Daily Archives: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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Community advisor wants gov’t to improve crosswalk safety
The Central District Community Advisory Board member, António Monteiro, has called on the government to reinforce safety over crosswalks. In a speech delivered at the latest ... -
Golden Week hotel bookings firm against economic headwinds
Hotel bookings appear satisfactory for Golden Week starting Oct. 1, though broader economic challenges could dampen demand, according to analysts. 17 of 31 hotels tracked by ... -
China cuts rates, rolls out other moves to help the slowing economy
China rolled out a raft of measures yesterday aimed at countering a prolonged downturn in its property market that is weighing on the world’s second largest ... -
ID reaffirms need to keep current pool management system
The current public swimming pools management system needs to continue to be enforced, the Sports Bureau (ID) has told the Times. Following several concerns from users ... -
‘Macanese Nights 2024’ celebrates Macau’s culinary heritage
The vibrant cultural experience of “Macanese Nights 2024” is returning to Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau by popular demand, celebrating Macau’s rich gastronomic traditions and history as ... -
Sri Lankans throw out old guard in election upset
What nation’s new Marxist-leaning leader means for economy, IMF loans Sri Lankans voted for a new direction in leadership on Sept. 22, 2024, electing a leftist ... -
DSAMA: Marine debris issues under control
Marine and beach litter issues stemming from recent weather events in Macau are under control, according to the Maritime Affairs and Water Bureau (DSAMA). In response ... -
China blames Taiwan for cyberattacks, Taipei denies the allegations
China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has taken a bold step in the ongoing cyber warfare narrative by unveiling a Taiwanese hacker group. MSS claims the ... -
Chief Executive meets PBOC governor over financial ties
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng welcomed Pan Gongsheng, the Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), earlier this weekto discuss financial cooperation between Macau and ... -
TCM forum: catalyst for regional health cooperation
The Health Bureau (SSM) held the “Macao Traditional Chinese Medicine Health Forum” earlier this week, aimed at enhancing regional cooperation through traditional medicine. The event featured ... -
Operation targets illegal workers in August
In August, joint operations by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) led to significant actions against illegal work. Authorities inspected ... -
SJM postpones food stall notifications
SJM Resorts, S.A. (SJM) recently announced that the notification period for successful applicants of 10 food stalls at Kam Pek Market will be postponed to early ... -
Hengqin to host AISL Harrow Rowing Regatta late this year
The AISL Harrow Rowing Regatta and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area Series Hengqin Tinmuk Rowing Regatta will take place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1. This ... -
Zheng Guanying exhibition unveils 100 pieces of memorabilia
The “Exhibition of the Legacy of Zheng Guanying” at the Zheng Guanying Memorial Museum will be held Sept. 27 at 4:30 p.m. to promote the deeds ... -
Citi: ‘Whales’ betting more in 2024 than last year
High rollers known as “whales” have wagered more money in Macau in 2024 than all last year, according to a new report from Citigroup. Citi analyst ... -
First luxury collection hotel unveiled
Sands China Ltd. and Marriott International are set to introduce the first Luxury Collection Hotel into Macau. Located within The Londoner Macao, the Londoner Grand, a ... -
Hearing tests launched for newborns
Hearing screening tests for newborns have been launched, according to the The Macau Deaf Association. So far, 10 newborns are expected to be referred to the ... -
SJM to host ‘Michelin star table’ at Grand Lisboa Palace
sj SJM Resorts has announced the return of the Michelin star table series, marking their fourth consecutive collaboration with Michelin Guide. The series will pay homage ... -
MGM leads delegation to Foshan for lion dance cultural exchange
MGM organized the “Lingnan Lion Dance Exchange Tour” in Foshan, attracting 120 young lion dance masters and their parents from Macau. This initiative aimed to deepen ... -
US-China research has given Beijing’s military technology a boost, House GOP says
Partnerships between the U.S. and China at universities over the past decade have allowed hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding to aid Beijing in ... -
Tokyo asks China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens
Japan’s top diplomat asked China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens there after the fatal stabbing of a Japanese schoolboy, and demanded a crackdown on ... -
Australian woman detained in Turkey over alleged links to Kurdish insurgents
An Australian women was arrested in Turkey over her alleged links to a Kurdish militant group in a joint operation by anti-terrorist police and intelligence officers, ... -
Iranian president accuses Israel of seeking wider regional war
Iran’s new president accused Israel yesterday [Macau time] of seeking a wider war in the Middle East and laying “traps” to lead his country into a ... -
1996 Taleban gains threaten Kabul
Opposition fighters in Afghanistan have reached the eastern suburbs of Kabul and are poised to take control of the country’s capital. Taleban fighters have captured the ... -
Presidents Cup is a one-sided affair the International team hopes to change
Golf has never seen a rivalry as lopsided as the Presidents Cup, so heavily weighted toward the Americans it can barely be considered a rivalry. Adam ... -
Singapore opens its first ministerial graft trial in nearly half a century
Singapore’s first ministerial corruption trial in nearly half a century began yesterday, with former Transport Minister S. Iswaran facing charges in a rare scandal in the ... -
Small tsunami waves splash ashore on remote Japanese islands
Small tsunami waves splashed ashore on remote Japanese islands yesterday morning after an earthquake that may have been triggered by volcanic activity. The offshore quake was ... -
Chinese takeout in Saudi Arabia? You bet
“Going out” is a major consideration among big Chinese corporations. Pressed by shrinking profit margins at home, China Inc. is keen to expand businesses abroad. The ... -
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – edition no. 4573
* Safety First — Community advisor calls on government to improve crosswalk safety, citing deficiencies at pedestrian crossings * Golden Week | Hotel bookings firm against ...
