Monthly Archives: August 2024
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Sands participates in ‘Macao Week in Shaanxi-Xi’an’
Sands Resorts Macau participated in the ‘Macao Week in Shaanxi-Xi’an’ mega roadshow through Aug. 26 to promote Macau’s tourism offerings and experiences available at its properties. ... -
Melco’s elderly talent show brings joy
A total of nine performance teams took to the stage at Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s City of Dreams recently to participate in the “Melco Simple Acts ... -
Philippine defense chief calls for ‘stronger censure’ over China’s actions
The Philippine defense chief said yesterday that China is “the biggest disruptor” of peace in Southeast Asia and called for stronger international censure over its “aggression ... -
How a summit for the world’s tiniest nations became a global draw
As leaders of Pacific nations were welcomed to their annual meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, yesterday [Macau time], they were greeted first by torrential rain and then ... -
Elections in eastern states could make life harder for Black migrants
It was a balmy summer night in 2020, shortly after the lifting of Germany’s first COVID-19 lockdown, and Omar Diallo and two friends from his home ... -
1963 King’s dream for racial harmony
The fight for racial equality in the United States moved a step closer to victory today as Martin Luther King spoke of his dream for freedom ... -
Brazilian moms are leading the charge to secure medical marijuana for sick kids
The 4-year-old boy struggled to balance while walking through the living room. His mother’s eyes attentively followed his every move. Then a seizure knocked him to ... -
New CL format promises more of almost everything storied clubs wanted from UEFA
The new Champions League format this season will see more teams playing more games for more prize money. On Thursday, UEFA makes the draw in Monaco ... -
Oasis reunites for tour and ends Gallagher brothers’ feud
Oasis, the Britpop band known for timeless hits like “Wonderwall” and “Don’t Look Back in Anger,” is reuniting for a tour of the British Isles next ... -
French judge extends police custody for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
A French investigative judge extended police custody for the CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, prosecutors said yesterday. Durov was detained Saturday at Le Bourget ... -
Go die far away
The Israeli government is not interested in peace, does not want an agreement to free hostages and end the war in Gaza, nor does it want ... -
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 – edition no. 4555
* Mainland Wanderlust — Macau residents sharply increase mainland travel intentions compared to pre-pandemic levels, eyeing Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong as top destinations: Survey * José ... -
Ron Lam labels Macau as a ‘tax haven’ for luxury EVs
Macau has become a prime destination for luxury electric vehicle buyers, largely due to unrestricted tax exemptions for electric cars, according to lawmaker Ron Lam. In ... -
Incineration plant in Pac On completed
The expansion of the Macau Refuse Incineration Plant has been completed, with the third phase of the project set to begin operations later this year, the ... -
Sam Hou Fai resigns from top judge post ahead of elections
Sam Hou Fai, the judge and president of the Court of Final Appeal (TUI), has been exonerated from his posts by the Chief Executive (CE) at ... -
MGTO unveils MOP27 million campaign to attract international tourists
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has unveiled an international promotional campaign to revitalize tourism and attract global visitors. Launched yesterday, the “Experience Macao Limited Edition” ... -
Seaport: Sands may resume dividends in 2025
Casino operator Sands China Ltd is expected to resume dividend payments as early as 2025, according to a note from Seaport Research Partners. This move would ... -
China is conducting military patrols near Myanmar border
China’s military is carrying out armed patrols near the Myanmar border this week, where the government is concerned about potential fallout from fierce fighting in a ... -
New bus links Areia Preta Health Center to Hotel Lisboa
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) launched a new circular bus route yesterday, linking the Areia Preta Healthcare Center to the Hotel Lisboa area. Named “2AS,” this new ... -
36 organizations participate in cybersecurity drill
Macau conducted a two-day cybersecurity drill this week, with participants from the government and critical infrastructure operators in the financial sector. The exercise, led by the ... -
Local investment teams visits GBA
In collaboration with the Hengqin Guangdong-Macau Deep Cooperation Zone, the Investment Promotion Bureau has embarked on a five-day tour across six cities in the Greater Bay ... -
DSPA launches ecological activities
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) invites the public to register for a series of ecological activities throughout September, starting today (Aug. 27). For more details, interested ... -
IC to launch film and television website
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is set to create a dedicated website aimed at enhancing the local film and television industry, according to IC president Deland Leong. ... -
Authorities crackdown on 700 e-cig devices
Efforts to enforce Macau’s strict e-cigarette regulations continue to intensify, with authorities seizing hundreds of devices so far this year. Between January and June, local authorities ... -
Defending champion Min Woo Lee headlines SJM Macao Open
Defending champion Min Woo Lee will be the headline attraction at the 2024 SJM Macao Open, scheduled for Oct. 10 to 13. The Australian star secured ... -
French authorities arrest Telegram CEO at a Paris airport, media report
The founder and CEO of the messaging service Telegram was detained at a Paris airport on an arrest warrant alleging his platform has been used for ... -
Ciarán Carruthers departs Crown by the end of year
Crown Resorts Ltd. has announced CEO Ciarán Carruthers will step down at the end of the year, with current president and chief operating officer David Tsai ... -
Taiwan drills with anti-amphibious landing missiles
Taiwan drilled yesterday with anti-amphibious landing missiles as part of strategy to remain mobile and deadly in an attempt to deter any military action from China. ... -
Gunmen kill 31 people in two separate attacks
Gunmen in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 31 people in two separate attacks yesterday and security forces killed 12 insurgents, officials said, in one of the ... -
Naval attack ship sinks after hitting unknown object
Malaysian authorities were working yesterday to salvage a 45-year-old fast attack naval ship that sank after it struck an unknown underwater object. The navy said in ... -
For Senegalese dreaming of Europe, the deadly Atlantic route is not a deterrent
Salamba Ndiaye was 22 when she first tried to get to Spain, dreaming of a career as a real estate agent. Without her parents’ knowledge, she ... -
1967 Beatles’ manager Epstein dies
The Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, has been found dead at his Belgravia home in London. It is not yet clear how he died. Friends found his ... -
Macau shines in thrilling Fairtex Fight Muay Thai event
The Londoner Macao was the scene of an electrifying night of Muay Thai action on August 24, as Sands China Ltd., in partnership with Fairtex Fight ... -
Will Power is thick in the IndyCar championship fight
Will Power, soaked in victory champagne and still buzzing from a win that kept him in the IndyCar championship fight, leaned in to do a microphone ... -
Sven-Goran Eriksson who was first foreigner to lead England team, dies at 76
Sven-Goran Eriksson, the Swedish soccer manager who spent five years as England’s first ever foreign-born coach after making his name winning trophies at club level in ...
