Monthly Archives: October 2024
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Innovation and entrepreneurship competition starts
The “2024 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition for Technology Enterprises from Brazil and Portugal” kicks off today at 9 a.m. at the Macau Science Center’s Convention Center. ... -
Tiago Rodrigues confirms participation at the FR World Cup
Macau racer Tiago Rodrigues has confirmed his participation in this year’s edition of the Macau Grand Prix. He will compete in the first-ever FIA Formula Regional ... -
Trump has long blasted China’s trade practices, but his bibles were printed here
Thousands of copies of Donald Trump’s “God Bless the USA” Bible were printed in a country that the former president has repeatedly accused of stealing American ... -
Macau women shine on Fortune’s most powerful list
Macau’s Pansy Ho and Linda Chen have been recognized in Fortune magazine’s 2024 “Most Powerful Women in Asia” list. Ho, executive director of MGM China, ranked ... -
DSAT improves border posts bus routes amid growing demand
Facing growing passenger demands, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) is optimizing public transportation options near border checkpoints. The changes are said to meet rising cross-border mobility needs ... -
Gaming revenue decline expected after holiday boost
Daily gross gaming revenue (GGR) is projected to fall by around 35% following the profitable Golden Week holiday period, Vitaly Umansky analyst from Seaport Research Partners ... -
2024 ‘ ’ to highlight culture of Goa, Daman, and Diu
Macau is set to host the 6th edition of the “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries,” a dynamic ... -
Elderly loses MOP250,000 in phone scam
A 23-year-old Hong Kong man has been arrested for allegedly participating in a scam ring that swindled an elderly resident out of MOP250,000. This incident marks ... -
Chinese stocks sink, with Shanghai down 6.6%, while other markets are mostly higher
Chinese shares plunged yesterday, with Shanghai’s benchmark down 6.6% and Hong Kong’s sliding 1.5%, while other world markets mostly advanced. Details of economic stimulus plans from ... -
Sands China’s ‘Colorful Spark Pop-up Cultural Creative Playground’ Offers Family Fun
In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of Macao’s Return to the Motherland, Sands ... -
Southeast Asian leaders meet in Laos to discuss Myanmar war and disputed sea
Southeast Asian leaders gathered yesterday for an annual forum that will focus on the civil war in Myanmar and territorial tensions in the South China Sea, ... -
Prosecutors will not appeal acquittal of world’s longest death-row inmate in retrial
Japanese prosecutors this week said they will not appeal the acquittal of the world’s longest-serving death-row inmate in a retrial last month, bringing closure to the ... -
X to be reinstated after complying with Supreme Court demands
The Brazilian Supreme Court’s Justice Alexandre de Moraes yesterday [Macau time] authorized the restoration of social media platform X´s service in Brazil, over a month after ... -
1975 Liz Taylor and Richard Burton remarry
Actors Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor have secretly remarried in Africa only 16 months after getting divorced. The couple who split last year after nearly 10 ... -
Saudi Arabia pays for naming rights to Atlético’s stadium for nine years
Saudi Arabia has consolidated its branding push with Atlético Madrid by paying for naming rights to the Spanish club’s stadium for the next nine years. Atlético, ... -
Tchouaméni to lead France against Israel in Nations League
Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni will captain France in its Nations League game against Israel in the absence of Kylian Mbappé, the French soccer federation said ... -
Sinner avenges Shanghai defeat to Shelton; Tsitsipas rants at umpire
Jannik Sinner avenged his defeat to Ben Shelton in the fourth round of last year’s Shanghai Masters with a 6-4, 7-6 (1) to spoil the 22-year-old ... -
Self-described Nazi will be sent to prison for salute at sentencing next month
A self-described Nazi will become the first person in Australia sentenced to prison for performing an outlawed Nazi salute when a magistrate sets his term next ... -
Thursday, October 10, 2024 – edition no. 4582
* Seac Pai Vans — Candidate Sam committed to improving public housing * Health | Faculty of Medicine ‘not a priority’: Furtado * Golden Week: Hotels ... -
Strengthening friendly Sino-ASEAN ties and close partnership benefits all in region
China and the ASEAN member states have everything to gain from continuously injecting fresh momentum into their cooperation as their relationship holds boundless potential. Thanks to ... -
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 ...
