Monthly Archives: September 2024
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French chamber gala supports Oxfam’s paper recycling project
The France Macau Chamber of Commerce (FMCC) will host its annual Charity Gala Dinner Sept. 20 at the Grand Ballroom of MGM Macau. This year’s event, ... -
Edmunds compares SUVs 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2025 Kia Sorento
The Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento are like pro football’s Kelce brothers, Travis and Jason: Both have had distinguished careers, both offer different strengths, and ... -
The Venetian Macao’s Presidential Suite crowned in World Travel Awards
The Venetian Macao’s Presidential Suite has been awarded ‘Macau’s Leading Hotel Suite 2024’ at the World Travel Awards, marking its third consecutive win in this category. ... -
Wynn Macau unveils Drunken Fish
Wynn Macau has introduced its latest culinary gem, Drunken Fish, with a concept that promises to delight diners with a selection of the finest seafood and ... -
Cambodia says China gifting two warships as expansion of strategic port finishes
Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said yesterday that China is giving its navy two warships of the type it has had docked for months at a strategically important ... -
After the king’s endorsement, country’s new Cabinet with some familiar faces
Thailand yesterday welcomed a new Cabinet after King Maha Vajiralongkorn approved the appointment of 35 members to serve under Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Paetongtarn took office ... -
Ukraine’s FM Kuleba resigns as Russian strikes kill 7 people in Lviv
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, one of Ukraine’s most recognizable faces on the international stage, submitted his resignation yesterday ahead of an expected major government reshuffle. Russian ... -
1997 Mother Teresa dies
Mother Teresa, the Nobel Peace Prize winner who devoted her life to helping the sick and the poor, has died at the age of 87. She ... -
East Timor president sees pope stop as opportunity, not time to dwell on past sins
The president of East Timor sees Pope Francis’ upcoming visit as a prime opportunity to promote Asia’s youngest country on the world stage, not a time ... -
Palestinians face one of Asia’s toughest tests in the third round of WC qualifying
The Palestinian team is closer to the World Cup than ever after reaching the third round of qualifying in Asia as one of the top 18 ... -
Turkey seeks to join the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, a Kremlin official says
NATO member Turkey has applied for membership in the BRICS bloc of developing economies, a senior Kremlin official said yesterday, as Russia and China seek to ... -
Volvo becomes latest carmaker to scale back electric ambitions, eases goal to at least 90% by 2030
Sweden-based Volvo Cars has eased off on its pledge to stop selling cars with internal combustion motors by 2030, saying slow rollout of places to charge ... -
Long COVID: targeting specific immune cells could reverse damage in lungs
The long-term effects of respiratory viral infections such as COVID-19 are a major public health burden. Some estimates suggest over 65 million people around the world ... -
Thursday, September 5, 2024 – edition no. 4561
* Ebony & Ivory — As the tourism industry rebounds, the challenge lies in harmonizing heritage preservation with the influx of modern tourism vibes * Events ... -
Dozens of Cathay Pacific flights axed due to faulty A350 engine component
Cathay Pacific Airways has canceled several flights due to ongoing maintenance on its Airbus A350 fleet, following the discovery of a faulty engine component. This ... -
Air Macau sees revenue growth amid widening losses
Air Macau has reported a 20.6% year-on-year increase in operating income for the first half of 2024, totaling RMB1.47 billion (MOP1.66 billion). This growth, outlined in ... -
Gaming jobs for people with disabilities a cause for optimism: MSO
Gaming corporations have emerged as important employers of people with disabilities in Macau as the pandemic impacts the job market, according to national director of Macau ... -
Casinos to face revenue decline in September
Gross gaming revenue for Macau’s casinos is forecast to decline in September, according to analysts’ predictions. After record-breaking revenue in August, the summer momentum is expected ... -
6% drop in labor dispute cases despite surge in worker complaints
The Labour Affairs Bureau’s (DSAL) 2023 annual report revealed a decrease in overall labor dispute cases and fines, even as more workers filed multiple complaints on ... -
Pope opens Asia odyssey in Jakarta to rally Catholics, hail religious freedom tradition
Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia yesterday at the start of the longest trip of his pontificate, hoping to encourage its Catholic community and celebrate the tradition ... -
Additional subsidy for economically disadvantaged households
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced plans to distribute an additional subsidy to 2,800 economically disadvantaged households already receiving public assistance. The initiative aims to ... -
Rise in deposits in July
July has seen residents’ deposits increase, while loans have declined. Deposits rose by 1.8%, reaching MOP743.3 billion. Conversely, both domestic loans to the private sector and ... -
New self-service kiosks installed in Hengqin for SAR residents
The Macau Identification Services Bureau has launched new multi-application kiosks in Hengqin, offering approximately 40 self-service options across 11 public administration services. According to a press ... -
Passengers flock to airport as expanded services mooted
During the summer holidays of July and August, Macau International Airport served 1.47 million passengers and recorded 10,881 aircraft movements, marking respective increases of 28% and ... -
Non-higher education enrollment peaks due to surge in births during Year of the Dragon
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has reported that the number of non-higher education students has reached an all-time high of approximately 89,000, driven largely ... -
NBA’s Phoenix Suns spread inspiration for inclusion in the community
Current and former Phoenix Suns players visited Macau Special Olympics athletes yesterday, demonstrating their skills and promoting inclusion at an event organized by Sands China. James ... -
Temporary U-turn lane to set Taipa traffic on course
The Transport Bureau announced yesterday that a temporary U-turn Lane on Estrada de Pac On, located near the Immigration Department, will officially open on the morning ... -
Macau Legend narrows H1 loss amid operational challenges
Macau Legend Development reported a narrower loss of HKD152.4 million (USD19.55 million) for the first half of 2024, down from HKD189.1 million in the same period ... -
UM hosts Tsinghua University flag honor guard
The University of Macau (UM) welcomed the Tsinghua University student national flag honor guard for a ceremonial flag-raising event earlier this week, marking a significant exchange ... -
Kai Fong lawmakers propose strategies for economic recovery, social development
Lawmakers from the Macau General Union of Neighborhood Associations (Kai Fong) emphasized the importance of addressing social and livelihood issues amid the city’s post-pandemic economic recovery and noted that Macau is ... -
Macau vows to keep pushing for Olympic representation
Macau’s government is determined to secure representation for the city in future Olympic Games, Luis Gomes, acting head of the Sports Bureau, affirmed during a press ... -
SMG may hoist T3 as tropical storm approaches
Tropical storm Yagi is projected to move west to northwest across the northern South China Sea in the coming days. The storm is expected to approach ... -
MGM lion dance championship to showcase 21 troupes
The “11th International Lion Dance Championship 2024 – MGM Cup” will feature 21 lion dance troupes, comprising 210 athletes competing in four categories. The categories include: ... -
Sands Procurement Academy now accepting enrollments for 15th intake
The Sands Procurement Academy is now accepting applications for its 15th intake, aimed at local SME suppliers. The registration deadline is September 6, with sessions running ... -
FOCAC illustrates China’s vision and aspirations for Global South
Leaders from over 50 African countries are descending on Beijing for the upcoming 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), the largest diplomatic gathering ...
