Monthly Archives: June 2024
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Property sales on the rise
Data from the Finance Services Bureau shows there were 184 residential transactions in the first half of May, 16 more than in the second half of ... -
Man with suspended license caught drunk driving
A local man in his 30s who crashed his car into a pole was found to be suspected of drunk driving with a suspended license. The ... -
JP Morgan predicts GGR decrease for June following surge in May
Macau is on course for an expected gross gaming revenue (GGR) pull-back this month after “a record high mass GGR” in May, analysts at JP Morgan ... -
LRT passengers dropping
The number of passengers transported by the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) has dropped once again in May this year. According to a statistic released by the ... -
Longtime federal judge Larry Hicks in Nevada hit and killed by a vehicle near courthouse in Reno
Larry Hicks, a federal judge in Nevada for more than 20 years who presided over cases ranging from U.S. environmental disputes to political corruption trials, died ... -
SJM brings city’s best to ‘Experience Macao’ roadshow in Korea
SJM Resorts, S.A., recently participated in the “Experience Macao roadshow in Korea,” themed “My favorite Macao“. The roadshow spanned four days, showcasing Macau’s unique offerings to ... -
TIS commemorates new grads
The recent 2024 graduation ceremony of The International School of Macao (TIS) celebrated the graduation of 63 students. The TIS Class of 2024 achieved outstanding results, ... -
Overseas communities carry the torch to keep Tiananmen memories alive
As the 35th anniversary of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square crackdown neared, Rowena He, a prominent scholar of that chapter of modern China’s history, was busy flying between ... -
Beijing accuses two Chinese citizens of being British spies
Beijing has accused two Chinese citizens of spying for Britain, in the latest test of a relationship that has grown increasingly fraught. China and the U.K. ... -
World’s largest electional could also be one of its most consequential
India has close to 970 million voters among its more than 1.4 billion people, and its general election pits Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an avowed Hindu ... -
Christian accused of blasphemy and attacked by a mob died of injuries
A Pakistani Christian accused of blasphemy and attacked by a mob last month died of his injuries yesterday, a police official said. Police in eastern Punjab ... -
Zelenskyy promotes peace summit he says China and Russia are trying to undermine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in the Philippines yesterday in a rare Asian trip to urge regional leaders to attend a Swiss-organized global peace summit on ... -
Jakarta to deport a fugitive to Thailand who is wanted on murder, drug trafficking charges
One of Thailand’s most wanted fugitives will be escorted home on a Thai air force plane after being arrested on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali following ... -
Trump joins TikTok and calls it ‘an honor,’ although as president he tried to ban it
Donald Trump has joined the popular video-sharing app TikTok, a platform he once tried to ban while in the White House, and posted from a UFC ... -
1991 UK army spending to be cut
Britain is to reduce the amount it spends on the army by more than a quarter over the next five years, Defence Secretary Tom King has ... -
‘Born in the USA’ turns 40
Elton John, Adele and R.E.M. did it. So did Rihanna and the Rolling Stones. If Donald Trump tried to use her music, Taylor Swift would likely ... -
France Sevens raises expectations for home Olympics after first world series win
High expectations on the France rugby sevens side for its Paris home Olympics will intensify after it won its first world series title in Madrid yesterday. ... -
More women in the US made the list of top paid CEOs in 2023
More women are attaining the top job at companies in the S&P 500, but their numbers are still minuscule compared to their male counterparts. Of the ... -
Expect the cost of your airfare to continue to rise, an aviation trade group head warn
The cost of your next flight is likely to go up. That’s the word from the International Air Transport Association, which held its annual meeting yesterday ... -
No room for interfering in Taiwan question
Despite the discussions about the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, the main focus of attention of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore over the weekend was on ... -
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 – edition no. 4496
* Struggling with the storm — Heavy rains and flooding prompt calls to improve drainage infrastructure as schools close * Sports Bureau | Grand Prix appeal ... -
Creating a Unique Tourism Experience with Contemporary Wuxia Culture
MGM is committed to promoting Chinese culture, using “Originality + Innovation” to develop a diverse arts and cultural program. The year 2024 marks the “double celebrations” ... -
Holiday boosts casinos’ revenues to post-Covid high
Macau casinos saw revenues spike to a post-Covid high in May, driven by the Golden Week holiday and the introduction of new travel permits for Chinese ... -
Wins confirm Brazil’s VNL dominance
Team Brazil has confirmed its dominant status with four straight wins in four matches in the Macau round of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) at the ... -
Education bureau orders EPM to comply with labor law following turmoil
The city’s education bureau has ordered the under-scrutiny Portuguese School of Macau (EPM) to check its deployment of staff complies with labor laws and its contracts ... -
IMF: Potential real estate crisis in China may have a negative impact on Macau economy
A report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted several downside risks, including a sharper contraction in China’s property sector and higher interest rates abroad, which ... -
Unemployment rate back to pre-pandemic levels
Data from Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has revealed a positive shift in the region’s unemployment landscape, with rates now mirroring those of December 2019 ... -
Real Madrid seals 15th cup after win over Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid 2, Dortmund 0 In an explosion of gold and silver confetti, Real Madrid held aloft the Champions League trophy for a record-extending 15th time ... -
Grand Prix Museum marks third anniversary of expansion
The Macau Grand Prix Museum celebrated its third anniversary of expansion Tuesday, having welcomed over 264,812 visitors since reopening June 1, 2021, according to Tourism Director ... -
Macao Foundation continues financial support to NGOs
The Macao Foundation announced the launch of the “Financial Support Plan for Operating Expenses of Associations” for the year 2025. According to the announcement, organizations interested ... -
MGM Unveils the First “Macau Space Dream Project”
MGM is committed to fostering scientific education among Macau’s youth. Following the two-year cooperation agreement inked last year with the Association for Promotion of Science and ... -
MGM opens ‘Legends of Chivalry’ exhibition with Ren Zhe
Chinese artist Ren Zhe is showcasing a diverse body of work that seamlessly uses China’s rich cultural heritage in his current exhibition at MGM Cotai. The ... -
Chinese spacecraft lands on moon’s far side to collect rocks in growing space rivalry with US
A Chinese spacecraft landed on the far side of the moon yesterday to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the ... -
SJM Resorts expands satellite casino deals
SJM Resorts S.A. has revised payment caps and extended a lease agreement with two satellite casinos majority owned by co-chairman Angela Leong. According to filings Friday, ... -
Election process for CE nomination begins
The Electoral Affairs Commission for the Chief Executive Election of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) has announced that the election process will begin today, with ...
