Daily Archives: Monday, August 26, 2024
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GDP soars 15.7% in H1
The local gross domestic product (GDP) has recorded a significant growth of 15.7% in the first six months of this year, information from the Statistics and ... -
World Press Photo scales back exhibitions in China due to ‘risks involved for local organizers’
Disputably the best regarded and most famous international annual photojournalism and documentary photography contest – World Press Photo (WPP) – has scaled back its exhibitions in ... -
IAS sees surge in gambling disorder cases, seeks to promote responsible gambling
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has reported a concerning rise in the number of people seeking help for gambling disorders. In the first half of the ... -
Wai Hung clears names surrounding controversial fraud arrest
Following controversies surrounding the Wai Hung Group Holdings, the company has clarified that Rita Santos, president of the regional council of the Portuguese Communities for Asia ... -
China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia’s war efforts
China yesteday expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies over their alleged ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine, saying it will adopt ... -
Macau sees record tourist traffic as summer vacation ends
As summer break wraps up for many in the region, Macau is experiencing a surge in tourist traffic, with Saturday’s numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels. On August ... -
Consumer inflation accelerates to 0.82%
Consumer prices rose 0.82% in July compared to the same month last year, government data shows. While prices for education, miscellaneous goods and health increased notably ... -
80% of schools to begin new year Sept. 2
The Education and Youth Development Bureau has announced about 80% of non-tertiary schools will begin the new academic year on Sept. 2, with the remaining schools ... -
Customs cracks down on smuggling
In the first 22 days of this month, Macao Customs intercepted eight cases of items being smuggled out of the city at the Qingmao and Border ... -
Young man loses MOP6,000 in credit card fraud
A local resident has reported a significant financial loss after his credit card information was allegedly stolen and used for unauthorized purchases. The victim, a young ... -
Lawmaker: Macau wedding industry potential untapped
Macau should take steps to improve its facilities and actively promote itself as a premier wedding destination to drive economic growth, according to local lawmaker Ngan ... -
City welcomes new taxis amid ongoing shortage
Macau has introduced 50 new black taxis to its streets, a modest step towards addressing the city’s significant taxi shortage. With tourism rebounding post-Covid-19, the demand ... -
Hong Kong man rescued after drowning incident
A 56-year-old man from Hong Kong is recovering after a near-drowning at the Parisian Hotel in Cotai. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. last Friday (23 ... -
Unidentified body found floating in Macau waters
The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported that a body was discovered floating in the sea near the “Gate of Understanding” yesterday. According to authorities, the body was ... -
HK fashion fair to showcase Macau talent
The CENTRESTAGE fashion show opening will occur Sept. 3 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, featuring renowned designer Robert Wun. This year’s CENTRESTAGE event, running from ... -
Pilot training program boosts local hiring at Air Macau
More than 40% of pilots at Air Macau are now locals, thanks to its pilot training program, according to data from the airline. This marks the ... -
Anti-crime operation leads to prosecution of nearly 780 individuals
Authorities have announced the results of a major law enforcement operation targeting cross-border organized crime, leading to the prosecution of 779 individuals. The operation, dubbed “Operation ... -
Philippines says flares fired from a Chinese island base threatened its fisheries plane
A Philippine fisheries bureau plane was threatened by flares fired from a Chinese island base while conducting a routine patrol in the South China Sea, Philippine ... -
Barra District Transformed into Pet Lovers’ Paradise with matsui “The Dog” Exhibition
Have you ever imagined taking your furkids to an exhibition? This summer, the holiday plan for pet lovers has taken an exciting turn with the launch ... -
Hundreds of police raid a religious compound in search of preacher wanted for child abuse
Hundreds of police officers backed by riot squads raided a vast religious compound in a southern Philippine city Saturday in search of a local preacher accused ... -
EU: Maduro has not shown ‘necessary public evidence’ to declare victory in elections
The European Union’s top diplomat on Saturday said that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has still “not provided the necessary public evidence” to prove he was the ... -
Germany Police say 26-year-old man has turned himself in, claiming to be behind Solingen knife attack
German police said early yesterday that a 26-year-old man turned himself in, claiming to be behind the deadly Solingen knife attack that left three dead and ... -
1994: Man gets ‘bionic’ heart
A man has been given the world’s first battery-operated heart in a pioneering operation in Britain. The patient, an unnamed 62-year-old from the south of England, ... -
Nacer Zorgani, the voice of Olympic boxing, now targets Paralympic glory as a judoka
Nacer Zorgani has had a busy summer. In July at the Paris Games, his captivating baritone voice gained him fans as the announcer at the Olympic ... -
Rohingya refugees mark the anniversary of their exodus and demand a safe return
Tens of thousands of Rohingya refugees from Myanmar who live in sprawling camps in Bangladesh yesterday marked the seventh anniversary of their mass exodus, demanding safe ... -
Two separate bus accidents in Pakistan leave at least 36 people dead, officials say
Two separate bus accidents hours apart in Pakistan yesterday left at least 36 people dead and dozens more injured, officials said. The first happened when a ... -
Xi’s supply-side panacea has lost its magic
Shuli Ren, Bloomberg Many are worried that China is making way more than the world needs. From electric vehicles to solar panels, plunging prices at home and abroad ... -
Monday, August 26, 2024 – edition no. 4553
* On a Roll — GDP expands 15.7% y-o-y to MOP204b in H1, surpassing 2019 levels; region sets tourist traffic record * Caught in the lens ...
