Monthly Archives: October 2024
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Beijing provisional tariffs on brandy after EU OKs duties on EVs
Chinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39% on those liquors yesterday, ... -
China records 2.1 billion yuan box office for National Day holiday
China recorded 2.1 billion yuan (about $297 million) in box office takings for the 2024 National Day holiday, the China Film Administration said yesterday. A total ... -
Biggest Kashmir opposition party wins most seats in election
Kashmir’s biggest political party opposed to India’s stripping of the region’s semi-autonomy won the most seats in a local election, official data showed yesterday, in a ... -
No evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ship sank
Divers and marine experts found no evidence of a major fuel spill on a Samoan reef yesterday after a New Zealand navy ship ran aground and ... -
More top aides to NYC mayor resign as federal investigations swirl
Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams said yesterday [Macau time] that he had accepted the resignation of his deputy mayor for public safety, Philip Banks, ... -
1967 Che Guevara ‘shot dead’
Marxist revolutionary Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara has reportedly been killed during a battle between army troops and guerillas in the Bolivian jungle. A statement issued by the ... -
Netflix series explores women’s dreams in the body-slamming world of Japanese pros
The Queen of Villains” is a typical coming-of-age tale about a young woman’s road to empowerment and self-discovery — except it all takes place in the ... -
Australia and China seek first wins in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying
Australia hosts China in Adelaide tomorrow as both sides seek their first wins in the third round of Asian qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The ... -
States sue TikTok, claiming its platform is addictive and harms the mental health of children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok yesterday, alleging the popular short-form video app is harming youth mental ... -
Former Taiwan leader Tsai to visit Czech Republic, other European destinations, drawing China’s ire
Former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen is to visit Czech Republic, and other European destinations, drawing China’s ire. During Tsai’s two terms, which ended in May, she ... -
A peek inside human brain shows a way it cleans out waste
A unique peek inside the human brain may help explain how it clears away waste like the kind that can build up and lead to Alzheimer’s ... -
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – edition no. 4581
* SARs on their minds — Beijing officials are stepping up their efforts to support the economies of Macau and Hong Kong with a targeted economic ... -
“hush! Beach Concerts x Yo~ga Wellfest 2024” offers a music “marathon” and yoga event along the coast
Jointly organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from its Portuguese acronym) and MGM, and co-organised by the Municipal Affairs Bureau, the Marine and Water Bureau ... -
Young people face rising mental health risks
Nearly 36% of residents aged 18 to 34 are at risk of moderate to severe depression, a recent study from the Mental Health Association of Hong ... -
Rita Santos trades Portuguese Communities for AL-run
The president of the Regional Council of the Portuguese Communities for Asia and Oceania, Rita Santos, has suspended her mandate. In a statement to the media, ... -
Social Security Fund records income after losses in 2022
After recording losses in the previous year, the Social Security Fund (FSS) booked a total income of MOP12.8 billion in 2023, the fund’s annual report noted. ... -
Sam Hou Fai addresses the city’s challenges and shortcomings
Sam Hou Fai, sole candidate for the next Chief Executive, has expressed concerns over the city’s stagnation compared to its counterparts in Guangdong province and Hong ... -
A Pakistani separatist group claims bombing that killed two Chinese near Karachi airport
A Pakistani separatist group claimed responsibility for a late night bombing that targeted a convoy with Chinese nationals outside the country’s largest airport, killing two workers ... -
The thousand times’ truth
There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their reasons for doing so. But there’s a wrinkle: ... -
IAS briefs elderly residence applicants
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has begun briefing elderly residence applicants before they move into their new residence, IAS has said. The briefing sessions provide residents ... -
CE meets CCAC internal discipline committee members
The Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, yesterday met members of the specialized committee for monitoring problems related to complaints against the discipline of staff at ... -
Mathematics education competition inspires young minds
Approximately 400 students from Macau and mainland China’s primary schools have participated in a mathematics education initiative. The event, organized by local educational groups, aimed to ... -
Duo arrested over RMB11,000 mobile phone theft
Police authorities have arrested two men concerning the theft of a mobile phone worth RMB11,000 from a store in a hotel along the Cotai strip. Both ... -
Casino dealer arrested over HKD600,000 gaming chip theft
A casino dealer has been arrested following an extensive chip theft operation that spanned over eight months. The 49-year-old suspect, who had been working at the ... -
MIF expands to boost economic opportunities
The 29th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) is set to enhance its offerings with the addition of two new exhibition areas, aiming to leverage ... -
Record traffic at HZMB during National Day holiday
The Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) experienced a surge in traffic over the weekend, marking a new daily record since its opening in ... -
Chief executive grants CTM rights to install data centers
The Chief Executive has officially granted Macau Telecommunications Company Limited (CTM) the right to install and operate data centers, according to an order published Monday in ... -
Will global soccer be reshaped after EU’s top court issued a major ruling in Diarra case?
The global soccer transfer market, worth more than $10 billion each season, is facing a revolutionary overhaul or a nuanced evolution following last week’s ruling by ... -
SJM Business Travel Summit in Korea
SJM partnered with Trip.Biz, a business travel management brand under the Trip.com group, to participate in their business travel summit in Seoul to gain deeper insights ... -
Wynn Macau presents its ‘Hallo Wynn’ poolside party
On October 12, Wynn Macau will once again present a Halloween extravaganza, transforming the hotel poolside into a mystical Halloween garden for the celebration, the company ... -
Celebrating 25 Years: Sands China presents artistic journey through time
As Macau marks the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland, a vibrant exhibition at Sands Gallery serves as a heartfelt tribute to the region’s ... -
India offers financial support to Maldives after talks to repair ties
India stepped up its development assistance to the Maldives after the two leaders held talks in New Delhi yesterday in a bid to repair strained ties ... -
Philippines, South Korea deepen security cooperation, elevating ties to a strategic partnership
South Korea and the Philippines, each faced by increasingly hostile rival nations, elevated their ties to a strategic partnership on Monday, including broader defense and security ... -
US spends a record $17.9b on military aid to Israel since last Oct. 7
The United States has spent a record of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began and led to ... -
2003 The Terminator takes on California
The film star Arnold Schwarzenegger has been elected governor of California, ousting the incumbent, Gray Davis, three years before his term was due to end. It ...
