Daily Archives: Monday, September 23, 2024
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Oktoberfest Macau at MGM 2024 Taps the Keg in October
This October, MGM is beyond thrilled to bring back the annual signature party, Oktoberfest Macau at MGM 2024, between October 25 and November 5, under the ... -
Macau households shrinking yet spending rises
Local households have been shrinking in the past few years while also facing increased expenditure, according to a household income and expenditure survey (HIES) from the ... -
Gov’t sees no need to review domestic violence law amid spike in cases
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the existing domestic violence law, even as reported cases continue to rise. In the first half of this year, ... -
Jetfoil services resumed after four-year hiatus with ‘Terceira’ departure from HK
Ferry company Turbojet has resumed Jetfoil services between Hong Kong and Macau. The company reinstated jetfoil journeys last Friday with the Jetfoil “Terceira,” according to the ... -
Lawmalker calls on gov’t to monitor casino social responsibilities
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has called for oversight of casino social responsibility programs. The lawmaker from the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) emphasized the need ... -
Song Man Lei appointed acting president of top court
Song Man Lei has been appointed acting president of Court of Final Appeal following the resignation of former president Sam Hou Fai, who is now running ... -
Lack of birth certificates puts Cameroon’s Indigenous people on the brink of statelessness
The morning sun filtered through the forest canopy, casting dappled light on this village in Cameroon. For the Baka Indigenous community, it was a timeless image. ... -
Suspended lawyer involved in Kong Chi case
Another defendant in the case involving former deputy prosecutor Kong Chi is a lawyer who has already been suspended from office by the courts, according to ... -
Inflation rate at 0.74%
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.74% in August compared to the same month last year, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The most ... -
Hengqin integrates Simple Pay
Hengqin has now integrated Macau’s Simple Pay service, expanding the reach of the payment terminal launched in 2021. The Monetary Authority (AMCM) has reported several retail ... -
PJ arrests man over airplane theft
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has arrested a 55-year-old mainland man for theft during a flight from Beijing to Macau. The arrest occurred at Macau International Airport ... -
Iao Hon Estate finalizes property management committees
Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) has said it is pushing forward redevelopment of Iao Hon Estate, engaging with over 2,000 property owners across its seven housing ... -
Public buses to accept Wechat Pay from Hong Kong, mainland
Local public buses will accept fare payments via WeChat Pay from mainland China and Hong Kong from Sept. 24, according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT). Responding ... -
Man arrested for alleged sexual assault of young girl on bus
On Friday, Judiciary Police (PJ) arrested a 51-year-old man for the alleged sexual assault of a girl under 12 years old on a public bus on ... -
Macau Bridge may remain open during typhoons
Local authorities are considering keeping the new Macau Bridge operational during a No. 8 typhoon signal, which typically prompts closures for other bridges. This potential exception ... -
ID increases Macau Bridge fun walk participants
The opening of the Macau Bridge fun walk has generated significant excitement, prompting the Sports Bureau (ID) to increase participant slots from 10,000 to 17,000 due ... -
Civil service exam tests 6,500 candidates
The comprehensive competency assessment for the Associate Degree Diploma and Higher Specialty Degree in Civil Service, known as “350,” commenced yesterday at 10 a.m at eight ... -
FMCC Gala 2024 celebrates leaders in sustainability
The France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC) celebrated significant strides in sustainability at its annual charity gala dinner Friday night. Held in the Grand Ballroom of ... -
SMG warns of Tropical depression this week
As a tropical depression forms off the southeastern coast of China, moving toward Fujian, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned of potential thunderstorms until ... -
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opens new inspection hall
Macau’s Port at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HKZMB) will unveil its new vehicle inspection and release hall for outbound personnel starting at 3 p.m. Sept. 23. ... -
MGTO partners with K-Pop star Miyeon international campaign
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has teamed up with K-pop star Miyeon from (G)I-DLE to launch the “Experience Macao Limited Edition” international campaign. This initiative ... -
A new genetic analysis of animals may help find Covid-19’s origin
Scientists searching for the origins of COVID-19 have zeroed in on a short list of animals that possibly helped spread it to people, an effort they ... -
Seeking to counter China, US awards USD3 billion for EV battery production in 14 states
The Biden administration is awarding over $3 billion to U.S. companies to boost domestic production of advanced batteries and other materials used for electric vehicles, part ... -
Presidential election goes into 2nd round of vote counting for first time in history
Marxist lawmaker Anura Kumara Dissanayake leads early official results in Sri Lanka’s presidential election, according to tallies released yesterday by the Election Commission, but he is ... -
Senator says China should do more to help fight cybercrime gangs
China should do more to battle the illegal online gambling and scam call centers run by Chinese criminal syndicates in Southeast Asian countries often using forced ... -
1951 King has lung operation
Crowds have gathered outside Buckingham Palace for news of King George VI following an operation to remove part of his lung. A bulletin on the King’s ... -
Dubois beats up Joshua to retain IBF heavyweight title with brutal 5th-round knockout
Daniel Dubois is no longer an accidental world heavyweight champion. With a brutal fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, ... -
Shocking rape trial highlights the systematic struggles sexual abuse victims face
The trial of dozens of men accused of raping an unconscious woman whose husband repeatedly drugged her over the course of nearly a decade has highlighted ... -
Deadly bus accident claims lives of 3 Brazilian football players
A bus carrying a Brazilian football team flipped on a road south of Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, killing three people and injuring at least six, ... -
Punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs would cause irreparable damage to trade ties
With the European Union due to vote very soon on imposing tariffs of up to 35.3 percent on electric vehicles made in China, last-ditch efforts to ... -
Monday, September 23, 2024 – edition no. 4571
* Smaller Homes, Bigger Bills — Local households have shrunk in recent years while grappling with rising expenses, latest gov’t survey shows * Domestic Violence | ...
