Yearly Archives: 2024
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Future-ready: Cargo’s eco-friendly practices
On The Agenda In a session Wednesday at the Super Terminal Expo 2024, industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of air transport and sustainability efforts ... -
Notes on academic studies
“Regional Development in China Under the ‘Dual-Circulation’ Strategy: The Case of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area” Hong Yu Journal of Contemporary China (2023) This article examines ... -
Strong typhoon threatens a northern region still recovering from back-to-back storms
A strong typhoon was forecast to hit the northern Philippines yesterday, prompting a new round of evacuations in a region still recovering from back-to-back storms a ... -
President denies wrongdoing in a growing scandal
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denied wrongdoing yesterday in a burgeoning influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wife that’s severely hurting his approval ratings and ... -
Trump’s second term could realign US diplomacy toward authoritarian leaders
Hungary’s fiery, right-wing leader says Donald Trump’s victory will help his own battle against immigration and multiculturalism and restore traditional family values. In Argentina, a president ... -
European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record – again
For the second year in a row, Earth will almost certainly be the hottest it’s ever been. And for the first time, the globe this year ... -
1990 Ireland elects first woman president
Voters in the Republic of Ireland have chosen their first female president. Unofficial returns suggest that Mary Robinson, who is standing as an independent, took nearly ... -
‘Heretic’ is a fascinating mix of high discourse, gore and a shifty Hugh Grant
“Heretic” opens with an unusual table setter: Two young missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are discussing condoms and why some are ... -
A man searches for meaning in Mike Fu’s unnerving debut novel
Meadow is coming up on 10 years living in New York, and he’s still adrift. His boyfriend ghosted him, his current residence is actually a housesitting ... -
Celebration of Mixology
A grand anniversary celebration of The Art of Mixology series is happening at the St. Regis Bar coinciding with the illustrious 200th anniversary of The Macallan, creating ... -
Exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than two years
China’s exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two years, according to customs data released Thursday. The ... -
Germany’s leader expected to lead country with minority government after coalition collapse
After German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dramatically fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner of the pro-business Free Democrats in a late-night move after a marathon of crisis meetings, the three ... -
Now the Electoral College votes for president – four essential reads
The voters have cast their ballots, and after those ballots have been counted, and a winner has been projected by news organizations, that’s not the conclusion of ... -
Friday, November 8, 2024 – edition no. 4601
* Green Oasis — Gov’t unveils a revised urban plan for Ilha Verde, featuring fewer buildings and an expansion of recreational areas * GBA Views | ... -
Online and phone scams lead to MOP157m loss in H1
In the first half of this year (H1), the growing number of online and phone scams resulted in the loss of over MOP157.2 million, the Judiciary ... -
Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States yesterday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ... -
Macau residents’ significant gaps in health awareness
A recent study reveals a concerning gap in health awareness among residents of Macau and Hong Kong compared to their peers in the Greater Bay Area ... -
Trump’s decisive victory in a deeply divided nation
The Republican president-elect, Donald Trump, exposed a fundamental weakness within the Democratic base and beat back concerns about his moral failings, becoming the first U.S. president ... -
Sports Council expands support for athletes and events
The Sports Council met to discuss plans for enhancing financial support and development in the local sports sector. The meeting, chaired by Secretary for Social Affairs ... -
Melco announces 2025 project pipeline to attract high-value patrons
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced a “pipeline of projects for 2025 to attract and retain high-quality, high-value patrons as the Macau gaming market continues to ... -
Netizens criticize merit medal for Athletics association
A large number of netizens have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the government’s decision to attribute this year’s “Medal of Merit – ... -
In Amharic, Karen and Spanish, worship is like home for migrants in heartland town
Come noon on Sundays, overlapping worship options reflect how much Worthington has changed from a typical Midwestern farming community to a majority-minority hub with migrants from ... -
IC promotes local brands with Creative Pavilion at CCCIF
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has organized the participation of Macau’s cultural and creative entities in the 15th Cross-strait (Xiamen) Cultural Industries Fair (CCCIF) through a “Macau ... -
Non-resident workers accountable for population growth
Macau’s population increased by 5,300 in the third quarter, primarily due to non-resident workers, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has noted. According to DSEC, females ... -
New company incorporations slow in Q3
The number of new companies registered in Macau has decreased by 45 quarter-on-quarter to 1,134 in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, according to the ... -
Gov’t sites and apps to undergo system maintenance
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau has announced several government websites and mobile applications, including the Macao One account, will experience occasional disruption due to ... -
‘Racing Legacy’ exhibition launched to inspire the next generation
A Racing Legacy,” a series of outreach activities celebrating Macau’s rich motorsports history, has been launched to inspire the next generation of racing enthusiasts in the ... -
‘Belgian Days’ to kick off this weekend
In collaboration with local and Belgian partners, the Consulate General of Belgium will be presenting the second edition of ‘Belgian Days.’ Running from Nov. 8 to ... -
Imagination in the Restaurant and Innovation in the Kitchen
Designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2017, despite Macao’s relatively small geographical size, it commands a profound influence in the sphere of Chinese ... -
Growth expected to pick up after lull
China’s economy showed early signs of having bottomed out across the board in October, indicating that the country’s ramped-up efforts to revitalize domestic spending against external ... -
1972 Nixon takes second term by landslide
President Richard Nixon has won an overwhelming victory in the US presidential elections for a second term in the White House. He took 61% of the ... -
Bears win second match at home
The Macau Black Bears have won (111-97) against Busan KCC Egis in their second home game in East Asia Super League (EASL) group B. After the 3-point ... -
Leaders will focus on common challenges and implications of Trump’s win for the continent
Dozens of European leaders will be assessing a new global outlook during a one-day summit in Hungary’s capital today, with the knowledge that the election of ... -
Iran’s currency falls to an all-time low as Trump clinches the US presidency
Iran’s currency, the rial, fell yesterday to an all-time low as president-elect Donald Trump clinches the U.S. presidency again. The rial traded at 703,000 rials to ... -
Chance of a new beginning for world’s most important bilateral relationship
Republican Donald Trump won the US presidential election on Wednesday to become the country’s 47th president after winning more than 270 electoral votes that are needed ...
