Daily Archives: Friday, March 29, 2024
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Macau still needs to improve local laws on national security: Wong
Macau is still a long way from having laws that adequately safeguard national security, according to Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak. Wong was speaking to ... -
Macau horse racing era comes to an end
Tomorrow is the last race meeting at the Taipa hippodrome. The era of horse racing in Macau is coming to an end after over 30 years ... -
Cases of domestic violence totaled 40 in 2023
The number of reported domestic violence cases in Macau totaled 40 last year, according to the annual report on the topic from the Social Welfare Bureau ... -
CESL Asia: Macau ready for AI-driven processes and services
Macau is ready for further implementation of technology such as AI-driven processes and services, according to António Trindade, CEO of local energy and environment firm CESL ... -
MOP109 billion ‘green bond’ for sale in Macau
As of end-February, the city has seen green bonds reaching the value of MOP108.8 billion available in Macau, a 40% increase year-over-year, head of the local ... -
IAS introduces application to monitor elderly movement and prevent solitary deaths
To address the growing number of senior citizens passing away alone at home, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will introduce a new mobile application to track ... -
Association seeks more gov’t support for struggling sector
The head of the Macau Real Estate Development Association called on the government to further support the struggling property sector by loosening market restrictions. Peter Lok, ... -
Four new functions on SSM health check e-platform
Four new functions have been added to the Health Bureau’s (SSM) health check-up booking e-platform to further expand the scope of services available. The change took ... -
SSM launches new platform for training of medical practitioners
Health Bureau (SSM), Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF) and the Medical Professional Committee have jointly established a new e-platform to more easily facilitate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) ... -
High official meeting for Forum Macao held
The High Official Meeting for the Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao) was recently held ... -
GD-MO partnership key to timely announcement of nuclear incidents: Security chief
A partnership platform between Macau SAR and Guangdong Province has been key to the timely release of any nuclear incidents in the neighboring province, stated Secretary ... -
Ka-Ho prison will be concluded in first half
The new prison in Ka-Ho is due to conclude all works within the first half (1H) of this year, the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak ... -
Unemployment rate at 2.8%
Macau’s unemployment rates remained stable for the period of December 2023 to February 2024, compared to the previous period of November 2023 to January 2024, where ... -
Cross-border traffic sees 29% y-o-y growth
Cross-border vehicular traffic in February witnessed a significant year-on-year growth of 28.5%, with a total of 634,119 trips, according to data from the Statistics and Census ... -
GBA GT Cup to continue to hold qualification races for Macau this year
The growing number of interested racers taking part in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) GT Cup for the GT4 specification vehicles will continue to push to ... -
Two women fall victim to phone scams
Two women have fallen victim to phone scams, resulting in financial loss and coercion to conceal themselves in Zhuhai to assist in further fraudulent activities, the ... -
Macau airport reports profits as passenger traffic returns
The city’s airport reported nearly MOP1.19 billion in revenue for the 2023 fiscal year, up 179.8% from the previous year amid the travel and economic rebound. ... -
China’s latest EV is a ‘connected’ car from smart electronics maker Xiaomi
Xiaomi, a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is joining the country’s booming but crowded market for electric cars. The tech company will start ... -
Sands China donates MOP1 million to local NGOs for responsible gaming support
Sands China Ltd. recently donated MOP1 million to five local nongovernmental organisations to support their 2024 responsible gaming efforts. Sands China’s donations help support various responsible ... -
City of Dreams opens new upscale steakhouse
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has debuted The Tasting Room – Prime Steak & Grill, a new premium steakhouse at its integrated resort City of Dreams. The ... -
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
China yesterday said it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries. China’s ... -
Top Chinese official says green, high tech development key to spur economy
Pan Gongsheng, Governor of People’s Bank of China, speaks at a sub forum ahead of the annual Boao Forum on Hainan island China is committed to ... -
Yellen says Beijing’s rapid buildout of its green energy industry ‘distorts global prices’
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called out China’s ramped-up production in solar energy, electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, calling it unfair competition that “distorts global prices» and “hurts American ... -
US delegation pledges continued support for Taiwan
A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation pledged continued support for Taiwan yesterday, days after Congress approved $300 million in military aid for the self-governed island that’s claimed by China. ... -
Ukraine FM arrives in New Delhi to boost ties with India, a historical ally of Russia
Ukraine’s foreign minister arrived in New Delhi yesterday for a two-day visit to boost bilateral ties and cooperation with India, which considers Russia a time-tested ally ... -
Olympic officials move to support 2032 Brisbane Games
After weeks of uncertainty about billion-dollar stadium projects for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, the IOC and local organizers moved to present the games more positively. Plans ... -
James Taylor on his tour, the possibility of new music and his legacy
He’s gone to Carolina in his mind and on tour for much of 2024. Not long after his 76th birthday, James Taylor & His All-Star Band ... -
Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
The cargo ship that lost power and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore underwent “routine engine maintenance” in port beforehand, the U.S. Coast Guard said yesterday ... -
1971 Calley guilty of My Lai massacre
Lieutenant William Calley has been found guilty of murder at a court martial for his part in the My Lai massacre which claimed the lives of ... -
The Gen Z Philanthropists
The 1985 Live Aid concert, organized by Bob Geldof, was the steppingstone for celebrity engagement in Climate Show-biz, with an estimated 1.5 billion television viewers. The ... -
Things get scary for Sydney Sweeney in a creepy Italian convent
It’s not your imagination: Sydney Sweeney is everywhere. In the past four months, she’s been in a romantic comedy that turned into a sleeper hit, a ... -
NCT Dream try to pin down a vibe in latest EP
When is a good dream not a great dream? When you don’t remember it in the morning. When is a good album not a great album? ... -
Tastes of Japan
This spring season, MGM offers an exclusive taste of Japan for all gastronomic enthusiasts. The collaborations at MGM MACAU features delights from Tokyo’s acclaimed Edomae sushi ... -
A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved – a first for US cities
New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its central business district after transit officials approved a ... -
Dethroned crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for defrauding FTX investors
Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried, facing the potential of decades in prison, waited to hear his fate today [Macau time] as a sentencing proceeding began in a ...
