Monthly Archives: February 2025
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Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
The South Pacific country of Cook Islands yesterday [Macau time] unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation on matters including mining seabed ... -
PLA says it warned off Philippine aircraft over island
China’s military said Tuesday it warned off and expelled a Philippine C-208 aircraft that had entered airspace over a South China Sea island. Tian Junli, spokesman ... -
US displaced China as Germany’s biggest single trading partner
The United States was Germany’s biggest single trading partner last year for the first time since 2015, displacing China from the top spot as exports to ... -
Police in disputed Kashmir raid bookstores, seizing books related to Islamic group
Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir raided bookstores and seized hundreds of books linked to a major Islamic organization in the disputed region, where strict controls on the ... -
Experts give up hope for 157 false killer whales stranded on a beach in Tasmania
Marine experts have given up hope of rescuing more than 150 false killer whales that stranded on a remote beach on Australia’s island state of Tasmania, ... -
Former President Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup
Brazil’s prosecutor-general yesterday [Macau time] formally charged former President Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat, in a ... -
1986 Soviets launch space station Mir
The Soviets have opened a new phase in space exploration with the launch of the world’s biggest space station, Mir. The successful launch of Mir comes ... -
French lawmakers mull banning headscarves in sport, Amnesty says it’s discriminatory
Amnesty International is urging French lawmakers to reject a bill this week that would ban headscarves in all sporting competitions. The bill is backed by right-wing ... -
Feyenoord knocks AC Milan out and Bayern, Benfica, Brugge advance to last 16
Seldom has a player’s sending off had such an influence on a game. AC Milan was to left rue Theo Hernandez’s second yellow card — for ... -
Beauty market shifts to target the young at heart in a rapidly aging Japan
Yoshiko Abe is about to turn 89, but that hasn’t stopped her from going to the gym every day and trying the free-of-charge makeup course at ... -
Philippine village battles dengue by offering bounties for mosquitos — dead or alive
A village in the densely populated Manila region launched a battle against dengue yesterday by offering a token bounty to residents for captured mosquitos — dead or alive. ... -
Moscow back at the table – and appearing to call the shots
The sight of senior Russian and American officials back around a giant negotiating table is extraordinary. For many, most of all Ukrainians, it will have been ... -
Thursday, February 20, 2025 – edition no. 4664
* Sam’s challenges — Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai admits the city is facing intensified competition amid global uncertainties * Tourism | MGTO to expand Hong ... -
Suicide rates in 2024 reach new record high with 2.3% y-o-y increase
The cases of suicide in Macau continued to grow in 2024, as shown in a report from the Health Bureau (SSM) on the monitoring of suicide. ... -
Local GP confirmed as final round of 2025 TCR Australia
World Sporting Consulting Limited (WSC) and TCR Australia confirmed yesterday that the final round of the 2025 TCR Australia touring car season will be held during ... -
City records rise in unhealthy air quality days
Macau’s air quality deteriorated significantly in 2024, with a marked increase in “unhealthy” and “very unhealthy” days compared to the previous year, according to a report ... -
Major flood control project set for Coloane’s western coast
A major flood control project is set to begin on Coloane’s western coast, with the first phase focusing on marine works to minimize disruption to nearby ... -
Stricter than Korea: Thailand’s proposed casino bill discourages working class from gambling
Thailand’s revised draft of the entertainment complex bill outlines strict conditions for the implementation of casinos, with local punters being required to have at least THB50 ... -
Second round of elderly housing applications closes as move-ins continue
The second round of applications for government-subsidized elderly apartments closed last Friday, with 483 applications received, involving 600 people, according to Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) president ... -
Mice Gov’t aims for stronger internationalization in 2025
Vincent U, president of the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), noted shifts in business formats globally, affecting Macau’s convention and exhibition sector. In 2024, Macau ... -
IC extends call for FILMART exhibitors
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will accept applications from local film and TV production entities for the “Macao Pavilion” at the Hong Kong International Film & ... -
Woman accused of falsely reporting rape over gambling debt
A 34-year-old mainland woman is suspected of falsely accusing a man of rape after a dispute over HKD5,000 in gambling debt. The Judiciary Police noted inconsistencies ... -
Projects of local company shortlisted at GBA Architecture Awards
Two projects from the local architecture firm LBA Arquitectura e Planeamento Lda. (LBA) have been shortlisted for the 2024 Cross-Strait Architectural Awards (CADA). According to the ... -
MTel expands customer base and focuses on AI development
Telecom firm MTel experienced steady growth in 2024, with its customer base surpassing 10,000 through various promotional activities. Notably, over 60% of residents in government-subsidized elderly ... -
Kong Chi faces 21 years in prison for corruption charges
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) sentenced former deputy prosecutor Kong Chi to 21 years in prison for accepting bribes in exchange for interfering in several ... -
Andrea Bocelli to perform at the Galaxy Arena
Andrea Bocelli, the world-renowned Italian tenor, will perform at Galaxy Arena in Macau on March 29, marking his debut in the city’s largest indoor venue. The ... -
AirAsia named World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 2025
AirAsia has been recognized as the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline for 2025 by AirlineRatings.com. The ranking evaluates airlines based on factors such as pricing, route network, ... -
Vice minister Liu tours Thai-Myanmar border to highlight crackdown on scam centers
Efforts to shut down online scam centers in Myanmar appeared to gain momentum this week as a top Chinese security official visited both sides of the ... -
Chinese navy helicopter flying ‘too close’ to Philippine patrol plane
A Chinese navy helicopter flew within 10 feet of a Philippine patrol plane yesterday in a disputed area of the South China Sea, as the Filipino ... -
Kim slams US and Asian rivals for pursuing ‘absurd’ plans to denuclearize North
North Korea yesterday criticized the United States and Asian neighbors for pursuing the “absurd” goal of denuclearizing the North and said it will push to expand ... -
VP Duterte asks Supreme Court to void her impeachment and block Senate trial
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte asked the Supreme Court yesterday to void her impeachment and block a Senate trial that could remove her from office. The ... -
Top Russian, US officials talk ending the war in Ukraine —without Kyiv
The top diplomats from Russia and the U.S. met yesterday in Saudi Arabia to discuss improving ties and negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine ... -
1997 China’s reformist Deng Xiaoping dies
China’s paramount leader Deng Xiaoping has died at the age of 92. He had been suffering from failing health for several years and was last seen ... -
Canada beats Finland 5-3, will face United States in 4 Nations final
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice. Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist. Sidney Crosby flipped in an empty-netter from center ice after Finland cut a four-goal ... -
The All-Star break is almost over. It’s time for the stretch run toward the playoffs
The trade deadline is gone. The All-Star break is about to end. Luka Doncic is with the Los Angeles Lakers.Jimmy Butler is with the Golden State ...
