Monthly Archives: May 2024
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – edition no. 4477
* ‘Charme’ operation — At the beginning of a European tour in Paris, President Xi told Macron that ‘as two important forces in the world, China ... -
First black rainstorm warning in three years in Macau, causes floods
Macau experienced its first black rainstorm warning in three years on Saturday as heavy downpours caused widespread flooding in various areas of the city. The warning, ... -
Visitor influx high despite weather woes
The number of visitors to Macau over the five-day Golden Week of the Labor Day holiday can be considered significantly high, particularly after the bad weather ... -
Macau drivers score good results in Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia kickoff
Macau drivers André Couto and Charles Leong scored good results at the start of this year’s Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA) over the weekend. In the ... -
Quarter of local residents use AI: Study
About 25% of Macau residents use generative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms like ChatGPT, according to the 2024 “Internet Usage Trends in Macao” report recently published by ... -
Officials urged to review infrastructure drainage capacity after heavy rain floods
As heavy rains caused flooding in parts of Macau over the weekend, some residents are calling on officials to evaluate the drainage capacity of the city’s ... -
IC head: New visas will help artistic and cultural activities
Macau’s artistic and cultural activities will benefit from the new visa schemes with the mainland, which start today, according to the president of the Cultural Affairs ... -
Joint operation seizes counterfeit items worth HKD17 million
Customs officers have made two arrests and seized about 56,000 counterfeit items worth HKD17 million during a three-week joint operation in Hong Kong, Macau and China. ... -
UM breaks into Top 200 in world university rankings
The University of Macau (UM) has climbed into the top 200 of the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, coming in at number 193. This ... -
DSAT adds space to Taipa public car park
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has recently modified the allocation of parking spaces Taipa outdoor car park on Estrada Governador Albano de Oliveira. Specifically, seven parking spaces ... -
Man embezzles HKD350,000, claims cash was lost
A mainland man involved in currency exchange has been accused of embezzling HKD350,000 from an accomplice and confessed the money was lost, police said. Authorities revealed ... -
Residential property sales rise in April
The number of residential properties purchased in Macau during the first half of April increased compared to the previous period, according to government figures. 101 units ... -
Xi says China-France ties are win-win cooperation between countries with different systems
Over the past 60 years, China-France relations have long been at the forefront of China’s ties with major Western countries, setting a good example for the ... -
China publicizes for the first time what it claims is a 2016 agreement with Philippines
For the first time, China has publicized what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands. The ... -
MGM 2049 Global Recruitment Program Awaits Talents
MGM has joined hands with world-renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to present an unprecedented residency show MGM 2049 at the MGM Theater. This serves not only ... -
As Putin begins another six-year term, he is entering a new era of extraordinary power
Just a few months short of a quarter-century as Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin tomorrow will put his hand on a copy of the constitution and begin ... -
1966 Moors murderers jailed for life
Ian Brady and his lover Myra Hindley have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the so-called Moors murders at Chester Assizes. Judge Fenton Atkinson imposed three ... -
Macau Mini-Rugby Festival scores big with visiting teams
Saturday, April 27 saw the return of the Macau mini-rugby festival. Held in Taipa, the event attracted 40 teams from Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau. Close ... -
China sends a probe to get samples from the less-explored far side of the moon
China last week launched a lunar probe to land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into differences ... -
King Charles III’s openness about cancer has helped him connect with people
King Charles III’s decision to be open about his cancer diagnosis has helped the new monarch connect with the people of Britain and strengthened the monarchy in the ... -
Good Sino-French past offers great future
Over the years, France-China relations have been steadily improving. The announcement that the Chinese leader will pay a state visit to France in early May amid ... -
Monday, May 6, 2024 – edition no. 4476
* Stormy Days — First black rainstorm warning in three years hits Macau, causes flooding; associations urge a review of drainage capacity after water leaks affect ... -
Lawmakers call for comprehensive revision of labor laws to keep up with city’s changes
As Macau continues to undergo social and economic development, local legislators are calling for comprehensive revisions to the city’s labor laws to better safeguard the rights ... -
RENOWNED EDUCATOR SAYS MACAU CAN HELP OVERCOME EAST-WEST MISUNDERSTANDINGS
Professor Tang Lixing, the chair professor and doctoral supervisor of the Chinese Teacher Development Center at New York University, who recently visited Macau, strongly advocates for ... -
MGM executes strong first quarter performance with record-breaking revenues
MGM China Holdings Limited has reported record-breaking financial results for the first quarter of 2024, outperforming the industry’s recovery in Macau. The casino operator saw net ... -
TUI denies appeals of MP and Ng Lap Seng, sends case back to TSI
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has decided on the appeals to the final court by the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) and Ng Lap Seng, one ... -
Casino revenue surpasses expectations in April
Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) in April exceeded market expectations and historical trends, according to industry analysts. The region reported MOP18.55 billion in GGR for ... -
Court asked to apply measures to young offenders in bullying case
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has requested the Family and Juvenile Court to implement measures under the general social protection regime and undertake educational guardianship actions for ... -
Golden Week meets visitor number expectations
Thus far, the Worker’s Day Golden Week holiday has been meeting expectations in terms of visitor numbers. According to figures from the Public Security Police Force ... -
Public tender for nursing home in Zone A now open
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has opened a public tender for the construction of a nursing home in Zone A. The project, to be executed on lot A8, ... -
Ao Ieong appoints 11 workers to Cotai hospital
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Elsie Ao Ieong, appointed 11 Health Bureau workers to work at the Islands Healthcare Complex until April 30, 2025. ... -
Tam Kung Festival to feature parade performances
The Tam Kung Festival will be held on May 15 in Coloane, with over 30 teams partaking in parade performances, alongside charity sales and beer carnivals. ... -
Elderly drunk driver hits pedestrian in crosswalk
A 60-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly striking a pedestrian recently while driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. at ... -
IAS publishes list of children accepted in subsidized nurseries
The lists of children admitted to subsidized nurseries in Macau for the upcoming school year have been published by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS). Registration for ... -
DSF to start refunding professional tax to some 158,000 taxpayers
Some 158,000 taxpayers will begin receiving a refund of a part of the professional tax paid in 2022 late this month, the Financial Services Bureau (DSF) ...
