Monthly Archives: July 2024
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Gaming revenues at MOP12.8b: JP Morgan
Data from investment bank JP Morgan shows that gaming revenues totaled 12.75 billion patacas in the first 21 days of July. The bank continues to uphold ... -
Alleged casino investment fraud leads to arrest in Cotai
In a case of alleged fraud, a 35-year-old mainland resident has been detained by authorities in the Cotai district. The victim, a middle-aged man, claims to ... -
Wynn to host international sake events
Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace will provide a platform for sake enthusiasts when they host a series of events for the International Wine Challenge in early ... -
St. Regis bar celebrates prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Bars ranking
The St. Regis Bar, located within The St. Regis Macao, secured the No. 22 ranking on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list for 2024, becoming the lone ... -
A PhD student at a top Chinese university publicly accuses her supervisor of sexual harassment
A female PhD student at one of China’s top universities took social media by storm after accusing her academic supervisor of sexual harassment and said he ... -
1995 British forces sent to Sarajevo
Britain has sent 1,200 troops to relieve the besieged Bosnian capital, Sarajevo. Bosnian Serbs have controlled access to Sarajevo for three years, killing dozens of people ... -
Hallock looking for elusive Olympic medal with US men’s water polo team
Ben Hallock won in high school in Southern California. He won in college at Stanford. He won as a professional at Pro Recco, one of the ... -
Athletes are as excited as regular visitors to be tourists in Paris during the games
Paris is a popular destination for vacations, of course. The food and drink. The art and history. The landmarks. And so on. The city itself will ... -
Ernest Hemingway fans celebrate the author’s 125th birthday
Ernest Hemingway spent the 1930s in Key West, Florida, and more than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the ... -
Hollywood reacts to Joe Biden exiting the presidential race
Hollywood was quick to react to the news that President Joe Biden was ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Barbra Streisand, ... -
Country will open door wider
The Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization approved by the third plenary ... -
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 – edition no. 4529
* Joe called it quits — Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the US presidential election injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes, and other foreign policy challenges – ... -
Gov’t clears rumors over the health condition of CE
The government has responded to rumors about the health of the Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng. The Government Information Bureau (GCS) has issued a short ... -
First International Children’s Arts Festival opens
Macau’s inaugural International Children’s Arts Festival opened yesterday, pledging to be a vibrant celebration of creativity aimed at engaging young minds and families alike. Notable figures ... -
Microsoft outage had minimal impact on Macau
The global tech disruption that caused malfunctions in Microsoft Windows computers Friday has had a relatively limited and manageable effect on Macau, according to the Judiciary ... -
Macau racers excel at Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia
Macau racers Charles Leong and André Couto scored great results over the weekend in Round 3 of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA), raced at the ... -
Surge in middle-aged women seeking refuge
The domestic violence shelter operated by the Women’s General Association of Macau has seen a worrying trend emerge. The facility’s occupancy rate has risen to 70% ... -
China and the Philippines reach deal in effort to stop clashes
China and the Philippines reached a deal they hope will end confrontations at the most fiercely disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippine government ... -
Repair progress for Chio Family Mansion slower than expected
The repair progress for the Chio Family Mansion has been slower than expected, said the Cultural Affairs Bureau director, Deland Leong. However, speaking on the sidelines ... -
Prapiroon nears Hainan as Macau braces for impact
Tropical Storm Prapiroon is intensifying as it moves north-northwest over the South China Sea, with landfall expected at Hainan Island today, according to the latest forecasts. ... -
59 charged in busted illegal online betting operation
59 individuals were indicted for their roles in an illegal online sports betting ring with operations spanning Macau, Hong Kong and mainland China, the Public Prosecutions ... -
Taxi hits woman on pedestrian crossing
A woman suffered injuries and required transportation to hospital after a collision with a taxi at a pedestrian crossing on Dr. Sun Yat Sen Street in ... -
Trade passing through HZMB amounts RMB100b in H1
In the first half (H1) of the year, the combined worth of imports and exports passing through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge amounted to RMB104.41 billion, marking ... -
Taxi driver irregularities spike 120%
The taxi industry is facing a surge in irregularities, with authorities detecting a staggering 121% increase in cases during the first half of 2024 compared to ... -
Macau, HK, Taiwan compatriots vow to actively participate in new-round reform, opening up
People from all walks of life in the special administrative regions (SAR) of Hong Kong and Macao, as well as Taiwan compatriots living on the mainland, ... -
10 Malaysian chefs showcase 40 authentic dishes in food festival
The Malaysian Cultural and Food Festival has returned to the Galaxy Macau, featuring an authentic taste of Malaysia’s vibrant cuisine and culture. Galaxy’s East Square has ... -
Melco to open skateboard park, host FISE
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is slated to host the “International Festival of Extreme Sports (FISE): Battle of the Champions (BOTC) 2025” in the city in March ... -
MGM co-launches ‘Shop Macau Fun Macau!’ campaign
To help Macau brands further boost their online and offline exposure and expand business, MGM, the Industrial Association of Macau (AIM) and the BOC Macau, have joined forces to roll out the “MGM Macau Premium ... -
11 dead and dozens missing after a highway bridge crumbles in flooding and heavy storms
Chinese authorities say at least 11 people have died and 30 are missing in the partial collapse of a highway bridge in the northwest of the ... -
Bangladesh imposes nationwide curfew as deadly protests over government jobs escalate
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government late Friday announced a nationwide curfew across Bangladesh and ordered the deployment of military forces to maintain order following days of ... -
Chancellor praises lithium deal with Serbia that could reduce Europe’s dependency on China
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz praised a tentative deal between Serbia and the European Union signed on Friday that paves the way for the disputed excavation of ... -
Israel shoots down a missile fired from Yemen hours after strike on Houthi rebels
The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen early yesterday, hours after Israeli warplanes struck several Houthi targets in the Arabian peninsula country. ... -
1977 Deng Xiaoping back in power
The disgraced deputy Prime Minister of China, Deng Xiaoping, is to return to Chinese Government. The Chinese Communist Party conference has restored him to the offices ... -
With AI, jets and police squadrons, Paris is securing the Olympics — and worrying critics
A year ago, the head of the Paris Olympics boldly declared that France’s capital would be “ the safest place in the world “ when the ... -
Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country’s most powerful leader, dies at age 80
Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of Vietnam’s ruling Communist Party and the country’s most powerful politician, has died following months of ill health, official media said ...
