Monthly Archives: October 2024
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Aggravated theft suspects arrested at HZMB border
In a suspected case of aggravated theft, two individuals were arrested at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge port Tuesday, according to a report from the Judiciary Police ... -
September GGR hits yearly low
Casinos faced a significant downturn in September, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) dropping 12.7% from the previous month to MOP17.25 million (approx. US$2.16 million). This figure ... -
Macau sees record tourist arrivals, surpassing pre-pandemic numbers
Macau has reached record highs in tourist arrivals during its Golden Week, with nearly 174,234 visitors recorded yesterday—the highest daily count for the National Day holiday ... -
MUST scholar honored with China’s Friendship Award
A scholar from the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) was awarded the Friendship Award, the People’s Republic of China’s highest honor for “foreign experts ... -
CTM’s concession sees another year of extention
The government has extended its public telecommunications service concession with Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau S.A.R.L. (CTM) for another year, from Oct. 1, 2024, to Sept. ... -
Suspected false rape accusation leads to investigation
A 51-year-old mainland woman is suspected of falsely accusing a mainland man of rape. On Sept. 30, police received a report from public security about the ... -
Gov’t increases airport expansion land
In response to the airport expansion, the Macau SAR government has revised the airport land grant contract, increasing the total area to 3.25 million square meters. ... -
Real estate market shows recovery signs in Q3
The real estate market appears cautiously optimistic, showing signs of recovery in the third quarter of 2024, according to recent reports from Centaline Macau. During a ... -
CBRE: Investors should ‘double down’ on gaming stocks
Despite a recent rally in Macau gaming stocks, research house CBRE Equity is recommending investors increase their holdings, saying valuations remain low. In a move that ... -
Gold prices hit new high
Gold prices in Macau have soared to a new record high, reaching over MOP30,000 per tael earlier this week, as global bullion prices continue their upward ... -
International Lion Dance Championship 2024 and Extension Activities Bring Lingnan Lion Dance Culture Alive in Barra
With the return of the “11th International Lion Dance Championship 2024 – MGM Cup”, the Barra District is set to come alive this October. Beyond the ... -
Design in mental health: building environments that support well-being and longevity
Analysis Mental health reports have been a recuring theme in the press over recent months: There has been a rise in suicides among young people in ... -
Discover Huawei’s European Town in Dongguan
Travelog The urban charm of Europe, now just a stone’s throw away from the bustling metropolises of the Greater Bay Area. I’ve discovered a slice of ... -
Mainland investors’ trend to allocate assets globally on rise
Pedestrians walk past a cross-border financial advertising board in Hong Kong On The Agenda Chinese investors are increasingly seeking to diversify their assets globally, attracting attention ... -
US bans new types of goods from China
The Department of Homeland Security announced yesterday [Macau time] that it would ban the import of goods from a Chinese steel manufacturer and a Chinese maker ... -
Small town of Lan Sak mourns 23 killed in a school bus fire
A small town in central Thailand prepared for a somber mass funeral yesterday for the 23 children and teachers who died in a horrific bus fire ... -
Shock of deadly floods is a reminder of Appalachia’s risk from violent storms
Hurricane Helene dumped trillions of gallons of water hundreds of miles inland, devastating communities nestled in mountains far from the threat of storm surge or sea ... -
1965 Immigrants feel at home with BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation has announced plans to introduce a new service for Asian immigrants starting next week. The programmes will go out every Sunday on ... -
Helen Mirren tells a story of evil and hope during WWII in ‘White Bird’
It’s never a bad time for stories celebrating acts of kindness, but the current news cycle makes it ever so more appreciated. In the new film ... -
‘The Best of Bublé’ is an overdue dive into his electrifying work
For Michael Bublé aficionados, “The Best of Bublé” is a gift — a celebration of the Canadian singer’s best work, with a couple previously unreleased songs ... -
Cutting back on meat doesn’t have to mean going without protein
When Jennifer Anastasiou decided to go vegetarian after learning about the environmental impact of livestock, she worried at first about her protein intake. “It was kind ... -
Typhoon Krathon makes landfall in Taiwan
Typhoon Krathon made landfall yesterday in Taiwan’s major port city of Kaohsiung, bringing torrential rains and fierce winds to the island’s south. Trees were brought down ... -
UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The UK has announced it is giving up sovereignty of a remote but strategically important cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean after more than half ... -
US on a hiding to nothing trying to use human rights lies to ostracize China
Spreading lies about the human rights situation in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region has long been a tactic employed by the United States to smear China’s ... -
Friday, October 4, 2024 – edition no. 4578
* This ‘precious gem’ — Ho Iat Seng on National Day stated that Beijing regards Macau as a ‘precious gem’, as the newest bridge opened and ... -
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 ...
