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Youth unemployment remains challenge despite stable overall jobless rate, lawmaker says
11+ hour, 3+ min ago (239+ words) Statistics show that unemployment among young people aged 34 and under remains particularly pronounced in Macau, with lawmaker Leong Sun Iok pointing out that while the overall unemployment rate is relatively stable, it fails to reflect the serious structural challenges and…...
Paraguay and Taiwan reaffirm ties after China sought to lure away another Taipei ally
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (653+ words) Paraguay is the only country in South America to recognize Taiwan and one of just 12 worldwide. Beijing considers Taiwan its own territory and has ramped up a campaign over the past few years to'lure Taiwan's diplomatic allies, in addition to…...
Paraguay's president visits Taiwan as pressure from China grows
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (215+ words) Paraguay's President Santiago Pe'a arrived in Taiwan yesterday for his first visit to the self-ruled island. Paraguay is the only remaining country in South America and one of 12 worldwide to recognize Taiwan. Paraguay maintains a solid trade relationship with China…...
Taiwan leader postpones Africa visit, accuses Beijing of "pressure
2+ week, 4+ day ago (374+ words) Taiwan's leader postponed a visit to Africa this week when three countries withdrew permission for him to fly over their territories after pressure from China, his office said. Lai Ching-te was set to visit Eswatini, Taiwan's sole remaining diplomatic ally…...
Incentive scheme draws criticism over lottery design as residents call system "absurd
2+ week, 4+ day ago (544+ words) Seeking to boost consumer confidence, revitalize local spending, stimulate the economy and enhance the consumption atmosphere in residential areas, Macau authorities launched a new consumer promotion campaign on April 10. The initiative adopts a "weekend lottery, weekday redemption" model, aiming to…...
France player J'gou cited for alleged eye gouging during Six Nations
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (161+ words) Scotland's Rory Darge is tackled by France's Oscar Jegou, on the ground France flanker Oscar J'gou has been cited for alleged eye gouging during his team's Six Nations rugby loss to Scotland. TV footage appeared to show J'gou making contact…...
Facing high Trump tariffs, Africa's leading economy says it's close to a new deal with China
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (424+ words) China'and South Africa signed a framework agreement for a new trade deal on Friday as Africa's leading economy looks to other options following'the high import tariffs'imposed on it by the U. S. and'its diplomatic fallout'with the Trump administration. South Africa's Ministry of…...
Macau chapter of "Dress a Girl Around the World" plans mission to Mozambique
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (248+ words) A delegation from the Macau chapter of Dress a Girl Around the World met with Mozambique's Consul-General in Macau recently to present plans for an upcoming humanitarian mission to Mozambique, scheduled for February 7 to 21. The meeting provided an opportunity to…...
Trump slams UK deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (546+ words) A startled British government yesterday defended its decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after U. S. President Donald Trump attacked the plan, which his administration had previously supported. Trump said that relinquishing the remote Indian Ocean archipelago, home…...
Gen Z activists are frustrated with the leaders they brought to power
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (835+ words) Mukesh Awasti was all set to leave for Australia to pursue a degree in civil engineering on a sunny day in September, but instead he joined a youth revolt against corruption in Nepal and lost his leg after being shot…...