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

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

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

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 pilgrimage,

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 compared to

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. Despite this

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 world’s longest

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 of

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,

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 he promised

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 charges of incitement

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 have the

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 be

1980 Government announces missile sites

Secretary of State for Defence Francis Pym told the House of Commons the 160 missiles would be located at RAF Greenham Common, Berkshire, and the disused

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.

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