Daily Archives: Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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Beijing offers foreign residents in Macau five-year multiple entry visa
Non-Chinese residents of Macau and Hong Kong will have an easier time entering mainland China as Beijing has relaxed visa regulations to better incorporate the semi-autonomous ... -
June casino revenue drops despite year-over-year increase
Macau’s casinos generated MOP17.69 billion in gross gaming revenue in June, up 16.4% from a year ago but down 12.4% from the previous month, according to ... -
GBA cross-border illegal gambling syndicate busted
In a major crackdown on cross-border organized crime, police from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau have arrested 50 people, including a security department officer, for operating ... -
First time in 60 years that no hydrofoils are operating between Macau and HK, group claims
The Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group has said that for the first time in the last 60 years, there is no type of hydrofoil ferry operating between ... -
Macau Bridge expected to be ready for traffic in Q3
The construction of the city’s fourth bridge, Macau Bridge, is nearing completion, with the overall project essentially finalized and subsequent commissioning, acceptance, and handover work proceeding ... -
Surveys show economy growing but at modest pace
Surveys of Chinese factory managers showed a mixed outlook for the world’s second-largest economy in June, with growth steady but not picking up much steam. The ... -
EPM Foundation praises IGEC probe to school
The Foundation of the Portuguese School of Macau () has praised the news that the Portuguese education authorities are investigating the dismissal of five staff members. ... -
Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute begins operations
The newly formed Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPCI) began operations yesterday following a merger. The organization combines the Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and Forum Macau’s ... -
Marriage process goes digital
Macau’s amended civil code has taken effect, bringing a more digital marriage registration system. The changes include an upcoming “Marriage in One Step” online application program ... -
Applicants can now pick public housing for elderly online
Starting July 8, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will allow eligible applicants to choose their preferred public senior living apartments either online or in person. Those ... -
MGTO unveils roadshow in Malaysia for second consecutive year
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will roll out a four-day “Experience Macao Malaysia Roadshow” at the popular Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall in Kuala Lumpur from July ... -
Macau airport introduces first cardless currency exchange machine
Travelers to and from Macau can now enjoy a more convenient foreign currency exchange experience, as the city’s first cardless currency exchange machine is now operational ... -
Zhuhai unveils plans for massive entertainment complex at border gate
Local authorities in Zhuhai have announced plans to transform several bustling streets near the Zhuhai-Macau border into a new entertainment and tourism hub. The 580-meter redevelopment ... -
‘Youth employment expo 2024’ is accepting online reservations
The Labour Affairs Bureau, Macau Chinese New Youth Association, Macau Chinese Students Federation, and Macau Youth Development Service Center are hosting the “Youth Employment Expo 2024” ... -
Int’l children’s arts festival hosts music camp
The Cultural Affairs Bureau and Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. are co-hosting the “1st Macao International Children’s Arts Festival – Music Camp” from August 16-21, featuring world-renowned ... -
Residents to start receiving cash handouts today
Starting today, July 2, the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) government will begin distributing cash subsidies to eligible residents as part of its “Wealth Partaking Scheme ... -
17-year-old Chinese player died after collapsing during a badminton match in Indonesia
A 17-year-old Chinese player died after collapsing on court during an Asian tournament in Indonesia’s Yogyakarta province, Indonesia’s Badminton Association said yesterday. Zhang Zhijie was playing ... -
Mountainous county school in Guizhou stuns with gaokao results
A high school in Liupanshui, a mountainous region of Guizhou province, has defied expectations with its outstanding performance in the highly competitive national college entrance exam, ... -
N. Koreans are seen wearing Kim Jong Un pins for the first time as his personality cult grows
For the first time, North Korean officials have been seen wearing lapel pins with the image of leader Kim Jong Un, another sign the North is ... -
Japan revises economic growth in Q1 downward, as data show sluggish demand
Japan revised its earlier estimates to show that its economy contracted at a 2.9% annual pace in the first quarter of the year, as meanwhile a ... -
Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity. It’s straining businesses and public services
Dimly lit and stuffy classrooms stir with life every morning as children file in. Rays of sunlight stream through wooden windows, the only source of light. ... -
1964: President Johnson signs Civil Rights Bill
The Civil Rights Bill – one of the most important piece of legislation in American history – has become law. US President Lyndon B Johnson signed ... -
Spain beats Georgia to reach quarterfinals. It next plays host Germany
Spain 4, Georgia 1 Spain recovered from conceding an early own-goal to beat Georgia 4-1 for a spot in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, ending one of ... -
Croatia fined USD112,000 by UEFA for fan misconduct
Croatia was fined 105,000 euros ($112,500) by UEFA for fan misconduct at a European Championship elimination game against Italy, the federation said. The financial penalty is ... -
Fearless Georgia departs but leaves behind plenty of highlights
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia found himself in space on the halfway line and spotted Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón out of position. Why not take a shot? The Napoli ... -
Japan successfully launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket
Japan successfully deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket yesterday. The H3 ... -
Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years to represent British monarch
Australia appointed Sam Mostyn yesterday as only its second woman governor-general, a largely ceremonial role representing the British monarch who is the nation’s head of state. ... -
Middle East at momentous crossroad
Tensions between Israel and Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah were effectively eased last week thanks to the mediation efforts that successfully hammered home the point that an all-out ... -
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 – edition no. 4514
* Visa Reform — Non-Chinese residents can now apply for a multiple-entry visa valid for five years * Gaming | June revenues hit lowest this year ... -
Jude Bellingham scored a wonder goal and then turned to a speech by Theodore Roosevelt
As one of the most exciting soccer players in the world, Jude Bellingham’s wonder goal against Slovakia on Sunday was what many have come to expect ...
