Daily Archives: Monday, June 17, 2024
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Gov’t extends repayment period for SMEs’ entrepreneurship assistance programs
The SAR government’s Executive Council has concluded its revisions to assistance programs in a bid to provide continued support for beneficiary enterprises and young entrepreneurs who ... -
MGM explores potential casino investment in Thailand
MGM China is reportedly searching for new investment options in Thailand’s proposed entertainment complex. This potential move comes as Macau’s gaming operators seek to capitalize on ... -
Severe rainstorms to ease this week
Macau suffered severe rainstorms over the weekend with some areas recording over 100 mm of rainfall in a single day, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) ... -
Macau denies entry to Hong Kong journalist citing ‘public security’
Macau has denied entry to a Hong Kong journalism lecturer traveling to the casino hub to host a news writing workshop, citing concerns over potential threats ... -
Hotel occupancy to surpass 90% by the year-end, MGTO claims
The occupancy rate of the local hotels should surpass 90% by the end of this year, the director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Maria ... -
Pilgrims commence the final rites of Hajj as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha
Masses of pilgrims yesterday embarked on a symbolic stoning of the devil in Saudi Arabia. The ritual marks the final days of the Hajj, or Islamic ... -
Gov’t to provide financial support for students in Hengqin
In a move to deepen education cooperation between Guangdong and Macau, the Executive Council has formulated new administrative regulations to provide financial support for Macau students ... -
Residents opt to eat out in Zhuhai
A recent survey conducted by the Macau University of Science and Technology has found Macau residents are more satisfied with dining and shopping experiences in Zhuhai ... -
Gaming crime bill omits money touts
A recent draft of Macau’s “Law to Combat Gambling Crimes” does not specifically address the issue of unauthorized money change touts operating in or around casinos. ... -
HZMB attracts 149,000 tourists in first half-year
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) welcomed more than 149,000 tourists on guided tours in its first six months of limited operations, customs officials have said. The ... -
Macau, Hong Kong reject EU’s ‘baseless’ annual report
The Macau government has issued a strong statement criticizing the European Union’s (EU) 2023 annual report on Macau, calling the contents “baseless” and accusing the EU ... -
DSAMA closes beaches due to E. coli bacteria outbreak
The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) has closed Hac Sa and Cheoc Van beaches in Coloane due to high levels of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. ... -
Registration period for candidates to the CE election committee to kick off
The Electoral Affairs Committee of the Chief Executive (CAECE) has announced that those interested in taking part in the elections for members of the CE Electoral ... -
Macau sees surge in revenue, increased public spending
Macau’s current revenue has witnessed a 64.7% year-over-year increase during the first five months of 2024, driven by a robust rebound in gaming taxes. Concurrently, the ... -
Chinese premier promises more pandas and urges Australia to put aside differences
Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia yesterday focused on positive aspects of the bilateral relationship including shared giant pandas and a rebounding wine trade as ... -
Chinese journalist who promoted #MeToo movement sentenced to five years in prison
Supporters say a Chinese journalist who promoted women’s rights as part of the country’s nascent #MeToo movement has been sentenced to five years in prison on ... -
Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in the disputed sea
The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of its undersea continental seabed in the South China Sea, where it would ... -
Myanmar’s embattled military government cracks down on free flow of news by blocking VPNs
Myanmar’s military government has launched a major effort to block free communication on the Internet, shutting off access to virtual private networks, or VPNs, which can ... -
1980 Government announces missile sites
The locations for the first US nuclear cruise missiles to be stored on British soil have been revealed by the government. Secretary of State for Defence ... -
Italy concedes goal after 23 seconds but recovers to beat Albania
Italy 2, Albania 1 By conceding a goal after just 23 seconds, Italy made the worst possible start to its European Championship title defense. Thankfully for ... -
German police shot a man allegedly threatening them with an ax in host city Hamburg
German police said yesterday [Macau time] they shot and wounded a man who was threatening them with an ax and a Molotov cocktail in the northern ... -
Israel’s army pauses daytime fighting along a route in southern Gaza to help ramp up aid
Israel’s military announced yesterday that it would pause fighting throughout daytime hours along a route in southern Gaza to free up a backlog of humanitarian aid ... -
Canberra taking steps in the right direction
Premier Li Qiang’s ongoing visit to Australia, which started on Saturday following his successful visit to New Zealand, looks set to further strengthen Beijing and the ... -
Monday, June 17, 2024 – edition no. 4503
* Temporary respite — Repayment loans for local SMEs grappling with challenges amid uneven economic recovery will be extended, yet associations lament the measure only provides ...
