Daily Archives: Friday, January 5, 2024
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Airport traffic volume in 2023 recovers to 55% pre-pandemic levels
The traffic volume of Macau International Airport (MIA) gradually recovered last year as it recorded a significant increase in air passengers, with a total annual airport ... -
Local expert forecasts 2024 GGR to grow 15% from 2023
Local gaming industry expert and analyst Ben Lee has projected that local casinos’ gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2024 should increase by some 15% when compared ... -
We used AI and satellite imagery to map ocean activities that take place out of sight, including fishing, shipping and energy development
Humans are racing to harness the ocean’s vast potential to power global economic growth. Worldwide, ocean-based industries such as fishing, shipping and energy production generate at ... -
Platform for associations and companies to launch this month
A Macao One Account-like platform solely dedicated to associations and enterprises is being prepared and will launch this month, Chan Sok Cheng, head of the Department ... -
Committee calls for improved procedures on public tendering
The Legislative Assembly (AL) Follow-up Committee for Land and Public Concessions Affairs has reviewed public tendering processes, particularly for public works, and has issued six recommendations ... -
BYD is rivaling Tesla in size. Can it also match its global reach?
A less flashy Chinese electric vehicle maker is fast closing the gap with Tesla, the longtime, market-leading pioneer. BYD Co., based in the southern China tech ... -
US Consulate to offer services Jan. 24
The US Consulate General Hong Kong and Macau will be offering consular services for US citizens in Macau on Jan. 24. Consular officers will be traveling ... -
YOHO Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel delays opening
Macau YOHO Treasure Island Resorts World Hotel has delayed its opening to Jan. 26, the company announced on its website. Currently in its soft opening phase, the ... -
DSAMA eyes developing marine tourism
The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) is looking at ways to develop the city’s marine tourism sector on the abundance of Macau’s maritime resources. Speaking on ... -
Sands China announces bonus, along with salary increase
Sands China Ltd. announced a discretionary bonus for all eligible full-time team members on Jan. 31, as well as a salary increase effective March 1. Discretionary bonuses ... -
SJM to see positive cash flow in 2024
Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on SJM Holdings Limited’s (SJM) Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Stable from Negative as the outlook reflects the ... -
Fringe Festival to infuse art across local neighborhood
The 22nd Macao City Fringe Festival will take place from Jan. 17 to Jan 28, featuring 17 performances and a string of outreach activities. Themed “artistic ... -
UM to offer Doctor of Public Health programme
The University of Macau (UM) will offer the Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. In a statement, the university announced that ... -
Microsoft adds AI button to keyboards to summon chatbots
Pressing a button will be one way to summon an artificial intelligence agent as Microsoft wields its computer industry influence to reshape the next generation of ... -
Teen gamer becomes the first to beat the ‘unbeatable’ Tetris — by breaking it
The falling-block video game Tetris has met its match in 13-year-old Willis Gibson, who has become the first player to officially “beat” the original Nintendo version ... -
Wynn to host Chinese Wine Awards
Wynn is hosting the first-ever Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards from March 1 to March 5 at Wynn Palace, with the results to be announced on ... -
Buddha Passion presented by MGM and Tan Dun concludes
The symphonic masterpiece Buddha Passion – jointly presented by MGM musician Tan Dun at the MGM Theater on Jan. 1 and Jan. 2 has concluded. The two-day shows ... -
China urges countries to fully respect fact that Hong Kong has already returned to China: FM spokesperson
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson this week urged relevant countries to fully respect the fact that Hong Kong has already returned to China and abandon their ... -
China’s shipbuilders lead global race
China’s shipbuilding industry will continue to lead the global race this year on the back of its supply chain growth, market expansion, and intelligent and green ... -
Electric aircraft makes debut flight in East China
China’s self-developed two-seater light-sport aircraft, AG60E, made its debut flight in the eastern Zhejiang province this week, according to the country’s top State-assets regulator. The test ... -
California restaurant’s comeback shows how outdated, false Asian stereotype of dog-eating persists
David Rasavong’s cultural pride is evident all throughout his restaurant. It’s on the wall of family portraits and where a stunning mural depicts his family’s journey ... -
Military government pardons 10,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar’s military government yesterday pardoned nearly 10,000 prisoners to mark the 76th anniversary of gaining independence from Britain, but it wasn’t immediately clear if any of ... -
Lethal Sydney funnel-web spider ‘Hercules’ sets record for largest specimen collected
With fangs that could pierce a human fingernail, the largest male specimen of the world’s most poisonous arachnid has found a new home at the Australian ... -
US warns Houthis to cease attacks on Red Sea vessels or face military action
The United States and 12 allies issued what amounted to a final warning to Houthi rebels yesterday [Macau time] to cease their attacks on vessels in ... -
1981 Man arrested for Ripper murders
A 35-year-old lorry driver from Bradford, suspected of carrying out 13 murders across West Yorkshire over the past five years, has appeared in court. Peter William ... -
Anthony Hopkins shines in ‘Freud’s Last Session’
Freud’s Last Session,” starring Anthony Hopkins as Sigmund Freud, adds to a string of sterling late-chapter performances by the 86-year-old actor. He was the soul of ... -
Michelle Yeoh, Will Ferrell, Angela Bassett will present awards. Here’s what to know
Michelle Yeoh, Will Ferrell, Angela Bassett and Amanda Seyfried will be among the presenters at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards. The show announced its first batch of ... -
Wynn’s Line Up of Culinary Stars
Many of Wynn Macau’s restaurants are now world famous and becoming must-visits destinations for both tourists from within China and around the world. Starting this month, ... -
Denmark’s queen makes one last public appearance before stepping down in rare abdication
Europe’s longest reigning monarch Queen Margrethe rode through Denmark’s capital yesterday in a gilded, horse-drawn coach as she concluded her last New Year celebrations before her ... -
Epstein: Prince Andrew named in newly released court files
Prince Andrew is among high-profile figures named in newly released US court documents detailing connections of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, BBC has reported. A judge ordered ... -
South Korea views the young daughter of Kim Jong Un as his likely successor
The young daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is seen as her father’s likely heir apparent, South Korea’s spy agency said Thursday, its first ... -
Friday, January 5, 2024 – edition no. 4399
* Flying low but steady — Airport traffic volume in 2023 recovers to 55% pre-pandemic levels * Gaming 2024 | Ben Lee forecasts revenue to grow ...
