Daily Archives: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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Private car parks have no regulation, DSAT confirms
The many private parking lot facilities in Macau are operating without the need for any licensing or regulations, since there are no rules in Macau regulating ... -
Over 30,000 China travel permit applications submitted by non-Chinese residents
More than 30,000 non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macau have submitted applications for mainland China travel permits in just over a month since the ... -
Fresh food markets impacted by unstable summer weather
Residents and vendors have reported a notable increase in vegetable prices at local markets and stores in recent weeks due to unstable weather and heavy summer ... -
MICE sector nears pre-pandemic levels
Macau’s meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions (MICE) sector is rebounding strongly, with a 30% increase in events during the first half of 2024 compared to the ... -
Two arrested for burglary at Ocean Gardens
Two non-residents were arrested over the weekend on suspicion of burglary at Ocean Garden’s residential building. A security guard spotted one suspect climbing scaffolding on Saturday ... -
Leaders of China and Vietnam pledge to strengthen political and economic ties
The leaders of China and Vietnam pledged to further their economic ties and gave a nod to their shared communist ideology during the first visit by ... -
Final list of CE Election Committee members published
The final list of all the members who will be part of the Chief Executive (CE) Election Committee was published yesterday in the government’s official gazette. ... -
Restaurant and retail sales down in June but outlook up in July
Receipts at restaurants and sales at retailers dropped in June compared to the previous month and last year, according to government statistics. Chinese restaurant receipts fell ... -
Melco Resorts buys back USD45 million in shares
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has repurchased approximately USD8.33 million shares for nearly $44.5 million, according to a filing from parent company Melco International Development Limited (0200.HK). ... -
Student caught running parallel trading scheme
An 18-year-old secondary school student has been arrested for leading a cross-border parallel trading scheme involving registered pig offal valued at approximately MOP 70,000. The student ... -
Hong Kong photographer receives awards at PX3 with photos of Macau
Hong Kong photographer Howard Tong has been awarded two honorable mentions in the latest Paris Photo Prize (PX3) international photography competition, featuring images of Macau. The ... -
Song Pek Kei wants gov’t to define legal retirement age
Lawmaker Song Pek Kei is once again insisting that the government clearly define the legal retirement age in Macau. The lawmaker, who has been raising this ... -
Cotai Arena to be completed by November
The construction project of Cotai’s new 50,000-seat temporary outdoor performance venue is slated to be completed by November. As cited in an information bulletin released by ... -
Coutinho calls for easing border restrictions with Guangdong
Citing complaints from citizens about limited quotas and long wait times, lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho is urging officials to take steps to facilitate border crossings between ... -
DSEDJ warns of heavy traffic for new school year
The beginning of the school year is expected to bring increased traffic in various districts of the city, the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has ... -
Centaline gives out 1.2 month bonuses to staff amid property revival
In the second quarter of 2024, following the full withdrawal of market restrictions, developers accelerated their sales efforts, leading to a revival in transactions. According to ... -
New taxi documentation services now available online
Yesterday, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) expanded its digital services to enhance convenience for Macau residents. As of 10 a.m. on August 19, four new taxi service ... -
Cancer center reduces wait times by 50%
The Health Bureau (SSM) has announced a significant reduction in the waiting time for first appointments at the oncology department of the Conde de São Januário ... -
Shaanxi-Xi’an-Macau week celebrates culinary richness
The “Shaanxi·Xi’an-Macau Week” kicks off this Thursday, with a vibrant road show that showcases the culinary and cultural richness of Macau. Ahead of the main event, ... -
Crackdown on illegal data collection
The Ministry of State Security warned this week against the illegal collection of sensitive data from classified sites using wind measurement towers and related facilities. On ... -
Chinese and Philippine ships collide again and countries trade blame
Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships collided at sea, damaging at least two vessels, in an encounter early yesterday near a new flashpoint in their increasingly ... -
Push into Russia’s Kursk region is to create a buffer zone: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said yesterday [Macau time] the daring military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone to prevent further attacks ... -
1970 Bobby Moore cleared of stealing
The England soccer captain, Bobby Moore, has been cleared of stealing an emerald bracelet in Colombia. Moore, who captained England to World Cup victory in 1966, ... -
No goal for Mbappé in his La Liga debut as Madrid draws at Mallorca
Mallorca 1, Real Madrid 1 Defending champion Real Madrid couldn’t manage more than a 1-1 draw at Mallorca in Kylian Mbappé’s first Spanish league match yesterday ... -
Ballester becomes 1st Spaniard to win US Amateur, fending off Iowa’s Kent
Jose Luis Ballester, a senior-to-be at Arizona State, became the first player from Spain to win the U.S. Amateur, fending off Iowa sophomore Noah Kent 2 ... -
French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88
Alain Delon, the internationally acclaimed French actor who embodied both the bad guy and the policeman and made hearts throb around the world, died at age ... -
Sintra or, a look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in the summer of 2024
The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that way. It’s a long rope that, when pulled, rings ... -
Got cold symptoms? Here’s when kids should take a sick day from school
As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is hitting just as COVID-19 cases are increasing, raising the question: ... -
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – edition no. 4549
* Parking in a loophole — Private car parks exploit lack of regulation in old neighborhoods, traffic bureau confirms * Travel visas | 30,000 non-Chinese residents ...
