Monthly Archives: February 2024
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Turf of Taipa Stadium replaced after concert, costs borne by promoter
A large portion of the turf of Taipa Olympic Stadium has been replaced after damage caused by two consecutive concerts by Korean K-pop band Seventeen over ... -
2023 casino shuttle passenger volume only 57% of 2019 levels
According to the latest data from Macau’s Transport Bureau, the number of routes covered by Macau-casino shuttle buses in 2023 was slightly higher than in 2019. ... -
Influenza cases hit a record 3,169 in January this year
In January, the number of influenza cases in Macau increased by 76% compared to the previous month, reaching a total of 3,169 cases. Influenza was the ... -
National Security Education materials to arrive at schools in 2024/2025
The teaching materials on National Security Education that the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has been preparing in collaboration with other organizations should arrive at ... -
City sees increase in university students
There are 55,000 registered students in higher education across the city in the academic year 2023/2024, Director of Education and Youth Development Kong Chi Meng has ... -
Macy’s to close 150 stores as sales slip as it pivots to luxury at Bloomingdale’s and Blue Mercury
Macy’s will close 150 stores over the next three years and 50 by the end of 2024, the department store said yesterday after posting a fourth ... -
Galaxy holds study tours as part of student program
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) co-organized the “Youth Science and Technology Village” program in a bid to provide three-year professional training for 100 Macau Form 4 students ... -
MGM sponsors another edition of ‘Macau Outstanding Teenagers Award’
MGM has supported the “Macau Outstanding Teenagers Award,” organized by the Young Men’s Christian Association of Macau (YMCA of Macau) for the sixth consecutive edition. This ... -
Feleti Teo is named Tuvalu’s new prime minister after elections that ousted Taiwan supporter
Tuvalu’s former Attorney General Feleti Teo was named prime minister of the tiny South Pacific nation yesterday [Macau time] after elections a month ago ousted the ... -
SWOT: Macau as a sports hub
Analysis The recent push by Macau’s government to position the city as a premier sports center, as evidenced by initiatives like the Greater Bay Area (GBA) ... -
GBA wealthy investors cautious following raise of investment quota
On the Agenda Residents of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) are expected to invest an average of approximately 710,000 yuan following the recent expansion of the ... -
NPC deputies prompt bay beautification
In response to national legislators’ suggestions, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China has committed to advancing the construction of over 100 picturesque bays across ... -
Shenzhen promotes mangrove forest protection
Shenzhen, located in Guangdong Province, is at the forefront of mangrove forest protection, aiming to balance economic growth with ecological conservation. The city has seen an ... -
Hong Kong property players hope authorities lift cooling measures in upcoming budget
Hong Kong’s property market, hindered by long-standing cooling measures, anticipates potential relief from these restrictions in the upcoming budget speech by Finance Chief Paul Chan. Despite ... -
Most Security Council members demand Taliban rescind decrees oppressing women and girls
More than two-thirds of the U.N. Security Council’s members demanded yesterday [Macau time] that the Taliban rescind all policies and decrees oppressing and discriminating against women ... -
2000 Nuclear chief quits over safety scandal
British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL) has confirmed its chief executive, John Taylor, has resigned over the safety scandal that has attracted severe criticism from watchdogs. A damning ... -
NASCAR teams hired top antitrust attorney in their revenue dispute – here’s why
The NASCAR season is under way, with 38 races to determine another stock car racing champion in the 76th season of the top motorsports series in ... -
Photographer accuses Taylor Swift’s dad of punching him on Sydney waterfront
A photographer told police he was punched in the face by Taylor Swift’s father on the Sydney waterfront yesterday, hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ... -
Prince William pulls out of memorial service for his godfather because of ‘personal matter’
Kensington Palace says Britain’s Prince William has pulled out of attending a memorial service for his godfather, the late King Constantine of Greece, because of a ... -
Main reasons for national pride in China and the US
Many surveys show that the majority of citizens take pride in their countries, but few have examined the main reasons why people are proud of their ... -
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – edition no. 4433
* Horsegate — Horse owners urge Jockey Club to apologize to residents * Show case — Gov’t seeking large open space for performances, after Taipa Stadium ... -
GEG Organizes Study Tours for Students from the “Youth Science and Technology Village” Program to Broaden their Scientific and Technological Horizons
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) actively supports the Macau SAR Government’s policy of “Building Macau through Talent Training”, and continues to make good use of its ... -
Major arbitration in Macau-seated Tribunal awards $175 million to local gaming firm
In a landmark decision that has rippled through the international arbitration community, a Macau-seated Tribunal has awarded a significant victory to a local company in its ... -
The litigation: A joint-venture gone south
In the heart of a groundbreaking legal arbitration that unfolded within the uniquely positioned Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR), a vivid narrative emerged, spotlighting the complex ... -
Lei Wai Nong expects 90% pre-Covid GDP this year
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong expects this year’s GDP will reach 90% of the level back in 2019, or a 10.3% de-facto year-over-year ... -
1,600 signatures submitted opposing landfill off Coloane coast
In opposition to a proposed landfill off the coast of Coloane, the organizers of a petition have submitted 1,600 signatures to the government over the weekend ... -
Month-long ‘Winter Operation’ from police forces finds 1,288 crime suspects
The month-long joint operation from all security forces that took place between January 22 and February 18 resulted in finding 1,288 people suspected of committing crimes ... -
MJC claims impossible to accommodate requests for compensation to horse owners
The Macau Jockey Club (MJC) has said in a letter to a group of horse owners who previously subscribed to a petition to the company that ... -
Chinese C919 jet in spotlight at Singapore air show, but not quite ready to compete internationally
China’s C919 single-aisle jet made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow, attracting masses of visitors and hundreds of orders, but analysts say it still has ... -
Sands China Presenting Japanese Contemporary Art Exhibition at Sands Gallery – Now Open
Sands China is co-hosting its first-ever Japanese art extravaganza in 2024 – “Japanese Contemporary Art Exhibition” – at Sands Gallery until March 30, with over 90 ... -
4th Macau-Taipa bridge set to be completed in Q3
Construction of the fourth bridge between the Macau peninsula and Taipa is expected to be completed during the third quarter of this year, according to the ... -
Macau to host 2014MIECF in March
The “2024 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition” (2024MIECF) is scheduled to take place from 28th to 30th March 2024. This year’s event promises significant ... -
Two Chinese bloggers in exile says ‘police are interrogating their followers’
Two prominent Chinese bloggers in exile said that police were investigating their millions of followers on international social media platforms, in an escalation of Beijing’s attempts ... -
Israel’s air force strikes deep inside Lebanon, killing two people, after Hezbollah downs a drone
The Israeli military said its air force yesterday struck targets of the militant Hezbollah group “deep inside Lebanon,” where residents reported explosions near the northeastern city ... -
1953 Spelling bill passes second reading
A proposal to simplify English spelling has cleared its second hurdle in parliament. After a second debate MPs in the House of Commons voted by 65 ...
