Monthly Archives: May 2024
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SJM revenue surges 74.5% in Q1
SJM Holdings saw a significant increase of 74.5% in its net gaming revenue, amounting to HKD6.46 billion. In an announcement, the gaming operator highlighted that the ... -
Indonesian gov’t committed to protecting migrant workers in Macau
The Minister of Manpower, Ida Fauziyah, has reaffirmed the Indonesian government’s commitment to improving the safety and security of Indonesian migrant workers in Macau. Fauziyah recently ... -
Non-resident workers drive population growth
Macau’s population reached 686,400 by the close of the first quarter of 2024, according to figures released Wednesday by the Statistics and Census Service (DCSEC). The ... -
Border Gate bus terminal undergoes maintenance after storm
Heavy rain last Saturday resulted in the Border Gate Terminal resembling a “water curtain hole,” with leaks reported in the ceiling of the underground bus station. ... -
Theatre in Patuá with tickets for both shows almost sold out
The theatre in Macau’s Creole language “Patuá” is back and will present two performances this weekend as part of the Macau Arts Festival program. Titled “A ... -
Over 2,700 Urbanism and Urban Construction professionals registered in Macau
In the past nine years, Macau has witnessed the registration of 2,748 professionals in the field of Urbanism and Urban Construction under the new regime established ... -
IC offers 30% discount on MAF shows
The Cultural Affairs Bureau is launching the “Final Surprise Flash Sale Offer,” a 30% discount on tickets for a selection of shows as part of the ... -
20 museums to host activities on May 18
To celebrate International Museum Day May 18, 20 museums in Macau will co-organize the annual event of the museum sector, the “Macao International Museum Day Carnival ... -
SSM lowers age requirement for elderly dental prosthesis
The Health Bureau has decided to lower the age requirement for the “Dental Prosthesis Installation Program for the Elderly” to individuals over 65 years starting May. ... -
Japanese Nissan reports 92% jump in profit as sales surge
Nissan’s profit for the fiscal year through March jumped 92% to 426.6 billion yen ($2.7 billion) as sales grew in all major global markets except China, ... -
Heavy rains may lead to floods in South, Southwest China
Torrential rains from Thursday to Sunday may leave more than a dozen rivers in southern China swollen above their flood warning levels, according to the Ministry ... -
Into the far side of the moon, developing Macau beyond gaming within GBA’s development plan
The State Key Laboratory of Lunar and Planetary Science (SKLPlanets) at the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) was officially established in 2018 with the ... -
Shenzhen housing policy changes may spur demand
On The Agenda The new policy package for the technology hub of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, to ease its homebuying rules will be a significant step toward ... -
Notes on academic studies
The Impact of Different Terrains in The Greater Bay Area on The Local Economy Author: Jin Deng Journal: Frontiers in Business, Economics and Management, 2023 This ... -
China extends visa exemptions until 2025
This week, during a state visit to Paris, President Xi Jinping announced the extension of visa exemptions for citizens holding ordinary passports from 12 countries until ... -
Hong Kong and Shenzhen pilot cross-border credit checks
Hong Kong and Shenzhen have initiated a pilot program testing a new cross-border data verification platform within the financial sector. This platform, developed by Shenzhen’s WeBank, ... -
Authorized economic operators drive China’s foreign trade
In 2023, Authorized Economic Operators (AEOs) accounted for 37.1% of China’s foreign trade value and a similar percentage of total tax payments, as revealed at the ... -
China slams US for ship’s passage weeks before new leader takes office
China’s military criticized a U.S. destroyer’s passage through the Taiwan Strait less than two weeks before the island’s new leader takes office and while Washington and ... -
Civilian casualties rise in civil war as resistance forces tighten noose around military
Six months into an offensive against Myanmar ‘s military government, opposition forces have made massive gains, but civilian casualties are rising sharply as regime troops increasingly ... -
Celebration of victory in World War II is a key pillar of Putin’s rule
Russia yesterday wrapped itself in patriotic pageantry for Victory Day, a celebration of its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II that President Vladimir Putin ... -
1994 Mandela becomes SA’s first black president
Nelson Mandela has become South Africa’s first black president after more than three centuries of white rule. Mr Mandela’s African National Congress (ANC) party won 252 ... -
Planet of the Apes finds a new hero and will blow your mind
Fans of the “Planet of the Apes” franchise may still be mourning the 2017 death of Caesar, the first smart chimp and the charismatic ape leader. ... -
Sebastian Bach’s ‘Child Within the Man’ makes case for Skid Row reunion
Sebastian Bach’s latest solo album, “Child Within the Man,” is a reminder that every once in a while, a man and a moment meet. This is ... -
Unprecedented Hot Pot Broth
One of the most exciting F&B event this month is a hot pot experience not to be missed. Globally renowned Chef André Chiang, Wynn Culinary Ambassador, unveils ... -
China, US resume cooperation on deportation as Chinese immigrants rush in from southern border
Beijing and Washington have quietly resumed cooperation on the deportation of Chinese immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally, as the two countries are reestablishing and ... -
China’s exports and imports return to growth in April as demand improves
China’s exports and imports returned to growth in April, suggesting that demand is improving despite an uneven economic recovery, according to customs data released yesterday. The ... -
Behind the Hong Kong market’s fast and mysterious rally
All of a sudden, the mood in Hong Kong seems to have shifted. The $5.2 trillion stock market is on its longest winning streak since 2018, ... -
Friday, May 10, 2024 – edition no. 4480
* Road to GP — The path to this year’s Macau Grand Prix starts this weekend, as the season kicks off with the first round of ... -
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 ...
