Daily Archives: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Macau to rent land for LRT expansion
The Macau government will rent land from the Central government around the Border Gate to expand the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) project into this part of ... -
Overseas spending of Alipay users surpasses 2019 figures
The Year of the Dragon started strong as preliminary data from Alipay shows the number of outbound spending transactions by Alipay users during the 2024 Spring ... -
Macau wraps up with 1.5 million visitors in 10-day CNY
Following a 10-day Spring Festival (CNY) Golden Week that included the Lunar New Year’s Eve and the Sunday after the Golden Week, the earlier forecast by ... -
Outer Harbour Terminal tender launched
The government is launching a new public tender for the operation of the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, an order from the Chief Executive (CE) published in ... -
Bill proposes up to five years imprisonment for illegal betting-related loans
The government has drafted bill that proposes a jail term of between one and five years for individuals involved in illegal gambling loans within casino premises. ... -
Dubai airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge
The number of passengers flying through Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, surged last year beyond its total for 2019 — just before ... -
IFTM to become Macau University of Tourism by Apr. 1
On April 1, the Macau Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) will undergo a name and status change and officially become the Macau University of Tourism. The ... -
January gaming tax up 365% y-o-y
In January, gaming operators in Macau paid MOP7.34 billion in gaming tax, marking a remarkable 365% increase compared to the same month in 2023. According to ... -
Catholic procession marks start of Lent
The annual event of a statue of Jesus Christ being carried across Macau’s historic heart to mark Lent, a period of 40 days that leads up ... -
Macau residents living in Hengqin allowed to transport pets, plants
Authorities have confirmed Macau residents who study, work, set up businesses or live in Hengqin can transport animal and plant products without applying for import licenses ... -
Business rep warns SMEs are struggling
A representative of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Macau has raised concerns about the potential closure of businesses in non-tourist districts. Fong Kin Fu, the ... -
Residential units transactions up in 2023
The purchase and sale of residential units rose 70 year-on-year to 2,879 units, and the total transaction value swelled 1.8% to MOP18.30 billion. Data from the ... -
William Kuan’s habeas corpus petition rejection by top court explained
Macau’s Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has released an explanation for its rejection of businessman William Kuan’s habeas corpus petition. According to a statement from the ... -
Sands China strengthens responsible gaming promotions in 2023
Sands China’s responsible gaming efforts in 2023 has wrapped up with donations to support local social service organisations, training sessions and workshops. “As an ... -
Wynn showcases series of CNY celebrations
In honor of the auspicious Year of the Dragon, Wynn has recently showcased an array of vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations including traditional lion dance performances, ... -
US rivalry with China expands to biotech, lawmakers see a failure to compete and want to act
U.S. lawmakers are raising alarms about what they see as America’s failure to compete with China in biotechnology, warning of the risks to U.S. national security ... -
Tribal violence kills 26 combatants and an unconfirmed number of bystanders
At least 26 combatants and an unconfirmed number of bystanders were killed in a gunbattle between warring tribes in Papua New Guinea, police said yesterday. A ... -
Budapest declines offer to meet US senators seeking approval for Sweden’s NATO bid
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators made an official visit to Hungary’s capital yesterday [Macau time] and called on the nationalist government to immediately approve Sweden’s ... -
1986 Soviets launch space station Mir
The Soviets have opened a new phase in space exploration with the launch of the world’s biggest space station, Mir. The successful launch of Mir comes ... -
‘Oppenheimer’ wins seven prizes, including best picture, at the BAFTA
Atom bomb epic “Oppenheimer” won seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor, at the 77th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday (yesterday, Macau time), cementing ... -
IOC won’t change age limit to let Pacquaio compete at Paris Olympics at 45
The International Olympic Committee will not change its rules to let boxing great Manny Pacquaio compete at the Paris Games aged five years beyond the entry ... -
New Zealand women win Oceania to qualify for Paris Olympics
New Zealand will compete in the women’s football tournament at the Paris Olympic Games after beating the Solomon Islands 11-1 in the final of the Oceania ... -
Russian authorities extend a probe into Navalny’s death as allies speak of cover-up
The mother of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny yesterday was denied access to a morgue where his body was believed to be kept after his death ... -
Former Bank of China chairman indicted for bribery in nation’s long-running anticorruption drive
The former chairman of the Bank of China has been indicted on bribery charges, prosecutors said last night, adding to a long list of business and ... -
Candidates’ aging brains are factors in US presidential race
The leading contenders in the 2024 U.S. presidential election are two of the three oldest people ever to serve as president. President Joe Biden is 81. ... -
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 – edition no. 4427
* Leased land — Macau to rent land from central government for light rail connection at northern border * CNY | Overseas spending of Alipay users ...
