Daily Archives: Friday, July 19, 2024
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Airport temporarily shuts down due to aircraft traveling at high speed
The Macau airport experienced a temporary closure in the early hours of the morning due to a cargo aircraft aborting takeoff at high speed, a ... -
Macau and Hong Kong residents can now use QR codes for automated clearance
Starting today, over 300,000 Macau and Hong Kong permanent residents will be able to use electronic QR code channels to enter Hong Kong using a new ... -
Sands China Shopping Carnival returns with increased number of SMEs
The Sands Shopping Carnival made a comeback yesterday at The Venetian Macao, featuring more than 580 booths, with a record-breaking 325 booths dedicated to local SME ... -
Hengqin incentivizes e-commerce growth with Macau
The Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone has unveiled a comprehensive set of policies to support the development of cross-border e-commerce industries, with a particular focus on ... -
Alvin Chau’s property prices slashed in half ahead of court auction
Only two of imprisoned former junket boss Alvin Chau’s original 36 properties have been sold so far, with the remaining 34 going up for auction later ... -
MGM Shenzhen opens, enhancing the city’s luxury hotel offerings
Shenzhen has added another luxurious gem to its portfolio of hotels with the opening of MGM Shenzhen. This new hotel, situated on the picturesque Xiaomeisha beachfront, ... -
Communist Party policy meeting endorses leader Xi’s high-tech vision for economy
China’s ruling Communist Party wrapped up a top-level meeting yesterday by endorsing policies aimed at advancing the country’s technological power and fortifying its national security. A ... -
MGTO confident in hitting 33 million tourist arrivals in 2024
The territory is optimistic that it will surpass its target of 33 million visitors by the end of 2024. This confidence is bolstered by a strong ... -
CreditSights analysis shows casino comeback decelerates as market recovers
Casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) is expected to recover to between 75% and 80% of 2019 levels, or around USD28 billion, in 2024, according to a ... -
Unstable weather coming days
The local weather bureau report warned yesterday of the potential formation of a tropical storm near Macau in the upcoming days. The area of concern is ... -
Theft case leads to discovery of woman overstaying her visa
The Public Security Police were alerted to a case of theft when a man reported his clothes and mobile phone stolen while trying on clothes in ... -
Elderly Sports Day on Aug. 18
The Elderly Sports Day is scheduled for August 18 at Tap Seac Stadium. The Sports Bureau (ID) aims to promote active participation in sports and physical ... -
Persistent car thief detained for stealing and defrauding
Police have detained a 28-year-old unemployed Macau resident male in connection with the theft and fraud of goods worth HKD320,000. On July 15, the Judiciary Police ... -
‘Guaranteed wins’ gambling scheme defrauds victim MOP180,000
A 33-year-old mainland resident has been detained by Macau authorities for his alleged involvement in a large-scale fraud case wherein he is accused of duping ... -
SSM reports fifth imported dengue case
The Health Bureau (SSM) announced recently the city’s fifth imported case of dengue fever this year. The patient, a 41-year-old local woman, recently returned from business ... -
Residents call for a more pedestrian-friendly city
Macau should prioritize making its streets more pedestrian-friendly, according to a recent survey conducted by the Macau New Chinese Youth Association. The poll found that residents ... -
Dive Into a Pink Summer with “BERTILO Drifts in Barra”
MGM brings excitement to Barra District with “Summer Hype” mega event series, kicking off the series is the “BERTILO Drifts in Barra” Giant Inflatable Floating Installation ... -
Percussion troupe aims to inspire children’s creativity
Percussion and acrobatic troupe CRASSH Duo Circus will be performing today until Sunday, featuring a team of creators that possess an array of talents, skilled in ... -
The last cards have been dealt as the iconic Mirage closes its doors
A final blast from The Mirage’s signature volcano marked the passage Wednesday of an aging Las Vegas resort that wowed crowds when it opened in 1989 ... -
Centaline: Guangzhou eases home purchase restrictions to attract foreign investment
Stanley Poon, the managing director of Centaline Property, welcomed Guangzhou’s recent decision to ease home purchase restrictions for residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Poon ... -
Investigators suspect construction work caused fire that killed 16 in shopping mall
Chinese investigators suspect construction work sparked a fire that caused 16 deaths in a shopping mall in the southwestern city of Zigong. The fire broke out ... -
Ex-N. Korean diplomat appointed a vice minister in S. Korea the highest post for any defector
South Korea’s president yesterday appointed a former North Korean diplomat as a vice minister, the highest-level government job for any of the thousands of North Koreans ... -
Gov’t plans to launch major tourism site next year though it still blocks foreign tourists
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a major tourism site being constructed on the country’s eastern coast and discussed steps to open the zone by ... -
Japan hosts Pacific Island leaders summit to firm cooperation amid growing China influence in region
Japan hosted a summit yesterday with leaders from more than a dozen Pacific island nations, seeking to deepen cooperation and increased support for a rules-based free ... -
Von der Leyen re-elected to a second term as president
Lawmakers at the European Parliament yestereday re-elected Ursula von der Leyen to a second 5-year term as president of the European Union’s executive commission, giving her ... -
1996 ‘War criminal’ Karadzic resigns
The Bosnian Serb President, Radovan Karadzic, has agreed to resign and withdraw from political and public life. He was ordered to step down by the Yugolsav ... -
Scottie Scheffler is adjusting to links golf and his role as best player in the world
The first stage of Scottie Scheffler’s rise to the top of golf felt like warp speed. He went from No. 15 in the world to No. ... -
Korean Cantonese Delicacies
This July, Wynn welcomes culinary icons from around the world to participate in the ongoing ‘Wynn Guest Chef Dining Series’. Some of the world’s most celebrated ... -
This nearly 10-foot Gatsby sub is made by a South African restaurant with a taste for the supersized
The idea came — as the nutty ones often do — over a few drinks in a bar. A South African restaurant served up a 3-meter-long ... -
In landmark verdict, top court recognizes some rights for same-sex couples
South Korea’s top court ruled yesterday that same-sex couples are eligible to receive the same health insurance benefits as heterosexual couples, a landmark verdict hailed by ... -
Buses carrying Chinese tourists veer off New Zealand road in two crashes at the same spot
Two buses carrying Chinese tourists veered off the same stretch of road in perilous weather conditions on New Zealand’s South Island yesterday, with 15 passengers taken ... -
Reform must continue across the board for country to realize its modernization
To the question of what can be expected of the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, there is no doubt ... -
Friday, July 19, 2024 – edition no. 4527
* Scan and go — From today, QR code technology will streamline entry process for over 300,000 Macau residents when entering Hong Kong through electronic channels ...
