Daily Archives: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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Alvis Lo pledges to enhance quality of medical services
The Conde de S. Januário Hospital, operated by the Health Bureau (SSM), has been honored with the 2024 Golden Lotus Medal of Honor by the government. ... -
Driver rams his car into crowd in Zhuhai, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorce
A man who authorities said was upset over his divorce settlement rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports complex in Zhuhai, ... -
Lawmakers urge action amid declining birth rate
Lawmakers have once again raised concerns about Macau’s declining birth rate, urging the implementation of comprehensive measures to encourage higher birth rates, alongside improved maternity leave ... -
Gov’t defends press freedom amid journalists’ concerns
The government has asserted its commitment to having always “safeguarded press freedom” and the right to information, amid growing concerns from the local journalists’ association over ... -
Survey shows seniors favor Zhuhai as top retirement choice
A recent survey conducted by the Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) in collaboration with the University of St. Joseph has revealed a trend among the elderly ... -
CE extends condolences over passing of Lui Che Woo
Chief Executive (CE) Ho Iat Seng has extended his condolences over the passing of Lui Che Woo, founder and chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group. In a ... -
Alibaba partners with local cinemas to launch iCIRENA
Alibaba Pictures Group Limited recently announced that iCIRENA, the international version of Fenghuang Yunzhi, has partnered with cinemas in Macau and Hong Kong, including Emperor Cinemas ... -
Gov’t to host Chinese medicine workshop with WHO
Macau, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), will host a “Local Training Workshop: Thematic Lecture on Traditional Chinese Medicine on Clinical Safety and Quality ... -
LET continues to face boardroom setbacks
LET Group Holdings has encountered another challenge, as Bennie Kwok Kai Bun, the sole independent non-executive director, announced his resignation Monday. His departure leaves three board ... -
Woman loses RMB245,000 in Alipay scam
A mainland woman reportedly fell victim to a fraudulent Alipay scheme in Macau, losing RMB245,000. The incident occurred Nov. 11 when the victim received a call ... -
Zone A public housing capped, nearing completion next year
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) has announced that the construction of five public housing projects in Zone A of the New Urban Zone is ... -
Ron Lam concerned with Zone A traffic disorder
Lawmaker Ron Lam has raised concerns about the traffic disorganization in Zone A of the new landfills. He expressed these concerns during a spoken inquiry before ... -
Hengqin health center opens to positive reception
Macau’s new health center in the Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin opened officially Monday, making healthcare more accessible for Macau residents living in the area. ... -
Tree collapse raises concerns at Guia Park
A tree collapse at Guia Municipal Park’s running trail on Nov. 11 has left local residents shaken but undeterred in their exercise routines. The incident occurred ... -
Sands China leads delegation of enterprises in Lisbon visit
Sands China is leading a delegation of 17 DSEDT-certified Macau enterprises on a five-day trip to Lisbon for the Macao Technological Innovation Exploration from Nov. 11 ... -
Melco sponsors cultural exchange with Beijing
Melco Resorts & Entertainment recently sponsored the “Beijing-Macao Universities Art Exchange and Aesthetic Education Immersion Activities,” reinforcing its commitment to cultural exchange and artistic development. This ... -
A look at the research revealing China’s work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing the country’s first ... -
Police crack down on sales of fake goods
Police across the country have cracked more than 1,900 cases involving online sales of counterfeit goods this year while carrying out related campaigns launched by the ... -
Defense secretary doesn’t expect Trump will demand payment for protection
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said yesterday that he didn’t expect President-elect Donald Trump’s next administration would demand that the Philippines pay more for military protection ... -
Pyongyang ratifies major defense treaty with Russia
North Korea ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid, the North’s state media reported Tuesday, as the U.S., South Korea and Ukraine ... -
Biggest name world leaders missing at UN climate talks, but others try to fill the void
World leaders are converging yesterday at the United Nations annual climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan although the big names and powerful countries are noticeably absent, unlike ... -
Netherlands Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell
A Dutch appeals court yesterday overturned a landmark ruling that ordered energy company Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared to ... -
1971 American probe orbits Mars
The American space probe, Mariner 9, has become the first spacecraft to orbit another planet, swinging into its planned trajectory around Mars without a hitch. An ... -
As sports betting addiction takes hold in Brazil, the government moves to crack down
“King” doesn’t disclose his real name. Even clients of his Sao Paulo newsstand have to call him by his moniker. The Brazilian online sports gambling addict lowered ... -
Reporter says she’ll sue Wall Street Journal for dismissal because of her union role
A former Hong Kong reporter of The Wall Street Journal yesterday said she’ll sue the publication for sacking her because she joined a trade union. Selina ... -
New Zealand’s leader formally apologizes to survivors of abuse in state and church care
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made a “formal and unreserved” apology in Parliament yesterday for the widespread abuse, torture and neglect of hundreds of thousands ... -
How the Taliban are seeking to reshape Afghanistan’s schools to push their ideology
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 was a blow for education across the country – but especially for girls and women. Since then, the Taliban’s ... -
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – edition no. 4604
* Zhuhaiattack — Hit-and-run rampage in Zhuhai kills 35, injures 43; Xi Jinping demands ‘strict’ punishment for the offender * Golden lotus | Alvis Lo pledges ...
