Monthly Archives: November 2024
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Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States yesterday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ... -
Macau residents’ significant gaps in health awareness
A recent study reveals a concerning gap in health awareness among residents of Macau and Hong Kong compared to their peers in the Greater Bay Area ... -
Trump’s decisive victory in a deeply divided nation
The Republican president-elect, Donald Trump, exposed a fundamental weakness within the Democratic base and beat back concerns about his moral failings, becoming the first U.S. president ... -
Sports Council expands support for athletes and events
The Sports Council met to discuss plans for enhancing financial support and development in the local sports sector. The meeting, chaired by Secretary for Social Affairs ... -
Melco announces 2025 project pipeline to attract high-value patrons
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced a “pipeline of projects for 2025 to attract and retain high-quality, high-value patrons as the Macau gaming market continues to ... -
Netizens criticize merit medal for Athletics association
A large number of netizens have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the government’s decision to attribute this year’s “Medal of Merit – ... -
In Amharic, Karen and Spanish, worship is like home for migrants in heartland town
Come noon on Sundays, overlapping worship options reflect how much Worthington has changed from a typical Midwestern farming community to a majority-minority hub with migrants from ... -
IC promotes local brands with Creative Pavilion at CCCIF
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has organized the participation of Macau’s cultural and creative entities in the 15th Cross-strait (Xiamen) Cultural Industries Fair (CCCIF) through a “Macau ... -
Non-resident workers accountable for population growth
Macau’s population increased by 5,300 in the third quarter, primarily due to non-resident workers, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has noted. According to DSEC, females ... -
New company incorporations slow in Q3
The number of new companies registered in Macau has decreased by 45 quarter-on-quarter to 1,134 in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, according to the ... -
Gov’t sites and apps to undergo system maintenance
The Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau has announced several government websites and mobile applications, including the Macao One account, will experience occasional disruption due to ... -
‘Racing Legacy’ exhibition launched to inspire the next generation
A Racing Legacy,” a series of outreach activities celebrating Macau’s rich motorsports history, has been launched to inspire the next generation of racing enthusiasts in the ... -
‘Belgian Days’ to kick off this weekend
In collaboration with local and Belgian partners, the Consulate General of Belgium will be presenting the second edition of ‘Belgian Days.’ Running from Nov. 8 to ... -
Imagination in the Restaurant and Innovation in the Kitchen
Designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2017, despite Macao’s relatively small geographical size, it commands a profound influence in the sphere of Chinese ... -
Growth expected to pick up after lull
China’s economy showed early signs of having bottomed out across the board in October, indicating that the country’s ramped-up efforts to revitalize domestic spending against external ... -
1972 Nixon takes second term by landslide
President Richard Nixon has won an overwhelming victory in the US presidential elections for a second term in the White House. He took 61% of the ... -
Bears win second match at home
The Macau Black Bears have won (111-97) against Busan KCC Egis in their second home game in East Asia Super League (EASL) group B. After the 3-point ... -
Leaders will focus on common challenges and implications of Trump’s win for the continent
Dozens of European leaders will be assessing a new global outlook during a one-day summit in Hungary’s capital today, with the knowledge that the election of ... -
Iran’s currency falls to an all-time low as Trump clinches the US presidency
Iran’s currency, the rial, fell yesterday to an all-time low as president-elect Donald Trump clinches the U.S. presidency again. The rial traded at 703,000 rials to ... -
Chance of a new beginning for world’s most important bilateral relationship
Republican Donald Trump won the US presidential election on Wednesday to become the country’s 47th president after winning more than 270 electoral votes that are needed ... -
Thursday, November 7, 2024 – edition no. 4600
* Down the drain — Younger individuals and the elderly are the primary victims of online and phone scams, leading to losses exceeding MOP157.2 million in ... -
Sam Hou Fai shares ambitions for building Macau as the ‘perfect home’
The sixth-term Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has shared his ambition to build Macau as the perfect home, to live up to the trust and ... -
UM adjusts GDP growth downwards
The Centre for Macau Studies and the Department of Economics of the University of Macau have adjusted their projections for the local economic outlook for this ... -
CityU to have a new campus in Coloane
The City University of Macau (CityU) will build a new campus after the government grants land to the school foundation free of charge, according to an ... -
Wynn expands premium gaming areas as part of capex efforts
Wynn Resorts is expanding its premium gaming areas in a move to drive share gains in a market. During the company’s third-quarter earnings call, CEO Craig ... -
October gaming revenue hits record high
Gaming revenue soared in October, marking a 6.6% year-on-year increase, thanks to a surge in visitors during China’s Golden Week holiday, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau revealed ... -
A tiny village where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory
The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame before the god. As this tiny South Indian village gathered ... -
THE MGM MACAU TENNIS MASTERS PROUDLY PRESENTS ASIA’S FIRST MIXED-GENDER TEAM FORMAT TOURNAMENT
Get ready for a dazzling blend of sports and holiday spirit as the 2024 MGM Macau Tennis Masters returns this December with Asia’s first mixed-gender ... -
International air traffic now 80% pre-pandemic levels
Passenger traffic at Macau International Airport (MIA) in the first 10 months of the year reached 6.34 million passengers, an increase of 56.92% over the same ... -
US agency ends investigation into Ford engine failures after recall
The U.S. government’s auto safety regulator has ended a 2 1/2-year investigation into Ford engine failures after the company replaced engines or extended the warranty on ... -
MGM and Prince Kung’s Palace Museum Introduce a New Cultural MICE Model in Macau
MGM has been pioneering innovation in cultural tourism, exploring new models that integrate MICE and cultural attributes. After signing a long-term partnership agreement with Prince Kung’s ... -
Head of Myanmar’s military government visits China for the first time since taking power
The head of Myanmar’s military government embarked yesterday on an official visit to China, the embattled Southeast Asian nation’s most important international ally, for several regional ... -
Beijing files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on electric vehicles
China has moved forward with a complaint at the World Trade Organization that alleges the European Union has improperly set anti-subsidy tariffs on new Chinese-made electric ... -
Tens of millions have already cast their ballots, even before the final day of polling
Election Day 2024 arrived — with tens of millions of Americans having already cast their ballots. Those include record numbers in Georgia, North Carolina and other ... -
1968 Nixon wins close contest for president
After a day when the United States appeared to be on the brink of a constitutional crisis, Richard Nixon has finally emerged as the country’s next ...
