‘Oppenheimer’ crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war

  Oppenheimer,” a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowned best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as

Local developer rejuvenates Pátio da Claridade

Pátio da Claridade will be revamped and transformed into a leisure and tourism hub with emphasis on culinary elements, the head of local developer Lek Hang Group

ID president hopes dragon boat races boost economy

The president of the Sports Bureau (ID), Pun Weng Kun, hopes that the “Dragon Boat Races”, scheduled for this June, will help boost the local

Congress ends with a show of unity behind Xi’s vision for national greatness

China's national legislature wrapped up its annual session yesterday with near-unanimous support for plans designed to carry out ruling Communist Party leader Xi Jinping’s vision for the

Wong Sio Chak pledges zero tolerance for police violations

Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak has said he will not tolerate any law or disciplinary violations committed by any police officers, on the sidelines of a police

Secretaries Cheong and Wong deny speculated run for CE

AndrÈ Cheong and Wong Sio Chak – both senior officials – did not confirm their intentions to run in the upcoming Chief Executive election when they

Fitch Ratings keeps Macau’s long-term credit rating at ‘AA’

In its latest assessment, Fitch Ratings announced on Friday that Macau’s economy maintains its credit ratings (long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings) at “AA”

Zone A details conserve Lighthouse views

Work must be done to save the views between New Urban Zone A and the Guia Lighthouse, the government has announced in the zone’s detailed

AAM president believes gov’t wants to use former headquarters as cultural venue

The president of the Board of Directors of the Architects Association of Macau (AAM), Christine Choi, believes that the government plans to use the venue

UNICEF: 230 million females are circumcised globally, 30 million more than in 2016

Over 230 million women and girls have undergone female genital mutilation, most of whom live in Africa, according to a report issued late last week by

Macau’s migrant population grows, ageing ratio climbs 106%

Macau's demographics slightly increased last year as its number of non-residents grew, following the city’s reopening after the pandemic. This fact has renewed a push to

IMF projects this year’s growth at 14%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission has surveyed Macau’s macroeconomic and financial assessments, concluding that the local economy is “robust”. The preliminary conclusion from the IMF forecasts

Michelin Guide adds three new restaurants in Macau to Bib Gourmand Award

The Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2024 yesterday unveiled the first winners of this year’s edition of the respected, famous and worldwide restaurant awards. The

Three arrested for allegedly altering casino records for HKD280,000 perks

The three suspects are Cheong, 51, male, unemployed; Chang, 58, female, unemployed; and Chan, 59, male, retired. The latter two are married. Police received a report

China’s exports and imports beat estimates for first two months, signaling improving demand

China’s exports and imports for the first two months of the year beat estimates, an indication that demand may be improving as Beijing attempts to speed

China sets sights on latest technology, upgrading factories

China has plenty of room to maneuver to attain its annual target for robust economic growth of about 5% after a strong start for the year,

Gov’t should rethink pedestrian ‘black spots’

The Central District Community Advisory Board member, António Monteiro, wants the government to rethink its approach to pedestrian traffic “black spots.” In a speech delivered

PJ warns about growing online part-time job scams

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has issued a warning about growing trends involving online part-time job scams that result in the theft of applicants’ MPay accounts.

Southeast Asian leaders call for disputes to be resolved without threats or force

Australia’s prime minister expressed concerns yesterday over “unsafe and destabilizing behavior” in the South China Sea, citing the collision between Chinese and Philippine ships the previous day.

CE reiterates thanks to Beijing for Macau support

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng yesterday thanked Beijing for its care and support for the Macau Special Administrative Region. Yesterday morning, the local government

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