Daily Archives: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
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Gov’t launches assisted reproduction subsidy program
In a move to encourage childbirth and assist couples facing fertility difficulties, the government has introduced the “Medically Assisted Reproduction Subsidy Program,” which will begin accepting ... -
Market vendors association calls for gov’t support amid Coloane closure
The president of the Market Vendors Mutual Aid Association, O Cheng Wong, has called for urgent government support as street vendors grapple with unprecedented challenges. Wong ... -
TJB rules on Macau Chinese Bank case: only one defendant found guilty
The Court of First Instance (TJB) found just one defendant guilty in the fraud case linked to the Macau Chinese Bank (MCB) in a ruling issued ... -
Lawmakers express concerns over new road traffic bill, calling for clarification
Lawmakers from the First Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly are not satisfied with some aspects of the bill proposing amendments to the road traffic law ... -
Airport expands cargo operations with new terminal in Hengqin
Macau International Airport is enhancing its cargo capabilities with the acquisition of a 66,700-square-meter land parcel in Hengqin, where a new cargo terminal will be built. ... -
DSAL hosts December job matchmaking sessions
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) is organizing three job matchmaking sessions in early December, offering a total of 480 job vacancies to assist residents seeking employment. ... -
400 seniors’ apartment applications signed ahead of December move-in
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced yesterday that 400 applications have been signed for occupancy in over 600 elderly apartments, with all arrangements set to conclude ... -
Visual arts exhibition to kick off Friday
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the “Annual Exhibition of Macao Visual Arts 2024 – Western Media Category” will be inaugurated on Nov. 29 at ... -
Exports drop by 10%
Total merchandise exports and imports in October decreased by 10% and 3.7%, year-on-year, amounting to MOP1.21 billion and MOP11.26 billion respectively, according to a Statistics and ... -
Pedestrian flyover at Patane to begin construction in Q2 2025
A new pedestrian flyover will be constructed at the intersection between the Rua Norte do Patane and the Rua do Comandante João Belo, near the North ... -
PJ continues to crack down on illegal currency exchange
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has announced the arrest of two cases in connection with an illegal currency exchange scheme. In the first case, on Nov. 21, ... -
Divorced couple of six years guilty of marriage fraud
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) recently uncovered a case of marriage fraud involving multiple suspects. The bureau received a report from the Identification Services Bureau ... -
Macau chefs seek sponsorship for Bocuse d’Or finals
Three chefs from Macau are preparing to represent China at the prestigious Bocuse d’Or finals in Lyon, France, on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27, 2025. Team ... -
Chinese, Portuguese-speaking countries film festival kicks off
The “China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries Film Festival,” is showcasing nearly 30 films in Chinese and Portuguese from Nov. 22 to Dec. 13. The festival is ... -
Local businesses lose HKD175,000 in mattress scam
Two local business owners have fallen victim to an elaborate “order fraud” scam, collectively losing HKD175,000 in the process. According to the police yesterday, the two ... -
Sands China donates MOP300,000 to Caritas Macau
Sands China Ltd. recently donated MOP300,000 to support two annual Caritas Macau events: the 55th Charity Bazaar and the 2024 Charity Run, where they presented checks ... -
Chef Tam’s Seasons earns place in Tatler Best 100 in Asia
Chef Tam’s Seasons at Wynn Palace has earned a prestigious place in the Tatler Best 100 in Asia, according to a recent press release from the ... -
Lawsuit alleges that young dancers for Shen Yun Performing Arts have faced abuse
A former dancer for Shen Yun Performing Arts sued the nonprofit dance company yesterday [Macau time], saying it has subjected some children who perform for it ... -
President and vice president clash in a feud that’s testing an Asian democracy
A major political storm set off by a bitter feud between the Philippine president and the vice president is testing an Asian democracy that has long ... -
Authorities arrest Filipino fugitive accused of running a $67 million investment scam
Authorities on Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali arrested a Filipino fugitive accused of helping scam over $67 million out of clients in the Philippines, officials said ... -
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
President-elect Donald Trump threatened yesterday [Macau time] to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of ... -
1975 TV presenter Ross McWhirter shot dead
Guinness Book of Records co-founder and editor Ross McWhirter has been shot dead outside his North London home. Mr McWhirter was hit at close range in ... -
Tottenham goalkeeper played an hour against Man City with a fractured ankle
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario says he played for an hour against Manchester City with a fractured right ankle that has since required surgery. Vicario pulled off ... -
Ronaldo puts Al-Nassr on brink of Asian CL playoffs
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia defeated Al-Gharafa of Qatar 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage yesterday [Macau time]. Al-Nassr ... -
Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors’ Cadillac brand, new American team for 2026 season
Formula 1 yesterday [Macau time] at last said it will expand its grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with ... -
Rebel group takes key Myanmar border town in setback for military regime
A powerful rebel group has seized a key trading town in northeastern Myanmar on the Chinese border, taking control of a lucrative rare earth mining hub ... -
Middle East: EU urges Israel to accept ceasefire deal with Hezbollah
The European Union’s top diplomat said yesterday there were “no excuses” for Israel to refuse to implement a ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, saying ... -
Secessionist antics should not be condoned
Multiple senior members of the ruling Lai Ching-te authorities of Taiwan island have engaged in a series of overseas “visits” recently, indicating that the secessionist-minded Democratic ... -
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – edition no. 4614
* Gov’t launches reproduction subsidy * Fresh markets | Market vendors association calls for government support * Courts | Only one defendant found guilty in the ...
