Monthly Archives: August 2024
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DSAL lacks accurate labor data, commits to legal review
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) lacks accurate data on several labor-related matters, as evidenced by its inability to respond to an inquiry from the Times. The ... -
International visitors rebound to 1.34 million
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has reported a significant recovery in international tourist arrivals to the city in 2024, signaling a return to pre-pandemic levels. ... -
FIA confirms 11 team entries to Macau FR World Cup
The governing body of international motorsport, Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has announced the 11 teams that will participate in the rebranded FIA FR World Cup ... -
Gaming revenue ticks up in August
Macau’s six licensed gaming operators have seen a significant improvement in their gross gaming revenue (GGR) over the first couple weeks of August, according to a ... -
Buyers wanting their money back for undelivered Teslas shows how drastically the EV market changed
In April 2016, Elon Musk invited Indians to preorder the upcoming Tesla Model 3. Vishal Gondal was one of the first to sign up, paying a ... -
In one region of Senegal, girls can become wrestlers — and win. But only until marriage
It’s almost dusk, and the West African heat is finally faltering. In Mlomp, a village in southern Senegal, dozens of teenagers in colorful jerseys are throwing ... -
Macau travelers alerted to risk of ‘mega-quake’ in Japan
In response to Japanese authorities warning of a potential mega-earthquake, the Macao Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has issued a caution for Macau residents currently in Japan ... -
Gov’t to train up general practitioners on mental health issues
In the past two weeks, Macau has witnessed a number of deaths by suicide, affecting individuals from teenagers to older adults. This trend has sparked action ... -
Fashion competition cultivates youth artistic talent
A student fashion and creative competition based on the theme “Performing City” was held yesterday, attracting 36 participants from 21 colleges. The Macao Student Fashion Creativity ... -
Tickets on sale for Orchestra’s 2024-25 concert season
The Macao Chinese Orchestra’s 2024-25 concert season kicks off Sep. 1, with 14 distinctive concerts throughout the season. Tickets went on sale yesterday (Aug. 13) through ... -
Oxfam TowerRun scheduled Oct. 20
The Oxfam TowerRun Macau 2024 has been scheduled for October 20. The annual race, which takes place at the Macau Tower, will once again have a ... -
Worker loses RMB15,000 in phishing scam
A non-resident worker claims to have lost RMB15,000 in a phishing scam, the Judiciary Police reported yesterday. The victim received a purported loan SMS and visited ... -
Taiwan mulls closing Macau Office amid visa dispute
The ongoing dispute between Taiwan and Macau over the ‘One China’ principle has escalated, with Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) considering to close the Taipei Economic ... -
Police seize HKD1.8 million in crackdown on money exchange gang
In a joint operation, the Judiciary Police (PJ) and China’s Ministry of Public Security have cracked down on money exchange gangs operating in Macau. Authorities seized ... -
Wheelchair ruse fails at Gongbei border crossing
A local man was intercepted last week while attempting to smuggle 97 mobile phones into mainland China using a modified electric wheelchair. The incident occurred at ... -
Economists advocate direct support to consumers
China’s central government should consider additional direct support to consumers worth at least 1 trillion yuan ($139 billion) — either cash or vouchers — in the ... -
China’s foreign investment mechanism faces increased scrutiny
Chinese investors looking to diversify offshore are encountering new hurdles as authorities intensify scrutiny of the Qualified Domestic Limited Partnership (QDLP) program, a key channel for ... -
Ukrainian forces control 1,000 sq km of Russia’s Kursk region
Ukraine’s top military commander says his forces now control 1,000 square kilometers of Russia’s neighboring Kursk region, the first time a Ukrainian military official has publicly ... -
1980 Shipyard Poles strike for their rights
Shipyard workers in Gdansk, Poland, have staged a successful strike in protest over the dismissal of militant crane driver Anna Walentinowicz. The strike at the Lenin ... -
US men’s, women’s basketball dominated betting at BetMGM sportsbook
The Summer Olympics wrapped up over the weekend in Paris. Two of the bigger events were the gold medal games for both men’s and women’s basketball ... -
An ocean’s worth of water may be hiding beneath the red dusty surface
Mars may be drenched beneath its surface, with enough water hiding in the cracks of underground rocks to form a global ocean, new research suggests. The ... -
Berlin Zoo is hoping for more German-born giant pandas as scans confirm a pregnancy
The Berlin Zoo has much anticipated news: Meng Meng the panda is pregnant again, months after the first giant pandas born in Germany were sent to ... -
Bulgaria seizes heroin at a Black Sea port worth $38 million en route from Kyrgizstan
Bulgarian authorities have seized some 436 kilograms of heroin at the Black Sea port of Burgas, the district prosecutor’s office said. The heroin was stashed in ... -
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol. That is ... -
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – edition no. 4545
* Work in Progress — DSAL lacks accurate labor data, commits to hearing opinions and legal review, a Times report finds * Tourism | International visitors ... -
China and US tie for gold but the Americans won more medals in Paris games
The contest for most gold medals at the Paris Olympics ended in a 40-40 tie between China and the United States. But the U.S. topped the ... -
Election set for October 13, election committee ready
The election for the new Chief Executive (CE) of Macau will take place on October 13, an executive order published in the government’s official gazette yesterday ... -
Gov’t suspends plans to use part of Taipa ferry terminal as airport terminal 2
The government has suspended its plan to reassign part of the Taipa Ferry Terminal facilities at Pac On for use by the Macau International Airport (MIA) ... -
Macau chamber of commerce advocates consumption rewards to attract visitors
In a move to boost tourism and spending in Macau’s Northern District, the Chamber of Commerce is advocating a consumption reward program that would provide free ... -
‘Ban Korea’ movement shifts Thai tourists to China and Japan
The “Ban Korea” social media campaign seems to be influencing Thai travelers to choose Japan and China over South Korea. This grassroots movement, which began gaining ... -
Regulations for apartment parking fees for the elderly announced
Starting today, new parking regulations will take effect at the elderly apartment complex located on Av. do Nordeste’s Lot P, which is the newly developed area ... -
Police crackdown on traffic violations and massage parlors
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) conducted a series of operations targeting traffic violations and suspicious businesses over the weekend, officials reported yesterday. On Sunday, police ... -
Plans to optimize fitness assessments and expand recreational spaces unveiled
The Sports Bureau (ID) is advancing its initiative to enhance citizens’ health by integrating personal physical fitness data into the Macao One Account app. This upcoming ... -
Legislative council discusses plans for new performance venue
The Legislative Assembly of Macau discussed the upcoming “Macao Outdoor Performance Area” during a question session on August 8. Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Ouyang ... -
Local man arrested for illegal lottery ticket sales
Authorities have arrested a local man in his sixties last Thursday for suspected illegal lottery ticket sales, according to a press conference held by the Public ...
