Daily Archives: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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New Baccarat side bets coming for Golden Week
Macau’s casino regulator has approved the launch of two new baccarat side bets, “Lucky 7” and “Super Lucky 7,” which are expected to debut on gaming ... -
China welcomes Portuguese travelers with new visa-free policy
Starting October 15, 2024, citizens of Portugal will be able to travel to China without a visa, a significant move aimed at strengthening ties and boosting ... -
Surge in passenger traffic as holiday commences
The Macau SAR saw a total of 93,456 tourist arrivals yesterday, with entries and exits across its various ports—a figure that aligns closely with expectations set ... -
Explore events during October and its Golden Week
The National Day Golden Week brings a variety of new and ongoing events and exhibitions, from entertainment to culture, for the public to enjoy. Today, the ... -
Sands China exhibition celebrates cultural heritage
Sands China Ltd. yesterday inaugurated its latest art exhibition, ”Echoes of a Golden Age: Macro Events through the Micro Visions of Macao’s Legendary Contemporary Artists,” at ... -
Worker dies in Cotai construction site fall
A male foreign worker tragically fell to his death while working at a hotel renovation site in Cotai Monday, according to authorities. Emergency responders were called ... -
Technical glitch disrupts LRT’s first day of free rides
Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, has reassured the public regarding the recent malfunction of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system, attributing the ... -
Ilha Verde library opens
The new library in the Ilha Verde neighborhood was inaugurated yesterday, offering approximately 28,000 books. Spanning over 1,000 square meters, the facility also features around 2,000 ... -
Macau and Dili forge sister city ties
Macau and Dili, the capital of East Timor, have officially signed a twinning agreement to strengthen bilateral relations. The memorandum was signed by Chief Executive Ho ... -
Disabled workers income subsidy applications end Oct. 31
The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is currently accepting applications for the quarterly Supplementary Income Subsidy Scheme for Employees with Disabilities. Eligible residents with disabilities have until ... -
Refurbishment begins on Taipa Ferry Terminal heliport
The refurbishment of the heliport at the Taipa Ferry Terminal began last week, with a budget of MOP17.9 million. The project, awarded to Companhia de Construção ... -
Plaza Premium Group launches new lounge at local airport
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) has officially opened its Plaza Premium First lounge at Macau International Airport—a move the group believes is a “favorable time” for the ... -
Hong Kong, China victorious in Badminton Competition
The Sands China Ltd. Macau Open Badminton 2024 competition concluded, showcasing six days of competition and crowning champions in five events: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Men’s ... -
IC confirms Rua de Felicidade pedestrian area optimization
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced that new measures for the Rua de Felicidade pedestrianization will be implemented in October. The Rua de Felicidade pedestrianization ... -
Significant increases in cross-border traffic, flights
Cross-border vehicular traffic in Macau saw a significant 22.5% increase, totaling 797,954 trips in August, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Macau ... -
Four Seasons spa wins best TCM treatment award
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Macao has won the ‘Best TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Treatment of the Year’ award at the 2024 SpaChina Wellness & ... -
Wynn Macau’s ‘Drunken Fish’ officially opens
Wynn Macau officially unveiled Drunken Fish, a brand-new immersive seafood restaurant that features a modern design with multiple hand-bent curved aquariums and a trendy turquoise Moutai ... -
Factory surveys show economy weakening, as Beijing steps up support
China’s economy weakened further in recent weeks, according to surveys released yesterday, signaling the need for more support as the government ratchets up stimulus. The Caixin ... -
Crew of Vietnamese fishing boat injured in an attack, state media say
A Vietnamese fishing boat was attacked in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, claimed by both China and Vietnam, and 10 crew members were ... -
A powerful typhoon is lashing northern islands
A powerful typhoon was lashing the northernmost islands of the Philippines yesterday, prompting officials to evacuate villagers, shut down schools and inter-island ferries and warn of ... -
Court orders extradition of Vietnam activist who ‘will be at risk if returned’
A Thai court yesterday ordered the extradition of a 32-year-old Vietnamese activist detained in Bangkok, despite fears among rights groups he could be at risk if ... -
Hezbollah’s acting leader vows to fight on after Nasrallah’s death
Hezbollah’s acting leader vowed yesterday to keep battling Israel and said the Lebanese militant group was prepared for a long fight even after much of its ... -
1975 Muhammad Ali wins ‘Thrilla in Manila’
US boxer Muhammad Ali has retained the world heavyweight boxing championship after defeating his arch-rival, Joe Frazier, in their third and arguably greatest fight. The so-called ... -
Man United fans leave early, boo players after humbling at home to the Spurs
Man United 0, Tottenham 3 By the time Dominic Solanke slid in Tottenham’s third goal, some Manchester United fans had seen enough. Trailing 3-0 after 77 ... -
Savory-sweet soy basting sauce transforms ground chicken into izakaya-style meatballs
Japanese chicken meatballs, called tsukune, are a standard offering in pub-like izakayas and restaurants specializing in yakitori. Sometimes shaped into cigars rather than orbs, the meatballs ... -
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and an A-list Hollywood actor, has died. ... -
Anti-China hysteria could prove self-defeating for US
The U.S. Congress recently held “China Week,” passing 25 bills aimed at curbing China’s advancements in biotechnology, drones, electric vehicles (EVs), and more. This surge in ... -
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – edition no. 4577
* Bingo! New Baccarat side bets coming for Golden Week * Diplomacy | China visa-free extends to Portuguese travelers * Golden Week | Explore events in ...
