Monthly Archives: January 2024
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Heavy snow to hit Central, East China this week
China’s meteorological authority yesterday warned of a large-scale and persistent heavy snowfall in the eastern and central regions of China, which might pose challenges for travelers ... -
Suicides rose to 88 in 2023
Macau saw a total of 88 suicides in 2023, slightly higher than the 80 recorded in 2022. In a statement from the Health Bureau (SSM), data ... -
Ron Lam questions repeated but restrictive requirement for specialist medical training
It is suspected that the Macau Academy of Medicine only accepts applicants who have completed intermediate clinical training at the government hospital. Lawmaker Ron Lam has ... -
Weather bureau forecasts rapid warming mid-week
After several days of chilly temperatures, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced in a special forecast yesterday that temperatures may rise above 20 degrees Celsius ... -
85% social security proof of life logged electronically
As of yesterday, 139,000 out of a total of 159,000 pension or disability pension beneficiaries required to provide proof of life to the Social Security Fund ... -
Natural gas prices drop 3.4-5.6%
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has announced in a statement that the government has approved a price decrease for locally provided natural gas, with immediate effect. ... -
IC calls for stall ops for Tap Seac Craft Market
The Tap Seac Craft Market in spring will be held from Apr. 18 to Apr. 21 and from Apr. 25 to Apr. 28 April at Tap ... -
MGTO promotes Macau in Europe
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organized a Macau Business Breakfast and other destination promotional initiatives at a travel fair, FITUR 2024, held last week in ... -
4,000 hotel rooms under design or construction during 4Q23
Nearly 4,000 hotel rooms were either within the design or construction phase during the fourth quarter of last year, the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) ... -
Local business association hosts Halal food seminar
A seminar was held by the Industrial Association of Macau to familiarize local caterers with requirements in Halal gastronomy The association has invited the Imam at ... -
CICC projects gaming sector to recover 77% pre-pandemic levels
Investment bank CICC remained bullish on Macau’s gaming industry, expecting the sector to recover to 77% of pre-pandemic gross gaming revenue (GGR) levels. In a research ... -
Wynn Ushers in the Year of the Dragon with Exceptional Culinary Experiences
Chinese New Year is one of the most festive times of the year where family and friends re-unite to indulge in exceptional gastronomy. The signature restaurants ... -
China-Laos Railway train adds 50 seats
More seats for international passengers are being offered on the bullet train operating on the China-Laos Railway to meet the strong demand for travel between the ... -
MGM fully converts to natural gas
MGM Macau has become the first hotel on the Macau Peninsula to convert to natural gas, the gaming operator announced in a statement. The MGM Macau’s changeover ... -
Studio City to open Don Don Donki Feb.2
Macau’s largest Don Don Donki store is set to open its doors at Studio City on Feb. 2. Spanning over 30,000 square feet, the Japanese specialty ... -
Sands China honours excellent suppliers, remains committed to partnerships with local SMEs
Sands China Ltd. recently shined a spotlight on Macao’s suppliers with a joint event at The Londoner Macao: the Sands Supplier Excellence Awards ceremony and the ... -
Southeast Asian nations cautiously optimistic of progress on Myanmar and South China Sea conflicts
China’s increasingly assertive posture in the South China Sea and escalating violence in Myanmar topped the agenda for Southeast Asian diplomats at their meeting in Laos ... -
Duterte assails Marcos, accusing him of plotting to expand his grip on power
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is throwing allegations at his successor, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and even raising the prospect of removing him from office, bringing into ... -
Israel notes ‘significant gaps’ after cease-fire talks but says constructive
Israel said “significant gaps” remain after cease-fire talks yesterday [Macau time] with the United States, Qatar and Egypt but called them constructive and said they would ... -
1965 Last farewell to Churchill
Thousands of people have paid their last respects to Britain’s greatest wartime leader Sir Winston Churchill who was buried today after a full state funeral. Silent ... -
Who was St. Brigid and why is she inspiring many 1,500 years after her death?
Devotees of St. Brigid celebrated her Sunday with the return of a relic associated with the so-called matron saint of Ireland. The festivities came about a ... -
Sinner rallies from two sets down to beat Medvedev and clinch his first Grand Slam title
Jannik Sinner lined up a forehand, drilled it down the line and dropped to the court on his back, giving himself some moments to process how ... -
Japanese moon probe back to work after sun reaches its solar panels
A Japanese moon explorer is up and running yesterday after several tense days without the sunlight it needs to generate power. Japan’s first lunar mission hit ... -
China protests interrogations and deportations of its students at US entry points
The Chinese government has protested to the United States over the treatment of Chinese arriving to study in America, saying some have been interrogated for hours, ... -
Knee-jerk reaction to Tel Aviv’s UNRWA charges shows some countries putting cart before horse
Israel’ s intention in alleging that 12 staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East were involved in ... -
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 – edition no. 4416
* Grande collapse — China Evergrande ordered to liquidate after failing to restructure over $300 billion debt * Treasure hunt | YOHO hotel opened 100 brand-shops ... -
Gov’t says stadium tenant responsible for fixing pitch
The concert organizer who rented the Macao Stadium is responsible for returning the grass pitch to its previous conditions, the Sports Bureau (ID) has said. About ... -
Airline ramps up flights for Hong Kong, Macau as China braces for travel rush
Flag carrier Air China has ramped up its route capacity and services during the Jan. 26 to March 5 travel rush for Spring Festival. The national carrier ... -
Ecology lobbyist opposes landfill off Coloane coast
A petition has been started by local environmental protection advocate Joe Chan against the government’s proposal to put a landfill off the southern coast of Coloane. ... -
Another leakage fixing scam busted
Two men have been arrested for allegedly orchestrating fraudulent water leakage repair work to steal money, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has announced. It was the second ... -
2023 unemployment rate slightly down amid recovery
The general unemployment rate and the unemployment rate of local residents in 2023 decreased by 1.0 and 1.4 percentage points year-on-year to 2.7% and 3.4% respectively, ... -
Beijing doubles down on moves to mend its economy and fend off a financial crisis
China’s leaders launched a barrage of new policies last week to prop up languishing financial markets and rekindle growth in the world’s second-largest economy. The moves ... -
35 out of 600 residency applications approved
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) approved only 35 new temporary residency applications in 2023 out of 604 new applications, according to data provided ... -
Inflation rate at 0.94% in 2023
The inflation rate for 2023 was 0.94%, down 0.10 percentage points from 1.04% in 2022, data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) showed. The Composite ... -
Gov’t expects arrivals from Islamic countries to increase
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and Macau travel trade delegation recently participated in a Halal related exhibition held in Hong Kong. According to the MGTO, ...
