Local students maintain reading ability

The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021 International Report showed that Macau Primary Four students achieved reading performance scores similar to 2016 levels, and their reading

HK students visit Macau on education tour

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Metro Radio Hong-Kong and Metro Education have joined forces to host the “Explore Macao Student Experience” program, which resulted in around 60

Haddock, a staple Atlantic fish, is in decline off New England

A staple seafood species caught by East Coast fishers for centuries is experiencing overfishing, and regulators have cut catch quotas by more than 80% to prevent the

Sands China launches new program to expand non-gaming offerings

Sands China continues to expand its non-gaming experiences, launching the new Sands Performing Arts Program. The program aims to highlight performing arts in Macau, including national and overseas

Slogan contest launched to promote Taipa Village

Taipa Village Destination is unveiled the “Taipa Village Slogan Challenge,” an inclusive contest engaging the whole community in showcasing the essence of Taipa Village as Macau’s non-gaming destination. 

Recovery faces pressure after April activity weak, youth unemployment rises

Chinese leaders face pressure to shore up a slowing economic recovery and generate jobs after consumer spending and other activity in April were weaker than expected and a

Powerful cyclone floods homes, cuts communications; at least 6 dead, 700 injured

Rescuers evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater 3.6 meters deep along western Myanmar’s coast after a powerful cyclone injured hundreds and cut off communications. Six deaths

Trudeau arrives in Seoul to discuss trade, North challenge

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in South Korea yesterday for a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at which they are expected to

South African general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia

Russia’s top army general and his South African counterpart discussed “military cooperation” while meeting yesterday in Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The announcement

1943 RAF raid smashes German dams

An audacious RAF bombing raid into the industrial heartland of Germany last night has wrecked three dams serving the Ruhr valley. The attack disrupted water and

Star Power Punch: PFL lands former UFC heavyweight champ Ngannou

Francis Ngannou’s reign as one of the top heavyweights in MMA will continue in the Professional Fighters League following the former champion’s contentious split with UFC.

Russia launches ‘exceptional’ air attack on Kyiv, as Europe, China look to exert influence

Ukrainian air defenses thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv early yesterday, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital, officials said. Loud

China says ready to ‘smash’ Taiwan self-rule as US prepares major arms package, sends advisers

China’ is prepared to “resolutely smash any form of Taiwan independence,” its military said last night, as the U.S. reportedly prepares to accelerate the sale of defensive weapons

What lies ahead  for Thailand?

Thailand’s opposition racked up a stunning majority of the 500 seats at stake in the race for the House of Representatives, dealing a major blow to the establishment

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – edition no. 4247

— Philippine Consul General Porfirio Mayo, Jr. says some 10,000 foreign workers are needed to fill human resources’ gap in hospitality, in an exclusive interview with the Times * Arts |

Casino floors see MOP8b in revenues in May’s first half

Casino floors have seen MOP8 billion of gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the first 14 days of the month, an average daily run rate of

IC confirms no Int’l Parade this year

Following three years of absence, the Macao International Parade will see another year of abeyance, president Leong Wai Man of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has

Survey finds low child visitation rate in divorced parents

A survey has discovered that the non-guardian side of divorced couples only occasionally visit their children. Yesterday, the Women’s General Association of Macau announced the results

Full payment by employers for maternity leave to start from May 26

Employers will be obligated to pay salaries in full during their employees’ maternity leaves from May 26, as government subsidization will come to an end

Study shows confidence in early resumption of economic stability

The city’s Prosperity Index may return to the stability level in April – earlier than expected – the Macau Economic Association (MEA) said in a

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