Daily Archives: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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Study on sick leave management highlights need to address abuse
A recent study conducted in Macau has shed light on the intricacies of sick leave management, urging employees and policymakers to adopt strategic measures to address ... -
Four concessionaires eye Thailand investment: CSLA
Four of Macau’s six gaming operators are interested in investing in Thailand, according to a report from brokerage CLSA Ltd. The report suggested the annual gross ... -
All Hengqin roads available for driverless car tests
Hengqin has made its entire road network available for driverless car road tests to advance autonomous driving technology, following the recent approval of the last batch ... -
Lawmaker Coutinho calls for stronger noise pollution controls
In a renewed push for environmental noise control, lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has urged the government to act immediately on the growing issue of noise pollution ... -
IAM to revamp promenade of Taipa Houses Museum to facilitate walking
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is to revamp the promenade in front of the Taipa Houses Museum to facilitate walking and wheeling of baby strollers and ... -
Xi calls for cooperation with Italy, evoking ancient ‘Silk Road’
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for further cooperation with Italy yesterday at a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying the two countries were the ... -
Crematorium and ride-hailing in discussion at AL this week
The establishment of a crematorium and the legalization of ride-hailing services will be debated this week at the Legislative Assembly (AL). Lawmaker Ron Lam, who submitted ... -
Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected
Macau is bracing for persistent showers and thunderstorms until tomorrow, as a low-pressure trough affects the region. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has reported the ... -
Public housing construction completed in Taipa
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has announced the completion of public housing construction on Avenida de Guimarães in Taipa, and the project has been temporarily accepted. ... -
Collision involving bus and taxi injures four individuals
In Taipa yesterday, a collision between a bus and a taxi took place, resulting in injuries to four individuals who were subsequently transported to the hospital. ... -
Local man arrested for aiding prostitution ring
The Public Security Police (PSP) has arrested a local man in his 60s for allegedly providing prostitution venues and supplies to a woman, a police spokesman ... -
M8 mall soft opens September
M8 mall is set to commence its soft opening in September, featuring international brands to cater to mid-to-high end of the market. In an announcement yesterday, ... -
Pawnshop worker robbed at knifepoint in NAPE
A pawnshop worker was robbed at knifepoint early Sunday morning in Nape. The suspect, a 49-year-old mainland Chinese man, was apprehended just four hours later in ... -
Airport passenger numbers double in first half of 2024
Macau International Airport (MIA) recorded a remarkable 91% increase in passenger traffic during the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, ... -
TurboJET: ‘Fleet inspection’ causes reduced services
The company, TurboJET, has justified the reduction of daily services between Macau and Hong Kong, announced last week, as necessary for vessel fleet inspections, TDM Radio ... -
Tourism surge boosts hotel occupancy rates
The first half of the year saw a significant increase in tourism, with the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reporting 968,000 inbound tourists on package tours, ... -
Lawmakers from six countries say Beijing is pressuring them not to attend conference in Taiwan
Lawmakers from at least six countries said Chinese diplomats were pressuring them not to attend a China-focused conference in Taiwan, in what they described as efforts ... -
Hainan sees boom in cruise tourism
The coastal city of Sanya, Hainan province, is experiencing significant advancements in the international cruise tourism sector. According to the China Ports and Harbors Association, the ... -
Japan, US, Australia, India at Tokyo talks on maritime and cyber security
Top diplomats from Japan, the U.S., Australia and India met Monday to discuss security concerns and joint support to reinforce maritime safety and cybersecurity in the ... -
5,000 people rescued from flooding in evacuation efforts led by Kim, report says
More than 5,000 people isolated by flooding in northwest North Korea were rescued in airlifts and other evacuation work supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, state ... -
Maduro locked in standoff with opponents as each side claims victory in presidential elections
Venezuela’s opposition claimed victory in Sunday’s [today, Macau time] presidential election, setting up a showdown with the government, which earlier declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner. ... -
1991: Pavarotti singsin the British rain
Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti has given a huge free concert in London’s Hyde Park to celebrate 30 years in opera. A crowd of 100,000 – out ... -
Jubilation, disappointment seen on shore as surfing eliminations begin in Tahiti
Contrasting reactions of jubilation and disappointment were seen on the faces of surfers coming ashore after their heats yesterday [Macau time], as the elimination rounds commenced ... -
Spain opens women’s hoops beating China 90-89 in OT, Serbia holds off Puerto Rico
Maria Araujo hit a 3-pointer with 3:06 left in overtime as Spain finished off a rally and beat China 90-89 to open women’s basketball group play ... -
The Galapagos Islands and many of their unique creatures are at risk
Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, ... -
A manipulated video shared by Musk mimics Harris’ voice, raising concerns about AI in politics
A manipulated video that mimics the voice of Vice President Kamala Harris saying things she did not say is raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence to mislead with ... -
Big luxury frets that China is turning Japanese
Even LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, the world’s most resilient luxury conglomerate, is feeling the chill. And as so often, the wind is blowing from ... -
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – edition no. 4534
* Sick issues — Group calls to strengthen sick leave management as survey shows 49% of employees had concerns about coworkers abusing the system * Gaming ...
