Monthly Archives: July 2024
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Key meeting will give fresh impetus to China’s reform and opening-up
The third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, convened this week in Beijing, is viewed as one of the most important ... -
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 – edition no. 4524
* Mainland Boom — Fresh report suggests the tourism market is further poised for a swift rebound, thanks to various factors such as backing from mainland ... -
Lawmaker insists gov’t make prostitution illegal
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng, linked with the Women’s General Association of Macau, has yet again called on the government to outlaw prostitution in Macau. In a ... -
Suncity group reflects on contributions amid legal challenges
The defunct Suncity Group took to Facebook this week to reflect on its past contributions to Macau amid ongoing legal challenges facing its former executives. In ... -
Fatal fall claims life of foreign worker during AC repair
A male foreign worker tragically lost his life after falling from a high-rise building in Dr. Carlos d’ Assumpção district. The accident occurred on Saturday afternoon as ... -
Eddie Wu calls on authorities to reinforce safety at former Hotel Estoril site
Lawmaker Eddie Wu, president of the Macau Institute of Engineers (AEM), has called on the authorities to reinforce the safety of the former Hotel Estoril demolition ... -
Bus connections between Macau and HK airport offer eight new timetable options
The number of direct bus services connecting Macau and Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has increased by eight new schedules (four in each direction), operator Macau ... -
Exports grow 8.6% in June, beating forecasts despite trade tensions
China’s exports beat forecasts in June, customs data showed Friday, while imports grew less than expected. Exports grew 8.6% from the same time last year to ... -
North district spending scheme drives MOP110m by June
The North District Consumption Carnival scheme, initiated almost four months ago, has successfully driven a total spending of approximately MOP110 million as at the end of ... -
PSP fines over 220 jaywalkers in July’s first week
The Public Security Police issued fines to 226 individuals for disregarding pedestrian crossings on local roads from July 1 to 7. Each offender received a fine ... -
Men arrested for theft of gaming chips
Two individuals in their fifties were arrested for allegedly stealing items from a car. Reports indicate that they took HKD55,000 and HKD1,000 worth of gambling chips. ... -
Benfica clinches Elite League
Benfica Macau clinched the Elite League championship title Saturday by defeating Ching Fu with a score of 3-0. At Macau Stadium, Mustapha Jibrin scored twice in ... -
Tourist prices surge as visitors face higher costs
The city’s tourist price index (TPI) climbed 2.72% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, as visitors faced steeper bills for clothing, jewelry, and dining, according ... -
Public satisfied with PSP’s services, survey shows
A satisfaction survey run by the Public Security Police (PSP) has revealed that the average satisfaction rating for all of its survey factors is above four ... -
IAS expresses concerns about ‘youth delinquency’
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has said it is concerned with what they called a growing trend of delinquency practiced by young people in Macau. In ... -
US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions where hostilities have flared
The United States on Friday renewed its call on China to stop its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, saying a broader web of security ... -
Army private and her husband accused of spying for Russia
An Australian army private and her husband accused of spying for Russia were denied bail Friday, on the first charges against suspected operatives under Australia’s sweeping ... -
Sister of N. Korean leader Kim hints at resuming flying trash balloons toward S. Korea
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed yesterday to respond to what she called a fresh South Korean civilian leafleting campaign, signaling ... -
Trump injured but ‘fine’ after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are dead
Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt yesterday (Macau time) at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican ... -
1997 Versace murdered on his doorstep
Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace has been shot dead on the steps of his Miami mansion. The incident happened shortly before 0900 local time (1400 GMT) ... -
Spain phenom Lamine Yamal has electrified Euro 2024. In hometown, family and friends not surprised
In the working-class neighborhood where Spain’s teenage phenom Lamine Yamal grew up, there are two soccer fields divided by a chain-link fence. Next to the green ... -
Carlos Alcaraz tops Novak Djokovic in a second consecutive final for a fourth Slam title
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in the Wimbledon men’s final last night to collect his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. ... -
After embrace at summit, Zelenskyy takes his case for US military aid to governors
Away from Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to broaden support for U.S. military aid by telling state governors Friday that the world’s leaders should see ... -
348 candidates vie for 344 seats on Macau’s Chief Executive election committee
A large pool of candidates, including over 120 political newcomers, are vying for 344 seats on the Chief Executive Election Committee. A total of 348 candidates, ... -
NATO needs to come to its senses as it is charging toward confrontation with China
In a communique that NATO released during its summit in Washington on Wednesday, the transatlantic military alliance not only declared Ukraine was on an “irreversible” path ... -
Monday, July 15, 2024 – edition no. 4523
* Bold Move — Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng has renewed her appeal to the government to criminalize prostitution * Social Media Post Suncity reflects on contributions ... -
Tragic case of unlawful detention leads to domestic helper’s suicide
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has reported a troubling case involving the alleged unlawful detention and manipulation of a victim, resulting in her tragic death. The investigation ... -
Macau’s top banks honored for innovation and excellence
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Macau (ICBC Macau) and Bank of China, Macau (BOC Macau) have been recognized as the top banking institutions in ... -
Hengqin’s hotel sector boosted by new policy measures
On The Agenda Hengqin has unveiled a series of new policy measures aimed at boosting its hotel industry. The initiatives come at the heels of Hengqin-Macau’s ... -
Casinos brace for slowdown amid China’s clampdown on illegal money exchanges
Macau’s gaming sector is likely to see a slowdown in EBITDA growth in June and July due to the mainland’s crackdown on illegal money exchange operations ... -
Businessman Jorge Chiang announces CE election bid
Jorge Chiang, the president of the Macau Lotus Chamber of Commerce and the Macau Society of Institutional Studies, has announced his intention to run for Macau’s ... -
Vendors abandoning public markets claim insufficient business
Vendors are abandoning the municipal markets’ stalls claiming insufficient business, the president of the Macau Vendors Mutual Aid Association (Associação de Auxílio Mútuo de Vendilhões de ... -
Man arrested for secretly filming under skirts
A man suspected of secretly filming and sexually harassing a local woman was arrested. The woman was walking through Qingmao Port via a pedestrian bridge late ... -
13 foreign jobseekers fall victim to fraud
A group of 13 Indonesian men and women fell victim to a fraudulent job recruitment scheme orchestrated by a mainland man. The man, identified as Chen, ... -
Mortgage commercial loan approvals fall
New residential mortgage loan approvals fell 26.3% in May while commercial real estate loans rose 133.2% according to statistics released Wednesday by Macau’s Monetary Authority. Outstanding ...
