Monthly Archives: August 2024
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Guangdong to issue RMB2.5b in offshore bonds in Macau
In a move to further integrate the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area, Guangdong’s Department of Finance plans to issue offshore yuan-denominated bonds worth up to 2.5 ... -
Hamas leader Haniyeh killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital yesterday, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock ... -
China’s Reform in the New Era: Opportunities for the World
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has just successfully concluded its third plenary session in Beijing. The Resolution of the Central ... -
Kong Chi to face retrial after appeal upheld
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has upheld an appeal by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, leading to a retrial of ex-assistant prosecutor general Kong Chi. It ... -
Slaughterhouse concession renewed
The concession agreement governing the operation of Macau Slaughter House Ltd. has been extended for an additional five years. As per a notification from the Financial ... -
Over 30 specialist doctors for chronic diseases
The Health Bureau currently employs 34 specialist physicians to address the main chronic diseases in the community, such as hypertension, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. This assurance ... -
Exports to the Belt and Road Countries double in H1
External merchandise trade totaled MOP70.70 billion in the first half of 2024, down by 9% compared to the same period last year (MOP77.69 billion), according to ... -
3,000 hotel rooms underway
The ongoing construction of five new hotels in Macau is expected to add nearly 3,000 hotel rooms to the region, according to data from the Land ... -
Health Bureau records 22 suicide deaths in Q2
The Health Bureau (SSM) has reported 22 suicide deaths during the second quarter of this year. The deceased comprised nine males and 13 females, aged between ... -
MPU wins innovation competition
Macau Polytechnic University (MPU) won first place in the finals of the 19th Cross-Strait, Hong Kong and Macau College Student Computer Innovation Competition held from July ... -
Cultural heritage summer class fosters unity among youth
A week-long cultural heritage summer class for middle school students from the mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau concluded successfully in Anhui Province recenrly. Sponsored by the ... -
Operation Thunder crackdown continues
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) is continuing its “Thunder 2024” anti-crime patrol operation, which seeks to improve the public security environment and prevent illegal activities ... -
PJ boost crime prevention efforts
According to a press release published by the Judiciary Police (PJ), crime prevention initiatives are being carried out across the city, focusing on local businesses. In ... -
Elderly woman loses HKD1.42 million in fraud
An elderly woman is suspected of having fallen victim to a fraud scheme orchestrated by someone posing as a police officer. She lost contact with her ... -
Man threatens coffee shop owner with knife after dissatisfaction with service
A local man in his 30s has allegedly slapped a coffee shop owner and threatened him with a knife after expressing dissatisfaction with the shop’s service. ... -
Studio City’s WAVEFest to bring 2NE1’s Sandara Park
Studio City has announced an additional performance of WAVEFest on Aug. 17: WAVEFest Beats. As Macau’s first-ever water music festival, the event will return this ... -
MGM celebrates new batch of graduates
MGM has partnered with various educational organizations in Macau to establish a platform promoting its team members’ diversity. Since 2016, the Company launched the “MGM High ... -
Starbucks quarterly revenue falls on weak traffic in US and China
Starbucks’ revenue fell 1% in the April-June period as customer traffic weakened in the U.S. and China. But the Seattle coffee giant expressed optimism that successful ... -
China accuses Japan of ‘smear attacks’ in talks with the US, India and Australia
China has expressed strong dissatisfaction to Japan about what it called “smear attacks” against China at recent high-level meetings with the United States, India and Australia, ... -
1976 Lauda fights for life after Grand Prix crash
Formula One racing driver Niki Lauda is in a critical condition in hospital after an horrific accident at the Nurburgring Grand Prix in Germany. The Austrian-born ... -
A centuries-old secret script called nüshu is empowering young Chinese women
Chen Yulu never thought her home province of Hunan had any culture that she would be proud of, much less become an ambassador of. But these ... -
Italy wins gold in women’s team epee fencing to disappoint a passionate French crowd again
The fans at fencing are among the loudest and most passionate at the Paris Olympics, especially when France is challenging for a gold medal. They usually ... -
Former lead BBC news presenter pleads guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children
Huw Edwards, the BBC’s former top news presenter, pleaded guilty yesterday to three counts of making indecent images of children. The offenses he pleaded guilty to ... -
About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark post Biden shift: AP-NORC poll
Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have energized Democrats in the early days of her candidacy, with the surge in warm feelings extending across multiple groups, including some ... -
USA, China, decoupling, and the ‘little guy’
As the years go by, we realize that decoupling does not (and will not) occur in all areas simultaneously; it tends to occur in a fragmented ... -
Thursday, August 1, 2024 – edition no. 4536
* Taxiland — Macau legislators veto ride-hailing debate * Music Festival | Jazz legend Herbie Hancock highlights this year’s edition * Gaming | Macau to capitalize ...
