Hong Kong’s top court rules in favor of equal inheritance and housing benefits for same-sex couples

Hong Kong’s top court upheld earlier rulings that favored subsidized housing benefits and equal inheritance rights for same-sex married couples, in a landmark victory for the city’s LGBTQ+ community. The Court of Final Appeal’s dismissal of the government’s appeals ended some yearslong legal battles over the differential treatment facing same-sex couples married overseas under Hong Kong’s Housing Authority policies and two inheritance laws.

MGPOC claims it has a mechanism to prevent illegal advertising on race cars

In response to concerns about the legality of certain advertisements during the 71st Macau Grand Prix, the Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee (MGPOC) told the

The Venetian Arena reopens after state-of-the-art upgrades

The Venetian Macao has unveiled its newly renovated arena, now known as The Venetian Arena, marking a significant upgrade from its previous incarnation as the

Macau Legend contests Cape Verde casino project termination

Macau Legend Development Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed hotel and casino services business, has announced its intention to “vigorously contest” the decision by the government of

Coloane Village market closing Dec. 16

The Coloane Village Municipal Market will close Dec. 16, as announced in yesterday’s official government gazette. The closure follows an order from the Chief Executive,

Macau passport ranks 33rd globally

Macau’s passport has been ranked 33rd in the world, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. This ranking has been awarded as Macau passport holders have visa-free

An average of 140 women and girls were killed by a partner or relative per day in 2023

The deadliest place for women is at home and 140 women and girls on average were killed by an intimate partner or family member per day last

Galaxy honors Lui Che Woo with memorial area

Galaxy Entertainment Group will establish a memorial area at the Galaxy International Convention Center to honor its late founder, Dr. Lui Che Woo, who passed away Nov. 7,

Gov’t collected MOP6.65b from gaming taxes in October

The government reported a fiscal revenue of nearly MOP6.65 billion from gaming taxes in October, as disclosed by the Financial Services Bureau. This latest monthly figure brings the

Committee seeks justification for growth in gov’t employees

Chairman of the Legislative Assembly’s Second Standing Committee, Chan Chak Mo, said yesterday that lawmakers are concerned about the significant increase in the number of workers in government

Ecological zones open to public

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) will be accepting applications for December activities in the Cotai Ecological Zones starting today. The “Open Day to the Public” activity on Dec.

Zodiac banknote exchange period ending

The exchange period for four previously issued Zodiac Banknotes will conclude Dec. 6, the Monetary Authority of Macao said in a statement yesterday. Holders of the Rat, Ox,

Guangzhou and Macau deepen pharmaceutical cooperation

A Guangzhou delegation visited Macau’s pharmaceutical regulator last week. The parties exchanged perspectives on drug and device inspection, reaching a consensus on deepening cooperation in personnel training. Their

Bu and Liu win at the CTA Tour Finals

Bu Yunchaokete and Liu Fangzhou claimed victory in the men’s and women’s singles finals, respectively, at the 2024 CTA (Chinese Tennis Association) Tour SJM Professional Finals,

Yan beats Figueiredo on return of UFC to Macau

Russian fighter Petr Yan emerged victorious in the main event of UFC’s return to Macau after more than a decade. In the headline bantamweight bout,

Hengqin Port sees record passenger traffic

The Hengqin Port has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 20 million passengers for the first time since its opening in August 2020. As of Nov.

US ahead in AI innovation, surpassing China in Stanford’s new ranking

The U.S. leads the world in developing artificial intelligence technology, surpassing China in research and other important measures of AI innovation, according to a newly released

China’s parcel sector reaches new heights

At 10:40 am on Tuesday, a 32-year-old Chongqing resident surnamed Mu received a box of apples from Tianshui, Gansu province. This seemingly routine delivery was the

Landslide and flash floods hit Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and six missing

Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra

S. Korea holds memorial for forced laborers at Sado mines, a day after boycotting Japanese event

South Korea paid tribute to wartime Korean forced laborers at Japan’s Sado Island Gold Mines in a memorial ceremony yesterday, a day after boycotting a

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