Monthly Archives: June 2024
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Ronaldo on verge of European Championship record as Portugal opens vs Czech Republic
Cristiano Ronaldo can become the first player to feature at six European Championships when Portugal opens its Euro 2024 campaign against the Czech Republic. But Ronaldo ... -
Gov’t plans to launch new round of maternity leave compensation subsidy
The Macau authorities have concluded an evaluation of the provisional measures regarding the subsidy for maternity leave remuneration and have proposed a fresh round of these ... -
Premier Li agrees with Australia to ‘properly manage’ differences
Chinese Premier Li Qiang said he agreed with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on yesterday to properly manage their nations’ differences as they emerge from a ... -
DSEDJ expects to hold 117 matches in upcoming ISF basketball tournament
The upcoming 2024 ISF World School Basketball Championship will feature participants from more than 20 countries and regions, the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) announced ... -
Gaming tax revenue down nearly 10% in May
The government reported gaming tax revenue of MOP7.15 billion for May, which is a 9.9% decline from April’s MOP7.94 billion. However, the May figure represented a ... -
Outdoor performance venue for up to 50,000 spectators coming to Cotai by 2025
The Macau Outdoor Performance Area will be established on a 94,000 square meter state-owned land in Cotai, as announced by the government yesterday. This temporary venue ... -
Macau sees boom in 2024 as arrivals reach 82.5% of pre-pandemic levels
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has reported a remarkable recovery in the city’s tourism sector, with the number of tourist arrivals in the first five ... -
Centenary of first flight from Portugal to Macau celebrated this week
This week, a Portuguese delegation is visiting Macau and Hong Kong to celebrate the centenary of the first flight between Portugal and Macau. In 1924, pioneering ... -
IAS confirms women’s development goal plan on track
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has confirmed that the Macau Women’s Development Goal Plan is on track to be fully implemented by next year. Among the ... -
Hengqin plot auctioned off in industrial park development
Hengqin has auctioned off its first industrial land plot, which was won by Hengqin Qinao Innovation Industrial Park Development and Construction Co., Ltd. This company plans ... -
Redefining the culinary landscape: Experts explore approach to holistic gastronomy
Experts from various sectors came together yesterday in a gastronomy forum to explore the transformative potential of holistic gastronomy within the business sector and its crucial ... -
Macau’s ‘golden business card’ in focus
A seminar explored ways of polishing Macau’s “golden business card” by leveraging the city’s diverse strengths and advantages. The event, recently hosted by the Union of ... -
Central bank keeps lending rate unchanged as data show housing market is still struggling
China’s central bank kept a key lending rate unchanged yesterday, choosing not to loosen credit as data for May showed signs of persisting weakness in the ... -
China blames Philippines for a ship collision, which Manila says is deceptive
A Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship collided near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea yesterday, China’s coast guard said, in the ... -
78 countries agree Ukraine’s territorial integrity must be basis of any peace
Nearly 80 countries called yesterday [Macau time] for the “territorial integrity” of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia’s two-year war, ... -
1999 Anti-capitalism demo turns violent
Police and protesters have clashed at a demonstration against capitalism in the centre of London’s financial district. The rally was timed to coincide with the start ... -
The greatness of simple things makes people happy
This year’s weather conditions weren’t particularly good for the public, the cars, and the drivers. During the drivers’ parade, there was even a small shower, and ... -
Yamal, 16, leads Spain’s new generation to win over Croatia
Spain 3, Croatia 0 Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to appear in a European Championship as Spain’s new generation brushed aside Croatia’s challenge 3-0 in ... -
Nuclear-armed nations deepening their reliance on nuclear weapons, watchdog finds
The world’s nine nuclear-armed states continue to modernize their nuclear weapons as the countries deepened their reliance on such deterrence in 2023, a Swedish think tank ... -
US surgeon general calls for warning labels for social media, like those on cigarettes
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. In a Monday ... -
Singapore-washing has hit a wall
Can private wealth management hubs stay neutral and discreet in an increasingly polarized world? Private banks in Zurich lost some of their shine after Switzerland decided ... -
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – edition no. 4504
* Ho Iat Seng projects double-digit growth by end of 2024 | Chief optimism * Macau sees tourism boom as arrivals reach 82.5% of pre-pandemic levels ... -
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 ...
