Monthly Archives: August 2024
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UK leader Starmer condemns far-right attack on asylum-seeker hotel amid rising violence
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned an attack on a hotel accommodating asylum seekers that injured at least 10 police officers, including one seriously. ... -
Thousands brave the heat for 70th anniversary of Newport Jazz Festival
A capacity crowd of about 10,000 people braved heat and humidity to witness the 70th anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival, one of the largest music ... -
Thailand’s establishment silences voices of change
Nearly 15 months since Thailand’s general election on May 14, 2023, a political reset is underway to preserve the disguised autocratic power of the royalist-conservative establishment. ... -
Tuesday, August 6, 2024 – edition no. 4539
* Under the heat — Outdoor workers on the verge of a nervous breakdown while visitors arrive in the city in record numbers under an intense ... -
Lawmaker urges gaming ops to protect employees’ rights
Manpower shortages, frequent job changes, and the promotion of electronic gaming tables have resulted in heightened stress and physical and mental fatigue for gaming employees, according ... -
IPIM approves 11 new temporary residency applications in H1
In the first half (H1) of the year, the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) processed 68 applications for temporary residency under the investment program as ... -
Analysts show cautious optimism for August casino revenues
Analysts expressed cautious optimism for August’s gross gaming revenues (GGR) after July’s figures fell short of expectations. The casino industry experienced a disappointing month in July, ... -
Gov’t accuses Taiwan’s Office of ‘defaming and distorting facts’ for political purposes
The government has responded to accusations from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Delegation that an official from the Office had seen a work visa being refused ... -
Olympic Games a big draw for Chinese tourists
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are definitely the main event attracting crowds of Chinese tourists who are flocking to France this summer, and the impact of ... -
Trade union registration, transition starts 2025
The Legislative Assembly’s new Trade Union Law, passed mid-April this year, has been partly regulated through a new Administrative Regulation, the Executive Council (ExCo) announced late ... -
SAFP authority on e-gov matters widened
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP) will have, from Sept. 1, added powers to promote and monitor the development of electronic governance (e-gov) with ... -
Macau Chinese Orchestra 2024-25 season begins next month
The Macau Chinese Orchestra (OCHM) will begin its 2024-25 Concert Season Sept. 1, with 14 performances at the Macao Cultural Centre. National Class One Conductor Zhang ... -
Network upgrade may bring DSMG service interruptions
The network system of the Government Information Bureau (DSMG) will undergo maintenance and upgrade Monday, Aug. 5, between 12 a.m. and 7 a.m., causing intermittent delays ... -
Taipa Grande station records hottest day of 2024
The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) has issued an orange hot weather alert, warning residents of extreme heat in the coming days. The Taipa Grande meteorological ... -
MGM Cotai to host major poker tournament series in September
Macau’s MGM China is set to launch its first significant poker tournament series, the “2024 MGM Poker Tournament Series,” from Sept. 3 to 15 at MGM ... -
Cultural Center’s main theater in use 94% of the time
The Macao Cultural Centre’s main theater has an annual average occupancy rate of 94% while the Black Box Theater has a rate of 71%, according to ... -
Gongbei port records highest single-day arrivals
According to statistics from the Gongbei Border Inspection Station, over 386,000 passengers passed through Gongbei Port yesterday, marking the highest single-day passenger flow in four years. ... -
Non-residents’ deposits increase to MOP344b
The broad money supply (M2) retreated 0.6% in June to MOP751.5 billion. Resident deposits decreased 0.6% to MOP730.5 billion, while non-resident deposits increased 4% to MOP343.6 ... -
PJ urges public to enhance prevention measures against cyber attacks
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has issued an appeal from the Cybersecurity Incident Alert and Response Centre, urging the public to enhance their prevention measures against cyber ... -
New rules simplify medicine exports to Guangdong
The Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress has introduced new regulations to facilitate the import of medicines and medical equipment from Hong Kong and Macau to cities in ... -
Studio City launches ‘Flavors of Malaysia’ buffet
Studio City launched “Flavors of Malaysia” Seafood Barbecue Buffet at its Spotlight restaurant throughout August. According to a statement issued by the gaming operator, the buffet ... -
Grand Coloane to host pool party
Grand Coloane Resort is gearing up to host a pool party on August 24, promising a day of entertainment and culinary delights for guests. The highlight ... -
Gov’t to expand market outreach in H2
Hong Kong will continue to expand its market reach in the second half of this year to deepen ties with investors in Europe, the United States, ... -
Digital economy growth outpaces GDP in H1
Beijing Municipality’s digital economy continued to grow rapidly in the first half of this year (H1), achieving an added value growth of 7.8 percent year on ... -
Germany, Philippines agree to finalize a pact to address security threats
Germany and the Philippines agreed yesterday to rapidly finalize a defense pact that would allow joint military training and possible sale of German weapons to address ... -
MGM Facilitates Sustainable Development and Green Skills Education
With a commitment to advancing sustainable development, technological innovation, and green technology education in Macau, MGM joins hands with the Macao Science Center (MSC) to launch ... -
US arrests at Mexico border are expected to drop 30% in July to a new low for Biden’s presidency
Arrests of migrants for illegally crossing the border to the United States from Mexico plummeted about 30% in July to a new low for Joe Biden’s ... -
Nigeria Leader calls for end to hardship protests, blaming ‘political agenda’ for violence
Nigeria’s leader yesterday called for an end to mass protests over economic hardship, saying the rallies have turned violent and blaming “a few with a political agenda” for driving them. ... -
1962 Marilyn Monroe found dead
Screen icon Marilyn Monroe has been found dead in bed at her Los Angeles home. The 36-year-old actress’ body was discovered in the early hours of ... -
Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting clinches first Olympic medal amid outcry tied to gender misconceptions
Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinched her first Olympic medal yesterday in front of a crowd that chanted her name, one day after fellow boxer Imane ... -
Iran says a short-range projectile killed Hamas’ Haniyeh and reiterates vows of retaliation
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said a short-range projectile was behind the killing of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh and accused the United States of supporting the attack ... -
Russia’s Putin offers disaster aid to North Korea to help it cope with recent flooding damage
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered humanitarian assistance to help North Korea cope with damages from recent floods, both countries said, in another sign of expanding relations between ... -
Monday, August 5, 2024 – edition no. 4538
* Corporate Sensibility — Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok urges gaming firms to protect employees as manpower shortages, job instability have ‘taken a toll’ on them * ... -
Worries that situation in Middle East is on the brink of spiraling out of control not unfounded
China is among those countries that have expressed their concern at the latest turn of events in the Middle East. In a routine news conference, responding ... -
Macau Daily Times hit by fake interview scam involving Lawrence Ho
The Macau Daily Times header was fraudulently used by hackers today (Friday) to attribute a fake interview to Lawrence Ho, CEO of Melco Resorts. Other outlets, ...
