Monthly Archives: July 2024
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NIP Group becomes first Chinese esports company on Nasdaq
NIP Group (Nasdaq: NIPG) made history Friday as it rang the Opening Bell at Nasdaq, marking its public debut as the first Chinese esports company to ... -
Art exchange brings Macau children closer to mainland
Once the plane touched down, Ngan Chin Hong, 65, wasted no time in taking the art group straight to a children’s art center in Tianjin, northern ... -
Macau climbs to 32nd spot in latest Henley Passport Index
Macau has seen steady gains in global passport power according to the latest Henley Passport Index. The special administrative region jumped to 32nd place with a ... -
US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year
The United States and China on Saturday renewed their mutual grievances as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Chinese counterpart held their sixth meeting ... -
India and China agree to work urgently to achieve the withdrawal of troops
India and China have agreed to work urgently to achieve the withdrawal of tens of thousands of troops stationed along their disputed border in a long-running ... -
Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China
Philippine government personnel transported food and other supplies Saturday to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent but closely guarded by Beijing’s forces ... -
Gov’t will hold presidential election on Sept. 21, its first since declaring bankruptcy in 2022
Sri Lanka will hold a presidential election on Sept. 21 that will likely be a test of confidence in President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s efforts to resolve the ... -
Finance ministers agree to work toward effectively taxing the super-rich
Finance ministers from leading rich and developing nations agreed Friday to strive toward effectively taxing the super-rich, a joint ministerial declaration said. “With full respect to ... -
Italy and China sign a three-year action plan as Italian leader Meloni tries to reset relations
Italy and China signed a three-year action plan yesterday to implement past agreements and experiment with new forms of cooperation, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said ... -
Harris raised $200M in first week of White House campaign and signed up 170,000 volunteers
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has raised $200 million since she emerged as the likely Democratic presidential nominee last week, an eyepopping haul in her race ... -
China’s appeal belies business exodus
Given the rising geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, and the “de-risking” strategy being pushed ahead by some Western countries to reduce dependence on ... -
Monday, July 29, 2024 – edition no. 4533
* Breaking Borders — Macau-Hengqin ride-hailing app on the horizon * Macau and Hong Kong police bust loan shark organization * Paris’ Olympics opening was wacky ... -
Taobao unveils free shipping to Macau
Taobao, the main retail platform of Alibaba Group, will provide free shipping for clothing purchases and will also offer free returns to specific regions, including Macau. ... -
X EFFORTS FALLING SHORT OF PLAN GOALS
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has initiated several efforts with local schools to educate students on healthy lifestyles and physical fitness, the bureau said ... -
DSAL reports five safety violations in 1,610 inspections
In the first half of 2024, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) conducted 1,610 inspections across various workplaces, uncovering five occupational safety and health violations. These violations ... -
DICJ cracks down on unlicensed junket activities
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has intensified its crackdown on unlicensed junket activities following recent casino inspections. Under Macau’s revised junket laws, individuals must ... -
China issues rare praise to Philippine president for his ban on online gambling
China issued a rare compliment to the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. yesterday for his order banning widespread and Chinese-run online gaming operations. Marcos ... -
Hengqin checkpoint remodel to enhance efficiency by November
The completion of a significant renovation project at the Central Transport Platform on the second floor of the Hengqin checkpoint has been announced by the Public ... -
600 elderly to be affected by allowance review
The Social Welfare Bureau has started sending out letters to approximately 600 recipients of the elderly allowance as part of a regular eligibility review. Beneficiaries must ... -
Fashion pop-up shop to promote local designs in Guangzhou
Local fashion brands will have an opportunity to expand their presence in the Greater Bay Area market next month. The Cultural Affairs Bureau is organizing a ... -
Scorching weather conditions hit as city records 36.3 degrees
Temperatures in Macau are continuing to rise, leading the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) to maintain the present orange high-temperature warning. Yesterday, SMG recorded temperatures above ... -
The Londoner’s overhaul shutters casino, 1,500 rooms; affects earnings
Phase 2 of The Londoner’s refurbishment involves the total closure of the Pacifica Casino and a reduction of around 52% in the quantity of room keys ... -
Sands China to subsidize seven SMEs to set businesses in revitalization project
A total of seven small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are slated to receive subsidies from the Sands China’s entrepreneurship program for the revitalization project at Rua ... -
Crackdown on illegal money exchanges threatens tourism
The crackdown on illegal money exchanges, marked by increased police presence on casino floors, could negatively impact summer holiday visitation, according to a recent report by ... -
Drug bust: Suspect arrested for trafficking cocaine
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old Tanzanian man, identified as Biseko, for his alleged involvement in the trafficking of cocaine in Macau. According to Judiciary Police (PJ), ... -
Supermarket thief arrested
The Public Security Police (PSP) have arrested two men suspected of stealing approximately MOP2,600 worth of goods from a supermarket. According to a report filed with ... -
Lawmaker advocates for enhancing budget precision in public projects
The Public Finance Affairs follow-up committee has revealed that five out of 10 projects monitored during the last quarter of 2023 have changes to their budgets ... -
China cuts 1-year benchmark rate, moving to boost economy as world markets languish
China ratcheted up its effort to reinvigorate its economy yesterday by cutting a key policy rate and interest paid on bank deposits. The move coincided with ... -
Southwest breaks 50-year tradition, plans to start assigning seats
Southwest Airlines is doing away with its 50-year tradition and plans to start assigning seats and premium seating for customers who are seeking more legroom. The ... -
Tradition Meets Innovation: MGM “Full Moon Reunion” Mooncake Gift Box Shines for Mid-Autumn Festival
As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, it’s time to send heartfelt wishes to your loved ones. This year, the mooncake scene welcomes a fresh collaboration to elevate ... -
The Poverty of Affluence
Analysis Food is our joy and our medicine. So important is it that the second of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals is to end hunger, ... -
GBA real estate market sees increased interest from Macau, HK residents
On the Agenda The real estate market in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) is experiencing a significant uptick in activity, fueled by a series of favorable ... -
Notes on academic studies
The ozone concentration and changes in the sensitivity of its formation in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) from a carbon neutral perspective Hao Jianghong, Li ... -
Lai will testify in his defense at Hong Kong trial, lawyer says
A defense lawyer said yesterday that prominent publisher Jimmy Lai will testify in his defense in the landmark national security trial brought under a security law ... -
Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as ASEAN’s diplomats meet
Southeast Asian foreign ministers and top diplomats from key partners including the United States and China are gathering in the Laotian capital yesterday for the start ...
