Monthly Archives: July 2024
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Domestic abuse case prompts call for greater support
The recent domestic violence case with serious criminal circumstances has sparked calls for increased efforts to combat and prevent such incidents. The director of the Women’s ... -
Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies
After the United States passed new subsidies designed to boost domestic electric vehicle production and cut into Beijing’s supply chain dominance, Chinese manufacturers began investing in ... -
Mainland man arrested for in-flight theft
A mainland Chinese man was arrested for stealing passengers’ belongings during a flight from Singapore to Macau, causing losses totaling MOP23,000. After preliminary investigations, the suspect ... -
Monetary indicators show mixed trends in May
Macau’s broad money supply (M2) grew 1.4% in May, even as currency in circulation and demand deposits declined, according to the latest statistics from the Monetary ... -
Gov’t recover parcel of land in Zone B
Yesterday, the SAR government initiated a collaborative clearance effort involving various departments to reclaim a parcel of state-owned land, spanning approximately 27,000 square meters in Zone ... -
Vacant land poses growing dengue fever, flooding risks
As Macau grapples with heavy rainfall and high humidity this summer, idle plots lacking proper management are raising concerns. These vacant, unmanaged plots have emerged as ... -
AMCM issues warning over fake social media bank loan ads
The Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) has issued a warning to the public regarding a series of fake, sponsored advertisements that appear to have been issued ... -
Sniper Capital targets Taipa Village for six new projects
Sniper Capital, a real estate investment firm, has unveiled plans for six new property projects in the heart of Taipa Village. The latest ventures will introduce ... -
Casino projected for EBITDA decline in Q2
The earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for Macau’s gaming industry properties are expected to decline 4% in the second quarter of 2024. According ... -
MGM x RR1HK culinary masters concludes gastronomy journey
Over 400 guests from 10 countries gathered at MGM COTAI June 28-30 for the conclusion of Asia’s only MGM x RR1HK Culinary Masters event. Six internationally ... -
Sands China awarded top training program honor
Sands China Ltd. has received the prestigious 2023 Excellence in Practice Award from the Association for Talent Development for its “The Knowledge – Be a Londoner ... -
China and the Philippines hold crucial talks to ease tensions after intense clash
China and the Philippines held a crucial meeting Tuesday to try to ease mounting tensions following their worst confrontation in the disputed South China Sea that ... -
Court tosses jailed ex-Prime Minister Najib’s bid to serve graft sentence in house arrest
A Malaysian court yesterday dismissed a bid by imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest. In an April ... -
Leaders of Russia and China meets in Central Asian summit in a show of deepening cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping is meeting for the second time in as many months as they visit Kazakhstan for a session ... -
1995 Major wins Conservative leadership
The Prime Minister, John Major, has won his battle to remain leader of the Conservative Party. Mr Major received backing from 218 of the party’s MPs ... -
Much-improved Netherlands beats to reach first quarterfinal in 16 years
Netherlands 3, Romania 0 The Netherlands could be peaking at just the right time. The Dutch team reached its first European Championship quarterfinal in 16 years ... -
Ronaldo says he is playing his ‘last European Championship’
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed this year’s European Championship will be the last of his career. The Portugal superstar, who is 39, is playing at the Euros ... -
Mert Gunok’s wonder-save sparks Turkish celebrations, and praise from Austrian rivals
A moment of Mert Gunok brilliance sparked celebrations for Turkish fans and a big exclamation from Austria rival Michael Gregoritsch, who described it as one of ... -
In the campaign’s final hours, Sunak battles to the end as Labour’s Starmer eyes victory
Rishi Sunak has covered thousands of miles in the past few weeks, but he hasn’t outrun the expectation that his time as Britain’s prime minister is ... -
Taiwan says China told Taiwan’s coast guard to not interfere in the detention of boat crew
Taiwan said yesterday that China warned Taiwan’s coast guard against interfering in the detention of a Taiwanese fishing boat. The incident comes amid heightened political tensions ... -
Washington needs to take historical responsibility for war-torn Afghanistan
Washington can’t shake off its responsibility of amending the damage it had caused to Afghanistan, a call made by the Afghan public and the international community ... -
Thursday, July 4, 2024 – edition no. 4516
* Green Pastures — Gov’t commits to allocate idle land for public facilities and green spaces in bid to enhance quality of life, while committee warns ... -
Property market shows signs of recovery following removal of cooling measures
Macau’s property market experienced a significant rebound in the second quarter of 2024 after the lifting of purchase and sale restrictions, according to a recent report ... -
Victim assaulted by husband in brutal domestic violence episode
Police have arrested a man accused of brutally assaulting his wife in a disturbing case of domestic violence that occurred on the night of June 28. ... -
Casino revenue faces headwinds from China’s crackdown on money exchangers
Macau’s June gross gaming revenue (GGR) fell 12.4% sequentially, impacted by a crackdown on illegal money exchange networks and the ongoing Euro 2024 soccer tournament, according ... -
Supervisor accused of awarding jobs in exchange for kickbacks
The Commission Against Corruption of Macau (CCAC) has alleged corruption at an unnamed integrated resort involving a supervisor responsible for personnel recruitment in the stewarding department. ... -
Korean Air launches daily Seoul-Macau route
Korean Air has launched a new daily flight service between Seoul Incheon and Macau International Airport, becoming the sole full-service carrier connecting the two cities. The ... -
Ukraine is releasing thousands of prisoners so they can join the fight against Russia
At a rural penal colony in southeast Ukraine, several convicts stand assembled under barbed wire to hear an army recruiter offer them a shot at parole. ... -
Advertising revenue recovers to 80% of pre-pandemic levels
The current revenue of the local advertising industry is estimated to have recovered to about 80% of 2019 levels, said Eric Ho, chairman of the Association ... -
Woman abandons newborn baby at apartment door
A non-resident worker was arrested for allegedly abandoning her newborn baby girl at an apartment in Patane. The Judiciary Police said the baby was wrapped in ... -
CPPCC members discuss the SARs’ roles in China’s development of open economy
The National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a virtual consultation session last week to discuss the roles of Hong Kong and ... -
PJ warns of phishing SMS scams
The Judiciary Police (PJ) is again urging the public to be cautious of phishing SMS messages that purport to be from local telecommunications companies. The messages ... -
Koi Kei bakery raises employee pay despite economic downturn
Local souvenir chain Koi Kei Bakery is increasing basic salaries for employees by MOP1,000 starting in July, according to an internal memo, as the retail sector ... -
FDC to spend MOP25 million on projects to celebrate ‘Double Anniversary’
The Cultural Development Fund (FDC) has announced it intends to spend some MOP25 million subsidizing projects that celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of the ... -
DSAT to evaluate taxi services
In a move to address the ongoing taxi shortage in Macau, the city’s Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced plans to launch a comprehensive study this year, ...
