Monthly Archives: July 2024
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Tap Seac tunnel to close overnight Thursday and Friday
The Tap Seac tunnel will close to traffic this Thursday (July 4) and Friday (July 5) between 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m., the Transport Bureau (DSAT) ... -
LRT passenger numbers continue to decline
The number of passengers transported by the Light Rapid Transit System (LRT) is continuing to decline, the company’s monthly statistical data release shows. According to the ... -
Wanda Commercial moving to Hengqin
China’s largest commercial property developer, Dalian Wanda Commercial Management Group (Wanda Commercial), is set to move its office to the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ... -
UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution with U.S. support urging wealthy developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ... -
Gov’t advocates for AI cooperation to advance women’s rights
China spoke on behalf of a group of countries at the 56th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council – on Monday, advocating for ... -
N. Korea brags of new missile with ‘super-large warhead.’ Outsiders doubt the North’s claim
North Korea said yesterday it had test-fired a new tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying “a super-large warhead,” a claim quickly disputed by South Korean officials ... -
Police arrest 14-year-old boy suspected of stabbing a student at the University of Sydney
A 14-year-old boy dressed in military clothing was arrested after police alleged he stabbed a 22-year-old student in the neck yesterday at the University of Sydney. ... -
1988 US warship shoots down Iranian airliner
An American naval warship patrolling in the Persian Gulf has shot down an Iranian passenger jet after apparently mistaking it for an F-14 fighter. All those ... -
Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a shootout
Portugal 0(3), Slovenia 0(0) No one does high drama in international soccer to such an operatic extent as Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal is heading to a blockbuster ... -
Gang violence has displaced 300,000 children, the UN says
Gang violence in Haiti has displaced more than 300,000 children since March, the U.N. children’s agency said Tuesday as the Caribbean country struggles to curb killings ... -
Driver whose car struck pedestrians in South Korea will face accidental homicide investigation
A driver whose car struck pedestrians waiting at a crowded intersection in South Korea’s capital, killing nine people, will be investigated on allegations of accidental homicide, ... -
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 – edition no. 4515
* Hope of recovery — The property market has started to bounce back after a prolonged period of decline * Crime | Husband assaults victim in ... -
At the very heart of its name, cooperation is the defining hallmark of the SCO
Over the past more than two decades since it was founded, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization has withstood severe tests and made big strides in consolidating unity ... -
Beijing offers foreign residents in Macau five-year multiple entry visa
Non-Chinese residents of Macau and Hong Kong will have an easier time entering mainland China as Beijing has relaxed visa regulations to better incorporate the semi-autonomous ... -
June casino revenue drops despite year-over-year increase
Macau’s casinos generated MOP17.69 billion in gross gaming revenue in June, up 16.4% from a year ago but down 12.4% from the previous month, according to ... -
GBA cross-border illegal gambling syndicate busted
In a major crackdown on cross-border organized crime, police from Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau have arrested 50 people, including a security department officer, for operating ... -
First time in 60 years that no hydrofoils are operating between Macau and HK, group claims
The Jetfoil Conservation Concern Group has said that for the first time in the last 60 years, there is no type of hydrofoil ferry operating between ... -
Macau Bridge expected to be ready for traffic in Q3
The construction of the city’s fourth bridge, Macau Bridge, is nearing completion, with the overall project essentially finalized and subsequent commissioning, acceptance, and handover work proceeding ... -
Surveys show economy growing but at modest pace
Surveys of Chinese factory managers showed a mixed outlook for the world’s second-largest economy in June, with growth steady but not picking up much steam. The ... -
EPM Foundation praises IGEC probe to school
The Foundation of the Portuguese School of Macau () has praised the news that the Portuguese education authorities are investigating the dismissal of five staff members. ... -
Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute begins operations
The newly formed Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPCI) began operations yesterday following a merger. The organization combines the Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and Forum Macau’s ... -
Marriage process goes digital
Macau’s amended civil code has taken effect, bringing a more digital marriage registration system. The changes include an upcoming “Marriage in One Step” online application program ... -
Applicants can now pick public housing for elderly online
Starting July 8, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) will allow eligible applicants to choose their preferred public senior living apartments either online or in person. Those ... -
MGTO unveils roadshow in Malaysia for second consecutive year
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) will roll out a four-day “Experience Macao Malaysia Roadshow” at the popular Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall in Kuala Lumpur from July ... -
Macau airport introduces first cardless currency exchange machine
Travelers to and from Macau can now enjoy a more convenient foreign currency exchange experience, as the city’s first cardless currency exchange machine is now operational ... -
Zhuhai unveils plans for massive entertainment complex at border gate
Local authorities in Zhuhai have announced plans to transform several bustling streets near the Zhuhai-Macau border into a new entertainment and tourism hub. The 580-meter redevelopment ... -
‘Youth employment expo 2024’ is accepting online reservations
The Labour Affairs Bureau, Macau Chinese New Youth Association, Macau Chinese Students Federation, and Macau Youth Development Service Center are hosting the “Youth Employment Expo 2024” ... -
Int’l children’s arts festival hosts music camp
The Cultural Affairs Bureau and Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. are co-hosting the “1st Macao International Children’s Arts Festival – Music Camp” from August 16-21, featuring world-renowned ... -
Residents to start receiving cash handouts today
Starting today, July 2, the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR) government will begin distributing cash subsidies to eligible residents as part of its “Wealth Partaking Scheme ... -
17-year-old Chinese player died after collapsing during a badminton match in Indonesia
A 17-year-old Chinese player died after collapsing on court during an Asian tournament in Indonesia’s Yogyakarta province, Indonesia’s Badminton Association said yesterday. Zhang Zhijie was playing ... -
Mountainous county school in Guizhou stuns with gaokao results
A high school in Liupanshui, a mountainous region of Guizhou province, has defied expectations with its outstanding performance in the highly competitive national college entrance exam, ... -
N. Koreans are seen wearing Kim Jong Un pins for the first time as his personality cult grows
For the first time, North Korean officials have been seen wearing lapel pins with the image of leader Kim Jong Un, another sign the North is ... -
Japan revises economic growth in Q1 downward, as data show sluggish demand
Japan revised its earlier estimates to show that its economy contracted at a 2.9% annual pace in the first quarter of the year, as meanwhile a ... -
Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity. It’s straining businesses and public services
Dimly lit and stuffy classrooms stir with life every morning as children file in. Rays of sunlight stream through wooden windows, the only source of light. ...
