Amateur treasure hunters unearth pieces of British history

When Malcolm Weale saw the tiny, dirt-covered object he’d unearthed in an English field, he knew it was something special. In his hand was a silver

Turkmenistan reaches deal with Turkey to ship natural gas via Iran

Turkmenistan has struck a deal to ship natural gas to Turkey via Iran, a government daily reported yesterday . The official daily Neutral Tyrkmenistan said that Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov,

David Tepper’s ‘Everything’ China trade has a new plot

The investing world has something new to think about this year: What to do when it’s becoming clear that China is pumping out products that consumers in the

Thursday, February 13, 2025 – edition no. 4659

— Airport expects 8.5 million passengers this year, aims to expand flight connections; long-haul flights on the horizon * GBA |Zhuhai launches housing incentives to attract young professionals * Public Housing |

Property sector faces worst crisis in 40 years

The city’s property sector is grappling with its worst downturn in four decades, as house prices plummet to levels not seen since 2012, according to the

‘Concert economy’ boosts real estate transactions in Old Taipa

Macau’s concert scene has had a significant impact on the local real estate market, according to Centaline Property. The number of concerts held in Macau

Associations urge free flu vaccines for domestic workers

Following two flu-related deaths in Macau, local associations are calling for domestic workers to be included in the free flu vaccination program, citing their critical

Wong Kit Cheng urges need to raise maternity leave to 90 days

Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng has emphasized the urgent need to raise maternity leave benefits to 90 days, aligning with the same duration offered to civil

Postal services to the US resumed

Macau’s postal service, Correios e Telecomunicações (CTT), announced the full resumption of all mail services to the United States starting yesterday. This decision follows a

DeepSeek’s meteoric rise sparks billion-dollar debate

In less than two years, DeepSeek—a Chinese startup that began as a side project—has become the subject of heated valuation debates across the global tech community. Estimates

Macau ice hockey team ends participation with win over Bahrain

The local ice hockey team has ended its participation in the 9th Asian Winter Games, which are taking place in Harbin, China. Finishing 13th out of 14

Elderly woman loses MOP1 million in scam

An elderly woman is suspected of falling victim to a fraud, resulting in a loss of MOP1.09 million. The Judiciary Police were alerted after bank staff noticed suspicious

O Lam calls for fostering international talent

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, O Lam, convened with senior officials from local higher education institutions to address the development of higher education and the promotion

Mainland tourist drowns in Macau hotel pool

A 40-year-old woman from mainland China drowned in a hotel pool in Macau on Monday, despite emergency medical treatment. The Fire Services Bureau reported that she showed no

Lawmakers find new gov’t less ‘approachable’

Lawmakers have found Sam Hou Fai’s new government much more distant and less willing to listen to society’s opinions. José Pereira Coutinho told the

Iran loosens import restrictions on foreign cars and iPhones, trying to mask its economic woes

All architecture student Amirhossein Azizi wanted for his 19th birthday was the latest iPhone — and for Iran’s cash-strapped theocracy, it was just the gift they needed as

Rainie Yang to perform at The Venetian Arena

Renowned Chinese pop singer Rainie Yang will perform on March 15 at The Venetian Arena, the gaming operator announced in a statement. The concert, titled “Rainie Yang

Michelin Guide Ceremony to be held in March

The Michelin Guide Ceremony will take place on March 13 at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, unveiling the 17th edition of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau

Trump considering tariff exemptions on Australian steel and aluminum

U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone call yesterday with Australia’s prime minister.

Top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump’s tariffs

South Korea’s top economic think tank slashed its growth forecast for the country’s economy for the second time in four months yesterday, expressing concern about

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