Daily Archives: Thursday, December 12, 2024
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Small businesses seek more support amid economic recovery
As Macau’s economy gradually recovers, local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in smaller community districts are still experiencing considerable operational challenges, with many shops remaining vacant. ... -
Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre reopens with revitalized space for cultural tourism
The Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre officially reopened yesterday, offering a revitalized space for cultural tourism and experiences. The reopening ceremony was officiated by government officials and ... -
Macau eyes expanded role in GBA development
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has outlined Macau’s plans to enhance its role in the Greater Bay Area’s economic development and broader opening-up strategy during the ... -
Portugal’s new cybersecurity bill may impact greater China businesses
The proposed provisions of Portugal’s cybersecurity bill draft could disproportionately affect technology suppliers from specific regions, including Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China, according to ... -
Former chairman of China Everbright jailed for 12 years
A former chairman of the state-owned bank China Everbright Group was jailed 12 years for embezzlement and bribery, official broadcaster CCTV said this week. Tang Shuangning, ... -
AL aims to improve judicial integration: Kou Hoi In
The president of the Legislative Assembly (AL), Kou Hoi In, is focused on enhancing judicial integration between Macau, Guangdong, and the Guangdong-Macau In-Depth Cooperation Zone in ... -
Warner Bros. Discovery and MGTO to unveil ‘Monumental Macao’
Monumental Macao,” a documentary exploring the region’s rich historical and cultural tapestry, was announced earlier this week. The documentary, produced by Warner Bros. Discovery in collaboration ... -
Lawyers Association re-elects Vong Hin Fai
Lawmaker Vong Hin Fai was re-elected for a second two-year term as president of the Macau Lawyers Association (AAM), securing 269 of 287 votes cast. The ... -
Subsidized medical services quota to increase
The Health Bureau said that there will be no reduction in the quota for subsidized medical services this year, with plans to increase the quota in ... -
PJ warns against toy syringes
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has strongly advised parents to take precautions with toy syringes amidst recent reports of the toy being sold on neighboring online shopping ... -
mFood adds fees for Handover Day holiday
mFood has announced additional fees for deliveries on Dec. 20, the public holiday commemorating the handover of Macau. According to the statement, an extra MOP10 will ... -
MPU inaugurates new academic building
The Macau Polytechnic University (MPU) officially inaugurated its new academic building Tuesday, with the new facility expected to enhance its research and teaching capacity as well ... -
‘Joy to the World’ event celebrates talents of special needs community
Nearly 400 individuals from five local associations supporting people with special needs recently gathered at the Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre for the 25th edition ... -
More than functionality, experts advocate for leadership and social value
Industry experts have emphasized that while many products serve their intended purposes effectively, great design goes beyond mere functionality. Robert Brunner, founder of Ammunition and lead ... -
Galaxy sponsors national gold medalists’ visit to Macau
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has served as the title sponsor for the “National Gold Medalists Visit to Macau – Vitality Walk 2024,” held from December 6 ... -
Four Seasons Hotel Macao unveils winter offerings
Four Seasons Hotel Macao has announced a series of festive experiences designed for guests this winter season. Highlights include the Winter Truffle Afternoon Tea at Xiao ... -
Soros’ Open Society Foundations say they remain focused on human rights
Despite years of internal turmoil and changes, Open Society Foundations wants those in the human rights sector to know their movements will still receive support from ... -
Macau 2049 – a performance showcases 8 wonders of chinese culture!
Following Director Zhang Yimou, step into Asia’s first dynamic high-tech theater and witness firsthand how director Zhang merge stage-of-the-art technology to interpret the essence of Chinese ... -
“National Gold Medalists Visit to Macau – Vitality Walk 2024” Presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group Successfully Concluded
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macau SAR Government, ... -
Biden approves national security memo aimed at helping Trump on China
U.S. President Joe Biden has approved a new national security memorandum that is meant to serve as a roadmap for the incoming Trump administration as it ... -
Taiwan wants China to end its military activity in nearby waters
Taiwan demanded yesterday that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait ... -
Ex-defense chief tried to kill himself after being arrested over martial law
South Korea’s previous defense minister was stopped from attempting suicide while in detention over last week’s martial law declaration, officials said yesterday, as President Yoon Suk ... -
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 29, Palestinian medics say
Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least 29 people overnight and into yesterday, including one that hit a home where displaced people were sheltering ... -
1967 Stones guitarist escapes jail for drugs
Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones has had a nine month jail sentence overturned at the Court of Appeal in London. He has been ordered instead to ... -
GBA Rugby Tournament Marks SAR 25th Anniversary
The International School (TIS) and Macau Rugby organised the first Greater Bay Junior Touch Rugby Competition at the weekend, which was held at the TIS playing ... -
Former England player Voyce feared dead after car went into a river
Former England rugby international Tom Voyce is missing and feared dead after his car was recovered from a flood-swollen river, police said yesterday [Macau time]. Northumbria ... -
Pep Guardiola hints he could become a national team coach
Pep Guardiola has given a clear indication of his plans after Manchester City, saying he would not want to start again at another club. The Catalan ... -
A New Zealander studied for a year to win the Spanish world Scrabble title
A New Zealand man playing his first-ever competitive Scrabble game in Spanish, a language he doesn’t speak, has won the board game’s Spanish-language world title — ... -
Ang Lee to receive DGA Lifetime Achievement Award
Ang Lee, the protean filmmaker of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “Brokeback Mountain,” will receive the Directors Guild of America’s lifetime achievement award. The guild announced ... -
Light exercise can yield significant cognitive benefits, new research shows
Everyday physical activity, like going for a short walk or playing with the kids, may provide short-term benefits for cognitive health, equivalent to reversing four years ... -
Thursday, December 12, 2024 – edition no. 4624
* Small businesses, big troubles — Small businesses seek more and more diversified support amid economic recovery * Culture & Tourism |Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre reopens ...
