Monthly Archives: May 2024
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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 ... -
Only 8% of MP cases on domestic violence resulted in charges
Only 8.04% of all cases opened by the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) regarding suspicions of crimes related to the law on preventing and combating domestic violence ... -
Smoking cessation services see 31% increase in past year
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported a significant increase in the number of people seeking smoking cessation services in 2023, underlining the city’s efforts to tackle the ... -
Digitalization and streamlining of birth, marriage, divorce, and death registration procedures
The new bill promoting amendments to several procedures of the Macau Civil Code is ready to be voted on in the final reading at the Legislative ... -
Police break up pro-Palestinian student protest in Berlin as demos spread across Europe
Berlin police yesterday broke up a protest by several hundred pro-Palestinian activists who had occupied a courtyard on Berlin’s Free University earlier in the day. The ... -
Macau hotel occupancy rate peaks at 95% for Labor Day
Macau achieved an average hotel occupancy rate of 89.2% during the five-day Labor Day holiday season in mainland China, starting on May 1, according to the ... -
Wong Kit Cheng calls for gov’t to implement long-term rental concessions on seniors’ residence
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng proposes extending rental concessions beyond the initial discounted period to provide long-term financial stability, following the government’s announcement and clarification on the ... -
Two hotel room robberies in Cotai committed by the same perpetrator
Two hotel room robberies occurred in the Cotai District within the span of an hour yesterday. Three mainland women were victimized by an individual armed with ... -
Banned man caught trying to enter Macau with forged passport
A man in his 20s, who was previously banned from entering the region, attempted to use a stolen passport to enter Macau via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau ... -
Airport sees 109,000 passengers during Golden Week
During the Labor Day Golden Week, Macau International Airport (MIA) recorded a total of 908 flights and over 109,000 passengers passing through between May 1 to ... -
International City of Food Carnival to feature 100 stalls
The Macau International City of Food Carnival will be held June 14 to June 23 at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf. One of three highlight events, the “International ... -
Mobile payment transactions up 13% in 2023
Data from the Monetary Authority of Macao shows that the volume of transactions in Macau using mobile payment instruments witnessed a 12.9% surge in 2023 compared ... -
IC developing specialized website for film and television sector
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is currently in the process of creating a dedicated website for the film and television industry. This platform is designed to ... -
Disney’s streaming business turns a profit, tops expectations
The Walt Disney Co. swung to a loss in its second quarter because of restructuring and impairment charges, but its adjusted profit topped expectations and its ... -
City of Dreams restaurants pamper moms with special Mother’s Day menus
The Tasting Room – Prime Steak & Grill and L’ATTITUDE at City of Dreams are celebrating Mother’s Day with indulgent brunch and lunch menus, along with ... -
‘Broth by André Chiang’ debuts signature soups
Renowned chef André Chiang unveiled his latest pop-up project, “Broth by André Chiang,” starting May 11 at Mizumi in Wynn Macau. The new personalized hot pot ... -
Sino-French ties bridging East-West differences
Pandas are a rare species found only in China. But the West first learned about the panda through French missionary Armand David more than 150 years ...
