Monthly Archives: July 2024
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Airport passenger numbers double in first half of 2024
Macau International Airport (MIA) recorded a remarkable 91% increase in passenger traffic during the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, ... -
TurboJET: ‘Fleet inspection’ causes reduced services
The company, TurboJET, has justified the reduction of daily services between Macau and Hong Kong, announced last week, as necessary for vessel fleet inspections, TDM Radio ... -
Tourism surge boosts hotel occupancy rates
The first half of the year saw a significant increase in tourism, with the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reporting 968,000 inbound tourists on package tours, ... -
Lawmakers from six countries say Beijing is pressuring them not to attend conference in Taiwan
Lawmakers from at least six countries said Chinese diplomats were pressuring them not to attend a China-focused conference in Taiwan, in what they described as efforts ... -
Hainan sees boom in cruise tourism
The coastal city of Sanya, Hainan province, is experiencing significant advancements in the international cruise tourism sector. According to the China Ports and Harbors Association, the ... -
Japan, US, Australia, India at Tokyo talks on maritime and cyber security
Top diplomats from Japan, the U.S., Australia and India met Monday to discuss security concerns and joint support to reinforce maritime safety and cybersecurity in the ... -
5,000 people rescued from flooding in evacuation efforts led by Kim, report says
More than 5,000 people isolated by flooding in northwest North Korea were rescued in airlifts and other evacuation work supervised by leader Kim Jong Un, state ... -
Maduro locked in standoff with opponents as each side claims victory in presidential elections
Venezuela’s opposition claimed victory in Sunday’s [today, Macau time] presidential election, setting up a showdown with the government, which earlier declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner. ... -
1991: Pavarotti singsin the British rain
Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti has given a huge free concert in London’s Hyde Park to celebrate 30 years in opera. A crowd of 100,000 – out ... -
Jubilation, disappointment seen on shore as surfing eliminations begin in Tahiti
Contrasting reactions of jubilation and disappointment were seen on the faces of surfers coming ashore after their heats yesterday [Macau time], as the elimination rounds commenced ... -
Spain opens women’s hoops beating China 90-89 in OT, Serbia holds off Puerto Rico
Maria Araujo hit a 3-pointer with 3:06 left in overtime as Spain finished off a rally and beat China 90-89 to open women’s basketball group play ... -
The Galapagos Islands and many of their unique creatures are at risk
Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. In clear, ... -
A manipulated video shared by Musk mimics Harris’ voice, raising concerns about AI in politics
A manipulated video that mimics the voice of Vice President Kamala Harris saying things she did not say is raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence to mislead with ... -
Big luxury frets that China is turning Japanese
Even LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, the world’s most resilient luxury conglomerate, is feeling the chill. And as so often, the wind is blowing from ... -
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 – edition no. 4534
* Sick issues — Group calls to strengthen sick leave management as survey shows 49% of employees had concerns about coworkers abusing the system * Gaming ... -
1981 Charles and Diana marry
Crowds of 600,000 people filled the streets of London to catch a glimpse of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer on their wedding day. The couple ... -
Japan’s Sado gold mine gains UNESCO status after Tokyo pledges to exhibit dark WWII history
The UNESCO World Heritage committee on Saturday decided to register Japan’s controversial Sado gold mine as a cultural heritage site after the country agreed to include ... -
2024 Sands Shopping Carnival achieves great success with largest turnout yet
The Sands Shopping Carnival recently concluded its latest edition with tremendous success, backing the SME strategy of the Macau SAR government. Held at The Venetian Macao’s ... -
Zhang Yufei hopes Chinese swimmers will be accepted as clean after dozens of tests
Zhang Yufei hopes her international rivals will believe she is competing clean after the Chinese swimming star estimates she took between 20 and 30 drug tests ... -
At least 12 killed by mudslide as heavy rains from tropical storm Gaemi drench region
At least 12 people were killed after a mudslide hit a homestay house in a tourist area in southeastern China yesterday as heavy rains from what ... -
Authentic Portuguese Afternoon Tea at Rossio
There’s no better way to spend your leisurely afternoons in Macau than savoring authentic Portuguese delights amidst the European garden-inspired courtyard beneath the glass canopy. This summer, ... -
Vehicle cancellation available from today
From today, vehicle cancellation can be processed via the Macao One Account platform, the Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ) and the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced in a ... -
Gov’t officials join UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting
Officials from the Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture as well as the president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Deland Leong, have ... -
Unemployment rate returns to pre-pandemic levels
The latest employment survey from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) reveals the unemployment rate has dropped to levels not seen since the second quarter of ... -
IAM food safety inspections with a 99.8% approval rate
The Municipal Affairs Bureau’s (IAM) routine food safety inspections have returned an approval rate of 99.8%, the bureau has noted in a press statement. In the ... -
Taipa Grande tunnel cost revealed tomorrow
The construction cost and details of the Taipa Grande tunnel will be revealed tomorrow when the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) announces the bids received for the ... -
Hengqin-Macau ride-hailing app on the horizon
Plans are in motion to launch a cross-border ride-hailing app to connect Hengqin and Macau, a move aimed at enhancing travel convenience and boosting tourism between ... -
Macau and Hong Kong police bust loan shark organization
In a joint operation, Macau and Hong Kong police authorities have cracked down on a criminal organization that has been operating between the two regions in ... -
Paris’ Olympics opening was wacky and wonderful — and upset bishops
Paris: the Olympic gold medalist of naughtiness. Revolution ran like a high-voltage wire through the wacky, wonderful and rule-breaking Olympic opening ceremony that the French capital ... -
Russian media throw shade at Paris Olympics, which TV won’t show
Watching the Paris Olympics will be difficult for most people in Russia — and in the view of its media, it’s not really worth the effort. ... -
TSI reduces Jaime Carion’s sentence by four years
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has reduced the prison sentences of several defendants in a high-profile corruption case, including the former Public Works Bureau director, ... -
MGTO asserts July a successful month for tourism
July was a great month for local tourism, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has said in a press statement, with preliminary figures indicating nearly 96,000 ... -
Fair sees rise in business matching sessions
The 2024 Guangdong & Macao Branded Products Fair (2024GMBPF) drew in a crowd of over 100,000 visitors throughout the four-day exhibition. As per a report from ... -
Falling window injures elderly resident and child
An elderly resident and a child were injured Saturday morning around 8:30 a.m. when a window fell from a fourth-floor apartment near the San Kio District ... -
CPI Rises 0.64% in June
The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.64% year-on-year in June 2024, marking the fourth consecutive month of slower growth, according to the Statistics and Census Service ...
