Macao Foundation commits RMB1.1billion to UM’s Hengqin campus

The Macao Foundation has signed an agreement with the University of Macau (UM) to provide over RMB1.1 billion for land acquisition in Hengqin, intended for the

Hengqin rolls out new residential purchase criteria

The criteria for purchasing residential units at the Macau New Neighbourhood  in Hengqin have been adjusted significantly, effective immediately. These changes include the removal of the age limit for

Five injured in drunk driving car rampage

A car accident occurred early yesterday morning on Avenida da Amizade, injuring five people. According to the Public Security Police, a female driver in her 30s is suspected

Woman arrested for using fake ID to gamble

Authorities have arrested a 46-year-old Hong Kong woman suspected of illegally using a mainland friend’s ID card to enter a casino for gambling. The Public Security Police yesterday

Magical illuminated installations at ‘Light Up Macao 2024’

The “Light Up Macao 2024” event is set to run from December 7 to February 28, 2025, starting with an opening ceremony that showcases the

Hong Kong: Top in Finance, Trade, and Tourism

Hong Kong leads the Greater Bay Area in financial services, trade, logistics, and tourism, according to the 2024 Greater Bay Area Industry Development Index. The city scored highly

Guangzhou: $31M Investment at Conference

The 2024 Global Investment Promotion Conference in Guangzhou saw 1,933 projects signed, totaling 2.26 trillion yuan ($313.5 billion). A list of the top 100 foreign-invested enterprises in Guangdong

Shenzhen: Forum Strengthens GBA-ASEAN Ties

The 2024 ASEAN-China GBA Economic Cooperation Forum in Qianhai focused on “Technological Leadership, Industrial Synergy.” The event featured discussions, networking, and cultural exchanges, culminating in 15 agreements worth

Zhuhai: Airshow Sees Gun Sale, Security Breach

The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, held in Zhuhai, concluded on November 17. A limited-edition semi-automatic firearm sold out in three days, reflecting demand for military

Hong Kong eyes growth in gold trading amid global shifts

Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global gold trading hub to diversify its financial landscape and capitalize on the precious metal’s enduring appeal as

Foshan: Global Wing Chun Competition

The 2024 International Wing Chun Competition will take place in Foshan starting Dec 12. This year’s event introduces standardized rules, with five categories including routines, Chi Sao, power

Huizhou: Third Talent Week for Professionals

Huizhou’s third Talent Week, starting Nov 11, connects professionals from diverse fields with career opportunities in the city. Activities include a satellite event at Hong Kong Science Park

Dongguan: Bank Issues $552M I&T Bonds

The Bank of Dongguan issued 4 billion yuan ($552.27 million) in innovation and technology-themed bonds, marking a new financial approach for the city. The bonds, with a three-year

Zhongshan: Investment Push in Yangtze Delta

Zhongshan’s recent Business Environment Promotion Conference in Shanghai led to 17 project contracts with Shanghai companies. The projects span sectors such as new energy, biomedicine, and the low-altitude

Jiangmen: Motorcycle Research and Manufacturing Hub

Jiangmen is investing 1 billion yuan ($139 million) in a new motorcycle research and manufacturing base, set to produce 200,000 motorcycles annually in its first phase. The project

Zhaoqing: European-Standard Charging Station

A new multi-functional charging station in Zhaoqing, which meets European standards, began operations on Nov 7. Located near the Seven Star Rocks tourist spot, the station offers ultrafast

Lai denies he asked a newspaper colleague to draft list of sanction targets

Former publisher Jimmy Lai denied that he asked a colleague to draft a list of potential sanction targets in his second day of testimony yesterday at

Defense chiefs discuss regional security with China, US and other partner nations

Southeast Asian defense chiefs met yesterday with China, the United States and other partner nations in Laos for security talks, which come as Beijing’s increasingly assertive

Russia and China oppose changing the Kenya-led force for UN mission

Russia and China yesterday opposed a U.S.-led campaign to transform the Kenya-led multinational force in Haiti helping police to tackle escalating gang violence into a U.N.

1963 Kennedy shot dead in Dallas

The President of the United States has been assassinated by a gunman in Dallas, Texas. John F Kennedy was hit in the head and throat when three

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