Daily Archives: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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MGTO adopts measures to welcome visitors during the holidays
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is implementing measures to simplify and enrich the experience of the high number of visitors to Macau expected during the ... -
Local swimmer ties best result in Hangzhou Asian Games
Breaststroke swimmer Terence Chao Man Hou has finished sixth at the Men’s 100 meters event at the Hangzhou Asian Games, while preparing for a Men’s 50 ... -
Trial operations for one-stop car lane at Hengqin commence
Trial operations for the 15 lanes of one-stop cross-border vehicle lanes at the Hengqin border checkpoint have begun, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) has announced. ... -
IFTM, UNESCO sign world heritage agreement
The Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) and Bangkok’s UNESCO Office have signed a partnership agreement to promote world heritage conservation and education, the IFTM has ... -
Public leisure facilities only open with proven safety
Besides certifications, third-party quality inspections are also conducted before the opening of public leisure facilities, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has said in response to lawmaker ... -
Six young activists devote years to climate fight, now comes their day in court
Sofia Oliveira was 12 years old when catastrophic wildfires in central Portugal killed more than 100 people in 2017. She “felt it was now or never ... -
Some parks to see extended hours for Mid-Autumn
The opening hours of some local parks will be extended to cater to the public’s enjoyment of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced ... -
Woman arrested for allegedly keeping lost property
A woman arrested for allegedly retaining lost property has denied the accusation, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) has announced. The woman, 57, is from mainland ... -
CTM hosts cybersecurity seminar
Local telecommunication company CTM recently hosted a cybersecurity seminar on the Protection of Digital Assets. The event invited representatives from the Judiciary Police and CTM, experts ... -
Wynn joins Broadway Asia for new resident show
Gaming operator Wynn has announced a strategic partnership with Broadway Asia to create the conceptual design for a new resident show that will soon become an ... -
45 suspected illegal workers found in August
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) have found 45 people suspected of being illegal workers in Macau during August. The ... -
MGTO celebrates Tourism Day with the traditional Tray Race
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is today celebrating World Tourism Day with the traditional “Tray Race” as well as welcoming the “Lucky Tourist.” With the ... -
Alibaba will spin off its logistics arm Cainiao in an IPO in Hong Kong
Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba said yesterday that it would spin off its logistics arm, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, in an initial public offering in Hong Kong, ... -
London airport limits flights this week due to staff illness, including COVID-19
Gatwick Airport, London’s second-busiest, is limiting flights this week, partly because of an outbreak of COVID-19 within air traffic control. In a statement yesterday [Macau time], ... -
Oktoberfest Returns with the Ultimate Outdoor Festival Experience at MGM
First introduced in 2009, the 13th Oktoberfest Macau is set to make a comeback MGM COTAI after a three-year hiatus, offering a 12-day authentic outdoor festival ... -
China goes on charm offensive at Asian Games, but doesn’t back down from regional confrontations
A month before the Asian Games, China released a new national map, doubling down on its claims to almost the entire South China Sea and disputed ... -
India, US army chiefs call for free and stable Indo-Pacific as Chinese influence grows
India’s army chief yesterday said the country was committed to maintaining a free and stable Indo-Pacific, where the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations is ... -
Philippine coast guard says it removed Chinese barrier in disputed shoal
The Philippine coast guard said it has complied with a presidential order to remove a floating barrier placed by China’s coast guard to prevent Filipino fishing ... -
Seoul parades troops, powerful weapons in its biggest Armed Forces Day ceremony in years
South Korea paraded thousands of troops and an array of weapons capable of striking North Korea through its capital as part of its biggest Armed Forces ... -
Texas Walmart shooter agrees to pay $5M to families over 2019 racist attack
A white Texas gunman who killed 23 people at a Walmart in 2019 after ranting about Hispanics taking over the government and economy has agreed to ... -
1996 Afghan forces routed as Kabul falls
The capital of Afghanistan has fallen to opposition militia after three days of fierce fighting. Taleban forces consolidated their grip on Kabul after storming the presidential ... -
Tournament reaches the halfway stage and Ireland confirms its status as favorite
The Rugby World Cup is at its halfway stage, with 24 games done and dusted. The top story of the third set of matches was Ireland’s ... -
Uruguay players aim to shrug off Italy defeat with win against Namibia
Uruguay’s players must put the disappointment of defeat to Italy behind them if they are to leave the Rugby World Cup with at least one win. ... -
Researchers have verified 1,329 hunger deaths in Ethiopia’s Tigray region since ceasefire
Researchers say they have verified 1,329 deaths from hunger in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region since a cease-fire ended a two-year conflict there in November. A study ... -
UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, steady with a year ago
UPS plans to hire more than 100,000 workers — at higher pay than a year ago — to help handle the holiday rush this season, in ... -
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 – edition no. 4339
* Tourist-friendly — MGTO adopts measures to welcome some 100,000 visitors daily during the upcoming Golden Week holidays * Asian Games | Local swimmer ties best ...
