Monthly Archives: December 2024
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Beijing says Philippine plan to deploy midrange missiles would be ‘extremely irresponsible’
China said a plan by the Philippines to deploy midrange missiles would be a provocative move that stokes regional tensions. The Philippines top army official told ... -
A Feast to Remember: Celebrate New Year’s Eve at MGM
The countdown to 2025 is upon us, and there’s no better way to bid farewell to 2024 than with an unforgettable culinary journey at MGM MACAU ... -
Republican senators demand an end to science and tech cooperation with China
A group of Republican senators is demanding that the Biden administration revoke a science and technology agreement with China, barely a week after the two countries ... -
Tens of thousands displaced by ethnic violence suffer squalid conditions in camps
Phalneivah Khonsai ran for her life when violence struck her neighborhood in India’s restive northeast, carrying just the bare essentials in the hope that she and ... -
Malaysia agrees to resume ‘no find, no fee’ hunt
Malaysia’s government has agreed in principle to accept a second “no find, no fee” proposal from a U.S. company to renew the hunt for flight MH370, ... -
Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world’s No. 3 automaker
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes ... -
Christmas market attack claims lives in Magdeburg
Four women and a 9-year-old boy were killed and 200 people were injured when a man drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in ... -
1968 First astronauts orbit Moon
The Apollo 8 spacecraft has taken its crew of three astronauts safely into orbit around the Moon, the first manned space mission to achieve the feat. ... -
Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza
The Nativity Store in Manger Square has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious items to people visiting the traditional birthplace of Jesus since 1927. But ... -
Seahawks’ loss to Vikings sends their playoff chances tumbling
For the Seattle Seahawks, there is now no easy path to the postseason. According to the NFL, the Seahawks’ probability of making the playoffs fell to ... -
Stampedes at charity events in Nigeria leave 67 dead, many of them children
Stampedes during three Christmas charity events across Nigeria have left at least 67 people dead in the past week, many of them children. Families are struggling ... -
Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of Christmas, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals ... -
Macao SAR embarking on new stage of development
In his speech commemorating the 25th anniversary of Macao’s return to the motherland on Friday, President Xi Jinping spoke highly of the special administrative region’s achievements ... -
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 – edition no. 4631
* Xi’s vision, CE’s commitment — To uphold Xi Jinping’s directives is foremost task for gov’t, says Sam Hou Fai as the president urges for economic ... -
A quarter century of change, identity, economic evolution
As Macau marks the 25th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty, the city stands at a crossroad, reflecting on transformations that have reshaped its society, ... -
Second day with an agenda full of visits and meetings
On the second day of President Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Macau, China’s top official had a packed agenda, which included several meetings and site visits ... -
Preserving Macau’s fusion cuisine with recipes passed down generations
A crack of fire under a sprawling wok, a dab of soy sauce and a splash of Chinese rice wine. Bursts of aroma from spices sourced ... -
November visitor arrivals surge 9.6%
Macau’s visitor arrivals surged 9.6% year-on-year to 2,832,041 in November 2024, recovering to 97.3% of the level in the same month in 2019, according to data ... -
Portuguese Consul General optimistic about future presence in Macau
The Portuguese Consul General in Macau and Hong Kong, Alexandre Leitão, has expressed a “realistically optimistic” view about the future presence of Portuguese citizens in the ... -
CATL is planning a major expansion of battery swapping for electric vehicles
On The Agenda The world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles said this week it will get into battery swapping in China in a big ... -
Gov’t promotes religious tourism initiatives
In response to inquiries from lawmaker Ho Ion Sang, the Macau government has unveiled initiatives aimed at boosting religious tourism, particularly for Muslim visitors. Maria Helena ... -
Authorities find 69 suspected illegal workers
In November, joint operations conducted by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau resulted in the discovery of 69 alleged illegal workers, ... -
CPI raises 0.3% year-on-year in November
Macau’s Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2024 increased by 0.3% compared to the same month last year, according to the Statistics and Census Service ... -
FIA to hold annual conference in Macau for first time
The 2025 Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) annual conference will be held in Macau for the first time, the global motorsports governing body announced. According to ... -
Thriving Macau dispels doubts about ‘one country, two systems’
For centuries, the quiet city of Macau, nestled next to Hong Kong, has rarely captured as much attention as it does today. In less than a ... -
From sleepy monopoly to world’s biggest gaming market
Millions of visitors from around the world flock to Macau each year, a city that has evolved from a quiet destination into the “Gambling Capital of ... -
A legal legacy in limbo
The handover of Macau marked a significant transition on December 20, 1999, establishing a legal framework intended to ensure stability and continuity. Yet, as time passed, ... -
The Greater Bay Area and shipping in the spotlight
Analysis The Greater Bay Area, Beijing’s attempt to unite nine cities in Guangdong with Hong Kong and Macau into an economic powerhouse and rival the New ... -
Vietnam an important partner of Greater Bay Area
Through Hong Kong, an international financial center, Vietnamese businesses can more easily and effectively access the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay, says Sunwah Group chairman Jonathan Choi. Choi ... -
Beijing refutes Pentagon’s report on Chinese ‘nuclear force expansion’
China is expanding its nuclear force, has increased military pressure against Taiwan and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year, according to a ... -
Manhattan man pleads guilty to helping establish secret Chinese police station
A Manhattan resident has pleaded guilty to helping establish a secret police station in New York City, “on behalf of the Chinese government.” Chen Jinping, 60, ... -
Thailand hosts regional talks to find solutions to Myanmar’s bloody civil war
Two days of meetings on Myanmar ‘s violent political crisis began yesterday in Bangkok, the latest in a long series of regional talks that have made ... -
US arms manufacturers could help Hanoi build up its armed forces
United States weapons manufacturers could work with Vietnamese counterparts to help build up Vietnam’s armed forces, the U.S. ambassador to the southeast Asian country said yesterday. ... -
Washington effort to curb China’s and Russia’s access to advanced computer chips ‘inadequate’
The Commerce Department’s efforts to curb China’s and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ... -
Assad’s fall spurs hope for families split by Golan Heights buffer zone
The four sisters gathered by the side of the road, craning their necks to peer far beyond the razor wire-reinforced fence snaking across the mountain. One ...
