Monthly Archives: July 2024
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Life has become more dangerous and desperate
When a group of military officers appeared on state television in Niger one year ago to announce a dramatic coup, they said they deposed the West ... -
1956 Egypt seizes Suez Canal
Egypt’s president, Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser, has announced the nationalisation of the Suez Canal Company to provide funding for the construction of the Aswan High Dam. ... -
A third-act friendship comedy in ‘The Fabulous Four’
Scheduling a movie’s release date is an imperfect science and occasionally an art. Just look at the masterpiece that was “Barbenheimer.” While most are open to ... -
Jimin’s ‘Muse’ is charming, not necessarily innovative
Flying solo from the nest of a mega successful band is difficult, but BTS member Jimin did it with last year’s “FACE,” his first studio album ... -
Taste of Southern Italy
This summer, Wynn Palace’s Fontana presents us with a gastronomic journey to experience the rich culinary culture of southern Italy, from Naples, Puglia, and Sicily to savor the sweetness ... -
Portraits of Intention
Joining hands with Faculty Department from New York, Making Sense – Volume 1, is a creative collaboration between Faculty Department and Le Labo, telling 12 stories ... -
Taylor Swift’s museum era is on full display at London’s V&A
Taylor Swift fans who missed her world tour or those who can’t get enough of her can catch her at the museum this summer. As a celebration ... -
Malaysia sheds short-termism to become Asia’s comeback kid
While Thailand’s policy uncertainty risk premium has been rising during a year of political upheaval, Malaysia has been charting an economic comeback by being unusually quiet ... -
Friday, July 26, 2024 – edition no. 4532
* Taobao free to Macau — Taobao unveils free shipping on clothing sales to several Asian postcodes, including Macau, to outpace fast-fashion rivals * Youth lifestyle ... -
Non-locals dominate higher education in 2022-2023
In the 2022-2023 academic year, nearly 50,000 people were enrolled in higher education programs at Macau’s tertiary education institutions, according to a report from the Education ... -
Gaemi stops flights between Macau and Taiwan
Residents and travelers face disruptions as Typhoon Gaemi approaches, with 14 flights between Macau and Taiwan already canceled. The cancelations include seven departures and seven arrivals ... -
Property sluggish despite lifting of cooling measures
Macau’s property market continues to face significant challenges, even as the broader economy shows signs of recovery. According to Jones Lang LaSalle’s (JLL) mid-year market review, ... -
Elderly woman defrauded of MOP130,000 in ‘miracle doctor’ scam
The Judiciary Police (PJ) recently announced the arrest of five suspects involved in a fraud scheme that targeted an elderly resident of Macau. The victim, an ... -
China court: Suncity typical cross-border gambling case
China’s Supreme People’s Court (SPC) has labeled Alvin Chau and Suncity Group a “typical case of cross-border gambling.” According to the SPC, Chau’s 34-strong syndicate had ... -
Hanoi allows big companies to buy clean energy directly to meet climate targets
Vietnam will let electricity-guzzling factories buy electricity from wind and solar power producers, helping big companies like Samsung Electronics meet their climate targets and relieving pressure ... -
Man arrested for stealing women’s underwear
A non-resident worker in his 40s is suspected of repeatedly stealing women’s underwear, the Judiciary Police reported yesterday. Following his arrest, police found 21 secretly filmed ... -
Woman loses MOP360,000 in virtual scam
A young woman has reportedly fallen victim to a virtual currency investment scheme, resulting in losses totaling MOP360,000. The victim informed authorities that in May this ... -
8-year-old liable for car accident
Macau’s highest court has determined an 8-year-old who crossed the road during a red light and was struck by a private vehicle is substantially at fault ... -
IAM adds 12 more ancient trees to register
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has added 12 ancient trees to Macau’s “Protection List of Ancient and Valuable Trees.” The updated list now protects a total ... -
Lawmaker urges gov’t to improve pedestrian facilities
Lawmaker Zheng Anting wants the government to pay more attention to the pedestrian facilities in Macau, particularly pedestrian flyovers and lifts. In a report published by ... -
Court declares Macau Asia Satellite Television bankrupt
The local court has officially declared Macau Asia Satellite Television (MAST) bankrupt, providing creditors a 60-day window to submit their claims for repayment following the announcement. ... -
CE speaks during youth tour despite extended leave
Despite being on extended leave, Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng made a virtual appearance to deliver a speech at the opening ceremony of a youth tour ... -
Beijing warns of risks from higher tariffs, urges US business leaders to help mend ties
Chinese officials warned a delegation of top U.S. executives visiting Beijing this week that higher tariffs on imports from China will harm their businesses inside the ... -
Ukraine’s FM seeking ‘common ground’ with China in talks on ending war with Russia
Ukraine’s foreign minister says he is seeking “common ground” in talks with his Chinese counterpart on ending his country’s war with Russia. The Russian invasion of ... -
Tokyo protests against Russia’s entry ban on 13 business leaders over sanctions
Japan’s government said yesterday it has protested against Russia’s announcement that it is permanently banning 13 Japanese citizens, mostly business leaders of prominent companies including Toyota ... -
200,000 people abused in institutions that failed for decades to stop it
New Zealand’s wide-ranging independent inquiry into the abuse of children and vulnerable adults in care over the span of five decades released a blistering final report ... -
1978 First ‘test tube baby’ born
The birth of the world’s first “test tube baby” has been announced in Manchester. Louise Brown was born shortly before midnight in Oldham and District General ... -
Under Milei, the worst economic crisis in decades puts Argentine ingenuity to the test
In the crush of anti-government protests paralyzing downtown Buenos Aires in the last months, some Argentines saw a traffic-induced headache. Others saw a reaction to President ... -
1,000 people suspected of spying have been blocked from games, official says
Three days before the start of the 2024 Olympics, France’s interior minister said about 1,000 people suspected of possibly meddling for a foreign power have been ... -
Philippines and Singapore broaden defense ties with a new agreement
The Philippines is signing a defense pact with Singapore yesterday that will allow their militaries to broaden their engagement, including holding joint exercises to prepare for ... -
Biofuel Bentleys are coming for Britain’s green king
What do you do when you travel in a chauffeur-driven Bentley but want to be known as the green king? King Charles III plans to resolve ... -
Xi is no fan of bankers. He’s got reasons
The disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street is reaching a flash point in China. President Xi Jinping has made it clear that he is no ... -
Thursday, July 25, 2024 – edition no. 4531
* Open University — Non-locals dominate Macau’s higher education enrollments in 2022-2023 * Weather | Typhoon halts flights between Macau and Taiwan * Property | sluggish ... -
TurboJet further reduces sailings between Macau and HK
On Monday, The TurboJet company announced a reduction in the number of daily sailings between Macau and Hong Kong. Contrary to what usually happens at this ... -
Market share of gaming operators expected to shift throughout FY24/25
The market share among Macau’s gaming operators is expected to realign throughout the fiscal years 2024 and 2025, according to a recent analysis by Seaport Research ...
