China reports 60,000 deaths, says peak passed

China this weekend reported nearly 60,000 deaths in people who had COVID-19 since early December, offering hard numbers for an unprecedented surge that was apparent in overcrowded hospitals and

China’s trade surplus swells to $877.6b as exports grow

China's trade surplus swelled to a record $877.6 billion last year as exports rose despite weakening U.S. and European demand and anti-virus controls that temporarily shut

MGM Shares the Charm of Marine Sports – “2023 MGM Macao International Regatta”

Jointly organized by the Sports Bureau and Ursa Major Sailing Event Management and title sponsored by MGM, the “2023 MGM Macao International Regatta” was concluded with success in

1979 Shah of Iran flees into exile

The Shah of Iran has fled the country following months of increasingly violent protests against his regime. Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi and his wife, Empress Farah,

China’s reopened borders raise hopes for soccer resurgence

After three years of isolation and financial struggles in Chinese soccer, the country is reopening its borders and economy to the outside world. With it, frustrated fans,

Nevada rail museum cat who became an internet hit mourned

The historic Nevada Northern Railway Museum is mourning the death of its resident cat who became an unlikely internet sensation. Dirt — short for Dirtbag —

Regaining their lost trade momentum in interests of both Australia and China

The latest remarks from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on boosting relations with China are a welcome signal that Canberra is willing to join hands with Beijing to

Monday, January 16, 2023 – edition no. 4169

— Some 160,000 visitors entered Macau from Friday to Sunday, according to official statistics – surpassing MGTO’s forecast

‘They are on the run’: Somalia leads fight against al-Shabab

Enough was enough. For 13 years, extremists with al-Qaida's East Africa affiliate had controlled Mohamud Adow's village in central Somalia, imposing harsh ideology and arresting local teachers and traditional leaders. Then,

Ho Iat Seng sees small chance of another outbreak during CNY

With over 90% of the public vaccinated and about 70% having contracted SARS-CoV-2 over the past month, the Chief Executive does not expect another Covid-19 outbreak during Chinese

AirAsia resumes flights to KL, Bangkok in February

AirAsia's flights to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok are set to resume in February following the government’s approval. Last month, the Times reported that the international low-cost

MGTO expects 48,000 daily tourists over CNY

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has forecast approximately 48,000 visitors per day for the upcoming Lunar New Year (CNY) Holidays. The MGTO’s acting director,

PJ and Guangdong police stop alleged illegal online gambling scheme, 42 arrested

In a joint operation, the Judiciary Police (PJ) and Guangdong Province police authorities have stopped an alleged online illegal betting platform, the PJ announced yesterday

Lawmakers not allowed to testify in Public Works case

The lawmakers Vong Hin Fai, Chui Sai Cheong, and Chui Sai Peng will likely not be allowed to testify in court in the case involving two

Reemployment of blue card holders a dilemma for integrated resorts

The hospitality sector may encounter difficulties reemploying non-resident workers to fill job-vacancies in the currently busy sector. The sudden tourist influx amid the sector’s staff

City’s debut queer film fest to screen surprise movie

The Macao International Queer Film Festival (MIQFF) is calling for participants to enter a lucky draw to win tickets to the preview of a surprise

Macau, Portuguese passports placed 36th, 6th in global ranking

Macau and Portugal passports have recently been ranked 36th and 6th respectively in a report from global entity Henley & Partners. The annual Henley Passport Ranking

Sailings from Macau Ferry Terminal to resume Jan. 19

Ferry services between the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and Sheung Wan will resume operations Jan. 19, with about 10 round-trip sailings per day. The resumption of services comes

FM Qin on Africa visit sidesteps call for UN council seat

China's new foreign minister, Qin Gang, has sidestepped a new call by the African Union for permanent representation on the U.N. Security Council during his visit to

2022 auto sales rise 9.5% but growth weakening

China's auto sales rose 9.5% last year as electric vehicle purchases nearly doubled, but demand in the global industry’s biggest market slumped in December, foreshadowing weaker growth

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