Monthly Archives: December 2024
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For the first time in eight years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia
A U.S. Navy warship arrived yesterday in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is China’s close ally in Southeast Asia. ... -
A stint that lasts a lifetime: an American’s journey in a changing Macau
Timothy Simpson never expected his stay in Macau would turn into such a long haul. He arrived in 2001, thinking of it as a good stepping ... -
Free Public transport Dec. 20
Macau will waive fares for public buses and offer free travel on the Light Rapid Transit Dec. 20 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Macau ... -
Discounts for elderly residence users extended
The government has announced an extension of its 20% discount on user fees for local elderly residents, responding to community feedback. Eligible applicants can now apply ... -
Woman arrested for Cotai theft of MOP9,300
A woman from mainland China in her 30s was apprehended for allegedly stealing handbags and perfume valued at approximately MOP9,300 from two stores in the Cotai. ... -
UM updates admission criteria, no DSE option
The University of Macau (UM) has updated its admission criteria for mainland Chinese students, now requiring applicants to apply for undergraduate programs without the option of ... -
IAS: 10-year plan for elderly concludes 2025
The government has announced that the comprehensive 10-Year Action Plan for Elderly Services is expected to be completed within the next year. This step towards improving ... -
Portugal struggles to provide Macau teachers
The Portuguese Ministry of Education has acknowledged the challenge of reducing the number of students without access to classes abroad, citing the lack of teachers in ... -
Ella Lei calls for economic growth and employment quality
Lawmaker Ella Lei urged the new government to prioritize economic development and enhance the quality of employment. In her address yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL), ... -
Bank employee sentenced for fraudulent stock speculation
A former bank employee has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for embezzling funds from client accounts to finance unauthorized stock trades. ... -
China retail sales slow as consumers hold back, while home prices fall
Chinese retail sales slowed in November and housing prices fell, the government said yesterday, with demand still lackluster despite a flurry of stimulus measures over the ... -
Beijing’s three new subway lines operational
As three new subway lines were put into operation last weekend, Beijing’s urban rail transit network has expanded to a total length of 879 kilometers, making ... -
US Marines start partial transfer from Okinawa to Guam
The partial transfer of U.S. Marines from Okinawa to Guam began on Saturday, 12 years after Japan and the United States agreed on their realignment to ... -
Activists release images of foxes at Finnish fur farms to push EU to ban the trade
A red fox frantically scratches the wires of its small cage. An Arctic fox meanders lazily with a bloody tail. Other furry creatures, some with teary ... -
1976 Opec members split over prices
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have rejected an increase in the price of oil of 15% suggested by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries ... -
Man United secures stunning late comeback win against Man City
Man City 1, Man United 2 Amad Diallo struck a 90th-minute winner as Manchester United staged a stunning late comeback to beat Manchester City 2-1 in ... -
Milan’s Via MonteNapoleone usurps NYC’s Fifth Avenue as most upscale shopping street
Shoppers laden with bags from Fendi, Loewe, Prada and other designer labels clog the narrow sidewalks of Milan’s swankiest shopping street, bringing joy to the purveyors ... -
Japan’s largest bank apologizes over theft of millions of dollars from safe deposit boxes
Japan’s biggest bank apologized yesterday for the alleged theft by an employee of more than 1 billion yen ($6.6 million) from customers’ safe deposit boxes. The ... -
Trump goes from capricious to a China patriot
From Trump the Capricious to Trump the Baby, the US president-elect has quite a few nicknames in China. The most interesting on social media is perhaps ... -
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – edition no. 4627
* Pipeline — MOP7.3 billion allocated for six major infrastructure projects next year * Survey | Economic prosperity index stable with mixed indicators * Crime | ... -
LeBron James returns in Lakers’ victory over Grizzlies after 2-game absence
LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers yesterday [Macau time] in a 116-10 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game break. James is fighting ... -
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 ...
