Monthly Archives: September 2024
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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 ... -
Casinos see shares rise after Beijing’s stimulus
Macau’s casino operators continued to see significant gains yesterday, following the Chinese government’s announcement of a major stimulus package to revitalize the economy. Shares of the ... -
Macau Bridge to be inaugurated on National Day
The fourth road link between the Peninsula and Taipa Island, named Macau Bridge, will be officially inaugurated on the National Day (Oct. 1). The bridge’s inauguration ... -
Macau faces growing regional competition in a changing IR landscape
Integrated resorts (IRs) must adapt to government expectations and shifting market dynamics to remain competitive, a gaming expert said. Niall Murray, an expert in IRs, gaming ... -
e-MOP digital currency to commence trial operations by end of 2025: BOC
Macau will launch a trial operation of its digital currency, dubbed “e-MOP,” for select users and entities by the end of 2025, following a public showcase ... -
Cambodia hopes a new canal will boost trade
The Mekong River is a lifeline for millions in the six countries it traverses on its way from its headwaters to the sea, sustaining the world’s ... -
Citywide consumption program begins Sept. 30
From Monday, the public can participate in the citywide consumption program, with the chance to win electronic discount coupons. Participants can participate in three draws per ... -
Gov’t posts healthy budget surplus
Macau closed the first eight months of the year with a surplus of 11.4 billion patacas, according to budget execution data from the Financial Services Bureau. ... -
Authorities prepare for Golden Week travel surge
In anticipation of a significant influx of travelers during the National Day Golden Week, authorities have implemented contingency measures to ensure smooth transit. The Transport Bureau ... -
MGTO sees strong bookings ahead of National Day Golden Week
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has reported that 70% of hotel accommodations have already been reserved for the holiday period, with expectations of further increases ... -
Wynn to host local SME procurement meeting at MIF
Wynn Resorts announced this week it will host the “2024 Wynn Local SME Procurement Partnership Meeting” at its exhibition booth O37 during the 29th Macao International ... -
First batch of central provident funds withdrawals processed
The Social Security Fund (FSS) has begun crediting accounts for the first batch of withdrawals from the Special Allocation of the Budget Surplus 2024. Over 82,000 ... -
Traffic control planned for LRT Seac Pai Van
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) yesterday announced temporary traffic control measures on Seac Pai Van road. Scheduled drills for the light rail (LRT) will commence on Sept. ... -
‘Handover cup’ prize returns for 43rd marathon
First introduced in 2019, the Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) Handover Cup, a special prize from the Macao International Marathon event, will return in this year’s 43rd ...
