Yearly Archives: 2024
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Israel notes ‘significant gaps’ after cease-fire talks but says constructive
Israel said “significant gaps” remain after cease-fire talks yesterday [Macau time] with the United States, Qatar and Egypt but called them constructive and said they would ... -
1965 Last farewell to Churchill
Thousands of people have paid their last respects to Britain’s greatest wartime leader Sir Winston Churchill who was buried today after a full state funeral. Silent ... -
Who was St. Brigid and why is she inspiring many 1,500 years after her death?
Devotees of St. Brigid celebrated her Sunday with the return of a relic associated with the so-called matron saint of Ireland. The festivities came about a ... -
Sinner rallies from two sets down to beat Medvedev and clinch his first Grand Slam title
Jannik Sinner lined up a forehand, drilled it down the line and dropped to the court on his back, giving himself some moments to process how ... -
Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels
A Japanese moon explorer is up and running yesterday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate power. Japan’s first lunar mission hit ... -
China protests interrogations and deportations of its students at US entry points
The Chinese government has protested to the United States over the treatment of Chinese arriving to study in America, saying some have been interrogated for hours, ... -
Knee-jerk reaction to Tel Aviv’s UNRWA charges shows some countries putting cart before horse
Israel’ s intention in alleging that 12 staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East were involved in ... -
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 – edition no. 4416
* Grande collapse — China Evergrande ordered to liquidate after failing to restructure over $300 billion debt * Treasure hunt | YOHO hotel opened 100 brand-shops ... -
Gov’t says stadium tenant responsible for fixing pitch
The concert organizer who rented the Macao Stadium is responsible for returning the grass pitch to its previous conditions, the Sports Bureau (ID) has said. About ... -
Airline ramps up flights for Hong Kong, Macau as China braces for travel rush
Flag carrier Air China has ramped up its route capacity and services during the Jan. 26 to March 5 travel rush for Spring Festival. The national carrier ... -
Ecology lobbyist opposes landfill off Coloane coast
A petition has been started by local environmental protection advocate Joe Chan against the government’s proposal to put a landfill off the southern coast of Coloane. ... -
Another leakage fixing scam busted
Two men have been arrested for allegedly orchestrating fraudulent water leakage repair work to steal money, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has announced. It was the second ... -
2023 unemployment rate slightly down amid recovery
The general unemployment rate and the unemployment rate of local residents in 2023 decreased by 1.0 and 1.4 percentage points year-on-year to 2.7% and 3.4% respectively, ... -
Beijing doubles down on moves to mend its economy and fend off a financial crisis
China’s leaders launched a barrage of new policies last week to prop up languishing financial markets and rekindle growth in the world’s second-largest economy. The moves ... -
35 out of 600 residency applications approved
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) approved only 35 new temporary residency applications in 2023 out of 604 new applications, according to data provided ... -
Inflation rate at 0.94% in 2023
The inflation rate for 2023 was 0.94%, down 0.10 percentage points from 1.04% in 2022, data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) showed. The Composite ... -
Gov’t expects arrivals from Islamic countries to increase
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Macau travel trade delegation recently participated in a Halal related exhibition held in Hong Kong. According to the MGTO, ... -
Anti-allergy medicine recalled
Betamin Tablets 100’s, a type of anti-allergy medicine produced by Meyer Pharmaceuticals Ltd. HK., with batch number 102206-1, has been recalled by the manufacturer due to ... -
Outer Harbour channels to be suspended
In order to make way for the construction of the fourth Macau-Taipa bridge as well as ensure the safety of all, ferry services at the Outer ... -
Operation rights of two new LRT lines assigned to namesake company
The government has assigned the rights of operation of the Seac Pai Van and Hengqin lines of the LRT to the LRT Company, a completely government-owned ... -
Microsoft Teams outage blocks access, limits features for some users
Microsoft Teams experienced an outage on Friday that blocked access for some and led to what Microsoft calls “multiple issues” for many users. The issue began ... -
World’s largest cruise ship has 20 decks, 7 pools and would cover almost 4 city blocks
The world’s largest cruise ship — the size of almost four city blocks — is set to begin its maiden voyage Saturday as it leaves from ... -
Melco awarded five diamonds from Black Pearl Restaurant Guide
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has been awarded a total of five diamonds from Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2024. The honor goes to Melco’s French fine dining restaurant, Alain ... -
Wynn restaurants rank on Black Pearl Restaurant Guide
Two signature restaurants at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace Cotai ranked on the 2024 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide. The Chinese restaurant Golden Flower at Wynn Macau ... -
Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks
China sent more than 30 warplanes and a group of navy ships toward Taiwan, the island’s defense ministry said Saturday. The military pressure comes on the ... -
South says North fired several cruise missiles, adding to provocative weapons tests
South Korea’s military said yesterday that North Korea fired several cruise missiles that flew over waters near a major military shipyard on the country’s eastern coast, ... -
Police investigating 14-year-old boy as suspect of attack on lawmaker
An assailant who repeatedly struck a South Korean lawmaker with a rock as she tried to resist was a 14-year-old boy who was sent to a ... -
UN chief calls on countries to resume funding Gaza aid agency after allegations of militant ties
The secretary-general of the United Nations yesterday called on countries to continue funding the main agency providing aid in Gaza after several of its employees were ... -
1976 Explosions rock London’s West End
A series of bombs have exploded in the West End of London during the night – one person, believed to be a taxi driver, has been ... -
James outduels Curry with a triple-double as Lakers take double-OT thriller
Back and forth they went, one-upping the other, two of the greatest to ever play each believing he could will his team to win. Stepback 3s, ... -
Finns go to the polls to elect a new president at an unprecedented time for the NATO newcomer
Voters in Finland elected a new president yesterday at an unprecedented time for the Nordic nation that is now a NATO member with its eastern border ... -
Nazi death camp survivors mark 79th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day
A group of survivors of Nazi death camps marked the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp during World War II in a modest ceremony Saturday ... -
Reality check for DPP authorities on Taiwan
As Taiwan braces for a third term of pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party authorities, so too will it face the political reality of a shrinking “diplomatic” recognition. ... -
Monday, January 29, 2024 – edition no. 4415
* No longer green — Concert organizer will repair damaged grass pitch in heavy blow following criticism after events * CNY travel rush | Airline ramps ... -
MGM’s Two Signature Restaurants Achieve One-diamond Recognitions from Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2024
MGM’s two regional Chinese restaurants, Imperial Court and Five Foot Road, are both being crowned with One-diamond awards from China’s acclaimed dining guide – Black Pearl ...
