Monthly Archives: November 2024
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 Times ... -
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 Cotai ... -
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 Cape ... -
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, which ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, Yan ... -
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. 21, ... -
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 ...
