Monthly Archives: November 2024
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State Council announces new Macau gov’t, high officials focusing on ‘continuity and expertise’
The State Council, China’s cabinet, today (Saturday) appointed key officials for the sixth-term government of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) and the prosecutor general of ... -
Wong Sio Chak waiting for official confirmation
The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, declined to reveal whether he would be part of the upcoming government under the sixth-term Chief Executive (CE), Sam ... -
Lawmaker urges enhanced mental health services
Lawmaker Lo Choi In urged the SAR government to prioritize mental health and psychiatric support services as the region grapples with a concerning rise in suicide ... -
Security Rising criminal activity attributed to scams, cybercrimes, kidnapping and usury
The crime rate during the first nine months of this year has increased 12.2%, according to a report from the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, ... -
Beijing releases three Americans it imprisoned for years, US returned four people to China
Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released and are returning to the United States, the White House said yesterday [Macau time] announcing ... -
More ‘Eyes in the Sky’ until 2027
The sixth phase of the “Macau Public Spaces Video Surveillance System,” also known as “Eyes in the Sky,” is progressing, with plans to add another 680 ... -
Mainland siblings suspected of counterfeit chip fraud
A brother and sister from the mainland are under investigation for allegedly using counterfeit casino chips to commit fraud at a Cotai casino, resulting in losses ... -
Security chief: New law enforcement ‘obvious’
The enforcement of the new law to combat illegal gambling and related activities will soon have a more noticeable impact on curbing illegal currency exchange, the ... -
Tourism surge drives job growth and wage rises
Macau is seeing a surge in manpower demand in tourism-related industries, driven by a substantial increase in visitor arrivals. By the end of September, the number ... -
Suspect arrested in sea cucumber fraud
A 28-year-old unemployed local man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding five middle-aged men and elderly women in a scheme involving cheap sea cucumbers sold as ... -
Group pushes for more leisure space in Iao Hon
The “People’s Alliance for the Construction of Macau” (Aliança de Povo de Instituição de Macau) has called for more leisure spaces in Areia Preta, following a visit with ... -
Gov’t to launch new early treatment centers for children with developmental disabilities
Two new early treatment centers will commence operations in 2025 for children with developmental disabilities, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced. According to Yu Ka Wai, ... -
Wellness is not a Goal, it’s a Lifestyle!
“Health” is a BIG concept, one that is seldom fully understood in the modern world. We once believed a healthy lifestyle simply to be one ... -
Women’s association calls for more support for infertile couples
The government’s recent launch of the “Medical Assisted Reproduction Subsidy Program” has been seen as a significant step towards supporting childbirth and safeguarding the reproductive rights ... -
Palace Museum opens new cultural heritage center
To strengthen the preservation, restoration, and promotion of Macau’s cultural heritage, the Centre of Preservation and Transmission for Cultural Heritage of the Palace Museum was officially ... -
Palace of Double Brilliance: unveiling Qianlong treasures
The Macau Museum of Art has unveiled a special exhibition that takes visitors on a journey through the Qianlong period of the Qing dynasty. The “Palace ... -
Former Liaison Office official facing corruption probe
Cui Guochao, a former official at the Chinese liaison office in Macau, is under investigation for alleged corruption as part of an intensified anti-corruption campaign in ... -
Committee focuses on database system, transportation safety
Discussions held recently by the Hazardous Substances Consultative Committee focused on implementing a new hazardous substances database system and disseminating safety awareness. The committee’s chairman and ... -
HPV vaccine makers eye growth overseas
As the domestic market approaches a potential saturation point and intensified price competition becomes more of a challenge, China’s human papillomavirus vaccine manufacturers are seeking to ... -
Sands China explores ‘Splendour of Chinese Bronzes’
Sands China recently organized a tour for approximately 30 team members to the Macao Museum of Art, showcasing the exhibition “Splendour of Chinese Bronzes: Masterpieces from ... -
MGM responsible gaming program concludes
MGM recently concluded its “Responsible Gaming Campus Ambassador” program in partnership with the City University of Macau (CityU), aimed at promoting financial literacy and responsible gaming ... -
High-ranking military official placed under investigation, defense ministry says
China has suspended a high-ranking military official while he is being investigated, its Defense Ministry announced yesterday. The official, Miao Hua, is director of the Political ... -
Central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy
South Korea’s central bank lowered its key policy rate for a second straight month and said the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than ... -
Massive Russian missile and drone attack targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Russia conducted a “massive” attack against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure yesterday, firing nearly 200 missiles and drones and leaving more than a million households without power, Ukrainian ... -
1975 Graham Hill killed in air crash
One of Britain’s greatest motor racing drivers has been killed in a plane crash in south-east England. Graham Hill, 46, who retired from the sport in ... -
Angelina Jolie is graceful and sharp as opera star Maria Callas in ‘Maria’
Angelina Jolie glides through the final days of Maria Callas’ short life in Pablo Larraín’s “Maria,” a dramatic, evocative elegy to the famed soprano. It’s an ... -
The Breeders’ Kim Deal soars on solo debut
When the Pixies set out to make their 1988 debut studio album, they enlisted Steve Albini to engineer “Surfer Rosa,” the seminal alternative record which includes ... -
Heaven for wine lovers
Last week, “An Exquisite Night of World-Class Bordeaux Wines” took place at Wynn Macau, bringing in 24 top wineries from Bordeaux to Macao. The event involved the ... -
Macy’s Thanksgiving parade kicks off a century after its first trip through Manhattan
A century after the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the annual holiday tradition kicks off today [Macau time] in New York City with new Spider-Man and ... -
Fossilized dinosaur feces and vomit help scientists reconstruct the creatures’ rise
Using fossilized feces and vomit samples from Poland, scientists have reconstructed how dinosaurs came to dominate the Earth millions of years ago. Researchers aren’t sure whether dinosaurs’ rise over the ... -
Luckin Coffee is just the tip of Starbucks’ China woes
As Starbucks Corp.’s new Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol engineers a business turnaround, what to do with its operations in China must be on the top ... -
Friday, November 29, 2024 – edition no. 4616
* Key secretary — Wong Sio Chak awaits official confirmation to join Sam Hou Fai’s cabinet * Corruption | Former Liaison Office staff facing corruption probe ... -
Gaming workers face increased stress: survey
The gaming industry is facing a rise in mental health issues among its workforce, according to a recent survey from the Macao Gaming Industry Employees Home ... -
More than an event, a quest to revive local motorsports heritage, organizers say
More than just an event and more than just a race, events like the Macau International Kart Grand Prix (Kart GP) aim to revive the local ...
