Monthly Archives: September 2024
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US-China research has given Beijing’s military technology a boost, House GOP says
Partnerships between the U.S. and China at universities over the past decade have allowed hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to aid Beijing in ... -
Tokyo asks China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens
Japan’s top diplomat asked China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens there after the fatal stabbing of a Japanese schoolboy, and demanded a crackdown on ... -
Australian woman detained in Turkey over alleged links to Kurdish insurgents
An Australian women was arrested in Turkey over her alleged links to a Kurdish militant group in a joint operation by anti-terrorist police and intelligence officers, ... -
Iranian president accuses Israel of seeking wider regional war
Iran’s new president accused Israel yesterday [Macau time] of seeking a wider war in the Middle East and laying “traps” to lead his country into a ... -
1996 Taleban gains threaten Kabul
Opposition fighters in Afghanistan have reached the eastern suburbs of Kabul and are poised to take control of the country’s capital. Taleban fighters have captured the ... -
Presidents Cup is a one-sided affair the International team hopes to change
Golf has never seen a rivalry as lopsided as the Presidents Cup, so heavily weighted toward the Americans it can barely be considered a rivalry. Adam ... -
Singapore opens its first ministerial graft trial in nearly half a century
Singapore’s first ministerial corruption trial in nearly half a century began yesterday, with former Transport Minister S. Iswaran facing charges in a rare scandal in the ... -
Small tsunami waves splash ashore on remote Japanese islands
Small tsunami waves splashed ashore on remote Japanese islands yesterday morning after an earthquake that may have been triggered by volcanic activity. The offshore quake was ... -
Chinese takeout in Saudi Arabia? You bet
“Going out” is a major consideration among big Chinese corporations. Pressed by shrinking profit margins at home, China Inc. is keen to expand businesses abroad. The ... -
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – edition no. 4573
* Safety First — Community advisor calls on government to improve crosswalk safety, citing deficiencies at pedestrian crossings * Golden Week | Hotel bookings firm against ... -
e-MOP prototype to be unveiled before the year-end: CE
The prototype of Macau’s digital currency (e-MOP) will be revealed before year-end, the Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, said yesterday morning during the opening ceremony ... -
Expanding RMB usage, trading infrastructure central to Sino-Portuguese economic bonds
The expanded use of China’s RMB currency and strengthened financial trading infrastructure will be central to visions of taking economic bonds between China and Portuguese-speaking nations ... -
Local banks to strengthen ties with Lusophone nations
Banks in Macau aim to strengthen financial ties with Portuguese-speaking countries through expanded cooperation, said Adelino Buque of the Business Confederation of the Portuguese Speaking Countries ... -
Students explore educational opportunities abroad at university fair
The International School of Macao (TIS) hosted its University Fair 2024 yesterday, drawing students from across Macau eager to explore higher education options. Now in its ... -
Surge in bacterial food poisoning cases reported in August
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported an increase in bacterial food poisoning cases, with 62 declarations recorded in August. This marks a staggering four-fold rise compared ... -
The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend
Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according ... -
Gov’t launches commemorative logo for 25th anniversary
The Macau SAR Government has designed an official commemorative logo to be featured on materials related to a series of celebratory events organized by the SAR, ... -
Hengqin Line to begin trial operations in October
The Hengqin Line of the Macau LRT is set to meet its regulatory requirements and begin trial operations in October. Following the completion of the connection ... -
MGM brings back Oktoberfest
This October, MGM will host the annual Oktoberfest Macau from Oct. 25 to Nov. 5, supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO). Now in its ... -
Visitor arrivals in August reach record high of 3.7 million
Visitor arrivals set a new monthly record in August, reaching 3,651,731 – a 13.3% increase year-over-year and 0.8% higher than August 2019. Same-day visitors grew 23.4% ... -
Former maritime official sentenced to prison for corruption
The former deputy director of the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA), Vong Kam Fai, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for “passive corruption for ... -
PJ alerts the public on increasing fraud scams
Over the past three days, authorities have reported a rise in fraudulent activities, with 25 incidents exhibiting similar criminal behaviours. The Judiciary Police (PJ) are urging ... -
IAS launches new campaigns to curb youth drug abuse
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and community groups are rolling out expanded efforts to prevent substance abuse among youth through new online initiatives and community engagement. ... -
Early launch for citywide consumption program
The SAR government has announced an earlier launch of its citywide consumption-boosting initiative, moving the launch date to Sept. 30, ahead of its original October schedule. ... -
Ban sought for Chinese, Russian software and hardware used in autonomous vehicles on US roads
The Commerce Department said yesterday it’s seeking a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with Chinese and ... -
Trump is set to travel to Pennsylvania stops focused on countering China
Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail and expected to travel to the swing state of Pennsylvania to speak about his plans to counter the ... -
Marxist Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as president
Marxist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s president yesterday after an election that saw voters reject an old guard accused of leading ... -
Taliban deny attacking a convoy of foreign ambassadors
The Pakistani Taliban yesterday denied involvement in a bombing attack on a police convoy that was escorting foreign ambassadors in the restive northwest, as authorities said ... -
World leaders are gathering as outlook is gloomy
Facing a swirl of conflicts and crises across a fragmented world, leaders attending this week’s annual U.N. gathering are being challenged: Work together — not only ... -
1975 First Britons conquer Everest
Dougal Haston and Doug Scott have become the first Britons to reach the summit of the world’s highest mountain. The men arrived at the top of ... -
Lydia Ko pulls away with a 63 to win Ohio championship for third LPGA title of the year
Lydia Ko extended her amazing summer run when she turned a two-shot deficit into a rout by closing with a 9-under 63 to win the Kroger ... -
Malaysian police rescue 187 more children as sex abuse probe of Islamic group deepens
Malaysian police said yesterday they have rescued 187 more children and raided locations nationwide linked to an Islamic business group that is being investigated for alleged ... -
Long-forbidden French anti-riot force sent to Martinique as thousands defy bans on protests
France has sent a group of special anti-riot police that’s been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, where protesters have gathered despite ... -
TikTok ban goes to the court: Five essential reads on the case and its consequences
TikTok headed to court on Sept. 16, 2024, seeking to overturn a law that would force it to separate from its China-based parent company or face ... -
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – edition no. 4572
* Pataca goes digital — e-MOP underway, prototype by the year’s end, Ho promises * Cooperation | Expanding RMB usage central to Sino-Luso economic bonds * ...
