Daily Archives: Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Advertising of gambling activities during GP needs further review, gov’t claims
In response to concerns about the legality of gambling-related advertising during the 71st Macau Grand Prix, local authorities told the Times that independent monitoring and analysis ... -
Jefferies projects strong revenue recovery amid economic optimism
Gaming analysts are reporting an improving economic outlook for the region as the local government has announced its expectations of a higher gross gaming revenue (GGR) ... -
Arts and entertainment scene fuels economic and tourism recovery
Macau’s tourism and economic recovery are gaining momentum, bolstered by the arts and entertainment sector, according to Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of the Macau ... -
Community advisor wants more supervision over traffic offenses by non-locals
The recent increase in drivers from other areas, particularly from the mainland, has raised concerns about road safety, particularly due to the mutual recognition of driving ... -
TUI rules in favor of SAR in case of alleged copyright infringement
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled against a local architect seeking compensation from the Macau SAR over an alleged infringement of his copyright. The ... -
Cooler temperatures recorded across Macau
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) reported a drop in temperatures yesterday, with several weather stations recording lows below 17 degrees Celcius. The lowest reading was ... -
Temporary traffic measures for inner harbor south project
Starting Nov. 23, temporary traffic measures will be implemented as part of the Inner Harbor stormwater pumping station and sewerage phase 2 project. The project, which ... -
Salaries rise in financial sector Average salaries for full-time
employees in Financial Activities rose to MOP31,820, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 4.4%. Salaries in the Banking Sector averaged MOP32,100, while those in Insurance Activities and ... -
Extension of vehicle inspection certificate validity announced
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has extended the validity period of vehicle inspection certificates from six months to one year for applications related to the circulation of ... -
New face clearance system launched
Starting yesterday, those traveling frequently between the mainland and the two SARs for personal reasons no longer need to present travel documents at border checks, provided ... -
‘Eyes in the Sky’ aids in solving over 8,000 cases
The government’s “Eyes in the Sky” surveillance system has proven to be a significant asset for local law enforcement, aiding in the resolution of over 8,000 ... -
Retailers anticipate decline in Q4 sales
Macau’s retail sales saw a significant year-on-year decline of 16.9%, totaling MOP53.48 billion in the first three quarters of 2024, according to the latest data from ... -
MGM presents ‘cAI: Soul Scan’ with Cai Guo-Qiang
In collaboration with renowned contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang, MGM has announced the global debut of the “cAI: Soul Scan” exhibition, which will run from Nov. 24 ... -
Yí at Morpheus: ‘Star Chef Gourmet Extravaganza’ with Hong Kong popstar Pakho Chau
Contemporary Chinese restaurant Yí at Morpheus, City of Dreams, will host renowned Hong Kong pop singer Pakho Chau, who will showcase his culinary talent at the ... -
Publisher Jimmy Lai testifies he didn’t ask Pence, Pompeo to take action against city
Former Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai denied in his landmark national security trial yesterday he had asked then U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and then Secretary ... -
Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring
Southeast Asian defense chiefs and representatives met in Laos yesterday for security talks at a time of increasing maritime disputes with China in the Asia-Pacific and ... -
Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with Xi after shaking up the G20
Last year, then-presidential candidate Javier Milei declared Argentina would not “make deals with communists” in China or Brazil in a bid to channel the populist energies ... -
1985 Superpowers aim for ‘safer world’
The Geneva summit has ended in optimism but with no agreement on the “Star Wars” space defence system. Both United States President Ronald Reagan and Soviet ... -
Springboks fielding Hendrikse brothers and taking winless Wales seriously
Brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse will start as South Africa’s halves against Wales in their autumn tour finale in Cardiff on Saturday. The world champion Springboks ... -
Guardiola reportedly agrees to contract extension at Man City
Pep Guardiola has agreed to a contract extension to stay at Manchester City for at least another season, according to British media reports yesterday [Macau time]. ... -
Paul-Tyson was highest-grossing combat event in Texas at USD18.1M, organizers say
Jake Paul’s unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas at $18.1 million, the promotions company co-founded by Paul said yesterday ... -
Booker Prize winner Flanagan adds nonfiction prize to his trophy shelf
Australian writer Richard Flanagan completed an unprecedented literary double yesterday [Macau time], winning Britain’s leading nonfiction book prize a decade after being awarded the Booker Prize ... -
Snack justice: Spanish court slaps supermarket that fired a worker for eating a croquette
A Spanish court has upheld a ruling that a supermarket worker was unlawfully fired for having eaten a croquette that was going to be thrown away ... -
An 83-year-old Borges story predicts a bleak internet future
How will the internet evolve in the coming decades? Fiction writers have speculated on this question for years. In his 2019 novel Fall, Neal Stephenson imagined ... -
Thursday, November 21, 2024 – edition no. 4610
* Breach in advertisement? — Advertising for online gambling activities during the Grand Prix needs further review, gov’t stated in a response to the Times * ...
