Monthly Archives: September 2024
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Bus crashes into students and parents, killing 11 and injuring 13, police say
A bus crashed into a group of students and their parents at a school in eastern China early yesterday, killing 11 people and injuring 13, police ... -
Putin challenges international warrant
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Mongolia yesterday with no sign that the host country would bow to calls to arrest him on an international warrant for ... -
1957 Homosexuality ‘should not be a crime’
A report sponsored by the government has suggested homosexual behaviour between consenting adults should no longer be a criminal offence. The proposal is the principal and ... -
FIFA says $6.5 billion of international spending in transfer window
Spending on transfer fees in international men’s player deals cooled off during the mid-year trading period, according to FIFA research published yesterday. FIFA said clubs committed ... -
Medals for women in wheelchair rugby, pregnant archer wins gold and triathlon begins
Ella Sabljak thrust her arms in the air after helping Australia win the bronze medal in wheelchair rugby at the Paralympics on Monday, then turned her ... -
Attempted jailbreak at a Congo prison kills 129 people as chaos erupts
An attempted jailbreak in Congo’s main prison left 129 people dead, including some who were shot and others who died in a stampede at the overcrowded ... -
A boat with dozens of migrants rips apart in the English Channel off France, killing 12
A boat carrying migrants ripped apart in the English Channel as they attempted to reach Britain from northern France yesterday, plunging dozens into the treacherous waterway ... -
Southeast Asia will be the next ‘factory of the world’
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China declined after Q2 2022. This drop in FDI is part of a broader global trend of decreasing investment flows and ... -
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 – edition no. 4560
* Aviation alert — Dozens of Cathay Pacific flights canceled due to faulty A350 engine component * Aviation | Air Macau sees revenue growth amid widening ... -
Analysts: Sam Hou Fai faces pressure to diversify economy beyond gaming industry
There is a clear expectation for Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai to reduce Macau’s dependence on casino-driven capitalism, according to a political expert. Political scientist Sonny ... -
Diverse education but limited returns for city’s international students
International students are increasingly shaping the student body in Macau’s universities, accounting for more than 70% of the total enrollment. Despite this significant presence, opportunities for ... -
Bus rides up 53% on first day of school year
Traffic across Macau was generally smooth on the first day of the new school year, according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT), although congestion is expected to ... -
Tropical cyclone Yagi expected to approach Macau this week
Tropical Cyclone Yagi, currently located east of the Philippines, is expected to approach within 800 km of Macau between tonight and tomorrow. The Meteorological and Geophysical ... -
Summit erases mention of Taiwan after Chinese anger, fracturing a shaky accord
Turmoil over China’s push for influence in the South Pacific has overshadowed the region’s most important diplomatic summit after a Pacific island leader apparently pledged to ... -
Man surrenders after robbing money changer with threats
A 52-year-old mainland man was arrested in the central district after robbing a female money changer in a hotel room Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1. The suspect ... -
Macau increases direct flights to Jakarta as visitor numbers surge
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced an increase in direct flights between Macau and Jakarta, Indonesia, to five weekly flights starting in September. This change ... -
Job matchmaking sessions for gaming sector
The Labour Affairs Bureau will host matchmaking sessions for gaming and integrated resort operators in September, offering 1,838 job vacancies. These sessions aim to address the ... -
National Olympic Athletes’ Delegation ends Macau visit
The National Olympic Athletes’ Delegation recently completed a three-day visit to Macau. Luis Gomes, acting director of the Sports Bureau, noted the visit underscores the country’s ... -
Gov’t urged to support new economic polices and reforms
Senior officials and social leaders have emphasized the city’s role as a gateway in the nation’s ongoing reforms, urging the government to align with the new ... -
Macao Week drives tourism and investment in the mainland
The recent “Macao Week” promotional tour has ignited a significant boost in both tourism and investment opportunities throughout mainland China, according to the Macau Government Tourism ... -
Summer travel numbers set new records
Macau experienced unprecedented travel numbers over the summer months, according to data from the Public Security Police Force (PSP). During July and August, Macau recorded over ... -
“The 11th International Lion Dance Championship 2024 – MGM Cup” Coming Up in Barra this October
In the past decade, MGM has been leveraging Macau as a window to promote lion dance and Chinese culture across borders, propelling the city’s cultural tourism ... -
Rossi at Studio City welcomes new chef with fresh menu
Rossi Trattoria at Studio City has welcomed a new Chef de Cuisine, Alessio Di Tullio, who has launched an a-la-carte menu that showcases his two decades ... -
Galaxy supports national Olympic athletes’ visit to Macau
Galaxy Entertainment Group supported the national Olympic athletes during their three-day visit to Macau, following their impressive achievement of 40 gold medals at the Paris Olympics. ... -
Author Clare Hammond reveals how railways made and broke Myanmar
For three months in 2016, a British journalist working in Myanmar traveled across the Southeast Asian country on trains with a mission to find out where ... -
Pope embarks on longest, farthest and most challenging trip to Asia
If any evidence were needed to underscore that Pope Francis’ current trip to Asia and Oceania is the longest, farthest and most challenging of his pontificate, ... -
1954 UK National Trust buys remote island
The National Trust for Scotland has taken control of Fair Isle, famous for its bird life and knitted sweaters. The remote island situated between Shetland and ... -
Zheng beats Vekic again in Olympic rematch
Zheng Qinwen beat Donna Vekic in a rematch of their Olympic final, advancing to the U.S. Open quarterfinals with a 7-6 (2), 4-6, 6-2 victory early ... -
Dalton open to keeping America’s Cup in Spain or returning home if New Zealand wins
The 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona has only just started, but Grant Dalton is already thinking about where the next edition could be held. If, that ... -
Call the elephant movers
When it comes to the niche business of moving elephants, Dr. Amir Khalil and his team might be the best. The Egyptian veterinarian’s résumé includes possibly ... -
Putin arrives in Mongolia, a member of the ICC that issued an arrest warrant for him
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived last night in Mongolia, a member of the international court that issued an arrest warrant for him. The official visit, in ... -
If new technologies snarl your airline experience, here are old-school strategies to cope
Ten years ago I wrote a book titled “The End of Airports” about how digital technologies and commercial air travel were on a collision course. Earlier ... -
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 – edition no. 4559
* Sam’s works — Analysts outline Sam Hou Fai’s legal qualifications, but express concerns about his lack of experience in other essential areas crucial for leading ... -
GEG Supports the Delegation of National Olympic Athletes’ Visit to Macau; Marking the Fifth Time its Hotels Have Hosted the Delegation
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has been fully supporting the Macau SAR Government’s policies to proactively support, organize, and participate in different large-scale international sports events and ... -
Traffic accident prompts calls for stricter road safety regulations
Pedestrian safety has come under the spotlight in Macau as calls grow for stricter traffic laws and harsher penalties in the wake of a disturbing accident ...
