Single-day rainfall could reach 50 millimetres or more in the areas around the mouth of the Pearl River Delta, the local forecaster says

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A spokesperson for the China Manned Space Agency said that astronauts-in-training from Macao and Hong Kong could be travelling to space as early as 2026
Overall, visitor numbers increased by 11.1 percent in the first quarter of 2025 when compared with the same period last year
The casino operator sees a decrease in net revenues but reaffirms its commitment to long-term investments in Macao
The brokerage cut its forecast by more than half, citing gross gaming revenue’s almost-stagnant year-on-year growth in the first few months of 2025
Once the second-largest cocoa producer in the world, Brazil is seeing the emergence of a new generation of farmers is looking to revolutionise the industry
Alcohol consumption appears to increase the incidence of Alzheimer’s-linked protein and leads to lesions that can cause brain damage
The first phase of the international trade fair in Guangzhou took place between 15 and 19 April, and wooed a record breaking 64,530 overseas buyers on its first day
A Requiem Mass for Pope Francis is scheduled for next Tuesday, to celebrate the life of the pontiff who passed away from a stroke on Monday, aged 88
The conference features 650 delegates, 30 exhibition booths from higher education institutions, and over 80 speakers, with opportunities for discussions and networking
The Three Lamps District in Macao will host the 27th Macao Burmese Water Festival this weekend, featuring a float parade and water-sprinkling carnival
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed optimism about de-escalating trade tensions with China, saying current tariffs are unsustainable