Aside from humans, elephants are the only creatures to have been observed using individualised sounds to refer to each other, according to researchers

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The index on the Macao peninsula fell by 2.4 percent in comparison to the previous period, while the figure in Taipa and Coloane remained almost unchanged.
This is the first time that Macao and Hong Kong have local residents participating in China's space program as payload specialists
The Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng said that Sino-Portuguese relations were “exemplary” and praised the local Portuguese community for facilitating the SAR’s development
The city’s official trade and exhibitions promotion body is to be revamped into the Investment Promotion Bureau from 1 July
Justice minister Rita Alarcão Júdice travelled to the SAR to attend ceremonies held to observe the National Day of Portugal
In a significant shift in India’s trade dynamics, China has reclaimed its position as India’s main trading partner, surpassing the United States
Frequent winners, the China Nanhai Jiujang team, again came out on top in the open and women’s events, beating both local and international teams
The funds will help accelerate infrastructure modernisation in Brazil – and cement relations between the longtime allies as they mark half a century of diplomatic ties
Nutritional deficiencies in under-five year olds can stop them from reaching their full physical and mental potential, according to a new report
Nearly half of local respondents aged 18 to 34 said they had no desire for marriage in the next five years, and were similarly unenthused about having children
The nine films are the fruit of Macao’s Local View Power programme and will be screened at Galaxy Cinema between 27 and 30 June