Daily Archives: Friday, November 15, 2024
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Pansy Ho emphasizes importance of enhancing diverse experiences for overseas tourists
MGM China has underlined the need to enhance tourists’ experiences in Macau through unique cultural offerings, as the city aims to expand its cultural image. The ... -
Airbus Helicopters establishes base in Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
Airbus Helicopters, a division of European aircraft giant Airbus and the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer, has launched its new China headquarters in the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation ... -
Gov’t expects MOP240b GGR in 2025
The government has projected gross gaming revenues (GGR) of MOP240 billion for 2025, an increase of approximately 11% compared to the current year’s budget estimate of MOP216 billion. ... -
Vendors remain optimistic despite unfavorable weather
Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions, the vendors at the Tap Seac Craft Market remain optimistic about the event’s potential to boost their visibility and sales. “We hope ... -
Strong typhoon prompts more evacuations, the fifth major storm to hit in three weeks
The fifth major storm in three weeks slammed into the northeastern Philippines yesterday, prompting more largescale evacuations and a United Nations call for emergency funds to ... -
Whimsical Holidays
The year-end holiday season is coming and W Macau is one of the best places to be. Perfect for those seeking a traditional celebration during the holidays, ... -
Association urges gov’t to regulate alarming rise in takeout platform charges
The Macao Catering Industry Association is calling on the government to regulate takeout platform charges. Aeson Lei, president of the Macao Catering Industry Association, pointed out ... -
Residential rents rise while commercial rates decline
The average rent per square meter for residential units in the SAR reached MOP137 in the third quarter of 2024, marking a 1.6% increase from the ... -
Foreign exchange reserves decline to MOP229b
The Monetary Authority of Macao announced that the preliminary estimate of Macau SAR’s foreign exchange reserves was MOP228.7 billion (USD28.56 billion) at the end of October ... -
Film on mental health wins award at Asia Int’l Film Festival
A short film produced by the University of Macau (UM) has won the Best Director Award in the University Student Film category at the 2024 Asia ... -
USJ scholarships exceed MOP9.3 million
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) yesterday held its community scholarship and bursary award ceremony, where 19 organizations and individuals contributed 175 scholarships and bursaries. For ... -
PJ arrests six suspects in illegal currency exchanges
Judiciary Police (PJ) have detained four suspects, including three mainland residents and one local resident, for their alleged involvement in an illegal foreign exchange operation targeting ... -
All the ingredients for a good show
This year’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) GT Cup race will present a 28-car field. This year’s event, which has been part of the local Grand Prix ... -
Picariello surprises in FP2
Alessio Picariello (Porsche 911 GT3 R) took advantage of a disrupted Free Practice 2 (FP2) session yesterday afternoon to top the time sheets in the FIA ... -
Goethe jumps ahead of the competition
Oliver Goethe set the fastest lap of the first Qualifying session for the FIA FR World Cup. The MP Motorsport driver completed a lap around a ... -
Practice canceled due to rain
The 71st edition of the Macau Grand Prix got off to a challenging start as the Motorcycle GP, which was scheduled to kick off the event, ... -
Title down to the wire
This year, the TCR World Tour Event of Macau will be the last event (Rounds 13 and 14) of the season, meaning that this year’s champion ... -
Day 1 closes with Girolami on top
A first very wet day at the Macau Grand Prix saw Néstor Girolami (Hyundai Elantra N) emerge as the fastest driver in the TCR World Tour, ... -
Grassroots race continues its legacy
Similar to last year during the 70th anniversary of the Macau Grand Prix, the Macau Roadsport Challenge will be divided into two separate races this year: ... -
Macau GP71 – Schedule
November 15 (Friday) 07:45 ~ 08:30 Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix – Qualifying 1 09:20 ~ 10:00 FIA FR World Cup – Free Practice 2 10:15 ~ ... -
Japan’s sake brewers hope UNESCO heritage listing can boost rice wine’s appeal
Deep in a dark warehouse the sake sleeps, stored in rows of giant tanks, each holding more than 10,000 liters (2,640 gallons) of the Japanese rice ... -
Sands China to host outdoor concert series
Sands China is launching an outdoor concert series titled “Classics Reimagined: Golden Hour Harmonies”, scheduled for November 30 and December 1 at the Macao Cultural Centre ... -
Wynn collaborates with EHL Hospitality Business School to launch management program
Wynn has partnered with Switzerland’s EHL Hospitality Business School to launch a certified hospitality management program aimed at nurturing future professionals in Macau’s hotel and tourism ... -
Hong Kong: Seven new nursing homes open to retirees from HK
Seven new government-subsidized nursing homes in Guangdong now serve Hong Kong retirees. The homes, located in Guangzhou, Foshan, and Zhongshan, are operated by mainland institutions or ... -
Guangzhou: Construction of flying car manufacturing base starts
Guangzhou has begun building the world’s first flying car manufacturing base, marking progress in the low-altitude economy. The XPENG AEROHT project will produce up to 10,000 ... -
Shenzhen: Marine economy expo attracts industry leaders
The 2024 China Marine Economy Expo in Shenzhen drew over 400 marine sector representatives. The event spotlighted innovations such as unmanned vessels and semisubmersible platforms. With ... -
Zhuhai: New drone delivery route to Shenzhen in service
SF Express launched a new drone delivery route between Zhuhai and Shenzhen to meet high-demand needs during the Double 11 shopping festival. The route mainly transports ... -
Foshan: Tourist numbers go up as new initiatives bear fruit
Foshan’s tourism sector saw a strong performance in 2024, with 45.57 million visitors and a 17.49% increase in revenue to 46.66 billion yuan. The city is ... -
Air freight’s future: capacity and consumer trends
A panel discussion at the Hong Kong International Airport Super Terminal Expo last week focused on the evolving air freight industry in the Greater Bay Area ... -
Huizhou: Economy shows good performance Jan-Sept
Huizhou’s GDP grew 4.7% year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2024, reaching 420 billion yuan. Industrial output rose by 8.8%, while retail sales increased by ... -
Dongguan: IP-based loans opened to apply for toy companies
Dongguan introduced a new loan program for toy companies, allowing intellectual properties to be used as collateral. The Bank of Dongguan offers loans up to 30 ... -
Zhongshan: Shenzhen-Zhongshan link extended to Nansha
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link now connects to Nansha, cutting travel time to Shenzhen Baoan International Airport to 20 minutes. The 24-kilometer expressway, which opened in June, facilitates ... -
Jiangmen: City seals trade pact with Indonesian conglomerate
Jiangmen’s commerce bureau signed a trade agreement with Indonesia’s Kawan Lama Group at the 136th Canton Fair to boost exports. This deal follows previous successful collaborations, ... -
Zhaoqing: ESG accounts to speed up companies’ green push
Zhaoqing launched ESG accounts for 314 companies in its high-tech industrial zone to monitor green and digital transformation. These accounts streamline loan access and support sustainability ... -
President Xi will unveil a megaport in Peru, but locals say they’re being left out
On the edge of Peru’s coastal desert, a remote fishing town where a third of all residents have no running water is being transformed into a ...
