Yearly Archives: 2024
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1993 Angolans die in battle for Huambo
More than 350 people have died in a battle between Unita rebels and Angolan government forces in the city of Huambo, according to Angolan army reports. ... -
Like Banksy, France’s mystery ‘Invader’ marks cities with art. He could surprise the Paris Olympics
For the Paris Olympics, it could almost be a new sport: Score points by hunting down mosaics that a mystery artist who calls himself “Invader” has ... -
Australia star Sam Kerr pleads not guilty to racially aggravated harassment charge in Britain
Australian soccer star Sam Kerr has pleaded not guilty to racially aggravated harassment of a police officer, prosecutors in Britain said yesterday [Macau time]. The 30-year-old ... -
A party like no other? Asia’s richest man celebrates son’s prenuptials with a star-studded bash
What happens when the son of Asia’s richest man is about to get married? His father throws a three-day prenuptial bash four months before the actual ... -
AI pervades everyday life with almost no oversight
While artificial intelligence made headlines with ChatGPT, behind the scenes, the technology has quietly pervaded everyday life — screening job resumes, rental apartment applications, and even determining ... -
Can witches fly? Unpacking the medieval invention
The image of a witch flying on a broomstick is iconic, but it is not nearly as old as the idea of witchcraft itself, which dates ... -
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 – edition no. 4438
* NPC | Li Qiang pledges continuous support to Macau, HK * GBA | Individual visa scheme to help tourism * Consumers | Pork chop sandwiches’ ... -
China says it is eliminating annual news conference by premier
China’s government said yesterday it is eliminating an annual news conference by the premier that was one of the rare times a top Chinese leader took ... -
Gov’t push for EVs yet to show significant results
The local automobile sector continued to grow slightly last year, presenting an increase year-on-year of just 0.92% when compared to the year 2022, statistics from the ... -
Exhibition highlights climate change challenges
The local office of international charity organization Oxfam is holding a photo exhibition to raise awareness of the impact of climate change, the office has announced ... -
Mental health issues prevalent amongst young people
The Richmond Fellowship of Macau has reported an increasing number of young people seeking assistance for mental health concerns. Through their outreach program, they have also ... -
Former chairman of state-owned Bank of Beijing investigated for alleged corruption
The former chairman of the state-owned Bank of Beijing is under investigation for corruption, the latest in a series of graft investigations focused on the country’s ... -
How Chinese retailers can offer Americans steep bargains on clothes and why that could change
As a substitute teacher in her mid-20s, Lindsey Puls was delighted to discover the fashion world of Shein more than 10 years ago, lured in by ... -
Xia Baolong promises to visit SAR in 2024: Macau CPPCC member
China’s top official concerning affairs of the Special Administrative Regions (SARs) of Macau and Hong Kong has promised to visit Macau at an appropriate time, local ... -
Macau delegates with special visa proposals on the agenda
The Macau delegates to the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) are aiming to discuss matters related to the creation of special visas that would allow ... -
Customs arrest four in illegal immigration case
The Macao Customs have uncovered a case of illegal immigration, arrested four people and confiscated a boat, the law-enforcement authority announced in a statement. On the ... -
Macau feature film goes on local release
The debut feature film of local director Mike Ao Ieong, titled “I Want to be a Plastic Chair,” is currently being shown in Macau cinemas until ... -
IPIM promotes Macau-Hengqin business environment
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has organized a visit for a delegation of 40 representatives from the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) big health ... -
Macau Literary Festival to celebrate poetry of Li Bai and Luís de Camões
The 13th edition of The Script Road – Macau Literary Festival will be held at Casa Garden from March 8 to 17. After being moved to ... -
Apple fined nearly $2 billion by the EU over music streaming competition
The European Union leveled its first antitrust penalty against Apple, fining the U.S. tech giant nearly $2 billion for breaking the bloc’s competition laws by unfairly ... -
Wynn opens Palace Reserve Club
Wynn Palace announces the debut of its new landmark for mingling and socializing, the Palace Reserve Club. Palace Reserve Club offers a “vibrant space and sophisticated ... -
132 accommodations in Hong Kong receive high ratings: Booking.com
Through a survey conducted by Booking.com, it was revealed that more than three-quarters (80%) of respondents feel more alive than ever when they are on vacation ... -
Beijing seeks ways to revive slowing economy and salvage property market as congress convenes
It’s clear that China’s efforts to build confidence in its slowing economy will top the agenda of its national legislature, which convenes today in Beijing. What ... -
A woman clutching an infant is found in the rubble of Ukraine building after Russian drone strike
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western allies to boost Ukraine’s air defenses after a Russian drone strike destroyed an apartment block in the southern port city of ... -
1953 Soviet leader ‘on brink of death’
Rumours are circulating in Moscow that Joseph Stalin, the long-time leader of the Soviet Union, is near death. The first official news of Mr Stalin’s illness ... -
Bayern most at risk in Champions League as Real Madrid, Man City, PSG take leads into return games
The four European soccer powers that lead UEFA’s club rankings return to the Champions League round of 16 in midweek with Bayern Munich looking out of ... -
Malaysia may renew the search for MH370 a decade after the flight disappeared
Malaysian officials said over the weekend they may renew the hunt for MH370, after a U.S. company that tried to find the plane in 2018 proposed ... -
UN rights chief urges end to ‘repression’ of independent voices in Russia after Navalny’s death
The U.N. human rights chief called yesterday for a quick end to the “repression of independent voices” in Russia and expressed concerns about the “persecution” of ... -
Pool wisdom to better explore Chinese path to modernization
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the 70th anniversary of the National People’s Congress, the country’s top ... -
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 – edition no. 4437
* Two Sessions | China seeks ways to revive economy as NPC convenes — Macau CPPCC delegates with special visa proposals on the agenda * Environment ... -
2023 GDP rebounds to 80% pre-pandemic levels
Macau’s economy expanded by 80.5% year-on-year in 2023, following the gradual resumption of local economic activity and exports of services. Government data shows GDP returned to ... -
Gov’t places order for LRT East line infrastructure with Mitsubishi
The government has placed an order with the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for the Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) System for the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) East ... -
February GGR hits MOP18.49 billion
The gross gaming revenue (GGR) of Macau’s casinos increased 79.1% year-on-year in February, reaching MOP18.49 billion. This figure fell slightly below projections from JP Morgan Securities ... -
Horse-owners demand new compensation formula from MJC
A group of horse owners has told a weekend press briefing the Macau Jockey Club (MJC) should follow a compensation scheme they have proposed. In an ... -
Melco’s market share loss prompts management shake up
Casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment experienced a decline in market share in Macau in 2023, which was a contributing factor in the decision to change ...
