Yearly Archives: 2024
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ASEAN special envoy embarks on inaugural mission
A veteran Laotian diplomat recently appointed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ‘ special envoy to Myanmar arrived this week on his first mission to the ... -
213 deaths caused by New Year’s quake; eight happened in shelters
The 7.6 magnitude earthquake that hit the western coastline of Japan on New Year’s has killed 213 people as of yesterday. Eight of the deaths were ... -
Germany ready to help de-escalate tensions in disputed waters, its foreign minister says
Germany’s top diplomat said yesterday that China’s actions in the South China Sea violate the rights of Asian coastal states like the Philippines and threaten freedom ... -
New Guinea Riots in two biggest cities reportedly leave 15 dead
The Papua New Guinea government worked to restore order yesterday after at least 15 people were reportedly killed during rioting and looting that left the country’s ... -
Iran’s navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
Iran’s navy seized an oil tanker yesterday in the Gulf of Oman that once was at the center of a major crisis between Tehran and Washington, ... -
1991 US Congress votes for war in Iraq
The United States Congress has voted to authorise the use of military force against Iraq to end its occupation of neighbouring Kuwait. The vote seals the ... -
Kaluuya builds a compelling near-future dystopia in ‘The Kitchen’
The near-future is bleak for the working class of London in “The Kitchen,” a well-executed film about a familiar kind of urban dystopian nightmare. It is, ... -
‘Sugar, Baby’ is a train wreck with no consequences that you can’t help but read
Agnes Green grew up on the poor side of a town outside London in the new novel “Sugar, Baby.” She’s been an outsider her whole life, ... -
Dragon Indulgence
Dragon is a symbol of power, honor and prosperity beloved by the Chinese for millennia—a fact that makes the Year of the Dragon extra special. No ... -
AI-powered misinformation is the world’s biggest short-term threat
False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence that threatens to erode democracy and polarize society is the top immediate risk to the global economy, ... -
Former England coach Eriksson says he has cancer and less than a year to live
Swedish soccer coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said he has cancer and might have less than a year to live. The former England coach told Swedish Radio P1 ... -
Self-revolution essential for CPC’s vitality
For anyone curious about the governance philosophy of the Communist Party of China, the communique of the third plenum of the 20th CPC Central Commission for ... -
Friday, January 12, 2024 – edition no. 4404
* Back to its glory — Central Hotel to enter new era; rooms to be marketed at lower prices in targeted Q1 opening * Rising concerns ... -
Many residents choosing to book for ID renewal in person for good reason
Once described as a major part of government efforts to make the administration more high-tech, the renewal system of the Macau Identification Cards (ID) and online ... -
Gov’t targets three million international visitors this year
Tourism authorities aim for three million international arrivals this year – a figure similar to pre-pandemic levels. Considering the 1.46 million foreign arrivals last year, three ... -
CAM: Local airport traffic to increase 15%
The local airport has pledged to allocate resources to support the development of airlines as the government eyes a significant increase in international arrivals. This comes ... -
Macao Union Hospital receives over 4,400 applications
The Macao Union Hospital announced that a total of 4,481 applications were received for the second phase of recruitment. The review committee will analyze resume scores ... -
Hong Kong seizes gold bars worth HKD10m from Macau driver
Hong Kong seized 20 gold bars weighing about 20 kilograms in total, with an estimated market value of about HKD10 million at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge ... -
Global economy will slow for a third straight year in 2024
Hobbled by high interest rates, persistent inflation, slumping trade and a diminished China, the global economy will slow for a third consecutive year in 2024. That ... -
Police unveils fake domestic helper employment
A local couple is alleged to have fraudulently hired a mainland woman as a domestic worker to enable the woman to freely enter and exit Macau. ... -
Zhuhai railway to open Zhuhai to Hengqin station
The Zhuhai intercity railway has put in place a new timetable for a transitional period and will temporarily open the section of track from Zhuhai Station to Hengqin ... -
2024 edition of local regatta a lot more international
The 2024 MGM Macao International Regatta that starts today and will be held until Sunday (January 14) will be the most international of all editions so ... -
TikTok restricts tool used by researchers to assess content on its platform
TikTok has restricted one tool researchers use to analyze popular videos, a move that follows a barrage of criticism directed at the social media platform about ... -
Kam Lai Heen offers CNY dinner menu
As the Year of the Dragon approaches, Kam Lai Heen at Artyzen Grand Lapa is offering Chinese Spring Dinner menus. The Chinese restaurant is in the ... -
Louis Vuitton unveils pop up at Shoppes at Four Seasons
To celebrate Louis Vuitton Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams first Spring-Summer 2024 collection, the maison unveiled its first Spring-Summer 2024 Men’s pop-up store in Macau in ... -
China says it will launch its next lunar explorer in the first half of this year
China’s space agency said yesterday that its latest lunar explorer had arrived at the launch site in preparation for a mission to the moon in the ... -
US Navy sailor sentenced to two years in prison for accepting bribes from Chinese officer
A U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to just over two years in federal prison for transmitting sensitive U.S. military information to a Chinese intelligence officer. ... -
China and US military officers resume talks as agreed by Xi and Biden
U.S. and Chinese military officers have resumed talks that were frozen after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in the summer of 2022, a development ... -
Defense Ministry mistranslates an alert, erroneously saying Beijing launched a missile
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry mistranslated an alert into English on Tuesday, saying China had launched a missile instead of a satellite and urging caution days before the ... -
Focus placed by central gov’t on integrating GBA benefits Macau
Analysis China will continue to rely on the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Northeast China’s manufacturing area, the Yangtze River delta, and the Xiong’an New Area ... -
Notes on academic studies
“Power and the Imaginary: Discursive Construction of GBA as a Working Place for Hong Kong and Macau Residents and their Occupational Identity Issue” LI, Hui Doctoral ... -
Foshan: City launches energy storage unit
Foshan has launched the Baotang energy storage station, the largest in the Greater Bay Area, with a capacity of 300 megawatts. Covering the equivalent area of ... -
Channel reduces journey between Zhuhai and Jiangmen
The Huangmao Cross-sea Channel, a key infrastructure project in the Greater Bay Area, is nearing completion. Once finished, it will significantly cut travel times within the ... -
Guangzhou: First train of the year to Europe
The first China-Europe freight train of 2024 from the Greater Bay Area departed from Guangzhou International Port on January 1. It marks the eighth year of ... -
A journey through culture, heritage, and gastronomy
Travelog Nestled in the heart of China’s Guangdong province, Dongguan unveils itself as a captivating blend of rich culture, historical heritage, vibrant arts, and delectable gastronomy. ...
