Daily Archives: Friday, September 27, 2024
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Mental health services see increased demand
Mental health awareness is on the rise in Macau, with more residents seeking counseling and treatment, according to local organizations. In an interview with the Times, ... -
Major resorts sold out; rates surge for remaining rooms
A significant number of hotels and integrated resorts in Macau have sold out for the upcoming National Day Golden Week, according to popular online hotel booking ... -
Tourism surges as visitors and hotel stays rebound
The tourism industry has seen a remarkable resurgence, with inbound package tour visitors soaring 68.8% year-on-year in August 2024, reaching 224,000, according to data from the ... -
Imports trade dipped 7.4%
Total merchandise exports grew 17.2% year-on-year to MOP1.16 billion in August 2024. Re-exports, which account for the majority of exports, rose 22.1% to MOP1.03 billion, driven ... -
Micro Connect launches market structure for SMEs
Micro Connect (H.K) Investments Limited made waves in the financial sector yesterday with the launch of its innovative market operating structure, the Micro Star, under the ... -
China redoubles first-aid for its economy with support for banks and workers
China is redoubling its first-aid for its economy, targeting banks, workers and poor families as the ruling Communist Party prepares to mark the 75th anniversary of ... -
Gov’t unveils elderly residence with smart facilities, opens Oct. 15
As the first residents prepare to move into Macau’s new residences for the elderly, officials outlined their vision for how the state-of-the-art facilities will help ensure ... -
Gov’t restricts drone use for upcoming events
The government announced a temporary ban on all unmanned aircraft activities in the vicinity for the upcoming platform announcement of Chief Executive candidate Sam Hou Fai ... -
MTel expands network, seeks digital partnerships
As MTel Telecom works to achieve full residential coverage, the company’s director Xu Zhancong acknowledged some challenges in older buildings. Due to issues like a lack ... -
Online loan scam results in major financial loss
A mainland man seeking a HKD100,000 loan through an online platform while in Macau lost HKD120,000 in a scam. After submitting his information, he received a ... -
Gov’t expects over 600,000 border crossings
Over 600,000 border crossings per day are expected during the Golden Week period (October 1 to 7), Lei Tak Fai from the Public Security Police Force ... -
MGM to transform VIP areas into luxury accommodations
MGM China Holdings Ltd is set to convert former VIP junket areas at its MGM Macau property into 28 villa accommodations, while transforming 200 hotel rooms ... -
Winners unveiled for ‘GBA vernacular architecture photo competition’
The Center for Architecture and Urbanism (CURB) has unveiled the winners’ list of the Treasures of the Greater Bay – Vernacular Architecture in the Greater Bay ... -
Melco’s roadshow in Cyprus promotes Macao to European and Middle Eastern markets
Supporting the SAR government’s plans to promote international travel and boost tourism in Macao, on September 17, Melco Resorts & Entertainment hosted the second in its ... -
Cyberspace administration enhances cross-border data exchange
Analysis To enhance digital economic development and facilitate cross-border data exchange, the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government has signed a “Memorandum of Cooperation” with the ... -
Huizhou, where the past meets the present
Travelog Huizhou, the verdant backdrop to Shenzhen’s skyscrapers, is a place where the hustle gives way to history and the sea. As a city with a ... -
Notes on academic studies
“When Does Digital Technology Adoption Enhance Firms’ Sustainable Innovation Performance? A Configurational Analysis in China” Cong Cheng, Mengxin Zhang, Jian Dai, Ze-Yu Yang IEEE Transactions on ... -
Court sentences editor to 21 months in jail
A Hong Kong court sentenced a former editor of a shuttered news publication to 21 months in prison yesterday in a sedition case that is widely ... -
Seoul sets a compensation plan for dog meat farmers before the 2027 ban
South Korea announced plans yesterday to compensate famers and others in the country’s dwindling dog meat industry before a formal ban goes into effect in 2027, ... -
The IMF approves a $7 billion loan to country, which will get $1 billion immediately
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund has approved a new $7 billion loan for cash-strapped Pakistan, authorities said yesterday [Macau time], more than two ... -
Moscow adaptability to US sanctions stymied their effectiveness, economists say
Waves of sanctions imposed by the Biden administration after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine haven’t inflicted the devastating blow to Moscow’s economy that some had expected. In ... -
1968 Musical Hair opens as censors withdraw
The American hippy musical “Hair” has opened in London – one day after the abolition of theatre censorship. Until yesterday, some of the scenes in the ... -
Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ is a wild fever dream of excess and idealism
If anything is clear about “Megalopolis,” it’s that Francis Ford Coppola has a lot on his mind. The legendary filmmaker spent decades on this Roman-style epic, ... -
Katy Perry returns with the uninspired and forgettable ‘143’
Katy Perry’s new album title, “143,” is code for “I love you,” based on the number of letters in each word of the phrase. She may ... -
Autumn’s Bounty
Wynn Palace’s Chef Tam Kwok Fung has earned numerous awards throughout his career, leading his restaurants to MICHELIN stars, Black Pearl Restaurant Guide accolades, and even ... -
Hong Kong welcomes new giant pandas gifted by Beijing, raising hopes for tourism boost
Hong Kong welcomed a new pair of giant pandas gifted by Beijing yesterday with a lavish ceremony, raising hopes for a boost to the city’s tourism. ... -
Zelenskyy visits Washington as election year divide grows over Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy huddled with U.S. leaders today [Macau time] to shore up American support for his country’s fight against Russia as the war faces a partisan ... -
Using Instagram’s new teen account settings to supervise young users
Worried about your teen’s Instagram use? In response to increasing pressure to address online harm, Instagram has introduced a major update aimed at protecting teens and ... -
Friday, September 27, 2024 – edition no. 4575
* Head aches — Macau is facing a mental health crisis, with NGOs struggling to meet the growing demand for care * Golden Week |Major resorts ...
