Monthly Archives: June 2024
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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 ... -
Ferrari overcomes late drama to hang on for second consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans victory
LE MANS - Ferrari made it two in a row as it outlasted Toyota to win a weather-affected 24 Hours of Le Mans today (Sunday) with ... -
Host Germany gives tournament liftoff by outclassing 10-man Scotland 5-1
Host Germany could hardly have wished for a better start to the European Championship. Goals from Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala in an imperious first half set ... -
FIA and ACO: seeking to improve sporting fairness in the WEC
To increase sporting fairness among all competitors, each manufacturer will have to enter two cars starting next season if they want to score points in the ... -
Macau leads China in tourism revenue: UNWTO
Macau has solidified its position as the top tourism revenue generator in China, surpassing other prominent nations, according to a report from the United Nations World ... -
Another surprise? Europe’s biggest soccer show to begin in Germany and as usual it’s unpredictable
A returning Cristiano Ronaldo, a rampant Kylian Mbappé and a resurgent Germany. Throw in a Harry Kane-powered England and defending champion Italy and Euro 2024 is ... -
Portuguese authorities to audit all overseas schools
The Minister of Education, Science, and Innovation of Portugal (MECI), Fernando Alexandre, has asked the Court of Auditors for an audit on the management of all ... -
Macau ranks 10th worldwide Michelin restaurant density
Macau ranks 10th worldwide and 3rd in Asia for cities with the highest concentration of Michelin starred restaurants per capita, according to a recent report by ... -
Asia-Pacific gaming industry undergoing a transformative shift
The Asia-Pacific gaming industry is undergoing a transformative shift, with various countries implementing new regulatory frameworks to balance growth and player protection. A panel discussion at ... -
Stock slump for casinos after free snack ban
Shares of Macau casino stocks generally slumped Wednesday after reports the government had asked casinos to cease providing complimentary snacks to patrons, according to a research ... -
FIA opens application for drivers to race at GT World Cup and FR World Cup
Entries for the FIA GT World Cup are now open and will be accepted until July 29 via a dedicated registration platform, with a maximum of ... -
Water consumption rises 10%, but government keeps rates steady
Macau has seen a significant rise in water consumption in the first five months of 2024, with an approximately 10% increase compared to the same period ... -
Dengue fever risk high in Macau
Health authorities have warned residents to guard against dengue fever after weeks of heavy rainfall and high humidity. “Macau is experiencing a high-risk season and the ... -
MPU ranks in Top 400 in Times Higher Education
The Times Higher Education World University Impact Rankings 2024 has placed Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) between 301st and 400th. This marks MPU’s debut in the overall ... -
MGTO returns to Festas de Lisboa to promote the city
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) made its return to the Lisbon Festivities this year, marking the first time the organization has participated since the Covid-19 ... -
Helicopter services possible at Taipa terminal in 2025
Helicopter services could be available as early as the second half of 2025 at Taipa’s ferry terminal, according to a Civil Aviation Authority official. Fong Wai ... -
TIS highlights success of alumni in awards ceremony
The International School of Macau (TIS) honored the achievements of former students at its annual alumni awards ceremony last night, inspiring the next generation of students. ... -
Retrieved land reserves not idle, Secretary claims
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, has refuted claims from several people and most recently from lawmaker Zheng Anting that the land ... -
Macau consumer satisfaction holds steady
A new survey from the Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) at the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has found Macau residents’ consumer satisfaction has ... -
Access of foreigners to Hengqin ‘none of our business,’ Wong Sio Chak says
The easing of border procedures for foreigners to access Hengqin was once again a topic of discussion at the recent plenary session at the Legislative Assembly. ... -
New landfill flyovers set to begin construction in Q4
The construction of flyovers in Zone A and B of Macau’s new landfills is slated to commence in the fourth quarter of this year, according to ... -
‘Sands Children’s Day for Music and Arts’ Shares Magic of Music
Performances and immersive exploration at teamLab SuperNature Macao A group of Sands Cares Ambassadors hosted local families from the Children’s Dream Alliance at teamLab SuperNature Macao ... -
CHINA TO PROPEL ENERGY STORAGE INDUSTRY IN THE GREATER BAY AREA
Analysis China is actively advancing the new energy sector in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) in southern China, attracting top-tier manufacturing firms to the ... -
Zhuhai: Guest Shift at YDM
The rainy season has passed, and the skies have cleared! Join us this Friday for a special guest shift event. It’s the perfect excuse to gather ... -
Huizhou: Melomania Music Fest
Join us for an epic lakeside party in Huizhou on June 15! Enjoy live DJ performances, unlimited fun, and a stunning view. Early Bird tickets for ...
