Daily Archives: Thursday, May 9, 2024
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IAM to study feasibility of removing some green poles from sidewalks
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is evaluating the feasibility of removing some bollards from the streets, mainly in the central district and other busy areas of ... -
Gov’t should extend efforts to maintain all emblematic statues: Community Advisor
Central District Community Advisory Board member António Monteiro wants the government to extend its efforts in maintaining, cleaning and repairing statues and monuments of all public ... -
Wynn posts strong Q1 results and places focus on new projects
Wynn Macau Ltd. reported a 14.3% increase in adjusted property earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortisation, and restructuring or rent costs (EBITDAR) in the first quarter ... -
Korean Air launches daily Seoul-Macau flights
Korean Air will launch a new daily service between Seoul and Macau beginning July 1. The flights will depart Incheon International Airport at 9:15 p.m. and ... -
Macau takes strides towards intelligent catering with support initiatives
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has been spearheading the transformation of the city’s catering industry, implementing a multifaceted approach to promote the adoption of ... -
Xi and Serbian president Vucic hail ‘ironclad’ friendship
Chinese President Xi Jinping met yesterday with the Serbian president, with both sides expressing optimism that the visit will further boost the “ironclad” friendly relations between ... -
University student caught smuggling THC and marijuana gummies at airport
The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported that yesterday they detained a 23-year-old male university student of Thai nationality due to his suspicious behavior in the arrivals terminal ... -
Property prices continue decline
Macau’s overall residential property price index dropped 3.2% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter, according to data released by the Statistics ... -
BNU profits rise in Q1
Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) reported an after-tax profit of MOP163.2 million for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of MOP40.9 million from the same period ... -
MPU launches new TCM courses
In a bid to popularize the understanding and health cultivation of traditional Chinese medicine, the Centre for Continuing Education at Macao Polytechnic University is now offering ... -
LRT collision during test at Seac Pai Van line
During the testing of trains on the Seac Pai Van LRT line, two trains collided at Union Hospital Station early yesterday, resulting in injuries to four ... -
No plan for ‘time bank’ system, says Sports Bureau
The Sports Bureau (ID) has stated that it has no plan to implement a “time bank” system. Sports director Pun Weng Kun explained that “time banks” ... -
US fans are following Taylor to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there
Thousands of ride-or-die Taylor Swift fans who missed out on her U.S. concert tour last year or didn’t want to buy exorbitantly priced tickets to see ... -
Artyzen Grand Lapa announces offerings for Mother’s Day
In celebration of Mother’s Day, Artyzen Grand Lapa announces its offers dedicated to honoring all moms. Naam offers a sumptuous five-course lunch or dinner designed by ... -
Louis Vuitton unveils pop-up store at The Londoner
Louis Vuitton introduces a new retail experience with the launch of a pop-up store as well as an exclusive kiosk at The Londoner Macao. At the kiosk, client ... -
PLA Navy’s third aircraft carrier ship successfully completes maiden voyage
The CNS Fujian, China’s third aircraft carrier, finished its maiden sea trial and returned to the shipyard yesterday afternoon, according to the People’s Liberation Army Navy. ... -
US and Philippine forces sink a ship during largescale drills in disputed waters
United States and Philippine forces, backed by an Australian air force surveillance aircraft, unleashed a barrage of high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes yesterday and sank ... -
PM wants to outlaw cannabis, two years after it was decriminalized
The prime minister of Thailand, the first country in Asia to legalize cannabis two years ago, said yesterday that he wants to outlaw the drug again ... -
Russia hits Ukraine’s power grid on day marking WWII defeat of Nazism
Russian forces unleashed a nighttime barrage of more than 50 cruise missiles and explosive drones at Ukraine’s power grid yesterday, targeting a wide area in what ... -
1972 Israeli commandos storm hijacked jet
Twelve Israeli soldiers disguised as maintenance staff have stormed a hijacked Sabena Boeing at Lod airport in Tel Aviv and released the 100 people on board. ... -
Ship carrying the torch arrives in Marseille amid fanfare and high security
Excitement is building in the southern French city of Marseille, where a majestic three-mast ship carrying the Olympic torch arrived from Greece ahead of a welcoming ... -
Mbappé trudges off after another CL dream with PSG ends
PSG 0, Dortmund 1 Kylian Mbappé leaned forward with his head bowed and hands on his thighs. Another Champions League dream with Paris Saint-Germain was over, ... -
Protest song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ now banned in city after appeals court overturns ruling
An appeals court yesterday granted the Hong Kong government’s request to ban a popular protest song, overturning an earlier ruling and deepening concerns over the erosion of freedoms ... -
AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine after over three million doses administered
After more than three billion doses, the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is being withdrawn. AstraZeneca said it was “incredibly proud” of the vaccine, but it had made ... -
Russia dependency on China, war and peace in Europe
Over the last decade, we have witnessed a significant shift in Russia’s positioning. Part of this repositioning stems from the theories of “Russian exceptionalism,” deeply imbued ... -
Thursday, May 9, 2024 – edition no. 4479
* Poles down town — Municipal bureau pondering the removal of some green poles from sidewalks, the Times has learned * Statues of identity — Gov’t ...
