Daily Archives: Thursday, September 5, 2024
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Mainland man found dead in Cotai hotel room
A middle-aged mainland Chinese man was discovered dead in a Cotai hotel room today. The Judiciary Police (PJ) is investigating the incident as a potential suicide. ... -
Sam Hou Fai aims for ‘unity and prosperity’ with support from religious sector electors
Former Chief Executive (CE) Fernando Chui Sai On expressed his endorsement of CE candidate Sam Hou Fai’s administrative philosophy, which focuses on “collaborative progress and innovation.” ... -
The specter of China has edged into US presidential election rhetoric − for Republicans much more than Democrats
Speaking at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, Donald Trump invoked China 14 times. In the course of a 92-minute address, the former president recycled ... -
For many investors and intellectuals leaving China, it’s Japan — not the US — that’s the bigger draw
One by one, the students, lawyers and others filed into a classroom in a central Tokyo university for a lecture by a Chinese journalist on Taiwan ... -
School and work are suspended in parts of southern China as Yagi edges closer
School and work were suspended today (Thursday) in parts of southern China as Typhoon Yagi closed in on an island province with the potential to be ... -
Japan and Australia agree to increase joint military training
Japan and Australia agreed today (Thursday) to increase joint military training exercises as their government ministers shared concerns over China’s recent incursions into Japanese airspace and ... -
Malaysia says it won’t bow to China’s demands to halt oil exploration in disputed waters
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today (Thursday) that Malaysia will not bow to demands by China to stop its oil and gas exploration in the South ... -
Xi offers African leaders more aid as China challenges US-led global order
Dozens of African leaders gathered today (Thursday) in Beijing for a summit that signals China’s influence in a continent that it hopes will be a key ... -
T8 triggers flight cancellations and disruptions in air and sea Traffic
The city is already experiencing significant disruptions to its air and sea traffic as Typhoon Signal No. 8 is set to be hoisted at 10 p.m. ... -
Macau prepares for T8 tonight as Super Typhoon Yagi nears
The local weather bureau is expected to raise Typhoon Signal No. 8 between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. tonight as Super Typhoon Yagi approaches Macau, ... -
Association: Balance heritage with modern tourism amid rebound
Macau’s tourism industry is on the rebound, showing signs of robust recovery following the pandemic. Recent statistics reveal hotel occupancy rates soaring to between 80% and ... -
BBMacao blends language and art in community exchange event
A local group that organizes language exchange events, Macao BlaBla Language Exchange (BBMacao), has hosted a vibrant event that blended language exchange with artistic expression, featuring works ... -
Typhoon Yagi approaching with potential signal No. 8
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned there is now a “moderate to relatively high” chance Macau will issue Tropical Storm Signal No. 8 tonight ... -
Macau Union Hospital begins cancer treatments
The Macau Union Hospital carried out its first oncological treatments late last week for cancer patients referred by the Health Bureau (SSM), marking the beginning of ... -
Police arrest a fugitive Filipino ex-town mayor wanted for illegal online gaming scams
A dismissed town mayor who fled the Philippines after being accused of helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam center catering mostly to clients in ... -
SSM to target youth smokers
To curb youth smoking, the Health Bureau (SSM) has announced its commitment to monitoring e-cigarette law enforcement, focusing on areas where teenagers frequently gather to smoke. ... -
AGTech acquires controlling stake in Ant Group bank
AGTech Holdings Limited has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Ant Bank (Macao), a digital banking unit of Ant Group, for MOP243 million (approximately ... -
Luís Gomes appointed chairman of Sports Fund
Luís Gomes has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sports Fund, succeeding Pun Weng Kun. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced in ... -
Influenza vaccinations up 20%
The Health Bureau reported that, from late September 2023 to Aug. 18 of this year, 175,000 residents in Macau received the influenza vaccine, marking a 19.1% ... -
Taipa light rail sees increase in passengers
The Taipa Light Rail Line recorded an average of 15,900 passengers per day in August, reflecting an increase of 2,700 passengers from the previous month. From ... -
Transport bureau considers motorcycle parking at Pak Wai
The Transport Bureau is studying the feasibility of adding motorcycle parking spaces at the Pak Wai parking lot. The bureau plans to consult with the contracting ... -
CLSA: ‘FX crackdown’ appears overblown
Concerns that a crackdown on foreign currency exchanges may hurt the city’s lucrative casino industry seem overblown, according to a new report. According to CLSA analysts ... -
French chamber gala supports Oxfam’s paper recycling project
The France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC) will host its annual Charity Gala Dinner Sept. 20 at the Grand Ballroom of MGM Macau. This year’s event, ... -
Edmunds compares SUVs 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2025 Kia Sorento
The Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento are like pro football’s Kelce brothers, Travis and Jason: Both have had distinguished careers, both offer different strengths, and ... -
The Venetian Macao’s Presidential Suite crowned in World Travel Awards
The Venetian Macao’s Presidential Suite has been awarded ‘Macau’s Leading Hotel Suite 2024’ at the World Travel Awards, marking its third consecutive win in this category. ... -
Wynn Macau unveils Drunken Fish
Wynn Macau has introduced its latest culinary gem, Drunken Fish, with a concept that promises to delight diners with a selection of the finest seafood and ... -
Cambodia says China gifting two warships as expansion of strategic port finishes
Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said yesterday that China is giving its navy two warships of the type it has had docked for months at a strategically important ... -
After the king’s endorsement, country’s new Cabinet with some familiar faces
Thailand yesterday welcomed a new Cabinet after King Maha Vajiralongkorn approved the appointment of 35 members to serve under Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Paetongtarn took office ... -
Ukraine’s FM Kuleba resigns as Russian strikes kill 7 people in Lviv
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, one of Ukraine’s most recognizable faces on the international stage, submitted his resignation yesterday ahead of an expected major government reshuffle. Russian ... -
1997 Mother Teresa dies
Mother Teresa, the Nobel Peace Prize winner who devoted her life to helping the sick and the poor, has died at the age of 87. She ... -
East Timor president sees pope stop as opportunity, not time to dwell on past sins
The president of East Timor sees Pope Francis’ upcoming visit as a prime opportunity to promote Asia’s youngest country on the world stage, not a time ... -
Palestinians face one of Asia’s toughest tests in the third round of WC qualifying
The Palestinian team is closer to the World Cup than ever after reaching the third round of qualifying in Asia as one of the top 18 ... -
Turkey seeks to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, a Kremlin official says
NATO member Turkey has applied for membership in the BRICS bloc of developing economies, a senior Kremlin official said yesterday, as Russia and China seek to ... -
Volvo becomes latest carmaker to scale back electric ambitions, eases goal to at least 90% by 2030
Sweden-based Volvo Cars has eased off on its pledge to stop selling cars with internal combustion motors by 2030, saying slow rollout of places to charge ... -
Long COVID: targeting specific immune cells could reverse damage in lungs
The long-term effects of respiratory viral infections such as COVID-19 are a major public health burden. Some estimates suggest over 65 million people around the world ...
