Daily Archives: Monday, October 14, 2024
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CE Election Sam Hou Fai garners 98.99% of the votes
Sam Hou Fai yesterday became Chief Executive-elect, winning 394 of 398 votes (98.99%). The other four votes were blank votes. No null or void ballots were ... -
Election committee expects ‘consolidation’
After the election, several election committee members have expressed their opinions on what to expect from Sam Hou Fai’s incoming government. Lawyer and member of ... -
Locals’ views on new chief executive-elect mixed
As Macau prepares to welcome its new Chief Executive, Sam Hou Fai, the city’s residents have expressed a range of sentiments and expectations for the incoming ... -
Local marketplace to showcase youth talent in Taipa
A vibrant marketplace featuring local products and live performances is set to enliven the area in front of Pak Tai Temple for four consecutive weekends starting ... -
Maritime Festival 2024 kicks off with engaging activities
The Maritime and Water Bureau (DSAMA) yesterday kicked off the “Maritime Festival 2024,” aiming to deepen public understanding of maritime culture and history. The festival commenced ... -
Consumer confidence declines in Q3
Consumer confidence has taken a hit, with the overall index falling nearly 3.7% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024 compared to the previous quarter. This ... -
Central gov’t and Liaison Office congratulate CE-elect
China’s State Council Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office congratulated Sam Hou Fai on being elected by an overwhelming majority as the sixth-term chief executive designate ... -
Premier Li talks trade in Vietnam despite differences over South China Sea
China agreed yesterday to assist Vietnam on cross-border railway development and take steps to expand agricultural imports from its smaller neighbor, Vietnam’s official media said. Premier ... -
Sam of the People?
The Chief Executive election in Macau, which saw top judge Sam Hou Fai emerge as the sole candidate—and now the elected Chief Executive as of yesterday—has ... -
Iconic Portuguese bakery ‘Manteigaria’ to open in Macau
Manteigaria, the Portuguese bakery famous for its handmade pastéis de nata, will be opening a branch in Macau in the coming months, according to media outlet ... -
GBA 3X3 circuit finals in Macau
The 2024 Greater Bay Area 3X3 Circuit Finals presented by Wynn Macau took place in Macau over the weekend with the opening taking place last Friday ... -
Macau Airport looks to expand internationally to Europe and the US
Macau International Airport (MIA) is seeking to expand its international route network. The operator said it is working with airlines to initiate new long-haul services connecting ... -
Wannasrichan claims 2024 SJM Macao Open title
Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan has celebrated a triumphant return to the Asian Tour, clinching the SJM Macao Open title with a wire-to-wire victory. The 29-year-old golfer finished ... -
Remains of late Chinese leader Wu Bangguo to be cremated
The remains of Wu Bangguo, former chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, will be cremated in Beijing today. Wu, who died in Beijing on ... -
Finance minister Lan says there is room for more stimulus but offers no plan
The Chinese government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, Finance Minister Lan Fo’an said this weekend, but he stopped short of unveiling a ... -
Gunmen kill 21 miners in the southwest ahead of an Asian security summit
Gunmen killed 21 miners and wounded six others in Pakistan’s southwest, a police official said this weekend, drawing condemnation from authorities as a search was launched ... -
Politician known for his close ties with Bollywood killed in Mumbai
A senior politician in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, who was also known for his close ties with Bollywood has been shot dead weeks before a key ... -
A-bomb survivors use prize to share anti-nuke message with the young
The recipient of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize is a fast-dwindling group of atomic bomb survivors who are facing down the shrinking time they have left ... -
1994 Israelis and Arafat share peace prize
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, and two Israelis, the Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, have been named the winners of this year’s Nobel ... -
Sinner beats Djokovic to take Shanghai Masters title, Sabalenka reigns in Wuhan
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the Shanghai Masters yesterday, giving the Italian his tour-leading seventh title of the season. The ... -
Boxing Beterbiev beats Bivol to become undisputed light heavyweight champion
Artur Beterbiev beat Dmitry Bivol by a points decision to become the first undisputed light heavyweight champion in the division for more than 20 years. The ... -
Woman pleads guilty to trying to smuggle 29 turtles across a Vermont lake into Canada by kayak
A woman from China pleaded guilty over the weekend to attempting to smuggle 29 eastern box turtles, a protected species, across a Vermont lake into Canada ... -
The deeper lies go, the more exposed Lai’s true colors are
Compared with his overtly separatist speech at his “inauguration” on May 20, the “pro-peace” and economy-focused address of Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te at a ceremony in ... -
Monday, October 14, 2024 – edition no. 4584
* Chief Justice — In an uncontested run, Sam Hou Fai was elected Chief Executive of Macau, campaigning under a motto summed up in one word: ...
