Daily Archives: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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Woodward book reveals Trump’s calls with Putin and Biden’s private remarks on Obama and Netanyahu
Donald Trump has had as many as seven private phone calls with Vladimir Putin since leaving office and secretly sent the Russian president COVID-19 test machines ... -
Beijing unveils stimulus measures to revitalize the SARs economy
Beijing is stepping up its efforts to support the economies of Macau and Hong Kong with a targeted economic stimulus package aimed at revitalizing growth amid ... -
Sam Hou Fai rules out new public hearing session, citing ‘lack of time’
Sam Hou Fai, the sole candidate in Macau’s sixth Chief Executive elections, has dismissed the possibility of hosting another public hearing open to the general population. ... -
Bad air days: SMG warns of prolonged bad air quality
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has issued ongoing warnings about Macau’s deteriorating air quality, cautioning that poor conditions may persist for some time. The warning ... -
June to August property index down 13.6% y-o-y
The overall residential property price index for June – August fell 0.9% compared with the previous three-month period (May – July) to 214.5 points, the Statistics ... -
Macau casinos thrive during Golden Week festivities
During this year’s Golden Week holiday, Macau’s gaming industry surpassed all expectations, achieving daily gaming revenues averaging over MOP1 billion in the first six days. This ... -
China announces more support but holds back on major spending package
China’s economic planning agency outlined details of measures aimed at boosting the economy, but refrained from major spending initiatives. The piecemeal nature of the plans announced ... -
Joint fire drill on Macau LRT’s Seac Pai Van line
The Fire Department conducted a joint fire drill with the Macau Light Rail Transit Co., Ltd. early yesterday to improve emergency response protocols. The exercise simulated ... -
UTM hosts national security law lecture
The Macau University of Tourism (UTM) held a lecture last week aimed at enhancing faculty understanding of the National Security Law. Over 150 faculty members attended ... -
DSAL to host job matching sessions in October
The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) of Macau will conduct three job matching sessions in the third week of October, aiming to connect residents with employment opportunities. ... -
GBA Cultural Heritage Forum to promote cultural assets
Experts from across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area will gather in Macau later this month to discuss the integration and sharing of cultural heritage in ... -
MIF highlights opportunities in Lusophone markets
More than 180 government bodies, businesses, and trade associations from Portuguese-speaking countries will gather in Macau for the 29th Macau International Trade & Investment Fair (MIF) ... -
33 cases of alleged taxi malpractice recorded during ‘Golden Week’
Authorities have reported 33 cases of suspected unlawful conduct by taxi drivers during the Golden Week holiday. According to police and transport authorities, all cases involved ... -
Junket landscape evolves and grows with new licenses and tighter regulations
Macau’s gaming regulator, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), has reported an increase in licensed junkets and approved agents following the implementation of the amended ... -
Galaxy Macau Presents ‘Galaxy Opera Gala’, an Unprecedented Opera Extravaganza Featuring Plácido Domingo and Guests
The legendary opera singer Plácido Domingo returns to Macau for the first time in nine years, alongside a world-class lineup of exceptional musical talent performing famous ... -
Beijing provisional tariffs on brandy after EU OKs duties on EVs
Chinese drinkers may pay more for Remy Martin and other European brandies after the government announced provisional tariffs of 30.6% to 39% on those liquors yesterday, ... -
China records 2.1 billion yuan box office for National Day holiday
China recorded 2.1 billion yuan (about $297 million) in box office takings for the 2024 National Day holiday, the China Film Administration said yesterday. A total ... -
Biggest Kashmir opposition party wins most seats in election
Kashmir’s biggest political party opposed to India’s stripping of the region’s semi-autonomy won the most seats in a local election, official data showed yesterday, in a ... -
No evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ship sank
Divers and marine experts found no evidence of a major fuel spill on a Samoan reef yesterday after a New Zealand navy ship ran aground and ... -
More top aides to NYC mayor resign as federal investigations swirl
Embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams said yesterday [Macau time] that he had accepted the resignation of his deputy mayor for public safety, Philip Banks, ... -
1967 Che Guevara ‘shot dead’
Marxist revolutionary Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara has reportedly been killed during a battle between army troops and guerillas in the Bolivian jungle. A statement issued by the ... -
Netflix series explores women’s dreams in the body-slamming world of Japanese pros
The Queen of Villains” is a typical coming-of-age tale about a young woman’s road to empowerment and self-discovery — except it all takes place in the ... -
Australia and China seek first wins in third round of Asian World Cup qualifying
Australia hosts China in Adelaide tomorrow as both sides seek their first wins in the third round of Asian qualification for the 2026 World Cup. The ... -
States sue TikTok, claiming its platform is addictive and harms the mental health of children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok yesterday, alleging the popular short-form video app is harming youth mental ... -
Former Taiwan leader Tsai to visit Czech Republic, other European destinations, drawing China’s ire
Former Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen is to visit Czech Republic, and other European destinations, drawing China’s ire. During Tsai’s two terms, which ended in May, she ... -
A peek inside human brain shows a way it cleans out waste
A unique peek inside the human brain may help explain how it clears away waste like the kind that can build up and lead to Alzheimer’s ... -
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – edition no. 4581
* SARs on their minds — Beijing officials are stepping up their efforts to support the economies of Macau and Hong Kong with a targeted economic ...
