Yearly Archives: 2024
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Nansha should strengthen ties with Macau, Hong Kong
On the Agenda Nansha, a district in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, is poised to become a central hub for technological innovation and advanced industries in the Guangdong-Hong ... -
Workers resumes landfill work at new US military site on Okinawa despite local opposition
Japanese construction workers yesterday resumed landfill work at the new site of the U.S. military base on Okinawa despite protests by the island’s residents that the ... -
Over 50 countries and regions go to the polls in 2024: The year will test even the most robust democracies
More than 50 countries and regions that are home to half the planet’s population are due to hold national elections in 2024, but the number of ... -
PDP wins election in Himalayan kingdom, returns to power
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won the most seats in Bhutan’s parliamentary elections this week and will form the new government as residents hope politicians make ... -
Houthis launch their largest Red Sea drone and missile attack, no damage reported
Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired their largest-ever barrage of drones and missiles targeting shipping in the Red Sea, forcing the United States and British navies to shoot ... -
1973 First Open University degrees awarded
The first graduates from the Open University (OU) have been awarded their degrees after two years studying from home. Out of the 1,000 students who sat ... -
Native Hawaiian salt makers combat climate change and pollution to protect a sacred tradition
On a warm summer afternoon, Tina Taniguchi was on her hands and knees scraping dirt off an oblong depression in the ground. Thick brown hair peeked ... -
Jessica Pegula advances to the Adelaide International quarterfinals
Second-seeded Jessica Pegula secured a 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over fellow American Bernarda Pera yesterday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International. Pera earned ... -
At trial, a Russian billionaire blames Sotheby’s for losing millions on art by Picasso, da Vinci
Sotheby’s defended itself at a trial against accusations that it helped defraud a Russian oligarch out of tens of millions of dollars, saying it knew nothing ... -
Blinken seeks more aid for Gaza as hostage talks restart in Egypt
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas yesterday to seek governance reforms, part of a plan to rally the region behind a ... -
What Taoism teaches about the body and being healthy
New Year’s resolutions often come with a renewed investment in making our bodies healthier. Many may take to the newest diet plan or sign up for ... -
Thursday, January 11, 2024 – edition no. 4403
* ID issues — Many residents choosing to book for ID renewal in person for ‘good reason’ as verified by an MDT report * Tourism | ... -
Lawmakers doubt job matching sessions will resolve unemployment woes
Several lawmakers at the Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary expressed skepticism that the “job-matching sessions” model promoted by the government with the gaming concessionaires will be effective. ... -
Casino revenues projected to slow down
Industry insiders foresee that gross gaming revenue (GGR) will face a slight deceleration, estimating a range between MOP540 million and MOP590 million per day. The full-month ... -
JLL: Opening of new shopping center to boost ‘sluggish retail market’
Over 80% of the retail floor space at the YOHO Resorts World Shopping Centre has been claimed by numerous international brands, according to data provided by ... -
Lawmaker wants local bond market to be less institutional
Lawmaker Ip Sio Kai wants the local bond market to be less institutional and more open to the general public and specific investors, he said yesterday ... -
Fire Services record fewer cases in 2023, plans for operation post in Zone A
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) will build an operation post in the New Urban Zone A to bolster rapid rescue services within the area. Speaking at ... -
Candidate Lai says he is willing to reopen talks with China
Taiwan’s leading candidate William Lai said yesterday he hopes for a reopening of dialogue with China following almost eight years of Beijing’s near-complete refusal to communicate ... -
Lo Choi In: Macau’s maternity leave provisions ‘outdated’
Lawmaker Lo Choi In raised concerns at the Legislative Assembly plenary session yesterday about the adequacy of Macau’s current labor laws. According to Lo, labor laws ... -
Weather to slightly drop Thursday
The Guangdong Meteorological Bureau predicts rapid weather changes across the regions in the coming week, including across the SARs. Forecasting a new wave of weak cold ... -
SSM: City enters peak influenza season
Data from the Health Bureau (SSM) indicates that Macau has entered its peak influenza season. The average daily number of emergency visits at the public hospital ... -
Residential property prices slightly down
The overall residential property price index for September to November 2023 was 235.5, down by 1.8% over the previous period (spanning August to October 2023). The ... -
Youth Dance Festival from Jul. 19
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to mainland China, the Education ... -
Airlines say they found loose parts in door panels of Boeing Max 9 jets
Federal investigators say a door panel slid up before flying off an Alaska Airlines jetliner last week, and they are looking at whether four bolts that ... -
Bruno Mars performs at MGM Cotai
MGM recently hosted Bruno Mars and his “The One & Only Night” concert at MGM Cotai. Bruno Mars, the 15-time Grammy Awards-winner and musician and songwriter, ... -
JW Marriott Hotel announces CNY and Valentine’s Day offers
JW Marriott Hotel Macau has announced its Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day experiences for the public. The Chinese New Year Dinner Buffet features an array of traditional ... -
DPP ‘militarizes’ Taiwan society
Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party has been pursuing a policy of relying on the United States to seek “independence” and resisting reunification to a much greater ... -
Parliament passes landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat
South Korea’s parliament yesterday passed a landmark ban on production and sales of dog meat, as public calls for a prohibition have grown sharply over concerns ... -
Blinken looks to planning for post-war Gaza as fighting continues to rage
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken faced tough talks with Israeli leaders on Gaza’s post-war future yesterday, while Israel’s military pushed ahead with its offensive in ... -
1996 King of Jordan in historic Tel Aviv visit
King Hussein of Jordan has made his first public visit to Israel’s largest city, Tel Aviv, in the latest indication of the new warmth between the ... -
South Korea’s gender imbalance is bad news for men − outnumbering women, many face bleak marriage prospects
South Korea’s bachelor time bomb is about to really go off. Following a historic 30-year-long imbalance in the male-to-female sex ratio at birth, young men far ... -
Madrid and Atletico kickoff Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia
With Real Madrid enjoying good momentum and Atletico Madrid on a bit of a slump, the city rivals meet in the semifinal of the Spanish Super ... -
Golden Globes ratings rebound to 9.4 million viewers, up from 2023 telecast
Reviews have been poor for Sunday’s 81st Golden Globes, but the telecast pulled in an average of 9.4 million viewers, up about 50% from last year, ... -
Spain probes contamination of Atlantic shore by countless plastic pellets spilled from ship
Spanish state prosecutors have opened an investigation of countless tiny plastic pellets washing up on the country’s northwest coastline after they were spilled from a transport ... -
Order on China-Myanmar border shared concern
Strengthening border security and maintaining the stability of the border have always been a top priority in the cooperation between China and Myanmar, as it has ...
