Daily Archives: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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Canidrome revamp only starts 2025
The transformation of the former Yat Yuen Canidrome into the so-called “citizens’ sports park” will begin next year, the Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo ... -
André Cheong: F&B establishments gaining from simplified licensing processes
The Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, has claimed food and beverage establishments (F&B) are already benefiting from the simplified system for licensing applications and ... -
Macau International Regatta to set sail in January
The 2025 MGM Macao International Regatta will bring global sailing talent to Macau’s waters next month. Featuring a championship-level competition, the event is expected to draw ... -
International Short Film Festival to feature 121 films and music videos
The International Short Film Festival kicked off yesterday at Teatro Capitol, running from Dec. 3 to Dec. 10. Organized by the Institute of European Studies of ... -
Sam Hou Fai pledges integrity and broad vision in leadership
Macau’s Chief Executive-elect, Sam Hou Fai, has vowed to uphold integrity and serve the public’s interests as he prepares to take office. With nearly 25 years ... -
Beijing bans exports to US in response to chip sanctions
China announced yesterday it is banning exports to the United States of gallium, germanium, antimony and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications, as a ... -
Council pledges to establish robust framework to protect intangible heritage
The Cultural Heritage Council convened its sixth plenary meeting of the year yesterday, chaired by Deland Leong, president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). The meeting ... -
DSAL hosting targeted job fair with 154 vacancies
To assist unemployed residents to meet sector demands, the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) and the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) will host three job matching ... -
Carbon monoxide poisoning case reported
The Health Bureau confirmed a case of carbon monoxide poisoning involving a 10-year-old girl in the Kuan Ieng Building on Dec. 1. The girl lost consciousness ... -
CE: People’s Liberation Army is Macau’s ‘iron wall’
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Macau Garrison celebrated its service to the SAR for the last 25 years yesterday. In a speech marking a quarter century ... -
Reflections on the Macau GP: from vision to victory
The Macau Grand Prix has been a cornerstone of international motorsport since its inception in 1954. The annual race continues to captivate racing enthusiasts with its ... -
Resident deposits increase to MOP761b
The Monetary Authority of Macao has reported continued growth in broad money supply for October. The currency in circulation and demand deposits rose 0.1% and 2.5%, ... -
Police uncover loan sharking operation
During an investigation into illegal loan sharking, the police have uncovered two separate cases at the same illegal hotel, rescuing two gamblers and arresting four mainland ... -
Studio City launches Winter-Fun Wonderland
Studio City has launched its Winter-Fun Wonderland. Set to run from Nov. 30 until Jan. 5, 2025, the property has transformed into a fairytale holiday destination ... -
Galaxy announces festive hotel and dining offers
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) announced a series of hotel and dining offers available from Dec. 1 for this festive season. These initiatives aim to foster a ... -
Aspiring civil servants see their odds improve
The competition intensity among people vying to be civil servant recruits was eased a bit this year as many candidates didn’t show up for the writing ... -
Biden plans to tout US investments and visit a slavery museum
Joe Biden is using the first visit to Angola by a U.S. president to promote Washington’s investments in the sub-Sahara African nation and see a slavery ... -
1961 Birth control pill ‘available to all’
Women who wish to have oral contraception will now be able to get it on the National Health Service. The Health Minister, Enoch Powell, made an ... -
They fled war in Sudan. But they haven’t been able to flee the hunger
For months, Aziza Abrahim fled from one village in Sudan to the next as people were slaughtered. Yet the killing of relatives and her husband’s disappearance ... -
Saudi Arabia’s network of spending, influence detailed before getting 2034 WC
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports ahead of being confirmed by FIFA as the 2034 World Cup host was detailed yesterday [Macau ... -
Death sentence for tycoon Truong upheld in largest fraud case
The death sentence for real estate tycoon Truong My Lan was upheld yesterday in Vietnam’s largest fraud case, the scale of which had raised concerns about ... -
13 women convicted in Cambodia of acting as surrogates for foreign clients
Thirteen women from the Philippines have been convicted on human trafficking-related charges for acting as surrogates in Cambodia for a ring selling babies to foreigners for ... -
The journey matters as much as the destination
Americans spent more than US$850 billion on domestic leisure travel in 2023, a sum that looks likely to rise in future years. Whether it’s a weekend ... -
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – edition no. 4619
* Citizens’ Park — Canidrome’s long-awaited revamp into a ‘Citizens’ Sports Park’ set to start in 2025: Rosário * Sports | Macau International Regatta set to ...
