Monthly Archives: April 2024
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Gov’t aims for Macau to host a large-scale concert by end of this year
Macau is keen to host, by the end of this year, a large-scale musical concert for an audience of around 50,000 people, said Chief Executive (CE) ... -
34 racehorses from Macau Jockey Club in quarantine in Zhuhai
As Macau’s horse racing industry comes to a close, 34 racehorses from the city have commenced a 30-day quarantine period in Zhuhai, reports TDM. According to ... -
More flights underway this quarter
The Civil Aviation Authority of Macau (AACM) has approved additional scheduled flights to Beijing and Ningbo in mainland China starting from April. Moreover, during the summer ... -
Second phase of talent scheme to include non-local students
The second phase of the government’s “Talent Recruitment System” will permit applications from non-resident university students who have completed their studies at local tertiary education institutions, ... -
Man scammed HKD6.85 million by suspect claiming to be ‘Shanghai Public Security Bureau’
A young local man has fallen victim to a scam involving people claiming to be the “Shanghai Public Security Bureau” and has lost HKD6.85 million. The ... -
Economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations
China’s economy expanded at a faster than expected pace in the first three months of the year, helped by policies aimed at stimulating growth and stronger ... -
CE advises lawmakers of the need to ‘find balance’ and be ‘patient’
Two of the most repeated phrases from Chief Executive (CE) Ho Iat Seng during his visit yesterday to the Legislative Assembly (AL) were “the need to ... -
UTM launches rebrand and introduces new programs at Career Day
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM), previously known as the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM), hosted its annual Career Day, offering a platform for students ... -
Macau Legend extends Laos casino sale deadline again
Macau Legend has once again extended the deadline for the sale of its casino resort in Laos. The original deadline was in February but was extended ... -
Gov’t: MICE training sessions attracted over 240 participants in Q1
During the first quarter of 2024, the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) organized and presented five MICE training sessions that successfully drew participation from ... -
Court of Final Appeal new building foundations completed
The basement and external wall supports for the new Court of Final Appeal building have been completed, the Public Works Bureau. The design project specifies that ... -
On a China visit, Scholz says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens global security
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Chinese leader Xi Jinping who hosted him in Beijing yesterday that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine threatens global security, in an ... -
Tensions rise after a bishop and priest are wounded in a knife attack in a church
A teenager has been accused of wounding a Christian bishop and priest during a church service in a second high-profile knife attack to rock Sydney in ... -
Marcos says ‘not one person died’ as police make huge drug bust
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said yesterday police seized the largest haul of methamphetamine in the country in years without anybody being killed, in a subtle ... -
Only one in three adults think Trump acted illegally in hush money case, poll shows
The first criminal trial facing former President Donald Trump is also the one in which Americans are least convinced he committed a crime, a new AP-NORC ... -
1969 Devlin is youngest-ever woman MP
A 21-year-old woman, Bernadette Devlin, has become Britain’s youngest ever female MP and the third youngest MP ever. Standing as an independent Unity candidate, Miss Devlin ... -
Characters enter the public domain: Where is remix culture going?
The giant stuffed bear, its face a twisted smile, lumbers across the screen. Menacing music swells. Shadows mask unknown threats. Christopher Robin begs for his life. ... -
Despite weather glitch, Paris Olympics flame is lit at cradle of ancient games
Even without the help of Apollo, the flame that is to burn at the Paris Olympics was kindled yesterday at the site of the ancient games ... -
Boy’s pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance’s story online
The one thing 9-year-old Cal Clifford wanted more than anything since he was a toddler was a pet octopus. The boy’s family in rural Edmond, Oklahoma, ... -
UK parliament to vote on smoking ban for those born after 2009: report
Plans to stop young people born since 2009 ever smoking being debated at the U.K.’s Parliament. According to BBC News, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s bill aims ... -
China-Vietnam hotline sets example for handling of maritime disputes
That China and Vietnam have agreed to establish a hotline between the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command and the Vietnamese navy reflects the strategic ... -
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 – edition no. 4464
* The big venue — Macau to host large-scale concert for a 50,000-audience in a temporary venue by year-end, Ho Iat Seng promises * Horsegate | ... -
Economy to recover 19% year-on-year in Q1: association
The Macau Economic Association has announced its predictions for Macau’s first-quarter economic performance, indicating a promising recovery for the region. According to the association’s forecast, the ... -
Simplification is not that simple: Renew the Macau ID online or offline?
As well as launching the new Macau ID card (BIR) late last year, the government has announced a series of measures aimed at simplifying both citizens’ ... -
Gov’t increases units for senior residents, including discounts
The SAR government has responded to the pressing need for housing for the elderlies by significantly increasing the number of accommodation units available in the first ... -
Macau receives over 1,100 applications in less than a year
Local authorities have received 1,137 valid applications for the new Talent Acquisition programs launched in the second half of last year, the Talents Development Committee (CDQQ) ... -
Ma Ying-jeou urges island’s next leader to respond ‘pragmatically’ to Xi’s diplomatic gesture
Former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou urged Taiwan’s leader-elect to pragmatically respond to the diplomatic gesture made by President Xi Jinping and to recognize the one-China principle, ... -
Man steals cash from a hotel room
A non-resident male, aged 60, has been taken into custody under suspicion of unlawfully entering a hotel room and stealing money from sleeping occupants. As per ... -
Big Bang member Daesung to perform in Macau in June
Big Bang member Daesung will be embarking on a solo tour in Asia and Macau is among the stops. Kang Dae-sung, or Daesung, as well as ... -
New bus payment options for tourists
Tourists will have more electronic payment options for riding Macau buses from April 25. The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has coordinated with local authorities and bus companies ... -
Guangdong bridge collapse prompts search and rescue
Two people were killed, one is missing, and another was injured when a bridge under construction collapsed in Xinhui district of Jiangmen city, Guangdong province, a ... -
Citizens complain to CCAC over unreasonable housing prices in 2019
Another two citizens have submitted letters to the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC), alleging that the housing prices per square foot in 2019 were unreasonably high with ... -
Gaming Citigroup forecast gaming revenue to ‘look resilient’ in April
Business trends in the Macau gaming sector appear to be resilient in April, according to a recent memo from Citigroup, “We won’t be surprised if Macau’s ... -
National security exhibition opens as concept marks 10 years
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng opened the “National Security Education Exhibition for All” yesterday with a speech marking 10 years since China introduced its overall national ... -
Germany’s Scholz calls for fair competition and warns against dumping during China visit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for fair competition in trade relations with China while warning about dumping and overproduction as he spoke to students in Shanghai ...
