Daily Archives: Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Almost MOP14 million processed through coin exchange machines
In November 2021, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM), in coordination with the two note-issuing banks (BNU and Bank of China), launched the first six automatic ... -
Cooling measures unlikely to cause sharp spike but would attract buyers in ailing market
The removal of cooling measures is unlikely to cause a sharp spike in property prices. Rather, according to realtor Centaline, it should attract more buyers into ... -
IMF affirms economy will grow 14% this year in fresh report
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has affirmed its prediction that the local economy will grow by 13.9% this year and 9.6% next year, according to its ... -
Public buses undergo adjustments as passengers increase in Q1
Bus operator Transmac recorded an average of 300,000 passengers per day in the first quarter of this year, representing a 4% increase compared to the same ... -
First all-Macau driver line-up to race in GT World Challenge Asia
For the first time, a team composed of all Macau drivers is competing at the Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia (GTWC Asia) series. The Team Elegant ... -
US navy flies aircraft through Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
The U.S. 7th Fleet said a Navy P-8A Poseidon flew through the Taiwan Strait yesterday, a day after U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs held their first ... -
Man stopped from entering mainland with 50 second-hand mobile phones
Gongbei Customs apprehended an individual who was in possession of 50 used mobile phones affixed to his body as he entered the mainland through Gongbei Port ... -
Transport Bureau to adjust ratio of electric car parking spaces
The current ratio of general parking spaces to charging spaces in public car parks is approximately 10 to 1, according to the Transport Bureau. The authorities ... -
UM organizes health sciences workshop
The University of Macau has organized a two-day workshop entitled “Understanding Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine” for over 20 science teachers from Yuet Wah College. ... -
First phase expansion brings relief and hope
Macau’s government has significantly increased the number of units available in the first phase of a new housing project for seniors, nearly doubling the original quota ... -
VIP revenues reach 25% of Q1
VIP baccarat revenue in Macau for the first quarter of 2024 reached approximately MOP14.38 billion, according to data from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). ... -
Dr. Martens shares plunge to record low after weak US revenue outlook
Chunky bootmaker Dr. Martens is warning of a tough year ahead. The London-based company’s footwear became a symbol of youthful rebellion in the 1960s and has ... -
Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters
Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters The U.S. President Joe Biden is calling for a tripling of tariffs on ... -
Colorful roadshows and rallies mark election season
Every five years, the world’s most populous democracy holds a giant election for millions of Indians to cast their vote on a new parliament. And it ... -
Apple CEO says company will ‘look at’ manufacturing in Indonesia
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company will “look at” manufacturing in Indonesia as he met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo yesterday. “We talked about the ... -
2023 was a record year for wind installations: report
The world installed 117 gigawatts of new wind power capacity in 2023, a 50% increase from the year before, making it the best year for new ... -
1955 Albert Einstein dies
Albert Einstein has died in hospital in Princeton, New Jersey, aged 76. The eminent scientist and originator of the theory of relativity was admitted to hospital ... -
In war saga ‘The Sympathizer,’ Vietnamese voices are no longer stuck in the background
Vietnamese journalist-turned-filmmaker Phanxinê remembers exactly when he decided to make movies in his native country rather than Hollywood. It was in 2008 but it could have ... -
US and China are expected to win the most medals at Paris games
The United States and China are expected to finish 1-2 in the gold and the overall medal counts at the Paris Olympics, which open in 100 ... -
UK lawmakers back landmark bill to phase out smoking for good
The British government’s plan for a landmark smoking ban that aims to stop young people from ever smoking cleared its first hurdle in Parliament yesterday [Macau ... -
IMF: Outlook for world economy is brighter, though still modest by historical standards
The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its outlook for the global economy this year, saying the world appears headed for a “soft landing” — reining in ... -
Do not force Southeast Asian countries to choose sides
Against a historical backdrop where the U.S. (and much of the West) have aimed to contain China’s rise, starting in Asia, the analysis of China’s and ... -
Thursday, April 18, 2024 – edition no. 4465
* Millions in change — Nearly 14 million patacas processed through coin exchange machines since November 2021 * Property | Removal of cooling measures may attract ...
