Monthly Archives: November 2024
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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 ... -
Police in Zhuhai detain a driver who drove into a crowd and then fled
Police in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai said Monday they detained a 62-year-old man after he rammed a car into people exercising at a local ... -
Lei Chan U: Measures to improve purchasing power needed
Lawmaker Lei Chan U has called on the government to introduce measures aimed at improving the purchasing power of the population. In a verbal inquiry delivered ... -
Lawmaker criticizes government as decrease in sports funding affects athletes
The sports landscape is facing significant challenges, as government financial support for sports development has declined in recent years, according to lawmaker Ron Lam. In his ... -
Casino tycoon Lui Che Woo dies at 95
Lui Che Woo, the influential Hong Kong tycoon whose wealth surged alongside the burgeoning casino industry in Macau, has passed away at the age of 95. ... -
New book explores evolution of karting in Macau
As Macau celebrates 60 years of karting, a new book captures the sport’s rich history in the territory. “History of Karting in Macau,” published by Praiagrande ... -
Commercial property rebounds amid rate cuts
The climate for commercial and industrial properties has significantly improved in recent months, according to realtor Centaline. Last month, commercial and industrial shop transactions rose significantly, ... -
The Singles’ Day shopping festival loses its shine under China’s lagging economy
Merchants and consumers alike found the Singles’ Day shopping festival yesterday less shiny than in years past as e-commerce firms look abroad for growth. The annual ... -
Former Macau consul to head Portugal’s intelligence services
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has announced the appointment of Vítor Sereno, a diplomat who previously served as Portugal’s Consul in Macau, as the new head of ... -
Tree collapse at Guia Hill injures woman
A woman suffered head lacerations and lost consciousness after a tree fell on her at Guia Hill’s jogging trail. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. when ... -
Mortgage loans rise in September
The Monetary Authority of Macao has reported that new approvals for residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both rose in September. New ... -
Super Junior’s Kyuhyun in Macau next year
If you missed Kyuhyun in Hong Kong last year, this is the chance to see the Super Junior member as he prepares to hold concerts in ... -
CE rallies support for National Games
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng delivered a speech on the weekend on video at the launch ceremony for the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games ... -
Dismissal compensation salary cap set to increase to MOP21,500
A bill to raise the maximum compensation for dismissal without just cause was passed yesterday at the Legislative Assembly, with all lawmakers voting in favor. The ... -
Visitor numbers exceed gov’t expectations as arrivals reach 30 million
Visitor arrivals have exceeded 30 million this year, surpassing last year’s total of 28.25 million. The average daily visitor count has reached around 95,000, reflecting a ... -
SMG to issue T1 for Typhoon Toraji
Tropical cyclone Toraji, currently near Luzon in the Philippines, is expected to approach within 800 kilometers of Macau early today. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) ... -
Discover Zi Yat Heen’s hidden recipes at Four Seasons Hotel Macau
Four Seasons Hotel Macau is inviting its guests to embark on an extraordinary culinary adventure through its “Hidden Recipes” dining promotion. The experience spans 13 acclaimed ... -
Lord Stow’s Bakery raises funds for breast cancer
Lord Stow’s Bakery has raised HKD45,728 during its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign last month. The funds were generated through the sale of pink ribbon ...
