Monthly Archives: November 2024
-
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 ... -
Mastermind of foiled bomb plot to target police is jailed for nearly 24 years
The mastermind behind a foiled bomb plot during anti-government protests in Hong Kong in 2019 has been jailed for nearly 24 years in the city’s first ... -
Trump’s picks for top foreign policy posts could reassure allies – and worry China
President-elect Donald Trump is famously unconventional, but he made conventional picks for his two top foreign policy positions. That could be reassuring to American allies, while ... -
1951Murder on Malay rubber estate
Anti-government rebels have ambushed and killed 11 people in an attack on a rubber plantation in Malaya. The dead include a London director visiting the area, ... -
A luminous slice of Mumbai life in ‘All We Imagine as Light’
The rhythms of bustling, working-class Mumbai are brought to vivid life in “All We Imagine as Light.” The stunning narrative debut of filmmaker Payal Kapadia explores ... -
A mystery drenched in cruelties of colonial French Indochina
It’s not often that a historical novel is set in the Vietnam of the 1920s, a period when the land in Indochina was occupied and exploited by ... -
Social media platforms required to act to prevent online harm to users
Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content, the ... -
South African government says it won’t help thousands of illegal miners inside a closed mine
South Africa’s government says it will not help an estimated 4,000 illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been ... -
Stable Sino-Japanese ties serve both sides
Shortly after Shigeru Ishiba’s reelection as Japanese prime minister on Monday, he proposed a plan that the Japanese government will provide at least 10 trillion yen ... -
Friday, November 15, 2024 – edition no. 4606
* Art of Attraction — Pansy Ho aims to extend the average stay of tourists in Macau by providing enriching cultural and artistic experiences * GBA ... -
MGTO monitoring weather and hotel occupancy for Grand Prix
With the anticipated Macau Grand Prix starting today, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is closely monitoring the weather to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience ... -
Zhuhai residents mourn 35 killed in car-ram attack
Residents in Zhuhai are mourning the tragic loss of 35 individuals killed in a tragic car-ramming attack at a local sports complex Monday night. The assailant, ... -
WTT returns in 2025 with USD800,000 prize
World Table Tennis (WTT) will return to Macau next September, offering USD800,000 in prize money as part of its highly anticipated 2025 WTT Series calendar. The ... -
SJM Holdings records strong third quarter financial results
SJM Holdings Limited has announced a significant financial turnaround for the third quarter of this year, reporting a net profit of HKD101 million, a recovery from ... -
From street techno to quotes from Chairman Mao
Crouch through the small metal door and walk down the dark tunnel, and even before you step into the abandoned air raid shelter, the air reverberates ... -
Mortara wants to ‘avoid problems’ in 11th win bid
Nicknamed “Mr. Macau” due to his numerous victories and great success on the Guia Circuit, Edoardo Mortara will try to reach his 11th win in Macau ... -
SMG mulls hoisting T8 as Toraji nears
The local weather bureau hoisted Typhoon Signal No. 3 last night as Tropical Cyclone Toraji approaches, with the chance of Typhoon Signal No. 8 being hoisted ... -
Macao Foundation funding surges to MOP933 million in 2023
The Macao Foundation (FM) has announced significant reforms to its funding system aimed at improving social welfare and enhancing resource allocation for citizens. During yesterday’s episode ... -
MGM unveils new VR interactive game at Grand Prix Museum
As the excitement of the Grand Prix takes over the city, MGM and the Macao Grand Prix Museum have launched the “VR F3 Pit Stop Challenge” ... -
Experts propose comprehensive Inner Harbour flood measures
Lawmakers and local leaders proposed solutions, including incorporating flood control measures into the light rail’s western line, using offshore reclamation projects, and drawing inspiration from the ...
