Monthly Archives: October 2024
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2024 GEG Lusofonia Festival Rock and Rolls
The “2024 GEG Lusofonia Festival” kicked off last Friday, presenting a combination of Chinese and Portuguese arts and cultures that will last over two weekends (until ... -
Man U fires Ten Hag after woeful start to the season
Manchester United finally ran out of patience and fired manager Erik ten Hag yesterday after a troubled start to the season which has left the 20-time ... -
Topuria makes good on his promise, first man to stop Holloway
Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria vowed to become the first man to knock out Max Holloway. He made good on his promise at UFC 308 in Abu ... -
NATO confirms that North Korea has sent troops to join Russia’s war in Ukraine
NATO yesterday confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to help Russia in its almost three-year war against Ukraine and said some have already been ... -
Georgia’s president accuses Russia of election meddling and urges the West to back protests
Georgia’s president yesterday urged the West to support opposition protests after the governing party was declared the winner of a parliamentary election that she alleged was rigged with ... -
China remains stabilizing economic force
With global geopolitical rivalries intensifying and more economies resorting to protectionism, the world economy faces gloomy prospects of low growth and high debt which could leave ... -
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – edition no. 4595
* Testing 1, 2, 3… — The Cultural Affairs Bureau has announced plans for trial concerts at the new outdoor performance area in Cotai as the ... -
ExCo approves new maternity leave bill
The Executive Council (ExCo), the advisory body to the Chief Executive and core policy-making organ of the government, has finalized discussions on a bill to amend ... -
State Council appoints Sam Hou Fai as new CE
China’s State Council appointed Sam Hou Fai as Macau’s sixth-term Chief Executive (CE) Friday, according to Xinhua news agency. His tenure will begin on Dec. 20, ... -
Couto and Leong out of GP due to Lamborghini World Finals
Macau racer André Couto will not be racing this year at the local Grand Prix (GP), scheduled for Nov. 14-17. His absence is due to his ... -
Consumer prices show mixed signals in September
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September presents a complex inflationary picture, with year-on-year prices rising 0.59% but experiencing a slight month-on-month decline of 0.09%, according ... -
State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politics
Diana Xue has always followed the politics of her husband, friends and neighbors in Orlando, Florida, and voted Republican. This Election Day, she’ll break that pattern. ... -
At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides
The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides wrought by Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines has reached nearly 130 and the president ... -
ExCo greenlights investment funds bill
The Executive Council (ExCo) has approved a new “Investment Funds Law” to accelerate the development of the modern financial sector and promote economic diversification in the ... -
Gov’t advances talent development regulations
The Executive Council has finalized discussions on the draft administrative regulation titled “Amendment of Administrative Regulation No. 20/2023: Talent Development Committee.” This regulation aims to enhance ... -
Robotics competition fosters innovation
The International School of Macao (TIS) recently hosted its second TIS Robotics Competition, the Macau Mecha Monster Mash, underscoring its commitment to fostering innovation, sportsmanship, and ... -
Lusophone exports to China hit record high in first 8 months
According to a report from news agency Lusa, exports from Lusophone countries to China reached USD97.6 billion (MOP781.1b) between January and August, setting a new record ... -
IEEM announces intellectual property law events
The Institute of European Studies of Macau (IEEM), in collaboration with Maastricht University, will host three intellectual property (IP) law events from Oct. 28 to Nov. ... -
Indonesian coast guard drives away a Chinese vessel for the third time in a week
Indonesian patrol ships drove a Chinese coast guard vessel away from a survey vessel in a disputed area of the South China Sea for the third ... -
Zelenskyy says North Korean troops are poised to join the war, cancels UN chief’s visit
North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed over ... -
1979 Chairman Hua arrives in London
The first Chinese leader to visit Britain, Chairman Hua Kuo-Feng, has arrived in London at the start of a six-day visit. He was welcomed at Heathrow ... -
Oktoberfest Macau at MGM Cotai draws crowds
The signature event, marketed to rock the town with a 12-day authentic German bierfest, will run until Nov. 5. MGM promises an array of surprises in ... -
Qinwen Zheng wins in Tokyo and clinches WTA Finals berth
Top-seeded Qinwen Zheng of China claimed the Toray Pan Pacific Open with a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over American wild card Sofia Kenin in yesterday’s final ... -
Yin Ruoning of China wins LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship
Starting her final round in a three-way tie for the lead, Yin Ruoning shot a 7-under 65 yesterday to win the LPGA Tour’s Maybank Championship in ... -
Judge blocks further sweeps of homeless camp in New Orleans ahead of Swift concerts
A judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans — stalling a push that came ahead ... -
Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: ‘I’m here as a mother’
“I’m not here as a celebrity, I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother,” Beyoncé said at a campaign rally for Kamala Harris. ... -
Countries are helping autocracies repress exiled dissidents for economic gain
Governments, even democratic ones, are willing to aid autocracies in silencing exiled dissidents if the host nation thinks it’s in its economic interest. That is what ... -
Monday, October 28, 2024 – edition no. 4594
* Maternity incentives — The ExCo has finalized discussions on a bill to amend the Labor Relations Law focusing on maternity leave regulations and compensation to ... -
Taxi violations are down 94% from pre-pandemic
A recent report from the Transport Bureau (DSAT) reveals that the number of infractions practiced by taxi drivers has significantly when compared to 2019. According to ... -
Coordinate and Simplify to Uphold the ‘One Country, Two Systems’ Principle
Analysis On December 10, 2023, the State Council of the People’s Republic of China approved the General Development Plan for the Construction of the Deepened Cooperation ... -
Melco hopes to attract more Korean tourists to Macau
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is making Korean tourists a top priority, according to a report from Korea JoongAng Daily. In a press event at Josun Palace ... -
Oktoberfest returns to MGM Cotai from today
The “Cheers, Macau! Oktoberfest Macau at MGM” opens today. Set to run from Oct. 25 to Nov. 5, this year marks the 14th edition of the ... -
‘Lusofonia Festival’ starts today
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), the 2024 edition of the “‘Lusofonia Festival” begins today, stretching across two weekends. The event ... -
2023 professional tax refunds begin mid-November
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) has announced it will begin partially refunding professional tax for the 2023 fiscal year starting Nov. 15. Taxpayers who have subscribed ... -
Sands China denies charging entry fees at integrated resorts
Sands China has denied ever charging any entry fees to its integrated resorts in the region, according to a report by Inside Asian Gaming. The clarification ...
