Monthly Archives: May 2023
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Ctrip forecasts boost in tour packages for visitors amid optimized entry, exit polices
As China today restores fast-lane entry and exit services at all ports, Ctrip expects that more tailored package products will emerge. From today, Chinese nationals will ... -
Vote counting underway in key election with opposition favored to win
Vote counting was underway yesterday in Thailand’s general election, touted as a pivotal chance for change nine years after incumbent Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha first came ... -
Middle court deems certain non-consensual recordings presentable as exhibits
Voice recordings obtained on the grounds of obstructing the commission of illicit acts can be presented as exhibits, the Court of Second Instance (TSI) has recently ... -
DSAL to hold job-matching sessions for people with disabilities
The Labour Affairs Bureau will hold a job-matching session for residents with disabilities on June 20, offering a total of 165 vacancies. In a statement, the ... -
IEEE conducts lecture on climate sustainability
Saifur Rahman, president and CEO of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), recently visited the University of Macau (UM) and exchanged ideas with researchers ... -
Shenzhen launches online auction platform for new int’l tuna trading center
Shenzhen launched an online auction platform on Friday for its new international tuna trading center amid a push to develop the country’s aquatic products sector. Based ... -
Macau Pass collaborates with Southeast Asia e-wallets to expand service
Macau Pass has been officially approved to provide acquiring services to Alipay+ market-leading partner e-wallets from the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand. This means that in addition ... -
MGTO to cooperate with AirAsia and Jin Air to attract overseas tourists
The number of tourists visiting Macau has reached 60% of pre-pandemic levels, with a stable majority of tourists coming from the mainland and Hong Kong and ... -
Veteran photographer Lou Kam Ieng opens first painting exhibition
Experienced local photographer Lou Kam Ieng has expanded his scope of creations and recently unveiled his first painting exhibition at the Macau Tower. The exhibition was ... -
Corruption watchdog finds no irregularities over ‘Leather Factory’ land plot
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has found no illegalities in connection with the land plot at Rua dos Pescadores where buildings no. 15 and 17 (commonly ... -
Exec fired from ByteDance says Beijing had access to TikTok data in termination suit
A former executive fired from TikTok’s parent company ByteDance made a raft of accusations against the tech giant Friday, including that it stole content from competitors ... -
Chinese development firm fined $4 million in LA bribery case
A company owned by a billionaire Chinese real estate developer was fined $4 million for bribing a Los Angeles city councilmember for help in getting a ... -
FAI Announces 5th World Cup of Indoor Skydiving 2024 in GoAirborne Macau
The 5th FAI World Cup of Indoor Skydiving 2024 will be held in GoAirborne Macau, a first for Asia, FAI announced. The ambassador of GoAirborne Macau ... -
Sands China launches ‘Sands Resorts Incubation Centre’ program
Sands China launched its new “Sands Resorts Incubation Centre” program during a press conference held in The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo during Beyond Expo. This program, ... -
Man suspected of killing multiple people apprehended
A person suspected of killing seven people and injuring 11 was grabbed by police in Lyuliang city, Shanxi province, the local government released yesterday. According to ... -
China and Russia increasing military collaboration: Japan FM
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed concern yesterday [Macau time] about Russian and Chinese military cooperation in Asia and said the security situation in Europe could ... -
Regulators order recall of 1.1m Teslas to fix problem that raises crash risk
Chinese safety regulators have ordered Tesla to recall 1.1 million vehicles because drivers might step on the accelerator for too long, increasing the risk of a ... -
Court acquits former justice secretary of drug charges
A former Philippine opposition senator and justice secretary was acquitted of drug charges after key witnesses recanted and said they had lied about her involvement in ... -
Finance chiefs show renewed support for Ukraine, but avoid to mention China
The Group of Seven’s top financial leaders united yesterday [Macau time] in their support for Ukraine and their determination to enforce sanctions against Russia for its ... -
1957 Britain drops its first H-bomb
Britain has exploded its first hydrogen bomb as part of a series of tests in the Pacific, the Ministry of Supply has announced. Details of the ... -
Kenya cult death toll hits 200, with more than 600 reported missing
The death toll linked to a doomsday cult in Kenya hit 201 Saturday after police exhumed 22 more bodies, most of them bearing signs of starvation, ... -
FIFA fund for unpaid wages helps 225 players at clubs around the world
A FIFA fund to compensate for unpaid wages helped 225 players in the latest round of payments, including 61 in Portugal and 50 in Greece, the ... -
China and Europe can be ballast for peace
There are many common interests between China and the European countries despite their ideological differences. Among these is a shared desire for peace in Ukraine. An ... -
Monday, May 15, 2023 – edition no. 4245
* Void votes — Electoral commission calls for future criminalization of lobbying for blank ballots, following lowest voter turnout in 2021 * DSSCU | Gov’t identifies ... -
Mother’s Day: a day of celebration, but a day of painful longing for migrants
Preparations are underway to celebrate Mother’s Day, prompting families to honor mothers through thoughtful gifts and memorable dinners. For many, Mother’s Day can be a time ... -
Height for Nam Van Lake land extended by 12 meters
The height clearance for land adjacent to the Nam Van Lake has been extended by 12 meters to 46.7 meters. The information was revealed in the ... -
Monkeypox vaccine soon available: gov’t
A monkeypox vaccine will soon be available to people 18 years-of-age or older, the Health Bureau (SSM) revealed at an orientation session for its frontline staff. ... -
Melco revenues improve on signs of city’s recovery, to operate at full capacity by June
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is on a recovery rebound as it records operating revenues of USD716.5 million in the first quarter, representing an increase of approximately ... -
Newspaper to stop publishing drawings by prominent cartoonist after government complaints
A Hong Kong newspaper announced yesterday it will stop publishing drawings by the city’s most prominent political cartoonist after they drew government complaints, in another example ... -
SSM issues suggestions amid rise in Covid cases
After assessing an increase in Covid-19 infections, the Health Bureau (SSM) issued infographics to educate people about receiving medical support in case they contract Covid-19. A ... -
Rise in population attributed to non-local students
The total population of Macau increased to 673,600 at the end of March from 672,800 in the previous quarter, an increase which can be largely explained ... -
South East Asian reps on a visit to Macau for travel trade discussion
Early this week, over 50 trade delegates from Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand arrived in Macau for a five-day familiarization trip, which includes visits to various attractions ... -
Approved mortgage loans rise to 57%
New approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both increased month-on-month in March, with a rise of 56.5% up to MOP1.91 ... -
China eases policies to facilitate cross-border travel
China will resume its fast-lane services at all its ports from May 15, as part of the country’s efforts to facilitate travel across the border, said ... -
Man loses MOP3.2 million in crypto in sham sexual service offer
A local man has recently lost MOP3.2 million’s worth of cryptocurrency in a sham offer of sexual services, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has announced at a ...
