Monthly Archives: November 2024
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UM Hengqin land plot at RMB946 million
The University of Macau (UM) has taken a step in its expansion plans by purchasing a plot of land in Hengqin for RMB946 million. The land, ... -
Survey reveals struggles and solutions for family well-being
The Macau Healthy Family Index Survey 2024 highlights critical issues surrounding work-life balance and family dynamics in the region. Conducted with over 1,000 respondents primarily from ... -
Traffic adjustments announced for cycling test
Traffic adjustments will be implemented Nov. 24 for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Road Cycling Race in the 15th National Games Road cycling test event. The Macau Bridge ... -
45 activists get four to 10 years in prison in biggest national security case
Forty-five ex-lawmakers and activists were sentenced to four to 10 years in prison yesterday in Hong Kong’s biggest national security case under the law that crushed ... -
Cash handouts continue in 2025 budget
The Wealth Partaking Scheme will be extended in 2025, providing 10,000 patacas to each permanent resident and 6,000 patacas to each non-permanent resident. In a press ... -
GBA Science Forum strengthens regional collaboration
The 2024 Greater Bay Area Science Forum commenced recently in Nansha, Guangzhou, introducing a Macau sub-forum for the first time. Hosted by the University of Macau, ... -
SSM investigates gastroenteritis outbreak at nursery
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported a mass gastroenteritis incident involving four children from Class B at the Mother’s Association St. John’s Nursery (São Lázaro) on Nov. ... -
Seniors’ apartment contracts finalized Dec. 10
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced that contracts for approximately 600 households moving into government-funded elderly apartments will be finalized Dec. 10. This initiative aims ... -
Residential property transactions increased 30% in October
The Financial Services Bureau recorded 253 residential property transactions in October, an increase of 31% (60 units) compared to the previous month, with 183 transactions on ... -
Retail outlook brightens despite September sales slump
September proved to be a challenging month for the local restaurant and retail sectors, according to the latest Business Climate Survey released by the Statistics and ... -
Cultural industries record growth in 2023
In 2023, Macau’s cultural industries saw significant growth, with 2,866 organizations operating across four key sectors: digital media, creative design, cultural exhibitions and performances, and art ... -
Technology shines in tourism training program
This year’s tourism training program by the United Nations World Tourism Organization and the Macao University of Tourism (UTM) places a strong emphasis on technology’s role ... -
Nearly 26,000 attendees participate in ‘hush! Beach Concerts x Yo~ga Wellfest 2024’
Nearly 26,000 attendees participated in the “hush! Beach Concerts x Yo~ga Wellfest 2024” from November 9 to November 10. Co-organized by MGM China and the Cultural ... -
Sands China donates MOP1.08 million in scholarships
Sands China Ltd. recently held its annual ceremonial check presentation at The Venetian Macao, donating MOP 1.08 million to seven higher education institutions. This marks their ... -
Tens of thousands crowd Parliament grounds in support of Māori rights
As tens of thousands crowded the streets in New Zealand’s capital, Wellington, yesterday, the throng of people, flags aloft, had the air of a festival or ... -
Australian tourists hospitalized after apparent severe alcohol poisoning in Laos party town
Two Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after consuming tainted drinks in neighboring Laos, Australian media reported yesterday. The two ... -
G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine
Leaders of the world’s 20 major economies called for a global pact to combat hunger, more aid for war-torn Gaza and an end to hostilities in ... -
Farmers protest at Parliament House over a ‘ruinous’ tax hike
With banners, bullhorns, toy tractors and an angry message, British farmers descended on Parliament yesterday to protest a hike in inheritance tax that they say will ... -
1995 Diana admits adultery in TV interview
Diana, Princess of Wales, has spoken openly for the first time about her separation from the Prince of Wales in a frank interview for the BBC’s ... -
‘Interior Chinatown’: Its cast has faced Hollywood struggles uncannily like its characters
Jimmy O. Yang once played “Chinese Teenager #1.” He’s now No. 1 on the call sheet in “Interior Chinatown” — despite playing downtrodden background actor Willis ... -
Croatia, Denmark qualify for Nations League quarterfinals with draws
Denmark and Croatia completed the Nations League quarterfinals lineup after both sides secured draws yesterday [Macau time]. Denmark went 0-0 in Serbia, and Croatia came from ... -
Numerous children injured by a vehicle outside an elementary school
Numerous children were injured by a vehicle outside an elementary school in central China’s Hunan province yesterday, reports said. Hours after the incident, the casualty count ... -
Microsoft pitches AI ‘agents’ that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is opening a company conference in Chicago with remarks that could set the stage for where it’s taking its artificial intelligence business. ... -
Climate change is encouraging unsanitary toilet practices among vulnerable communities
Everyone knows that climate change has consequences, such as a higher likelihood of severe floods, hurricanes and droughts. But here’s a lesser-known problem: Climate change makes ... -
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – edition no. 4609
* Handover — Ho Iat Seng claims to have achieved ‘every goal’ from his policies, as he hands over the government to the next Macau boss ... -
GDP up 11.5%, surpasses pre-pandemic levels
Macau’s economic recovery has reached a significant milestone, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 11.5% year-on-year in real terms during the first three quarters of this ... -
CTT: Post delivery monitored, but residents complain
The Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau (CTT) has told the Times that quality of mail delivery services is subject to ongoing monitoring for quality assurance. “To ... -
André Couto crowned Asia champion in Jerez
Local racer André Couto won the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (LSTA) in the Pro-Am category over the weekend. Couto joined Chinese racer Jason Chen for the ... -
Citi: Operators accelerate rollout of smart gaming tables
Macau’s gaming industry is undergoing a technological transformation, with a surge in the deployment of smart gaming tables across its gaming floors. Several operators have now ... -
Union Hospital to launch international services next week
The medical center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (Macao Union Hospital) will expand its services with the opening of its International Medical Center next week, ... -
Chinese-language booksellers are flourishing overseas
Yu Miao smiles as he stands among the 10,000 books crowded on rows of bamboo shelves in his newly reopened bookstore. It’s in Washington’s vibrant Dupont ... -
Macau engages in blue economy at World Conference
The Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macao) recently participated in the World Maritime Equipment Conference, led ... -
PJ warns of concert ticket and online shopping scams
The Judiciary Police has seen a surge in reports of concert ticket and online shopping fraud, with victims losing hundreds to thousands of patacas. Authorities have ... -
Typhoon T3 likely to hit today
Residents should prepare for the possibility of a Typhoon Signal No.3 today, according to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG). The bureau issued a Typhoon Signal ... -
IC urges heritage protection amid storm warnings
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is urging owners of heritage buildings to implement protective measures as the local weather bureau is expecting for a Typhoon Signal ...
