Monthly Archives: July 2024
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FDCT: Macau’s labs achieve ‘remarkable breakthroughs’
In a display of scientific prowess, Macau has established itself as a center for cutting-edge research, boasting four state key laboratories within its higher education institutions, ... -
António Leong wins Architectural Photography Competition 2024
Ant0nio Leong has won this year’s Macau Architectural Photography Competition organized by CURB – Center for Architecture and Urbanism. The results of the competition were recently ... -
SAR drug abuse conference July 18
The “Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders” conference, scheduled to take place at the University of Macau on July 18 to 19 will gather approximately 20 experts ... -
270,000 visit MGTO Malaysia roadshow
The Experience Macao roadshow in Malaysia has engaged a total of 268,000 spectators over four days, according to the Macao Government Tourism Office. Held at the ... -
Fraudulent firefighter sacked
A firefighter involved in a luxury watch fraud case has been dismissed from his post. The Office of the Secretary for Security announced that the Fire ... -
Association: Low-cost tours are low value, incite smuggling
Local leaders have urged the government to ban low-cost tours amid fears of smuggling and reputational damage. The president of the Macau Regional Development Promotion Association, ... -
Man busted for transporting drugs from Hong Kong
A 43-year-old local has been apprehended for allegedly purchasing narcotics in Hong Kong and transporting them back to Macau. Law enforcement officials confiscated 6.02 grams of ... -
Citi expects big six EBITDA to remain strong
Investment bank Citi has stated it expects the combined EBITDA margins for Macau’s six gaming concessionaires to have remained strong in the June 2024 quarter, at ... -
IAS to maintain current subsidy scheme for caregivers
The Social Welfare Bureau said it will maintain the current subsidy scheme for caregivers without any modifications. Director Hon Wai confirmed that the government will continue ... -
Eviction for problem tenants with three months unpaid rent
The government plans to revise the requirement for initiating the simplified eviction process from five months’ rent arrears to three months. The deposit will no longer ... -
Cotai Water Jet launches two cruise routes for tourism
Cotai Water Jet is launching two new “Macau Cruise Tour” routes starting in August, offering travelers maritime voyages and unique travel experiences. The “Macau Cruise Sightseeing ... -
MGM junior lion dance summer class marks 10th anniversary
The “MGM Junior Lion Dance Summer Class” is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, marking a new milestone in MGM’s commitment to preserving traditional Chinese culture. ... -
Views toward China diverge between rich and middle-income nations
Global views toward China appear to be divided between high-income and middle-income countries, and the gap apparently is the widest among China’s neighbors in the Indo-Pacific ... -
China and Bangladesh reaffirm their ties as territorial and economic issues rise in region
China and Bangladesh are reaffirming their ties during a visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Beijing on Tuesday as tensions rise in the region ... -
Strikes in central Gaza kill 20 Palestinians as mediators make new push on cease-fire deal
Israeli airstrikes early yesterday killed 20 Palestinians in central Gaza, including six children and three women, some of them inside a purported “safe zone” declared by ... -
2000 Britain pioneers HIV vaccine
The World Aids Conference in South Africa has announced trials for a new HIV vaccine will begin in Britain. Liberal Democrat MP Evan Harris will be ... -
Spain beats France to reach final. Yamal sets the mark as youngest-ever scorer
Spain 2, France 1 After seeing off another one of the pre-tournament favorites to reach the Euro 2024 final, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has ... -
Netherlands hit by travel disruption ahead of semifinal against England
The Netherlands’ preparations for its match against England in the European Championship semifinals were disrupted yesterday (Macau time) when they had to rearrange travel plans to ... -
Even after ditching the mask, Mbappé’s match comes to a disappointing end
Even without the mask, Kylian Mbappé was outclassed by a 16-year-old wonderkid. Mbappé ditched the vision-restricting mask that he had been wearing since breaking his nose ... -
Authorities are depriving Nobel Peace Prize laureate of medicine in jail, his wife says
The wife of an imprisoned Belarusian Nobel Peace Prize laureate said yesterday that the country’s authorities are depriving her husband of medicine as his health deteriorates. ... -
China launches investigation in response to EU’s probe of solar, wind power and other products
China’s Commerce Ministry announced yesterday it will launch an investigation into whether unfair trade practices were adopted by the European Union in its probe of Chinese ... -
Disparaging of Orban’s shuttle diplomacy belies NATO’s transition in purpose
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban described his Monday visit to Beijing as “Peace Mission 3.0”. Orban and Chinese President Xi Jinping have demonstrated similar positions on ... -
Thursday, July 11, 2024 – edition no. 4521
* Summer drill — The extensive road construction scheduled during the summer vacation period is anticipated to significantly impact commuters, DSAT warns * China Travel permit ... -
MGM Brings Summer Mega Event Excitement to Barra District: Establishing A Walkable Lifestyle Destination in Trend
Guests of Honor of the event took part in the ribbon-cutting opening ceremony of “BERTILO Drifts in Barra” at Barra District. MGM has launched the Barra ... -
Macau anticipated to mirror Hong Kong’s steps in regulating ride-hailing services
The local community is expecting Macau to follow in Hong Kong’s footsteps by regulating online ride-hailing platforms through licensing – a move that has long been called ... -
Time capsule: Macau’s 25-year transformation captured in photos
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to Chinese sovereignty, the Macau Museum will host a special photography exhibition titled “Old Meets New: A ... -
Temporary housing in Areia Preta enters final stages
The temporary housing project on Lot P in Areia Preta is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, providing much-needed transitional accommodation for property ... -
Consumer confidence at an ‘all time high’
The consumer confidence index of the city has reached a record high during the second quarter, indicating a significant boost in consumer optimism regarding economic indicators. ... -
Lack of visuals a challenge for senior residents in choosing apartments
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng has urged the government to provide senior residents with the option of viewing elderly housing units via video to set realistic expectations ... -
Kyiv mourns as rescuers make last-ditch efforts at children’s hospital hit by Russian missile
Rescue operations stretched into a second day at a major Kyiv children’s hospital struck by a Russian missile, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said yesterday, adding that ... -
Police apprehend nearly 300 individuals engaging in unlawful behavior
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has been carrying out its “Operation Thunder 2024”. The taskforce, coordinated by police authorities has been inspecting various establishments for ... -
Yeung makes history for Macau’s Squash
Macau’s squash player Gigi Yeung made history on finals day at the City of Greater Shepparton International Open (Australia), becoming the first-ever player from Macau to ... -
Macau holds job fairs to fill over 140 vacancies
The Labour Affairs Bureau and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions are hosting job fairs from July 16 to July 19, offering 147 vacancies across various ... -
Youths lose MOP178,000 in online job-hunting scam
Six local young people fell victim to an online job-hunting scam, losing a total of MOP178,000, the Judiciary Police reported. From June to July, the victims, ... -
Gaming tax revenue at MOP45 billion
Gaming tax revenue for the first half of the year reached MOP44.7 billion with an execution rate of 53.6%, according to the latest data from the ...
