Daily Archives: Monday, September 2, 2024
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GEG Supports the Delegation of National Olympic Athletes’ Visit to Macau; Marking the Fifth Time its Hotels Have Hosted the Delegation
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) has been fully supporting the Macau SAR Government’s policies to proactively support, organize, and participate in different large-scale international sports events and ... -
Traffic accident prompts calls for stricter road safety regulations
Pedestrian safety has come under the spotlight in Macau as calls grow for stricter traffic laws and harsher penalties in the wake of a disturbing accident ... -
Seasonal trends drive August revenues to soar 15%
Gaming operators reported a significant rebound in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for August, reaching MOP19.8 billion (USD2.46 billion), a 14.8% increase year-on-year and a 6.2% rise ... -
Experts recommend smart platform for elderly care
As Macau’s population continues to age, researchers argue that the region needs to adopt a smart aging support platform to better meet the growing demand for ... -
Expectations from the public place increased demands on governance
Chief Executive candidate Sam Hou Fai emphasized the numerous hopes and demands of Macau residents during a meeting with cultural subsector members from the Chief Executive ... -
Non-Chinese residents eligible to northbound car scheme
Non-Chinese permanent residents can apply for car entry permits to Guangdong province, marking a significant shift in cross-border travel policies as of yesterday. The northbound driving ... -
Macau celebrates Olympic success with national delegation welcome
Macau’s Special Administrative Region government hosted a grand banquet on Friday to honor China’s Olympic athletes, celebrating their remarkable achievements at the Tokyo Olympics. Chief Executive ... -
Over 2,000 charging stations available across the city
CEM has installed over 2,000 charging stations for EVs and 600 for electric motorcycles across public parking lots in Macau. The city’s electric vehicle (EV) charging ... -
Cross-border traffic sees significant rise in July
In July, passenger ferry trips in Macau increased by 11.6% year-on-year, totaling 6,834 trips. Cross-border vehicular traffic saw a significant rise of 23.4%, amounting to 778,831 ... -
MAM to showcase 150 ancient bronzes in exhibition
The exhibition “The Splendor of Chinese Bronzes: Masterpieces from the National Museum of China” will open at the Macao Museum of Art (MAM) on Sep. 6 ... -
WHO consults on traditional medicine strategy
The World Health Organization (WHO) hosted a consultation meeting from Aug. 28 to Aug. 29 in Seoul, South Korea to discuss the draft of the “WHO ... -
MGTO showcases local offerings in Indonesia
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) led a delegation to the Holiyaay! Travel Fair 2024 in Surabaya, Indonesia, showcasing Macau as a premier travel destination. The ... -
Balance of payments surplus nearly quadrupled in 2023
The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has announced a remarkable current account surplus of MOP 136.7 billion for 2023, highlighting a strong recovery in travel service ... -
Growth in health and gaming employment amid decline in retail trade
The general unemployment rate in Macau from May to July 2024 remains low at 1.7%, with the unemployment rate for local residents at 2.3%, according to ... -
Melco International remains confident in prospects amid narrowed losses
Melco International Development Limited, the parent company of Macau’s Melco Resorts & Entertainment, has achieved net revenues of HKD17.77 billion in the first half of the ... -
MGM Creates a Pet-Friendly Space at Barra District
To further revitalize Barra District into a vibrant “community lifestyle hub” that combines trendy commercial components with the warmth of neighborhood life, MGM launched the Barra ... -
More Hong Kongers tune out the news as they adapt to the status quo
Hannah Wong cried when the Hong Kong government effectively forced Apple Daily and Stand News out of business three years ago. Among the last news outlets ... -
Investigators to rule on further detention of former leader candidate amid graft probe
Taiwan investigators are expected to rule on the further detention of a former leader candidate amid graft allegations that have sparked minor street protests by his ... -
Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a four-day workweek
Japan, a nation so hardworking its language has a term for literally working oneself to death, is trying to address a worrisome labor shortage by coaxing ... -
On the first day without X, many Brazilians say they feel disconnected from the world
The blocking of social media platform X in Brazil divided users and politicians over the legitimacy of the ban, and many Brazilians on Saturday had difficulty ... -
1945 Japan signs unconditional surrender
Japanese officials have signed the act of unconditional surrender, finally bringing to an end six years of world war. In the presence of 50 Allied generals ... -
South Korean shooter completes medal set after gold at Paralympics
South Korean shooter Jinho Park completed a full set of Paralympic medals after winning the men’s 10-meter air rifle standing SH1 final on Saturday. Park scored ... -
Robot waiters create a buzz. But there are concerns about what it means for human labor
Children giggle as young people flash their smartphones to film robots carrying plates of freshly prepared meals on their inbuilt trays to deliver to diners in ... -
Pope embarks on longest, farthest and most challenging trip to Asia
If any evidence were needed to underscore that Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Asia and Oceania is the longest, farthest and most challenging of his pontificate, it’s that ... -
Philippines should face up to reality, give up illusions, and act responsibly
Despite the outcry by Manila to the contrary — and the biased and politically motivated support it has received to give credence to its rumpus — ... -
Monday, September 2, 2024 – edition no. 4558
* Hit the brakes — Pedestrian safety is in the spotlight as demands for stricter traffic laws increase following a recent accident. * Gaming | Seasonal ...
