Mozambique advances the fight against HIV/AIDS, but authorities are still...
Deaths from HIV/AIDs fell 8.3 percent to 44,000 deaths compared to 48,000 in 2022. New HIV infections also saw a greater reduction, dropping 16.5 percent The post Mozambique advances the fight against...
View ArticleCrime in the first three quarters rises by more than 12 percent
Fraud cases spiked by 31.5 percent in comparison to the first three quarters of 2023, while violent crime showed an almost 17 percent rise The post Crime in the first three quarters rises by more than...
View ArticleHalf of the world’s top ‘science cities’ are in China
Beijing tops the prestigious annually-compiled index, which saw Shanghai beat New York to take second place for the first time The post Half of the world’s top ‘science cities’ are in China appeared...
View ArticleInternational hotel guests rise in October
Macao experienced an almost 20 percent increase in foreigners staying at its hotels last month, when compared with the same month a year ago The post International hotel guests rise in October...
View ArticleO Lam could be Macao’s next economic tsar, media report claims
The claim is said to be from an unnamed person familiar with the matter. If confirmed, O would be the first woman to take the role of secretary for economy and finance The post O Lam could be Macao’s...
View ArticleHong Kong airport commences operation of a three-runway system
The operation of three runways is expected to allow Hong Kong’s airport to eventually raise its total capacity by 50 percent The post Hong Kong airport commences operation of a three-runway system...
View ArticleZhuhai and Hengqin residents will find it easier to visit Macao from next month
New one-year permits will be available from 1 December and will allow Zhuhai residents to make a trip to Macao once a week for up to seven days at a time The post Zhuhai and Hengqin residents will...
View ArticleMeet Macao’s new cabinet: Sam Hou Fai’s top appointments
Macao's incoming CE, Sam Hou Fai, announces his cabinet, including André Cheong, Tai Kin Ip, Wong Sio Chak, O Lam and Raymond Tam The post Meet Macao’s new cabinet: Sam Hou Fai’s top appointments...
View ArticleDevelopment aid from OECD nations is failing to tackle gender equality,...
Focus on gender equality and empowering women and girls decreased even as overall spending on assistance by OECD countries increased The post Development aid from OECD nations is failing to tackle...
View ArticleLabour practices among companies building BYD’s Brazil plant are under...
Complaints about worker mistreatment and safety and labour violations have prompted a probe into the carmaker and its contractors The post Labour practices among companies building BYD’s Brazil plant...
View ArticleNovember’s gross gaming revenue hits 18.4 billion patacas
The haul for last month is 2.4 billion patacas less than October’s post-pandemic record for gross gaming revenue The post November’s gross gaming revenue hits 18.4 billion patacas appeared first on...
View ArticleFamily cycling event raises funds for Caritas
The event was sponsored by the local branch of Singapore’s OCBC Bank, which has a long connection with cycling The post Family cycling event raises funds for Caritas appeared first on Macao News.
View ArticleSam Hou Fai introduces his new cabinet to the public
The incoming chief executive showcased the senior members of his government at a press conference yesterday The post Sam Hou Fai introduces his new cabinet to the public appeared first on Macao News.
View ArticleThe Hengqin LRT Line is now in service
The 2.2-kilometre line, which runs between Lotus and Hengqin stations, began operation just after 1 pm today The post The Hengqin LRT Line is now in service appeared first on Macao News.
View ArticleMacao’s visitor arrival rate could hit 35 million this year, says tourism rep
The slew of events scheduled to take place this month is expected to greatly boost tourism numbers, according to tourism industry expert, Andy Wu The post Macao’s visitor arrival rate could hit 35...
View ArticleSwifties revolt over Beyoncé taking top spot in Billboard’s top pop stars list
Taylor Swift taking second in the Top Pop Stars of the 21st Century set off a predictable round of outrage from her loyal fanbase The post Swifties revolt over Beyoncé taking top spot in Billboard’s...
View ArticleA key sustainability initiative in Mozambique is pushing for better market...
The Niassa beekeeping programme is intended to help people living around a major conservation area to earn money without endangering the reserve The post A key sustainability initiative in Mozambique...
View ArticleUniversity of Macau symposium aims to foster international research...
The Global Academic Symposium sees more than 50 academics from several countries gather in Macao to share research findings The post University of Macau symposium aims to foster international research...
View ArticleNovember saw mainland factory activity beat expectations
It was the second month in a row the sector saw expansion, a positive sign that Beijing’s stimulus measures could be starting to work The post November saw mainland factory activity beat expectations...
View ArticleSam Hou Fai to discuss complementary ‘strengths’ with Hong Kong’s leader
The chief executive-designate said he believed Macao and Hong Kong could better align their complementary strengths, including in the tourism arena The post Sam Hou Fai to discuss complementary...
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