Daily Archives: Monday, November 25, 2024
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Lai Chi Vun shipyard reopens in December after renovations
The Lai Chi Vun shipyard in Coloane is set to reopen in December following extensive renovations, according to Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) director Deland Leong. The ... -
Airport expansion kicks off, targeting long-haul flight routes
The renovation and expansion of the Macau International Airport (MIA) officially began with a groundbreaking ceremony last Friday morning. The large-scale project is expected to take ... -
Beijing aims to enhance cooperation with Portugal through Macau: top legislature
China is willing to further consolidate cooperation with Portugal on the platform of Macau and score more cooperation results, said China’s top legislator Zhao Leji. Last ... -
Mong Son residents set to move in this week
Starting this Wednesday, the Housing Bureau (IH) will facilitate the signing of rental contracts and distribution of keys to eligible households at the newly completed Mong ... -
Beijing is expanding visa-free entry to more countries in bid to boost economy
China announced Friday that it would expand visa-free entry to nine more countries as it seeks to boost tourism and business travel to help revive a ... -
Ao Ieong pledges to uphold international standards in higher education
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Elsie Ao Ieong, committed to advancing the government’s initiatives aimed at improving higher education in Macau. Ao Ieong officiated at ... -
DSEDJ to crack down on fake academic credentials
In the aftermath of a series of fake academic credentials cases, the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has announced its plan to coordinate with local ... -
Premeditated murder: 22-year sentence upheld
A man has been sentenced to 22 years and six months in prison for the premeditated murder of a sex worker in a case that has ... -
New guidelines to protect children from domestic violence
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) is set to implement new guidelines next year aimed at safeguarding children affected by domestic violence. IAS deputy director Tang Yuk ... -
60% of 2023 economic output from non-gaming industries
In 2023, non-gaming industries in Macau accounted for 61.7% of the total Gross Value Added (GVA). According to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), the GVA ... -
79 suspected illegal workers in October
The Public Security Police Force and the Labour Affairs Bureau conducted operations against illegal workers in October, inspecting 177 locations. The inspections included construction sites, private ... -
Funding costs fall in Q3
Funding costs in the banking sector decreased during the third quarter, according to statistics from the Monetary Authority of Macao. At the end of September, the ... -
MotoSurf champions eager to make waves in inaugural competition
As the action unfolded on the waves of Hac Sa beach, competitors at first MotoSurf World Championship not only showcased their exceptional skills but also immersed ... -
Woman arrested for drug trafficking in Macau
Macau authorities have arrested a 37-year-old Hong Kong woman on suspicion of drug trafficking, seizing cocaine and methamphetamine worth over MOP91,000. The arrest followed intelligence about ... -
Cycling race wraps up, customs delays clear at Macau port
The 2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Road Cycling Race concluded successfully yesterday, with customs clearance at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge resuming around 12:30 p.m. after a six-hour suspension. ... -
Over 40 team members complete Sands China’s responsible gaming training
Over 40 team members of Sands China recently completed the annual advanced responsible gaming training program from October 21 to October 22 at The Londoner Macao. ... -
Wynn hosts fitness and wellness event
Wynn Macau hosted the “Beyond the Gym: Global Perspectives on Fitness & Wellness” event last week, gathering over 100 guests, including representatives from the Health Bureau, ... -
Tariff hikes will backfire, and gov’t can manage such ‘external shocks’
Higher tariffs on Chinese exports will backfire, just increasing prices paid by consumers, while China can manage to weather the impact of such “external shocks,” a ... -
Taiwan’s Lai will visit allies in South Pacific as China seeks inroads
Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te will visit the self-governing island’s allies in the South Pacific, where rival China has been seeking diplomatic inroads. The Foreign Ministry announced ... -
Deadly alcohol poisoning casts shadow over the Laotian backpacker town
A little town known as a backpacker paradise in northern Laos has come under spotlight for a mass poisoning case that has killed at least six ... -
Vice president publicly threatens to have the president assassinated
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Saturday she has contracted an assassin to kill the president, his wife and the House of Representatives speaker if she ... -
S. Korea says Russia supplied air defense missiles to N. Korea in return for its troops
Russia has supplied air defense missile systems to North Korea in exchange for sending its troops to support Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine, a top South ... -
Two convicted in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death
A jury convicted two men on Friday of charges related to human smuggling for their roles in an international operation that led to the deaths of a family ... -
1963 John F Kennedy is laid to rest
The funeral of the assassinated President, John F Kennedy, has taken place in Washington. An estimated 800,000 Americans lined the streets to watch the coffin’s procession ... -
Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix
Max Verstappen cruised to a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship on Saturday night by finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen needed only to ... -
Young girls dance in a traditional Hindu festival threatened by changing times
Ketut Nita Wahyuni lifts her folded hands prayerfully to her forehead as a priest leads the temple gathering. The 11-year-old is preparing to perform the Rejang ... -
A man called 911 for help during a home invasion. Las Vegas police fatally shot him
A Las Vegas man called for police help during a home invasion before an officer fatally shot him, according to authorities and 911 calls. Brandon Durham ... -
Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers
Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the feeds of influencers on social media promoting overconsumption, and in ads constantly popping up ... -
Monday, November 25, 2024 – edition no. 4612
* Sky’s the limit — The local airport’s renovation and expansion have begun, aiming to increase routes and add long-haul flights * Zhao Leji | Beijing ...
