Monthly Archives: July 2024
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Flexing femininity: The rising power of female bodybuilding
In recent years, the bodybuilding scene in Macau has gained serious momentum, particularly among women who are redefining strength and fitness. Athletes such as Coco Cheang, ... -
Survey indicates majority of residents perceives a lack of adequate sports facilities
A survey conducted by the Macau General Union of Neighbourhood Associations (UGAMM) has revealed that around 70% of respondents exercise regularly, indicating a relatively high level of physical activity ... -
50 seven-seater taxis take streets today
A total of 50 brand-new black taxis were introduced onto Macau’s streets yesterday, with the aim of enhancing transportation in the region. The individual overseeing the ... -
Beijing grants tour groups registered in Macau, HK visa-free to Hainan
The National Immigration Administration announced yesterday that individuals from nations that maintain diplomatic relations with China are permitted to visit the southern island province of Hainan ... -
Politburo vows to support consumers and improve confidence in its slowing economy
China’s powerful Politburo has endorsed the ruling Communist Party’s long-term strategy for growing the economy by encouraging more consumer spending and weeding out unproductive companies to ... -
Community advisor unhappy with Taipa Houses Museum changes
A member of the Islands District Community Service Consultative Council, Ku Man Tat, is unhappy with the Municipal Affairs Bureau’s (IAM) decision to revamp the ground ... -
Broadway musical ‘Annie’ takes Macau
Annie, a beloved family-friendly musical that tells the uplifting story of a courageous orphan girl and which takes its audiences on a journey back to 1930s ... -
Anti-terrorism bill underway
Confirmation from the Office of the Secretary for Security regarding the government’s efforts towards anti-terrorism legislation has come, following an inquiry by legislator Lei Chan U ... -
Man falls victim to AI-generated nude video
A local man is suspected to have fallen victim to blackmail involving a fabricated “nude video” created using artificial intelligence, following an online interaction with a ... -
Domestic worker commits suicide in new employer’s house
The Judiciary Police (PJ) is investigating the recent alleged suicide of a woman in the bathroom of a residence in Coloane. The woman was taken to ... -
Food safety during summertime tops concerns of IAM committee members
Food safety during summertime was the most discussed topic during yesterday’s meeting of the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) Consultative Committee. In the period before the agenda ... -
DSOP receives eight pre-qualification proposals, five to submit bids
The government has received a total of eight proposals in the pre-qualification tender for the design and construction of the Taipa Grande Hill Tunnel, which will ... -
Lai welcomes largest gathering of IPAC in Taipei, Beijing slams it as ‘not credible’
Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te welcomed what he called the “largest-ever” delegation of foreign lawmakers to Taiwan and said yesterday it showed the importance of democracies uniting, ... -
US boosts alliance with Manila with $500 million funding and pact
Washington’s top diplomat and defense chief announced $500 million in military funding yesterday to boost Philippine defenses and progress on a proposed military intelligence-sharing pact as ... -
Helicopter spotted crashed on a mountain 17 days after being lost, bodies of pilots found
The wreckage of a Cambodian military helicopter that went missing more than two weeks ago with two pilots aboard was spotted Monday on a mountaintop, the ... -
Senate to pass bill designed to protect kids from dangerous online content
The Senate is expected to pass legislation today [Macau time] that is designed to protect children from dangerous online content, pushing forward with what would be ... -
Here’s what to know about Seine River water quality during Paris games
Swimming has been off-limits in the long-polluted Seine River in Paris for more than a century. So with Olympic swimming events on tap for the river, ... -
China, Timor-Leste to enhance ties
China and Timor-Leste pledged yesterday to deepen partnership under the Belt and Road Initiative and expand cooperation in agriculture, green development, the digital economy, and air ... -
Tesla recalling more than 1.8 million vehicles due to hood issue
Tesla is recalling more than 1.8 million vehicles because of a hood issue that could increase the risk of a crash. Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla is recalling ... -
Bigger BRICS building a multipolar world
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Sunday that Malaysia has officially applied to join the greater BRICS grouping. In late May, Thailand’s Cabinet approved a ... -
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 – edition no. 4535
* Flexing femininity — The testimonies of three women highlight the complexities of bodybuilding in Macau where traditional perceptions of femininity often clash with the muscular ... -
1991 Superpowers to cut nuclear warheads
The United States and the Soviet Union have signed an historic agreement reducing their stockpiles of nuclear warheads by about a third. The Strategic Arms Reduction ... -
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 ...
