Iranian president accuses Israel of seeking wider regional war

Iran’s new president accused Israel yesterday of seeking a wider war in the Middle East and laying “traps” to lead his country into a broader conflict.

1996 Taleban gains threaten Kabul

Opposition fighters in Afghanistan have reached the eastern suburbs of Kabul and are poised to take control of the country’s capital. Taleban fighters have captured the strategically

Presidents Cup is a one-sided affair the International team hopes to change

Golf has never seen a rivalry as lopsided as the Presidents Cup, so heavily weighted toward the Americans it can barely be considered a rivalry.

Singapore opens its first ministerial graft trial in nearly half a century

Singapore’s first ministerial corruption trial in nearly half a century began yesterday, with former Transport Minister S. Iswaran facing charges in a rare scandal in the Asian

Small tsunami waves splash ashore on remote Japanese islands

Small tsunami waves splashed ashore on remote Japanese islands yesterday morning after an earthquake that may have been triggered by volcanic activity. The offshore quake was not

Chinese takeout in Saudi Arabia? You bet

“Going out” is a major consideration among big Chinese corporations. Pressed by shrinking profit margins at home, China Inc. is keen to expand businesses abroad. The question is

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – edition no. 4573

— Community advisor calls on government to improve crosswalk safety, citing deficiencies at pedestrian crossings * Golden Week | Hotel bookings firm against economic headwinds * F&B | Promoting Macanese cuisine overseas

e-MOP prototype to be unveiled before the year-end: CE

The prototype of Macau’s digital currency (e-MOP) will be revealed before year-end, the Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, said yesterday morning during the opening ceremony

Expanding RMB usage, trading infrastructure central to Sino-Portuguese economic bonds

The expanded use of China’s RMB currency and strengthened financial trading infrastructure will be central to visions of taking economic bonds between China and Portuguese-speaking

Local banks to strengthen ties with Lusophone nations

Banks in Macau aim to strengthen financial ties with Portuguese-speaking countries through expanded cooperation, said Adelino Buque of the Business Confederation of the Portuguese Speaking

Students explore educational opportunities abroad at university fair

The International School of Macao (TIS) hosted its University Fair 2024 yesterday, drawing students from across Macau eager to explore higher education options. Now in its

Surge in bacterial food poisoning cases reported in August

The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported an increase in bacterial food poisoning cases, with 62 declarations recorded in August. This marks a staggering four-fold rise compared

The benefits of a four-day workweek according to a champion of the trend

Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance,

Gov’t launches commemorative logo for 25th anniversary

The Macau SAR Government has designed an official commemorative logo to be featured on materials related to a series of celebratory events organized by the SAR, the government

Hengqin Line to begin trial operations in October

The Hengqin Line of the Macau LRT is set to meet its regulatory requirements and begin trial operations in October. Following the completion of the connection between the

MGM brings back Oktoberfest

This October, MGM will host the annual Oktoberfest Macau from Oct. 25 to Nov. 5, supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO). Now in its 14th year,

Visitor arrivals in August reach record high of 3.7 million

Visitor arrivals set a new monthly record in August, reaching 3,651,731 - a 13.3% increase year-over-year and 0.8% higher than August 2019. Same-day visitors grew 23.4%

Former maritime official sentenced to prison for corruption

The former deputy director of the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA), Vong Kam Fai, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for “passive corruption for

PJ alerts the public on increasing fraud scams

Over the past three days, authorities have reported a rise in fraudulent activities, with 25 incidents exhibiting similar criminal behaviours. The Judiciary Police

IAS launches new campaigns to curb youth drug abuse

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and community groups are rolling out expanded efforts to prevent substance abuse among youth through new online initiatives and community

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