Monthly Archives: April 2024
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Verstappen bounces back with dominant win at Japanese Grand Prix
Max Verstappen’s record-breaking dominance in Formula 1 resumed yesterday with his victory in the Japanese Grand Prix, leading almost the entire race on a sunny day ... -
Top UN court will hold hearings in a case accusing Germany of facilitating Gaza conflict
Preliminary hearings open today at the United Nations’ top court in a case that seeks an end of German military and other aid to Israel, based ... -
Dutch police detained activist Greta Thunberg at a climate demonstration in The Hague
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was among dozens of people detained during the weekend by police in The Hague as they removed protesters who were partially blocking ... -
Removing barriers good for US, China
When U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen dined at one of the oldest Cantonese restaurants Taotaoju after landing up in Guangzhou Thursday, the U.S. side demanded that ... -
Monday, April 8, 2024 – edition no. 4457
* Macau ranks as fastest growing economy in asia * PSP locks ambulance for illegal parking and unpaid road tax * Porpoise carcass in Cheoc Van ... -
Gov’t activates emergency mechanism for Macau students
An earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude struck off Taiwan’s eastern coast during rush hour yesterday morning, sending tremors felt in the capital Taipei as well as in southern ... -
Easter holidays attract fewer visitors than expected
The Easter holidays season saw fewer visitors than expected to Macau, according to figures from the Public Security Police Force (PSP) Immigration Department. A total of ... -
Gaming results in March meet expectations
Revenues from local casinos last month have aligned precisely with forecasts by several consulting, financial and investment institutions. According to an official release by the Gaming ... -
Macau businesses struggle without local customer base: association
Businesses in Macau’s residential neighborhoods sat quietly over the recent Easter holiday, illustrating that more Macau local residents are choosing to spend their money across the ... -
Macau horse racing ends after 40 years
Emotions ran high as attendees bade farewell to Macau’s iconic horse racing track, with many expressing sadness over its permanent closure. After more than 40 years, Macau’s hippodrome ... -
PJ issues warning on SMS phishing fraud
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has recently received 33 reports of SMS phishing fraud. Of these, 28 involved scammers impersonating UnionPay Mobile QuickPass and Mannings. Six cases ... -
IFTM rebranded as Macao University of Tourism
The Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) has changed its name to the Macao University of Tourism, effective April 1. This comes following government discussions confirming ... -
Trade union bill to be voted on in AL this month
The Second Standing Committee has concluded discussions on the trade union bill, aiming to submit it to the Legislative Assembly for detailed review and voting this ... -
LRT passengers decrease
The Light Rapid Transit carried an average of 12,000 passengers per day in March this year (2024), a monthly decrease of 4,700 passengers. From January to ... -
Hotel Central named boutique hotel of the year
The revamped Hotel Central has been selected as the “Designer’s Boutique Hotel of the Year” at the 19th China Tourism and Culture Starlight Awards, according to ... -
Macau topsChina leisure destination for 5th consecutive year
For the fifth year in a row, Macau has been honored with the title of the best city in China for leisure travel at the TTG ... -
MPay reports 200% growth in payment volume by local users in Japan in Q1
MPay’s cross-border payment service, launched by Macau Pass in August 2023, has recorded significant growth in transactions in Japan during the first quarter (Q1) of this ... -
Air Macau expands long-haul flights with new wide-body aircraft
Air Macau has welcomed its first wide-body aircraft this year, an A330-300 leased from Air China that arrived from Hangzhou. The carrier aims to introduce a ... -
Macau Legend extendssale deadline for Laos casino
Macau Legend has announced a sale extension of its casino resort business in Laos, Savan Legend, pushing it back to April 15. While no specific reason was ... -
Melco narrows losses in 2023, announces line up of non-gaming offers
Melco International recorded net revenues of HKD29.53 billion, an increase of 179.5% compared to HK$10.57 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2022. Data from the group shows ... -
The Tropicana Las Vegas, a mob-era casino, closes after 67 years
In the 1971 film “Diamonds are Forever,” James Bond stays in a swanky suite at the Tropicana Las Vegas. “I hear that the Hotel Tropicana is ... -
MGM and Art Basel Hong Kong unveil ‘MGM Discoveries Art Prize’
MGM and Art Basel Hong Kong have joined forces to announce the launch of the “MGM Discoveries Art Prize” in 2025, aiming to support emerging artists ... -
Galaxy invites NPC, CPPC delegates to share spirit of ‘Two Sessions’
As this year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau ... -
GBA becoming a preferred retirement destination for elderly
On the Agenda An increasing number of Hong Kong’s elderly are choosing to retire in mainland China’s retirement homes, attracted by improved transportation options, more affordable ... -
Notes on academic studies
A Survey Analysis: The Current Real Estate Marketing Situation in the China Greater Bay Area in the Context of the COVID-19 Epidemic Juan Kong, Ema Izati ... -
GBA posts nearly USD2 trillion in economic output in 2023
Indicators & trends The total economic output of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) exceeded 14 trillion yuan (about USD1.97 trillion) in 2023, achieving one ... -
Xi and Biden discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues yesterday [Macau time] in a call meant to demonstrate a return ... -
Strongest earthquake in 25 years kills 9 people and traps 70 workers
The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the morning rush hour yesterday, killing nine people, trapping dozens in quarries and sending some residents scrambling ... -
Violent storms kill seven people in eastern China
Violent rain and hailstorms have killed seven people in eastern China’s Jiangxi province this week, including three people who fell from their apartments in a high-rise ... -
Kim tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile
North Korea said yesterday it had tested a new hypersonic intermediate-range missile powered with solid propellants, extending a run of weapons tests that’s deepening a nuclear ... -
Family and friends recall dedication of World Central Kitchen killed
Israeli airstrikes that killed seven aid workers in Gaza reverberated around the world this week, as friends and relatives mourned the losses of those who were ... -
1968 Martin Luther King shot dead
The American black civil rights leader, Dr Martin Luther King, has been assassinated. Dr King was shot dead in the southern US city of Memphis, Tennessee, ... -
Alice Rohrwacher’s tombaroli tale is pure magic
When we talk about “movie magic,” the first thing that comes to mind is often something like the bikes achieving liftoff in “E.T.” But it applies ... -
Artisans of Flavours
Not long ago, Galaxy Macau presented the second season of its culinary campaign, Artisans of Flavour. Centered around the theme of Authentic Flavours from the Heart, ... -
Portugal’s new minority government aims to outmaneuver populist rivals
Prime Minister Luis Montenegro delivers a speech after being sworn in by Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa at the Ajuda palace in Lisbon Portugal’s new ...
