Daily Archives: Friday, July 26, 2024
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Taobao unveils free shipping to Macau
Taobao, the main retail platform of Alibaba Group, will provide free shipping for clothing purchases and will also offer free returns to specific regions, including Macau. ... -
X EFFORTS FALLING SHORT OF PLAN GOALS
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has initiated several efforts with local schools to educate students on healthy lifestyles and physical fitness, the bureau said ... -
DSAL reports five safety violations in 1,610 inspections
In the first half of 2024, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) conducted 1,610 inspections across various workplaces, uncovering five occupational safety and health violations. These violations ... -
DICJ cracks down on unlicensed junket activities
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has intensified its crackdown on unlicensed junket activities following recent casino inspections. Under Macau’s revised junket laws, individuals must ... -
China issues rare praise to Philippine president for his ban on online gambling
China issued a rare compliment to the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. yesterday for his order banning widespread and Chinese-run online gaming operations. Marcos ... -
Hengqin checkpoint remodel to enhance efficiency by November
The completion of a significant renovation project at the Central Transport Platform on the second floor of the Hengqin checkpoint has been announced by the Public ... -
600 elderly to be affected by allowance review
The Social Welfare Bureau has started sending out letters to approximately 600 recipients of the elderly allowance as part of a regular eligibility review. Beneficiaries must ... -
Fashion pop-up shop to promote local designs in Guangzhou
Local fashion brands will have an opportunity to expand their presence in the Greater Bay Area market next month. The Cultural Affairs Bureau is organizing a ... -
Scorching weather conditions hit as city records 36.3 degrees
Temperatures in Macau are continuing to rise, leading the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) to maintain the present orange high-temperature warning. Yesterday, SMG recorded temperatures above ... -
The Londoner’s overhaul shutters casino, 1,500 rooms; affects earnings
Phase 2 of The Londoner’s refurbishment involves the total closure of the Pacifica Casino and a reduction of around 52% in the quantity of room keys ... -
Sands China to subsidize seven SMEs to set businesses in revitalization project
A total of seven small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are slated to receive subsidies from the Sands China’s entrepreneurship program for the revitalization project at Rua ... -
Crackdown on illegal money exchanges threatens tourism
The crackdown on illegal money exchanges, marked by increased police presence on casino floors, could negatively impact summer holiday visitation, according to a recent report by ... -
Drug bust: Suspect arrested for trafficking cocaine
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old Tanzanian man, identified as Biseko, for his alleged involvement in the trafficking of cocaine in Macau. According to Judiciary Police (PJ), ... -
Supermarket thief arrested
The Public Security Police (PSP) have arrested two men suspected of stealing approximately MOP2,600 worth of goods from a supermarket. According to a report filed with ... -
Lawmaker advocates for enhancing budget precision in public projects
The Public Finance Affairs follow-up committee has revealed that five out of 10 projects monitored during the last quarter of 2023 have changes to their budgets ... -
China cuts 1-year benchmark rate, moving to boost economy as world markets languish
China ratcheted up its effort to reinvigorate its economy yesterday by cutting a key policy rate and interest paid on bank deposits. The move coincided with ... -
Southwest breaks 50-year tradition, plans to start assigning seats
Southwest Airlines is doing away with its 50-year tradition and plans to start assigning seats and premium seating for customers who are seeking more legroom. The ... -
Tradition Meets Innovation: MGM “Full Moon Reunion” Mooncake Gift Box Shines for Mid-Autumn Festival
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, it’s time to send heartfelt wishes to your loved ones. This year, the mooncake scene welcomes a fresh collaboration to elevate ... -
The Poverty of Affluence
Analysis Food is our joy and our medicine. So important is it that the second of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals is to end hunger, ... -
GBA real estate market sees increased interest from Macau, HK residents
On the Agenda The real estate market in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) is experiencing a significant uptick in activity, fueled by a series of favorable ... -
Notes on academic studies
The ozone concentration and changes in the sensitivity of its formation in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) from a carbon neutral perspective Hao Jianghong, Li ... -
Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong trial, lawyer says
A defense lawyer said yesterday that prominent publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense in the landmark national security trial brought under a security law ... -
Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as ASEAN’s diplomats meet
Southeast Asian foreign ministers and top diplomats from key partners including the United States and China are gathering in the Laotian capital yesterday for the start ... -
Life has become more dangerous and desperate
When a group of military officers appeared on state television in Niger one year ago to announce a dramatic coup, they said they deposed the West ... -
1956 Egypt seizes Suez Canal
Egypt’s president, Colonel Gamal Abdel Nasser, has announced the nationalisation of the Suez Canal Company to provide funding for the construction of the Aswan High Dam. ... -
A third-act friendship comedy in ‘The Fabulous Four’
Scheduling a movie’s release date is an imperfect science and occasionally an art. Just look at the masterpiece that was “Barbenheimer.” While most are open to ... -
Jimin’s ‘Muse’ is charming, not necessarily innovative
Flying solo from the nest of a mega successful band is difficult, but BTS member Jimin did it with last year’s “FACE,” his first studio album ... -
Taste of Southern Italy
This summer, Wynn Palace’s Fontana presents us with a gastronomic journey to experience the rich culinary culture of southern Italy, from Naples, Puglia, and Sicily to savor the sweetness ... -
Portraits of Intention
Joining hands with Faculty Department from New York, Making Sense – Volume 1, is a creative collaboration between Faculty Department and Le Labo, telling 12 stories ... -
Taylor Swift’s museum era is on full display at London’s V&A
Taylor Swift fans who missed her world tour or those who can’t get enough of her can catch her at the museum this summer. As a celebration ... -
Malaysia sheds short-termism to become Asia’s comeback kid
While Thailand’s policy uncertainty risk premium has been rising during a year of political upheaval, Malaysia has been charting an economic comeback by being unusually quiet ... -
Friday, July 26, 2024 – edition no. 4532
* Taobao free to Macau — Taobao unveils free shipping on clothing sales to several Asian postcodes, including Macau, to outpace fast-fashion rivals * Youth lifestyle ...
