Monthly Archives: September 2024
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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 | ... -
Hainan braces for powerful typhoon after it sweeps by Hong Kong, Macau
A powerful typhoon swept south of Hong Kong and was moving toward the Chinese island province of Hainan where it was expected to make landfall today ... -
SMG to lift T8 as Yagi moves away from Macau
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) will lift Typhoon Signal No. 8 at 2 p.m. today as Super Typhoon Yagi moves away from Macau. The first ... -
Crack down on online investment fraud, further five suspects arrested
Macau’s police force has intensified efforts against an online investment fraud group, leading to the arrest of 28 suspects since the start of 2024. The latest ... -
Macau retains the title of Asia’s Best Convention City
Macau has been named Asia’s Best Convention City for two consecutive years, solidifying its reputation as a destination for international events and conferences. This recognition, awarded ... -
Man arrested for illegal aesthetic injections in central district
A 33-year-old Vietnamese man was arrested in the Central District for administering unauthorized medical and aesthetic injections from a residential unit, the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced ... -
Blue card workers peak since pandemic
Macau’s non-resident worker population, commonly referred to as “blue card holders,” has reached a new high of 182,307 as of the end of July 2024. This ... -
Mainland man found dead in Cotai hotel room
A middle-aged mainland Chinese man was discovered dead in a Cotai hotel room today. The Judiciary Police (PJ) is investigating the incident as a potential suicide. ... -
Sam Hou Fai aims for ‘unity and prosperity’ with support from religious sector electors
Former Chief Executive (CE) Fernando Chui Sai On expressed his endorsement of CE candidate Sam Hou Fai’s administrative philosophy, which focuses on “collaborative progress and innovation.” ... -
The specter of China has edged into US presidential election rhetoric − for Republicans much more than Democrats
Speaking at the Republican National Convention in July 2024, Donald Trump invoked China 14 times. In the course of a 92-minute address, the former president recycled ... -
For many investors and intellectuals leaving China, it’s Japan — not the US — that’s the bigger draw
One by one, the students, lawyers and others filed into a classroom in a central Tokyo university for a lecture by a Chinese journalist on Taiwan ... -
School and work are suspended in parts of southern China as Yagi edges closer
School and work were suspended today (Thursday) in parts of southern China as Typhoon Yagi closed in on an island province with the potential to be ... -
Japan and Australia agree to increase joint military training
Japan and Australia agreed today (Thursday) to increase joint military training exercises as their government ministers shared concerns over China’s recent incursions into Japanese airspace and ... -
Malaysia says it won’t bow to China’s demands to halt oil exploration in disputed waters
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today (Thursday) that Malaysia will not bow to demands by China to stop its oil and gas exploration in the South ... -
Xi offers African leaders more aid as China challenges US-led global order
Dozens of African leaders gathered today (Thursday) in Beijing for a summit that signals China’s influence in a continent that it hopes will be a key ... -
T8 triggers flight cancellations and disruptions in air and sea Traffic
The city is already experiencing significant disruptions to its air and sea traffic as Typhoon Signal No. 8 is set to be hoisted at 10 p.m. ... -
Macau prepares for T8 tonight as Super Typhoon Yagi nears
The local weather bureau is expected to raise Typhoon Signal No. 8 between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. tonight as Super Typhoon Yagi approaches Macau, ... -
Association: Balance heritage with modern tourism amid rebound
Macau’s tourism industry is on the rebound, showing signs of robust recovery following the pandemic. Recent statistics reveal hotel occupancy rates soaring to between 80% and ... -
BBMacao blends language and art in community exchange event
A local group that organizes language exchange events, Macao BlaBla Language Exchange (BBMacao), has hosted a vibrant event that blended language exchange with artistic expression, featuring works ... -
Typhoon Yagi approaching with potential signal No. 8
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned there is now a “moderate to relatively high” chance Macau will issue Tropical Storm Signal No. 8 tonight ... -
Macau Union Hospital begins cancer treatments
The Macau Union Hospital carried out its first oncological treatments late last week for cancer patients referred by the Health Bureau (SSM), marking the beginning of ... -
Police arrest a fugitive Filipino ex-town mayor wanted for illegal online gaming scams
A dismissed town mayor who fled the Philippines after being accused of helping establish an illegal online gaming and scam center catering mostly to clients in ... -
SSM to target youth smokers
To curb youth smoking, the Health Bureau (SSM) has announced its commitment to monitoring e-cigarette law enforcement, focusing on areas where teenagers frequently gather to smoke. ... -
AGTech acquires controlling stake in Ant Group bank
AGTech Holdings Limited has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Ant Bank (Macao), a digital banking unit of Ant Group, for MOP243 million (approximately ... -
Luís Gomes appointed chairman of Sports Fund
Luís Gomes has been appointed chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sports Fund, succeeding Pun Weng Kun. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced in ... -
Influenza vaccinations up 20%
The Health Bureau reported that, from late September 2023 to Aug. 18 of this year, 175,000 residents in Macau received the influenza vaccine, marking a 19.1% ... -
Taipa light rail sees increase in passengers
The Taipa Light Rail Line recorded an average of 15,900 passengers per day in August, reflecting an increase of 2,700 passengers from the previous month. From ... -
Transport bureau considers motorcycle parking at Pak Wai
The Transport Bureau is studying the feasibility of adding motorcycle parking spaces at the Pak Wai parking lot. The bureau plans to consult with the contracting ... -
CLSA: ‘FX crackdown’ appears overblown
Concerns that a crackdown on foreign currency exchanges may hurt the city’s lucrative casino industry seem overblown, according to a new report. According to CLSA analysts ...
