Monthly Archives: November 2024
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Landslide and flash floods hit Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and six missing
Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra ... -
S. Korea holds memorial for forced laborers at Sado mines, a day after boycotting Japanese event
South Korea paid tribute to wartime Korean forced laborers at Japan’s Sado Island Gold Mines in a memorial ceremony yesterday, a day after boycotting a similar ... -
Russia captures UK national fighting alongside Ukraine in the Kursk region, report says
The Russian military have captured a British national fighting alongside Ukrainian troops in Russia’s partially occupied Kursk region, state news agency Tass reported yesterday, citing unidentified ... -
1983 £25m gold heist at Heathrow
An armed gang has carried out Britain’s largest ever robbery at London’s Heathrow Airport. Over £25m worth of gold bullion bound for the Far East was ... -
These Peruvian women left the Amazon, but their homeland still inspires their songs and crafts
Sadith Silvano’s crafts are born from ancient songs. Brush in hand, eyes on the cloth, the Peruvian woman paints as she sings. And through her voice, ... -
Pieter-Steph du Toit and Ellie Kildunne named world rugby’s best players
South Africa flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit and England fullback Ellie Kildunne were named World Rugby’s players of the year yesterday [Macau time]. Antoine Dupont was the ... -
Novotný tops elite class, crowned world champion
Czech rider Matyáš Novotný claimed the 2024 MotoSurf World Championship (MSWC) overall title in the elite category Sunday at Hac Sa Beach in Coloane. Novotný finished ... -
DHL cargo plane crashes and skids into a house in Lithuania, killing at least one
A DHL cargo plane crashed on approach to an airport in Lithuania’s capital and skidded into a nearby house yesterday, leaving at least one person dead, ... -
Let’s hope new US president ends conflicts as promised
Donald Trump’s election victory on Wednesday has raised concerns. During the election campaign he proposed to an extra 10 percent tariffs on all US imports and ... -
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 – edition no. 4613
* ADs Run Loose — Despite regulations aimed at curbing illegal advertising, GP cars continue to display unwanted content * MICE | The Venetian Arena reopens ... -
Lai Chi Vun shipyard reopens in December after renovations
The Lai Chi Vun shipyard in Coloane is set to reopen in December following extensive renovations, according to Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) director Deland Leong. The ... -
Airport expansion kicks off, targeting long-haul flight routes
The renovation and expansion of the Macau International Airport (MIA) officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday morning. The large-scale project is expected to take ... -
Beijing aims to enhance cooperation with Portugal through Macau: top legislature
China is willing to further consolidate cooperation with Portugal on the platform of Macau and score more cooperation results, said China’s top legislator Zhao Leji. Last ... -
Mong Son residents set to move in this week
Starting this Wednesday, the Housing Bureau (IH) will facilitate the signing of rental contracts and distribution of keys to eligible households at the newly completed Mong ... -
Beijing is expanding visa-free entry to more countries in bid to boost economy
China announced Friday that it would expand visa-free entry to nine more countries as it seeks to boost tourism and business travel to help revive a ... -
Ao Ieong pledges to uphold international standards in higher education
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Elsie Ao Ieong, committed to advancing the government’s initiatives aimed at improving higher education in Macau. Ao Ieong officiated at ... -
DSEDJ to crack down on fake academic credentials
In the aftermath of a series of fake academic credentials cases, the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has announced its plan to coordinate with local ... -
Premeditated murder: 22-year sentence upheld
A man has been sentenced to 22 years and six months in prison for the premeditated murder of a sex worker in a case that has ... -
New guidelines to protect children from domestic violence
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) is set to implement new guidelines next year aimed at safeguarding children affected by domestic violence. IAS deputy director Tang Yuk ... -
60% of 2023 economic output from non-gaming industries
In 2023, non-gaming industries in Macau accounted for 61.7% of the total Gross Value Added (GVA). According to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), the GVA ... -
79 suspected illegal workers in October
The Public Security Police Force and the Labour Affairs Bureau conducted operations against illegal workers in October, inspecting 177 locations. The inspections included construction sites, private ... -
Funding costs fall in Q3
Funding costs in the banking sector decreased during the third quarter, according to statistics from the Monetary Authority of Macao. At the end of September, the ... -
MotoSurf champions eager to make waves in inaugural competition
As the action unfolded on the waves of Hac Sa beach, competitors at first MotoSurf World Championship not only showcased their exceptional skills but also immersed ... -
Woman arrested for drug trafficking in Macau
Macau authorities have arrested a 37-year-old Hong Kong woman on suspicion of drug trafficking, seizing cocaine and methamphetamine worth over MOP91,000. The arrest followed intelligence about ... -
Cycling race wraps up, customs delays clear at Macau port
The 2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Road Cycling Race concluded successfully yesterday, with customs clearance at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge resuming around 12:30 p.m. after a six-hour suspension. ... -
Over 40 team members complete Sands China’s responsible gaming training
Over 40 team members of Sands China recently completed the annual advanced responsible gaming training program from October 21 to October 22 at The Londoner Macao. ... -
Wynn hosts fitness and wellness event
Wynn Macau hosted the “Beyond the Gym: Global Perspectives on Fitness & Wellness” event last week, gathering over 100 guests, including representatives from the Health Bureau, ... -
Tariff hikes will backfire, and gov’t can manage such ‘external shocks’
Higher tariffs on Chinese exports will backfire, just increasing prices paid by consumers, while China can manage to weather the impact of such “external shocks,” a ... -
Taiwan’s Lai will visit allies in South Pacific as China seeks inroads
Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te will visit the self-governing island’s allies in the South Pacific, where rival China has been seeking diplomatic inroads. The Foreign Ministry announced ... -
Deadly alcohol poisoning casts shadow over the Laotian backpacker town
A little town known as a backpacker paradise in northern Laos has come under spotlight for a mass poisoning case that has killed at least six ... -
Vice president publicly threatens to have the president assassinated
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Saturday she has contracted an assassin to kill the president, his wife and the House of Representatives speaker if she ... -
S. Korea says Russia supplied air defense missiles to N. Korea in return for its troops
Russia has supplied air defense missile systems to North Korea in exchange for sending its troops to support Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine, a top South ... -
Two convicted in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death
A jury convicted two men on Friday of charges related to human smuggling for their roles in an international operation that led to the deaths of a family ... -
1963 John F Kennedy is laid to rest
The funeral of the assassinated President, John F Kennedy, has taken place in Washington. An estimated 800,000 Americans lined the streets to watch the coffin’s procession ... -
Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix
Max Verstappen cruised to a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship on Saturday night by finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen needed only to ...
