Monthly Archives: April 2024
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HZMB receives over 10 million vehicles
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) saw over 10 million inbound and outbound vehicles pass through its Zhuhai port to about 4 p.m. Saturday, since it opened ... -
Inflation up 1% in march
The composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the SAR for March 2024 grew 1.09% year on year, according to the information released by the SAR’s Statistics ... -
Red Market reorganization nears completion
The reorganization works of the Red Market is nearing completion, according to the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM). More than 120 stalls will begin returning in late ... -
Gov’t announces schedule for election of Chief Executive Election Committee
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Chief Executive Election of SAR announced Friday the schedule for the 2024 election of the Chief Executive Election Committee members. ... -
Gov’t expands coverage of medical vouchers to Hengqin
Macau authorities have implemented a new regulation that expands the coverage of medical vouchers to Hengqin where permanent residents will receive electronic vouchers worth MOP600 each, ... -
Gov’t proposes eviction measure for squatters
The government has put forward new legislation aimed at addressing the issue of squatting due to rent arrears, as announced by the Executive Council Friday. The ... -
Korean Air to launch daily flights between Incheon and Macau
Korean Air Lines will introduce daily flights between Incheon, South Korea and Macau starting July 1.The evening flights will depart Incheon International Airport at 9:15 p.m., ... -
Int’l travel expo unveiled for tourism business opportunities
The 12th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) kicked off Friday at the Cotai Expo in Macau on the largest scale since it began. Lei Wai ... -
MGM announces its Mother’s Day delicacies
MGM has announced its Mother’s Day Special Delights, a collection of festive delicacies at its properties. At Chun, the Cantonese restaurant in MGM Cotai, guests can ... -
Melco promotes tourism products in Singapore roadshow
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has participated in the “Experience Macao” roadshow in Singapore that ran from April 25 through April 28 to promote Macau’s tourism offerings ... -
Police kill an Abu Sayyaf militant implicated in 15 beheadings and other atrocities
Philippine forces killed an Abu Sayyaf militant, who had been implicated in past beheadings, including of 10 Filipino marines and two kidnapped Vietnamese, in a clash ... -
Head of Vietnam’s parliament resigns amid corruption probe
The head of Vietnam’s parliament has resigned, according to state media, making him the latest senior member of government to leave office amid an ongoing anti-corruption ... -
Hamas is reviewing an Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as a planned Rafah offensive looms
Hamas said Saturday it was reviewing a new Israeli proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as Egypt intensified efforts to broker a deal to end the ... -
Putin announces plans to visit China in May
Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week he plans to visit China in May, in what could become the first foreign trip for the Russian leader ... -
1978 Afghan coup rebels claim victory
The new rulers of Afghanistan have announced that almost the whole of the leadership of the ousted regime is dead. Two days ago, they declared President ... -
LeBron scores 30, and the Lakers avoid 1st-round elimination with a 119-108 win over champion Denver
The Los Angeles Lakers finally cracked the Denver Nuggets’ mastery of this rivalry and extended their playoff lives for at least another game. To absolutely nobody’s ... -
Wide devastation left by tornado in Guangzhou
Aerial photos posted by Chinese state media yesterday showed the wide devastation of a part of the southern city of Guangzhou after a tornado swept ... -
Two Russian journalists jailed on ‘extremism’ charges for alleged work for Navalny group
Two Russian journalists were arrested by their government on “extremism” charges and ordered by courts there on Saturday to remain in custody pending investigation and trial ... -
The yen is a currency trader’s best friend and worst enemy
There are two big problems in the world of currency trading. First, those who engage in carry trades tend — to use Gavekal Research’s founder Louis-Vincent ... -
Monday, April 29, 2024 – edition no. 4472
* Business matters — Mainland Chinese holders of business visas for Hong Kong and Macau will have their visas extended to two weeks, with authorities expecting ... -
Property market booms after cooling measure lifted
The removal of three major cooling measures last weekend has sparked a rapidly growing property boom in Macau’s market, especially among first-time home buyers. Developers ... -
Galaxy to add ultra-luxury Capella Hotel to portfolio in 2025
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has announced a landmark collaboration with Capella Hotels and Resorts, named the “Best Hotel Brand in the World” by Travel + Leisure ... -
Malaysia in talks with tycoons over casino project to revitalize Forest City
Malaysia has engaged in preliminary talks with billionaires to open a casino in the USD100 billion Forest City development near Singapore, according to sources who asked ... -
AMCM and Central Bank of Timor-Leste renew bilateral cooperation agreement
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) and the Central Bank of Timor-Leste (BCTL) signed a renewed cooperation agreement to deepen and strengthen collaboration in various areas, ... -
Worker stabbed multiple times in Taipa over loan
A male non-resident worker was viciously stabbed in Taipa on Wednesday evening in a dispute over borrowed money, authorities reported yesterday. The victim, a Nepalese worker ... -
Electric cars and digital connectivity dominate at Beijing auto show
Global automakers and EV startups unveiled new models and concept cars at China’s largest auto show yesterday, with a focus on the nation’s transformation into a ... -
SSM dismisses rumors linking measles vaccine to autism
The Health Bureau (SSM) has issued a statement addressing online rumors suggesting a connection between the measles vaccine and autism in children. In its statement, the ... -
ID closes Tamagnini Barbosa swimming pool due to poor water quality
The Sports Bureau (ID) has announced the impromptu closure of the Tamagnini Barbosa Sports Centre swimming pool to the public. The temporary closure is effective immediately ... -
Macau to feature pavilion dedicated to the ‘City of Shows’ at MITE
The local government is championing Macau’s bid to become a “City of Shows” by introducing a dedicated pavilion on this theme at the 12th Macao International ... -
Police arrests student suspected of engaging in fraudulent activities
A college student from the mainland was apprehended by police, who believed him to be working for a mainland criminal organization and coming to Macau to ... -
Unstable weather to continue
Macau will see more unstable weather this weekend. This is due to the influence of an unstable airstream brought on by a trough of low pressure. ... -
Leaders highlight AI role in driving sustainable development
The transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in industry and manufacturing was the focus of a recent event co-organized by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization ... -
MUST holds lecture on humanistic approach to language teaching
The International College of the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) commemorated its 24th anniversary with a special appointment ceremony and lecture centered on the ... -
Sands China Launches ‘Summer Fiesta’ Community Revitalisation Attractions at Iec Long and Taipa Houses
Sands China has launched Summer Fiesta, the latest round of its Community Revitalisation Series at the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and the Taipa Houses, with ... -
Blinken raises Chinese trade practices in meetings with officials in Shanghai
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised what the U.S. describes as unfair Chinese trade practices during his first full day of meetings in China yesterday ...
