Daily Archives: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Property market shows signs of recovery following removal of cooling measures
Macau’s property market experienced a significant rebound in the second quarter of 2024 after the lifting of purchase and sale restrictions, according to a recent report ... -
Victim assaulted by husband in brutal domestic violence episode
Police have arrested a man accused of brutally assaulting his wife in a disturbing case of domestic violence that occurred on the night of June 28. ... -
Casino revenue faces headwinds from China’s crackdown on money exchangers
Macau’s June gross gaming revenue (GGR) fell 12.4% sequentially, impacted by a crackdown on illegal money exchange networks and the ongoing Euro 2024 soccer tournament, according ... -
Supervisor accused of awarding jobs in exchange for kickbacks
The Commission Against Corruption of Macau (CCAC) has alleged corruption at an unnamed integrated resort involving a supervisor responsible for personnel recruitment in the stewarding department. ... -
Korean Air launches daily Seoul-Macau route
Korean Air has launched a new daily flight service between Seoul Incheon and Macau International Airport, becoming the sole full-service carrier connecting the two cities. The ... -
Ukraine is releasing thousands of prisoners so they can join the fight against Russia
At a rural penal colony in southeast Ukraine, several convicts stand assembled under barbed wire to hear an army recruiter offer them a shot at parole. ... -
Advertising revenue recovers to 80% of pre-pandemic levels
The current revenue of the local advertising industry is estimated to have recovered to about 80% of 2019 levels, said Eric Ho, chairman of the Association ... -
Woman abandons newborn baby at apartment door
A non-resident worker was arrested for allegedly abandoning her newborn baby girl at an apartment in Patane. The Judiciary Police said the baby was wrapped in ... -
CPPCC members discuss the SARs’ roles in China’s development of open economy
The National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a virtual consultation session last week to discuss the roles of Hong Kong and ... -
PJ warns of phishing SMS scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) is again urging the public to be cautious of phishing SMS messages that purport to be from local telecommunications companies. The messages ... -
Koi Kei bakery raises employee pay despite economic downturn
Local souvenir chain Koi Kei Bakery is increasing basic salaries for employees by MOP1,000 starting in July, according to an internal memo, as the retail sector ... -
FDC to spend MOP25 million on projects to celebrate ‘Double Anniversary’
The Cultural Development Fund (FDC) has announced it intends to spend some MOP25 million subsidizing projects that celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of the ... -
DSAT to evaluate taxi services
In a move to address the ongoing taxi shortage in Macau, the city’s Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced plans to launch a comprehensive study this year, ... -
Tap Seac tunnel to close overnight Thursday and Friday
The Tap Seac tunnel will close to traffic this Thursday (July 4) and Friday (July 5) between 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m., the Transport Bureau (DSAT) ... -
LRT passenger numbers continue to decline
The number of passengers transported by the Light Rapid Transit System (LRT) is continuing to decline, the company’s monthly statistical data release shows. According to the ... -
Wanda Commercial moving to Hengqin
China’s largest commercial property developer, Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group (Wanda Commercial), is set to move its office to the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ... -
UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with U.S. support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ... -
Gov’t advocates for AI cooperation to advance women’s rights
China spoke on behalf of a group of countries at the 56th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council – on Monday, advocating for ... -
N. Korea brags of new missile with ‘super-large warhead.’ Outsiders doubt the North’s claim
North Korea said yesterday it had test-fired a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying “a super-large warhead,” a claim quickly disputed by South Korean officials ... -
Police arrest 14-year-old boy suspected of stabbing a student at the University of Sydney
A 14-year-old boy dressed in military clothing was arrested after police alleged he stabbed a 22-year-old student in the neck yesterday at the University of Sydney. ... -
1988 US warship shoots down Iranian airliner
An American naval warship patrolling in the Persian Gulf has shot down an Iranian passenger jet after apparently mistaking it for an F-14 fighter. All those ... -
Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a shootout
Portugal 0(3), Slovenia 0(0) No one does high drama in international soccer to such an operatic extent as Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal is heading to a blockbuster ... -
Gang violence has displaced 300,000 children, the UN says
Gang violence in Haiti has displaced more than 300,000 children since March, the U.N. children’s agency said Tuesday as the Caribbean country struggles to curb killings ... -
Driver whose car struck pedestrians in South Korea will face accidental homicide investigation
A driver whose car struck pedestrians waiting at a crowded intersection in South Korea’s capital, killing nine people, will be investigated on allegations of accidental homicide, ... -
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 – edition no. 4515
* Hope of recovery — The property market has started to bounce back after a prolonged period of decline * Crime | Husband assaults victim in ... -
At the very heart of its name, cooperation is the defining hallmark of the SCO
Over the past more than two decades since it was founded, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has withstood severe tests and made big strides in consolidating unity ...
