Monthly Archives: June 2024
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1983 US astronaut Sally Ride returns
America’s first woman in space has returned safely to Earth in the Challenger space shuttle after a successful six-day flight. Sally Ride, aged 32, captured the ... -
Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce first 0-0
Kylian Mbappé watched from the substitutes’ bench as France and the Netherlands finished 0-0 in a heavyweight European Championship clash on Friday. Antoine Griezmann missed France’s ... -
No goals but lots of selfie-seekers for Ronaldo in chaotic Portugal win over Turkey
Portugal 3, Turkey 0 By the end, it was hard to know what Cristiano Ronaldo was more frustrated about. Failing to score for the second straight ... -
Spain aims to keep its winning run going and end Albania’s faint chances
Spain is already qualified for the Euro 2024 round of 16 as Group B winner and is the only team yet to concede a goal. If ... -
US Olympic and other teams will bring their own AC units to Paris, undercutting environmental plan
The U.S. Olympic team is one of a handful that will supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games in a move that undercuts ... -
Rescuers find family of six dead in landslide in eastern China
A family of six was found dead by rescuers in Fujian province, state media reported Saturday, adding to the extreme weather deaths after downpours caused landslides ... -
‘Die-hard’ separatists have nowhere to go
On Friday, Chinese authorities issued guidelines for imposing criminal punishments on diehard “Taiwan independence” separatists for engaging in or inciting secession. The guidelines, jointly released by ... -
Monday, June 24, 2024 – edition no. 4508
* Tiles appeal — Iat Fai building residents are requesting financial aid from the gov’t to address its deteriorating condition, particularly concerning loose floor and wall ... -
Democrats wrestle with whether to attend Netanyahu’s address to Congress as many plan to boycott
The last time Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.S. Congress, nearly 60 Democrats skipped his speech nine years ago, calling it a slap in ... -
Macau becomes Asia’s second most expensive city for construction
Macau has become the second most expensive city in Asia to build in, driven by a 3.5% inflation rate that is set to further increase construction ... -
Cape Verde gov’t wishing to ‘turn the page’ on Macau Legend project
The government of Cape Verde wishes to turn the page and close the Macau Legend Development Ltd (MLD) chapter as fast as possible, Deputy Prime Minister ... -
Macau to showcase Portuguese cinema’s best in upcoming screening
Audiences in Macau are in for a treat as the Portuguese Film Agency and CAC Association collaborate to present the crème de la crème of Portuguese ... -
Gov’t enhances appointment services for mainland China documents
The Macao One Account system has added a new feature allowing residents to book appointments for three types of public services in the Hengqin Cooperation Zone: ... -
TSI attributes higher compensation to former Pearl Horizon buyer
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has ruled in favor of a former Pearl Horizon buyer, granting him a higher amount in compensation for damages caused ... -
Restaurant receipts plummet nearly 12% in April
Local restaurant receipts plunged 11.8% in April 2024 compared to the same month the previous year, according to data released by the Statistics and Census Service ... -
DSPA to install public electric car charging stations by year end
The Macau government is moving forward with plans to install public electric car charging stations in the city’s urban areas by the second half of 2024, ... -
54 suspected illegal workers caught in May
In a joint operation, the Public Security Police Force and the Labour Affairs Bureau intercepted 54 suspected illegal workers in May. The authorities conducted 396 inspections ... -
DSAL to co-host three job matching events
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions will jointly organize three industry-specific job-matching events next week, offering a total of 345 ... -
UM plans to open new Hengqin campus in 2028
The University of Macau (UM) is preparing to establish a new campus in Hengqin. Slated to commence operations in 2028, the new campus is expected to ... -
Wong Kit Cheng advocates for permanent maternity subsidies
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng has praised the government’s recent decision to extend the maternity leave compensation subsidy scheme, expressing hopes to see it converted into a ... -
Gov’t explores expansion of volunteer services ahead of 2025 National Games
As Macau prepares to host the 2025 National Games, local officials are highlighting the growing role of volunteer services in the city. Luís Gomes, deputy director ... -
Authorities issue heat warning, urge taking precautions
The Health Bureau (SSM) is calling on the public to take preventive measures against the effects of hyperthermia as the region experiences high temperatures. The Meteorological ... -
IAS to improve central registration system for drug abusers
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced its plans to improve the central registration system for drug abusers. This includes seeking input from academic institutions to ... -
30% of Macau New Neighbourhood flats have been sold
Sales of residential apartments at the Macau New Neighbourhood (MNN) development in Hengqin have been robust, according to Huang Yujie, the director of the Hengqin Livelihood ... -
EU to implement new border control affecting SARs travelers
The European Union (EU) is set to implement two new border control measures over the next 12 months, which will affect travelers from Macau and Hong ... -
Macau casinos’ higher minimum wages heightening levels of debt
A recent study by scholars from universities in Macau and the mainland has shed light on the stark differences in the characteristics and struggles of gamblers ... -
Luxury sales are flattening amid a self-inflicted creativity crisis and price hikes, study finds
The post-pandemic surge in global sales of luxury handbags, shoes and apparel is set to stall this year amid a creativity crisis and price hikes as ... -
OpenAI founder Sutskever sets up new AI company devoted to ‘safe superintelligence’
Ilya Sutskever, one of the founders of OpenAI who was involved in a failed effort to push out CEO Sam Altman, said he’s starting a ... -
MGM welcomes top synchronized swimmers
MGM is hosting the “MGM Artistic Swimming Elite Extravaganza & Macao Open Synchronized Swimming Competition 2024” from today until June 23. This year, three renowned synchronized ... -
Hacken Lee to return to The Londoner Arena
Hacken Lee, a award-winning Cantopop icon, will return to The Londoner Arena to perform two concerts entitled ‘Hacken Lee Symphonic Live in Londoner with Macao Orchestra’ on Sept. ... -
Systems Thinking: Shifting parts changes the whole
Analysis Angela Leong’s suggestion for Macau to become an eco-tourism destination (The Times June 13) has power to create a vibrant and liveable city. It is ... -
GBA launches first full-schedule China-Europe freight train
On the Agenda The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area on Wednesday launched its first full-time schedule China-Europe freight train, aiming to enhance logistical efficiency in trade ... -
Zhuhai: She’s themed afternoon tea
InterContinental Zhuhai collaborated with the handmade original designer brand She’s to curate an exquisite afternoon tea experience titled “Blooming Spring”. Date: March 1 – June 30, ... -
Hong Kong: Celebrating the Year of the Dragon
The Art Museum of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) presents the exhibition “Celebrating the Year of the Dragon”, which will run from 2 February ... -
Foshan: Corresponding Space by Kishio Suga
The exhibition encompasses the artist’s creations spanning over half a century, from the early 1970s to the present day, featuring over seventy groups of works. The ...
