Monthly Archives: August 2024
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‘Nationality rule’ in question following exclusion of non-Chinese from Macau football team: FIFA
An amendment to the rules regarding eligibility for representative teams, which was adopted by the FIFA Congress on Sep. 18, 2020, is causing all non-Chinese nationals ... -
Shun Tak: Geopolitical tensions impede full recovery in hospitality
While the hospitality sector in Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China is gradually recovering, external factors such as geopolitical tensions and rising operational costs are hindering ... -
77,000 students set to start school on Monday
As the new school year approaches, transportation officials are preparing for an influx of students. It is anticipated that around 77,000 students will resume their studies ... -
Tour groups on the rise with significant jumps from Korea, India
Tour groups have seen remarkable growth in Macau, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). In July 2024, inbound package tour visitors surged by 66.1% ... -
Xi meets with US national security adviser Jake Sullivan in a bid to improve ties
President Xi Jinping met with U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan yesterday in Beijing, on a visit with the stated aim of keeping communications open between ... -
Top Chinese general tells Sullivan: US must stop colluding with Taiwan
A top Chinese military officer, in a rare meeting with a visiting American official, demanded yesterday that the United States stop “collusion” with Taiwan, the self-governing ... -
DSEDJ refines education system to focus on job skills for the future
As Macau prepares for the upcoming 2024/2025 academic year, the government’s Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) is focused on expanding international partnerships and equipping students ... -
UM and Digit Force launch joint laboratory to drive AI innovation
The University of Macau (UM) and Macau Digit Force Technology Co Ltd recently held a plaque unveiling ceremony for the University of Macau-Digit Force Joint Laboratory ... -
Gov’t proposes raising termination compensation
The Standing Committee on Social Coordination has convened its third plenary meeting to review the maximum amount of monthly basic compensation used to calculate termination compensation ... -
36th Macao International Music Festival to highlight global talent
The 36th Macao International Music Festival, themed, “And the Stars Shine,” will kick off October. The festival features a selection of distinguished performances, including Leonidas Kavakos ... -
Elderly victims defrauded of MOP186,000 in phone scam
Two elderly residents in Macau have become victims of a phone scam known as “Guess Who I Am,” resulting in a combined loss of MOP186,000. The ... -
MGTO showcases Macau in PATA Travel Mart
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) participated in the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, alongside local travel stakeholders to enhance ... -
Sam Hou Fai’s candidacy seeks to gather ‘maximum number of signatures’
On the first day of the Chief Executive election nomination process yesterday, lawyer Lei Wun Kong, representing Sam Hou Fai, collected the candidacy form. He arrived ... -
Off-duty firefighter suspended for drunk driving
An off-duty firefighter has been suspended for suspected drunk driving and evading responsibility. On August 11, 2023, he was driving a private car on Estr. do ... -
Claw machine games are Rio de Janeiro’s new public enemy
Rio de Janeiro — already notorious for street muggings, corrupt politicians, ruthless militias and Kalashnikov-toting drug traffickers — has a new public enemy: plushies. Or, more ... -
Sip and Revel in the Pink with Rosé Revolution Macau 2024
In a realm where the hues of pink evoke a sense of delight, a tantalizing and versatile tasting experience like no other awaits. Rosé Revolution, the ... -
Argentina eyes business connections with cities in GBA
Analysis Argentine companies are increasingly seeking to establish business connections with China’s largest production hub, driven by the deepening of China’s economic reforms and the ongoing ... -
Argentina-China trade and investment
As per the latest data available (2022), the trade relationship between China and Argentina remains robust, reflecting significant economic interactions between the two nations. Here are ... -
Chinese group proposes Greater Manila Bay Area
On The Agenda Chinese businessmen have proposed the development of a business district around Manila Bay, modeled after the successful Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. This ... -
Court convicts two journalists in a landmark sedition case
A Hong Kong court convicted two former editors of a shuttered news outlet yesterday, in a sedition case that is widely seen as a barometer for ... -
Indonesia and Australia sign defense agreement
Indonesia and Australia signed a defense agreement yesterday that both sides described as a significant upgrade to their military relationship. Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto, who also ... -
Court sentences a YouTube chef, who is the son of Spanish actors, to life in prison for murder
A court in Thailand yesterday found Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a member of a famous Spanish acting family, guilty of premeditated murder and sentenced him to life ... -
Far-right party aims for wins in two state elections as government flounders
The far-right Alternative for Germany could become the strongest party for the first time in two state elections Sunday in eastern Germany, while a months-old party ... -
1976 Notting Hill Carnival ends in riot
More than 100 police officers had to be taken to hospital after clashes at the Notting Hill Carnival in west London. Most were released after treatment ... -
‘The Crow’ reimagined is stylish and operatic, but cannot outfly 1994 original
One of the first things you see in the reimagined “The Crow” is the sight of a fallen white horse in a muddy field, bleeding badly ... -
Sabrina Carpenter’s new album is flirty, fun and wholly unserious
Say you can’t sleep? Sabrina Carpenter knows. That’s that her espresso. The 25-year-old pop sensation’s smash hit of the summer, “Espresso” — with its grammatical mystery ... -
Creating Sweet Memories
For those who have a sweet tooth and love to take beautiful and creative photos for social media, Cha Bei is the place to be. Recently, two ... -
Splashes of Fun
Last Saturday, The Grand Coloane Resort transformed into a sun-soaked, foam-filled oasis as it hosted the Bubbly Bash—the coolest foam pool party in Macau. The party ... -
Festival greets Jolie and ‘Maria,’ her film about famed opera singer
Angelina Jolie has played an evil queen, a war correspondent, a hacker, an international spy and a sociopath. She’s now adding opera singer to her resume. ... -
CIA official: Suspects in foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows aimed to kill ‘tens of thousands’
The suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna earlier this month sought to kill “tens of thousands” of fans before the CIA discovered ... -
How Atlantic Niña’s could affect hurricane season
For months, the North Atlantic Ocean has experienced unusually high surface temperatures. However, recent cooling in both the Atlantic and eastern Pacific might offer some relief, ... -
Friday, August 30, 2024 – edition no. 4557
* Offside — ‘Nationality rule’ in question following exclusion of non-Chinese residents from Macau football team, FIFA told the Times * Shun Tak report | Geopolitical ... -
Sam Hou Fai sees absence of publicity as a strength
Judge Sam Hou Fai has officially formalized his candidacy for the post of new Chief Executive (CE) of Macau. In a press conference held yesterday morning ... -
MGTO gearing up for new markets beyond Southeast Asia to boost tourism
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) plans to attract more visitors from India, the Middle East and Europe next year as part of efforts to expand ... -
Lionel Leong to join China Construction company board
Lionel Leong, the former Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Special Administrative Region, has been nominated to serve as an independent director on the board ...
