Daily Archives: Monday, December 16, 2024
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Xi Jinping to visit Macau for handover celebrations, new CE inauguration
The General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, the President of the People’s Republic of China, and the Chairman of the Central Military ... -
Luis Melo’s new book: The south end of town revisited
Azorean author and lawyer Luís Mesquita de Melo, 60, launched his latest novel, “Nas Esquinas do Olhar” (At the Corners of the Gaze), on Saturday to ... -
ExCo welcomes six new members
The new Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has appointed the members for the upcoming Executive Council (ExCo), according to the Government Information Bureau. The new ... -
Exhibition of Qi Baishi’s digitalized artworks unveiled
To commemorate the 160th anniversary of renowned Chinese artist Qi Baishi’s birth, an exhibition titled “Lotus Blossoms in Pairs, Plum Blossoms in Clusters – The Artistic ... -
Women’s Association urges more cervical cancer screening
The Women’s General Association of Macau has strongly urged local women to prioritize cervical cancer screening, with data showing that around 20% of young women in ... -
Gov’t signals it’s prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom
Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year, sketching out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing’s monetary policy to ... -
Macau SAR can contribute to ‘telling good stories of China’
Wu Zhiliang, president of the Board of Directors of the Macao Foundation, says that the Macau SAR’s cultural development can contribute to the endeavor of sharing ... -
Erwin Neher: Laureate on a mission
German Nobel laureate Erwin Neher has a close affinity with traditional Chinese medicine, saying the potential of TCM, with a history of more than 2,000 years, ... -
Francis Lui appointed GEG chairman
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has appointed Francis Lui Yiu Tung as its new chairman. Previously the deputy chairman, Francis is expected to positively influence the group’s ... -
PJ arrests 84 individuals in illegal money exchange
The Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested 84 individuals involved in illegal money exchanges for gambling, seizing HKD9.6 million in cash and casino chips from Nov. 30 to ... -
IAM expands online services
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has recently introduced new electronic services to enhance community engagement and streamline access to public facilities. These online offerings include rental ... -
UM receives biodiversity specimens
The University of Macau (UM) has received a significant donation of 1,491 biodiversity specimens from Dr. Emmett R. Easton, a former faculty member. Collected during the ... -
MGTO to continually boost tourism
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is extending its collaboration with Qantas to promote airfare discounts aimed at attracting international visitors. This initiative, which began this ... -
Festive Cheer in a Winter Wonderland
Winter. The last season in our annual calendar and a time for both quiet reflection and jubilant celebration. As the weather turns colder, we develop a ... -
ILCM’s Christmas bazaar supports local charities
The International Ladies’ Club of Macau (ILCM) held its Annual Christmas Charity Bazaar yesterday at the Grand Coloane Resort. This year’s theme, “Island’s Gift of Giving,” ... -
Woman loses HKD390,000 in online gambling scam
A woman has reported a significant financial loss of HKD390,000 after falling victim to an online scam linked to a purported “Taiwanese male netizen.” Police said ... -
Lai Chi Vun Shipyards reopens to public
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has completed the Phase 1 revitalization project on the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards – X11-X15 earlier this month. The project features a ... -
MGM Theater launches first residency show: Macau 2049
Seven years after its opening, the MGM Theater has debuted its first-ever residency show, Macau 2049. Created in collaboration with renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou, the show ... -
Woman on death row recalls a stunning last minute reprieve and ‘miracle’ transfer
Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso knelt to pray when officers came to take her to an execution site in May 2015, just a ... -
Xi is likely to decline Trump’s inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attend
Chinese leader Xi Jinping would likely see President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to attend his inauguration as too risky to accept, and the gesture from Trump may ... -
Rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
At Damascus’ international airport, the new head of security — one of the rebels who marched across Syria to the capital — arrived with his team. ... -
President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as next prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron late last week named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister in an effort to address the country’s deep political crisis, after ... -
1969: MPs vote to abolish hanging
MPs have voted by a big majority for the permanent abolition of the death penalty for murder. A great cheer went up in the Commons as ... -
Rockets-Thunder NBA Cup semifinal was a clash of defense, and it was predictable
It was midway through the third quarter of the Oklahoma City-Houston NBA Cup semifinal matchup on Saturday night. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had just made a ... -
South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached
South Korea’s opposition leader offered yesterday to work with the government to ease the political tumult as officials sought a reassure allies and markets, a day ... -
Huge and rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — were caught and released recently in Cambodia, ... -
Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds
You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As ... -
Monday, December 16, 2024 – edition no. 4626
* Xi is coming to town — President Xi Jinping to make three-day visit to Macau starting Wednesday for handover celebrations and Sam Hou Fai’s inauguration ...
