Daily Archives: Friday, July 5, 2024
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Bamboo scaffolding industry complains to CE, claims lack of support
Representatives from the bamboo scaffolding industry delivered a letter yesterday morning to the Chief Executive (CE), complaining of a lack of support for their traditional activity. ... -
Residents slam gov’t over botched road renovations in Cotai
Macau residents have taken to social media to criticize the government’s handling of road work around the Cotai ecological reserve. The newly constructed roads and traffic ... -
TSI extends Jackson Chang’s sentence to eight years
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has upheld the corruption convictions of two former leaders of the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM). The court ... -
Losses from phone and online fraud at nearly MOP60 million
Phone and internet scams in Macau have resulted in losses of nearly MOP60 million in the first quarter of 2024, police said, with students comprising a ... -
Industry optimistic about summer holidays
The local tourism industry is optimistic about the summer holiday season, the lawmaker and president of the Association of Macao Tourist Agents, Cheung Kin Chung, said ... -
Leaders of China, Russia attend summit of regional security grouping
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday attended the summit of a security grouping created by Moscow and Beijing to counter Western alliances. ... -
Gov’t cracks down on illegal construction
The Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) recently demolished an unauthorized roof in Macau as part of ongoing efforts against development that occurs without requisite permits. ... -
Gov’t busts 185 illegal drivers
The Labour Affairs Bureau and Public Security Police have intensified efforts to combat illegal employment, with 185 people caught working as unauthorized drivers since January 2023. ... -
Hengqin Port sees over 10 million travelers
The Hengqin checkpoint saw a total of 10.42 million travelers, marking a 44% increase during the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year. Vehicle ... -
Tourism sees gradual increase, cracks down on illegal tour groups
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has reported a gradual increase in tour group numbers, though levels have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the ... -
Tourism unaffected by lack of casino freebies
The new restrictions imposed by gaming operators on the provision of free food and drinks had no noticeable impact on visitation to the gambling hub. Deputy ... -
IAM launches tender for phase two of Coastal Promenade
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has launched a public tender for the construction of the second phase of the South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade. The project, ... -
Electoral commission to undergo overhaul, reports say
The Chief Executive’s Electoral Commission is set to undergo a significant overhaul, with several members of the electoral college stepping down, according to a report by TDM. ... -
Industry summit eyes strengthening China-Thailand cooperation in tourism
Over 200 business leaders from the Macau, Hong Kong and the mainland gathered in Bangkok earlier this week to share their insights on strengthening tourism exchanges ... -
Macau New Neighborhood leases over 200 housing units for young talents
Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) has announced that more than 200 houses for young talents in the Macau New Neighborhood project in Hengqin are now available ... -
CPU members unhappy with how gov’t considers Urban Conditions Plans
Some members of the Urban Planning Committee (CPU) are dissatisfied with the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) procedures that apply to the way certain Urban ... -
Macau and Hong Kong Firms join GBA startup hub
Macau and Hong Kong companies are flocking to a new startup hub in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. As part of the Greater Bay Area ... -
Businesses positive about Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge
As the highly anticipated Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge opened Sunday for trial operations, businesses in Macau are optimistic about potential benefits of the new cross-sea passage. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan ... -
Hong Kong to welcome new giant pandas
Hong Kong will soon receive a new pair of giant pandas as a present from the central government to commemorate the 27th anniversary of the region’s ... -
Colorful summer carnival in Shenzhen
One of China’s original theme parks, Shenzhen Splendid China Folk Village, launched its colorful summer carnival last week. The event, which will run until Sept 1, ... -
Guangzhou-Budapest route marks first direct GBA flight to Hungary
A new direct air route was established between Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province in south China, and Budapest in Hungary last week. The inaugural flight, ... -
BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia
Chinese automaker BYD inaugurated its first electric vehicle plant in Thailand yesterday, part of the company’s push into Southeast Asia while it also tackles wealthier markets ... -
China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US: UN
China has requested far more patents than any other country when it comes to generative AI, the U.N. intellectual property agency said Wednesday, with the United ... -
Philippine military chief warns his forces will fight back if assaulted again in disputed
Philippine forces will defend themselves with “the same level of force” if they come under assault again from China’s coast guard in the disputed South China ... -
India is likely undercounting heat deaths, affecting its response to increasingly harsh heat waves
Months of scorching temperatures sometimes over 50 degrees Celsius in parts of India this year — its worst heat wave in over a decade — left ... -
Fires have become the most visible sign of the conflict heating up
With cease-fire talks faltering in Gaza and no clear offramp for the conflict on the Lebanon-Israel border, the daily exchanges of strikes between Hezbollah and Israeli ... -
1991 International bank closed in fraud scandal
The Bank of England has closed down UK branches of the Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) over allegations of fraud. The bank’s 120,000 UK ... -
Ronaldo vs. Mbappé: Clash of generations as just been given some extra spice
Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Kylian Mbappé. A clash of soccer icons. A clash of generations. They’ll go head to head when Portugal plays France in the Euro ... -
A dinner and ‘super’ wine helped Switzerland become a contender at. England’s up next.
Switzerland is on the verge of making history at Euro 2024, but a few months ago it was a team under severe pressure. A dinner and ... -
Independence Day hot dog contest set for NYC — minus its usual muncher
The annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest will see a slate of competitive eaters wolf down as many franks as they can ... -
Teppanyaki at its finest
Teppanyaki Shou, specializing in Omakase teppanyaki, has recently debuted at Galaxy Macau’s Raffles. Led by seasoned chefs of Japanese artisan caliber, the restaurant meticulously selects top-tier ... -
Shaking things up
The Upper House in Hong Kong welcomes Hope & Sesame to Salisterra Bar for an exclusive guest shift on Sunday, 14 July 2024. Bastian Ciocca and ... -
With Taylor Swift heading to Germany, one city has taken her name — at least for a few weeks
The Swifties are about to take over the German city formerly known as Gelsenkirchen, where American superstar Taylor Swift is set to give three Eras Tour ... -
New Zealand tourist killed in robbery attempt at Southern California mall
A 68-year-old tourist from New Zealand was struck and killed by a car during a botched robbery at an upscale mall in a popular Southern California ... -
Friday, July 5, 2024 – edition no. 4517
* Scaffolders in Crisis — Bamboo scaffolding group says survival of workers and the historic profession are at risk as they claim DSSCU ordered them to ...
