international film festival with ... -
12 people injured after Qatar Airways plane hits turbulence on flight to Dublin
Twelve people were injured when a Qatar Airways plane flying from Doha to Dublin yesterday [Macau time] hit turbulence, airport authorities said. Eight of the injured were hospitalized. ... -
Goodwill should be turned into actions for trilateral cooperation and exchanges
Even those trying to sow discord among the three neighbors in recent years cannot deny the fruitful outcomes of the first Trilateral Summit Meeting of China, ... -
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 – edition no. 4491
* The affluence factor — Only one supermarket is keeping prices steady lately, according to official stats, while the most expensive basic goods baskets are sold ... -
UNODC calls to treat drug addiction as public health challenge, advocating a more efficient judicial system
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) believes that the local government must look to “always adopt a balanced approach […] in treating drug ... -
New DSEDJ campsite at Cheoc Van ready this year
A new government facility dedicated to the younger generation, which includes a campsite and a youth activity center, will be ready before this year’s end, the ... -
Economy rebound surpasses expectations as GDP rises 26% in Q1
Macau’s economy has shown remarkable signs of recovery in the first quarter of 2024 as the gross domestic product (GDP) surged 25.7% year-on-year in real terms, ... -
Longest intercity railway in Greater Bay Area put into operation
Two sections of railway in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area were put into operation yesterday, marking the opening of the longest intercity railway route in ... -
Officials monitor virus mutations as cases rise nearby
The Health Bureau (SSM) is closely watching the mutations of influenza viruses and new coronaviruses due to a rise in cases in neighboring regions. Officials say ... -
Chinese and Japanese leaders arrive in South Korea for their first trilateral meeting since 2019
Leaders of China and Japan arrived in Seoul to meet separately with South Korea’s president yesterday, a day before they gather for their first trilateral meeting ... -
Elderly man living alone found dead in apartment
Police received a fire notification yesterday after a male body was found in an apartment unit in Fai Chi Kei. Officers who responded found no suspicious ... -
Lawmaker calls for improved medical access for accident victims
Lawmaker Ron Lam is calling on authorities to improve mechanisms for road accident victims to access medical treatment. In a written statement to the government, Lam ... -
Flooding and heavy raining possible as low-pressure system develops
Heavy rains and possible flash flooding are in the forecast for Macau starting today as a developing low-pressure system moves into the region, according to the ... -
80% turnout in civil servants exam
Over 11,000 candidates sat for Macau’s comprehensive competency assessment exam yesterday, with the of Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau reporting an 80% turnout of the ... -
Macau, Guangxi sign agreements for comprehensive cooperation
Government departments and universities of Macau and Guangxi signed seven cooperation deals covering economy, trade, culture, tourism, environmental protection, and traditional Chinese medicine late last week. ... -
BEYOND Expo 2024 features cutting-edge technologies
The BEYOND Expo 2024 was held in Macau from Wednesday through Saturday last week, showcasing cutting-edge technologies while attracting over 1,000 companies to participate. The expo, ... -
International gastronomy to feature 100 booths over 10 days in June
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is organizing the inaugural “International Cities of Gastronomy Fest, Macao.” The event will take place from June 14 to June ... -
Zimbabwe authorities mix charm with force in an attempt to shore up the world’s newest currency
The introduction of the world’s newest currency in April inspired a reggae artist to record a song praising the ZiG, or Zimbabwe Gold. The catchy tune, ... -
Melco participates in ‘Experience Macao’ roadshows held in Jakarta and Hong Kong
Melco Resorts & Entertainment recently participated in the ‘Experience Macao’ roadshows hosted in Jakarta’s Central Park Mall between May 9 and 12, and Hong Kong’s East ... -
Magician Louis Yan to debut magic tour in Macau
Wynn will present “Louis Yan My Faith Magic Tour 2024 Macao” at Wynn Palace Entertainment Event Marquee on June 7 to 8 and June 14 to ... -
Prosecutor tells jury that self-exiled wealthy Chinese businessman cheated thousands of $1 billion
A self-exiled wealthy Chinese businessman became an internet sensation and conned thousands of people worldwide into sending him $1 billion, enabling him to spend lavishly on ... -
Court to trial two men for allegedly helping Lee’s gov’t gather intelligence in UK
The office manager of the Hong Kong trade office in London and another man will go on trial in February for allegedly helping Hong Kong authorities ... -
North Korea appears to be preparing to launch its 2nd spy satellite, South Korean military says
North Korea appears to be preparing to launch its second military spy satellite into space, South Korea’s military said Friday, as animosities remain high over the ... -
G7 officials make progress but no final deal on money for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets
Finance officials from the Group of Seven rich democracies said they had moved toward agreement on a U.S. proposal to squeeze more money for Ukraine from ... -
1964 Light goes out in India as Nehru dies
Jawaharlal Nehru, founder of modern India and its current prime minister, has died suddenly at the age of 74. He was taken ill in the early ... -
Rugby Open Day a Win with Macau Youngsters
Macau Bats Rugby Club, in conjunction with Wynn, held an Open Day on Sunday (19th) at TIS field in Taipa. More than 70 local children turned ... -
National Spelling Bee reflects the economic success and cultural impact of immigrants from India
When Balu Natarajan became the first Indian American champion of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 1985, a headline on an Associated Press article read, “Immigrants’ ... -
Ex-CIA officer accused of spying for China pleads guilty in a Honolulu courtroom
A former CIA officer and contract linguist for the FBI accused of spying for China for at least a decade pleaded guilty Friday in a federal courtroom in ... -
External support for radical separatist a dead-end
To uphold the one-China principle and the sanctity and authority of relevant United Nations General Assembly resolutions, China has decided not to approve the Taiwan island’s ... -
Monday, May 27, 2024 – edition no. 4490
* High time for Mercy — UN official Ghada Waly urges for the adoption of a well-rounded strategy when addressing drug addiction during her visit to ... -
Zone A to Zone B flyover will cost up to 2.4b and three years to be completed
The new flyover connecting Zone A to Zone B of the new landfills will cost between MOP2.2 to 2.4 billion and will take approximately three years ...
