Monthly Archives: January 2025
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Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation
Chinese actor who disappeared after traveling to Thailand and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of ... -
Growing BRICS reflects global transformation
When four new members were welcomed into the BRICS family last year and several countries were invited to be partner countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping pointed ... -
MGM Int’l Regatta to open World Match Racing Tour season
The 2025 MGM Macao International Regatta, featuring international sailors and regional champions, will kick off today, with event organizers highlighting cultural exchange opportunities and the growth ... -
Residents seek lease terminations amid odor issues at elderly apartments
Three residents of the newly completed elderly apartments have expressed their intention to terminate their leases due to unpleasant odors, while seven others are seeking to ... -
Four-year timeline for Taipa Grande Tunnel construction begins in 2H
The Taipa Grande Tunnel, the project that will link Avenida de Wai Long to the Pac On area in Taipa, is expected to take about four ... -
Flu consultations surge by 53% at Kiang Wu
Kiang Wu Hospital has reported a significant increase in flu-related consultations at its emergency department, with visits rising by 53% last week compared to the previous ... -
Strong earthquake kills at least 95 people in western China
A strong earthquake killed at least 95 people in Tibet yesterday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the high-altitude region of western ... -
Residential property prices slightly decline
The overall residential property price index in Macau for September to November 2024 stands at 206.5, reflecting a 1.7% decline from the previous period, according to ... -
PSP cracks down on theft
The Public Security Police (PSP) has resolved two cases involving unreported found items. In the first case, a male dealer in his 40s was suspected of ... -
Sam Hou Fai to lead delegation to Guangzhou conference
Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai will lead a delegation from the SAR government to Guangzhou tomorrow for the 2025 Guangdong-Macao Cooperation Joint Conference. The meeting aims ... -
PSP cracks down on illegal use of scooters, 37 users fined in Q4 2024
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has continued to crack down on offenses committed by citizens using motorized and non-motorized scooters on public roads. According to ... -
Casino revenue forecast to rise in January
Casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to rise 6.6% year-over-year and 13.3% month-over-month in January, fueled by the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, according to ... -
Gravel fall suspends reconstruction work on housing institute building
Reconstruction work on the Housing Bureau (IH) building on Rua Norte do Patane has been suspended following an incident involving falling gravel and paint stains on ... -
MGTO estimates nearly 35 million visitors in 2024
While the figures are not yet final, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has stated that it expects 34.9 million visitors entered Macau in 2024. This ... -
Airport records 7.6m passengers in 2024
Macau International Airport (MIA) has marked a significant milestone in 2024, recording over 7.64 million passengers, an increase of 48% compared to the previous year. Flight movements also surged, ... -
Chinese tech giants Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companies
U.S. Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese companies, including games and technology company Tencent, artificial intelligence firm SenseTime and the world’s biggest battery maker CATL, ... -
Nippon Steel stands firm on a US Steel takeover and denies risks cited by Biden
Nippon Steel was standing firm on its proposed $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, Chief Executive Eiji Hashimoto said yesterday after President Joe Biden’s blocked the ... -
Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut
Taiwan began three days of military drills yesterday as concerns rose over potential cuts to the defense budget due to legislative wrangling between the island’s two ... -
North Korea says it tested hypersonic intermediate range missile aimed at remote Pacific targets
North Korea said Tuesday its latest weapons test was a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile designed to strike remote targets in the Pacific as leader Kim Jong ... -
Malaysian and Singapore agree to launch a special economic zone in a rare move to attract investors
Malaysia and Singapore leaders signed an agreement yesterday to create a special economic zone to attract global investment and ease the cross-border flow of goods and ... -
Long silenced by fear, Syrians now speak about rampant torture under Assad
Handcuffed and squatting on the floor, Abdullah Zahra saw smoke rising from his cellmate’s flesh as his torturers gave him electric shocks. Then it was Zahra’s ... -
1979 Vietnam forces Khmer Rouge retreat
Hundreds of Khmer Rouge troops have fled Cambodia after being crushed by Vietnamese-led rebel forces. The capital, Phnom Penh, has been seized and Pol Pot and ... -
China’s most successful club folds under weight of debts
Guangzhou FC, the most successful soccer club in Chinese history, disbanded on Monday due to crippling debts. The club, formerly known as Guangzhou Evergrande, has been ... -
Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for return
Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a ... -
Association affiliate withdraws image lawsuit against Pirates’ parent company
An affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association withdrew its lawsuit against the parent company of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the convenience store chain Sheetz ... -
Cameron Norrie accidentally hits spectator with thrown racket
British tennis star Cameron Norrie apologized and avoided disqualification when a racket he tossed in the air struck a spectator at the ATP Tour tournament in ... -
Liberals look for a new prime minister as Trump threatens tariffs and an election looms
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after facing an increasing loss of support both within his party and in the country. Now Trudeau’s Liberal ... -
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, tapping an Italian nun
Pope Francis on Monday named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, appointing an Italian nun, Sister Simona Brambilla, to become prefect of the ... -
Trudeau taps out: How Trump’s taunts and tariff threats added to domestic woes confronting Canada’s long-standing PM
After weeks of speculation over his future, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his intention to resign on Jan. 6, 2025. His departure will bring an ... -
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 – edition no. 4637
* Setting Sail — The Macao Match Cup, part of the regatta tournament kicking off today, will mark the city’s first time hosting a stage of ... -
Foul odor in Areia Preta linked to Lot P temporary housing project
The foul odor at Av. Norte do Hipódromo in Areia Preta and the elderly housing facility originates from unpleasant smells overflowing from the drainage channels associated ... -
Bad loans have hit a 20-year high; sector claims there is no cause for alarm
The local banking sector has continued on an escalation of non-performing loans over the year of 2024, with November hitting the highest level in 20 years, ... -
Influenza infections on the rise, to peak in CNY
Macau has entered the peak period of influenza, with the number of consultations for the illness increasing significantly in recent weeks, according to health officials in ... -
Lei Chan U advocates for a new mechanism to adjust pensions
Lawmaker Lei Chan U, representing the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), has urged the government to amend the mechanism that adjusts elderly pensions based on ... -
Ella Lei expresses concerns on the impact of new outdoor venue on local SMEs
Lawmaker Ella Lei, representing the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM), has expressed concerns over the impact of the new Outdoor Performance Venue on the businesses ...
