Monthly Archives: May 2024
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Average rent up 2% y-o-y
The average rent per square meter of usable area for residential units in Macau was MOP133 in the first quarter of 2024, up by 2.1% year-on-year. ... -
Prix de Lausanne’s Asia-Pacific pre-selection to take place in Macau
The Asia-Pacific pre-selection for the Prix de Lausanne, a renowned international dance competition for aspiring classical ballet dancers, will be held in Macau this September. This ... -
Applications for support for scrapping vehicles enters second phase
The government is progressing with the second phase of both the plan to provide financial assistance to replace outdated motorcycles with new electric motorcycles, and the ... -
Cape Verde gov’t in talks to revoke Macau Legend license
The government of Cape Verde has announced that it is engaged in discussions with Macau Legend Development Ltd, a casino services firm listed in Hong Kong, ... -
UM ranks 14th in 2024 World Young University Rankings
The University of Macau (UM) has been ranked 14th globally in the 2024 World Young University Rankings, a remarkable improvement of 12 places compared to last ... -
Three men attacked with knives over MOP8,000 loan
The Judiciary Police (PJ) received reports on the evening of May 12 regarding a case of serious bodily harm involving three victims. The victims were blue-collar ... -
Xi’s visit to Hungary, Serbia brings new Chinese investment and deeper ties to Europe’s doorstep
When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Hungary last week, he arrived to one of the few places in the European Union where his country is considered ... -
Lee calls for respect of its overseas-based trade offices after UK charged London staffer
Hong Kong’s leader yesterday urged foreign governments to respect the duties of its overseas-based trade offices after a staff member in its London branch was charged ... -
Blinken in Kyiv says US arms will make a difference
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said yesterday that American military aid on its way to Ukraine will make a “real difference” on the battlefield, as ... -
1986 Soviets launch space station Mir
The Soviets have opened a new phase in space exploration with the launch of the world’s biggest space station, Mir. The successful launch of Mir comes ... -
Maradona heirs say his Golden Ball trophy was stolen, they want to stop its auction
Diego Maradona’s heirs will launch a lawsuit to try and stop the auction of a trophy he was awarded after the 1986 World Cup won by ... -
Jimmie Johnson to attempt his own version of Indy 500 & NASCAR doubleheader
Jimmie Johnson will attempt his own version of “The Double” when he becomes the first driver to be part of the Indianapolis 500 broadcast team hours ... -
French striker Giroud makes his MLS move, joining Los Angeles FC
WC-winning French striker Olivier Giroud is signing with Los Angeles FC. LAFC formally announced the long-anticipated move yesterday for the 37-year-old Giroud, who leaves Europe after ... -
Monarchy reform activist dies in detention after months hunger strike
A young Thai activist who went on a hunger strike after being jailed for advocating reform of the country’s system of monarchy died yesterday in a ... -
Palestinians mark 76 years of dispossession as a larger catastrophe may unfold in Gaza
Palestinians today will mark the 76th year of their mass expulsion from what is now Israel, an event that is at the core of their national ... -
Illiberal democracy in India and the West turning a blind eye
India is the “largest democracy in the world” (970 million voters in the current elections). According to the Democracy Index 2023 by the unsuspecting Economist’s Intelligence ... -
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – edition no. 4483
* The eighth day of fourth month — Buddhists to gather in honor of founder’s birthday in profound significance of faith in Macau and around the ... -
MGM Ignites Jin Yong’s Drama Legacy at Barra
Dr. Louis Cha (Jin Yong), a literary giant of Chinese literature, wrote 15 captivating wuxia novels during his lifetime. These novels have not only been appreciated ... -
Gov’t relaxes rules to attract younger buyers for Hengqin apartments
The government will relax the eligibility requirements at Macau New Neighborhood (MNN) in Hengqin. Effective from May 13, Macau residents aged 18 or above can acquire ... -
Macau casino shares rise as China expands travel visa scheme
Macau casino operators’ shares surged yesterday after China announced an expansion of its individual travel visa scheme to include eight additional mainland cities, a move that ... -
Xia Baolong inspects new bridge, meets with key leaders
Beijing’s top official for Hong Kong and Macau Affairs, Xia Baolong, has visited the city’s fourth Taipa-Macau bridge, Macau Bridge, as part of his week-long inspection ... -
PATA summit focus on youth, new trends
The annual summit for the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will be underway in Macau from tomorrow for three consecutive days. According to the Macao Government ... -
IAS to assist disadvantaged families in MOP20 million budget
Starting in May, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will distribute the first special assistance grant of this year’s Social Inclusion Program to 4,905 single-parent, disabled and ... -
Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry
A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling. The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 ... -
MGTO claims the goal of two million foreign visitors will be achieved
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is confident Macau will reach its goal of two million international visitors this year, MGTO deputy director Cheng Wai Tong ... -
Vocational training courseson the rise
A total of 1,915 vocational training courses were conducted in 2023, with the participation of 97,672 trainees. This indicates a notable increase of 25.1% compared to ... -
AL committee wary on discontinuation of inspection travel agencies
The Second Standing Committee has expressed its apprehension regarding the discontinuation of inspections of travel agencies prior to the issuance of licenses, as stipulated in the ... -
HK opens quota applications of HZMB
Hong Kong’s Transport Department today opened applications for 1,000 regular quotas for Hong Kong cross-boundary non-commercial private cars using the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) to Macau. On ... -
CE calls for budget proposals to prepare LAG2025
The Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, has published the guidelines and schedule for the submission of 2025 budget proposals from all public services and departments ... -
Ten people lose over MOP4.7 million to scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has received reports from 10 scam victims totaling over MOP4.5 million. Most of these scams occurred online, with victims’ losses ranging from ... -
FDCT to update funding regulations and incentive plans
The Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT) will reformulate its funding regulations and the Science and Technology Award Plan according to public financial funding system provisions ... -
Status of Chinese citizen journalist who reported on COVID unknown
The whereabouts of a Chinese citizen journalist who served four years in prison for reporting on the early days of the pandemic in Wuhan and was ... -
Sleepy far-flung towns will host US forces returning to country
The far-flung coastal town of Santa Ana in the northeastern tip of the Philippine mainland has long been known by tourists mostly for its beaches, waterfalls, ... -
Trump suggests Chinese migrants are ‘here to build an army.’ The migrants tell another story
It was 7 a.m. on a recent Friday when Wang Gang, a 36-year-old Chinese immigrant, jostled for a day job in New York City’s Flushing neighborhood. ... -
1955 Communist states sign Warsaw Pact
The Soviet Union and its Eastern Bloc allies have signed a security pact in the Polish capital, Warsaw, after a three-day conference. Announcements in Warsaw and ...
