Daily Archives: Monday, September 9, 2024
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Yagi disrupts travel and tourism in Macau
Typhoon Yagi has disrupted tourism and various non-gaming services at Macau’s casino resorts, the Times and other media have reported since last Friday. The disruption began ... -
Typhoon kills 14 in Vietnam, another three in mainland China
At least 14 people have died and 176 others injured in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi slammed the country’s north, state media said Sunday, as officials warned ... -
Locals flock to Zhuhai, spending billions annually
A survey by the Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Statistics has revealed Zhuhai is becoming an increasingly popular destination for Macau tourists. The report found Zhuhai welcomed ... -
Sands China partners with Agoda to promote global tourism
Sands China has formed a strategic partnership with digital travel company Agoda to promote tourism in Macau, the companies announced. The collaboration aims to attract international ... -
Wynn Resorts paying $130M for letting illegal money reach gamblers at Vegas Strip casino
Casino company Wynn Resorts Ltd. has agreed to pay $130 million to federal authorities and admit that it let unlicensed money transfer businesses around the world ... -
Villagers reluctant to say goodbye to one of the city’s last squatter settlements
In months, Lo Yuet-ping will bid farewell to a centuries-old village he has called home in Hong Kong for more than seven decades. The Cha Kwo ... -
Training to stop traditional Chinese medicine errors
To improve the quality of traditional Chinese medicine services and prevent medical errors, the government last week held a training course for local traditional Chinese medicine ... -
Gaming sector hits jackpot with 308% surge in revenue
The gaming sector experienced a turnaround in 2023, with total receipts skyrocketing by 308.1% year-on-year to MOP188.52 billion, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). ... -
WTT champions Macao draw 2024
Macau will host the WTT Champions Macao 2024, presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group, from Sept. 9-15 at the East Asian Games Dome in Cotai. The draw ... -
Rotary club charity run to support polio
The Rotary Club of Guia is organizing a charity run on Oct. 20 at Hac Sá Reservoir Country Park in Coloane. Participants can choose between an ... -
Healthcare workforce growing but slowly
The number of healthcare professionals has grown over the past five years, according to Health Bureau statistics. More doctors, nurses and dieticians were registered, while the ... -
Xi proposes partnership actions to jointly advance modernization with Africa
Chinese President Xi Jinping last week announced initiatives to deepen China-Africa relations at the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). In his keynote ... -
US and UK spy chiefs praise Ukraine’s ‘audacious’ Russia incursion
The heads of the British and American foreign intelligence agencies said yesterday [Macau time that Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia is a significant achievement that could ... -
1976 Chairman Mao Zedong dies
The chief architect of the Chinese revolution, Chairman Mao Zedong, has died at the age of 82. His death – at 10 minutes past midnight – ... -
France wins gold in blind football under Eiffel Tower lights
France defeated Argentina 3-2 on penalties under the lights of the Eiffel Tower for the gold medal in blind football on the penultimate day of the ... -
Springboks close in on championship crown after fourth straight win over All Blacks
South Africa regained the Freedom Cup and put a hand on the Rugby Championship trophy by beating New Zealand 18-12 for a rare fourth successive time ... -
‘Pets Friendly Exhibition’ brings art and dogs together
Celebrated Japanese illustrator Kazumasa Matsui has transported his vibrant and whimsical world of “The Dog” paintings to Macau, captivating art enthusiasts and pet lovers alike at ... -
MGTO anticipates more tourists during National Day Golden Week
With hopes of attracting an average of 100,000 tourists daily from mainland China, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), ... -
Sports betting has changed. Could it affect your health?
Sports betting has undergone a major transformation in recent years, driven by legal changes and mobile technology. “It’s not even the same world,” says Dr. Timothy ... -
Monday, September 9, 2024 – edition no. 4562
* Tourism struck by typhoon — Yagi disrupts travel and tourism in Macau, leaving a trail of death and destruction in Southeast Asia * Inbound | ...
