Monthly Archives: December 2024
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IAM under fire for delayed response to faulty street signs
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has been criticized for failing to promptly report issues with faulty street signs. An internal investigation from the Office of the ... -
Beijing raises its estimate for the size of its economy in 2023
China’s economy grew a bit more in 2023 than earlier thought, but the revision has not affected forecasts for “about 5%” growth in the GDP this ... -
External merchandise trade declines in November
Macau’s total merchandise exports and imports amounted to MOP1.15 billion and MOP11.49 billion respectively in November, down 17.3% and 7.8% year-on-year, according to the Statistics and ... -
GNI, GDP soar amid recovery efforts in 2023
Macau’s Gross National Income (GNI) surged by 50.9% year-on-year in real terms to MOP359.81 billion in 2023, fueled by a 75.1% increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which reached MOP369.33 billion. Information from ... -
Veterinary care providers must apply for licenses by January
A new law governing veterinary clinical care and commercial animal activities took effect on April 1, 2024, mandating that qualifying establishments apply for a provisional license ... -
Visitors surge this Christmas season
Macau experienced a festive boom this Christmas, welcoming approximately 117,000 visitors Dec. 25, marking an 8% increase from the previous year. According to Public Security Police ... -
Employment steady in last quarter
Macau’s general unemployment rate and the unemployment rate of residents remained unchanged in the third quarter of 2024, while underemployment rose slightly, according to the Statistics ... -
Sam Hou Fai highlights women’s role in regional growth
State Councilor Chen Yiqin and Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai emphasized the crucial role of women’s contributions to regional development at the inaugural “Sisters Join Hands ... -
Sports Team Michael Chang wins 2024 MGM Macau Tennis Masters
Team Michael Chang emerged victorious at the 2024 MGM Macau Tennis Masters, defeating Team Li Na 11-6. Held last week at the Macau Forum, the tournament ... -
Man sentenced to death for killing 35 people after driving into a crowd
A court in China has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into a crowd, in an attack that raised ... -
China sanctions seven companies over US military assistance to Taiwan
The Chinese government placed sanctions on seven companies on Friday in response to recent U.S. announcements of military sales and aid to Taiwan, the self-governing island ... -
A Journey of Cultural Splendor at POLY MGM MUSEUM
Nestled in Macau, a city steeped in history along the Maritime Silk Road, the POLY MGM MUSEUM opened in November at MGM MACAU is a harmonious ... -
Putin apologizes for ‘tragic incident’ but stops short of saying plane was shot down
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in ... -
1958: Castro’s rebels edge closer to capital
A vicious house-to-house battle between rebel guerrillas, led by Fidel Castro, and the Cuban army is raging around the town of Santa Clara, the capital of ... -
Djokovic says players have ‘been kept in the dark’ on Sinner, Swiatek doping breaches
On the eve of his return to the court, Novak Djokovic has weighed in on tennis’s high-profile doping cases and criticized what he perceives as double ... -
Kim vows the toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, state media reported yesterday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office ... -
Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU
Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations. ... -
New Year’s Eve celebrates St. Silvester – the 4th-century pope whose legend shaped ideas of church and state
On Dec. 31, while many people are preparing for their New Years Eve parties, some Roman Catholic Christians will also mark the feast day for St. ... -
Monday, December 30, 2024 – edition no. 4632
* Stage set — Cotai’s outdoor venue drew about 11,000 attendees for its inaugural concert, which Sam Hou Fai called a game changer for the entertainment ... -
Xi urges economic shift as city inaugurates new Chief Executive
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the casino hub to diversify its economy as Sam Hou Fai was sworn in as the city’s new Chief Executive Friday ... -
Fruitful year for visitor figures, all goals should be reached
This year was fruitful for visitor figures, with the goals set by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) all being achieved or within close reach, statistics ... -
Lawmaker calls to optimize tour routes
In recent months there has been a significant increase in visitor arrivals, with numbers surpassing 30 million in November, reaching approximately 87% of pre-pandemic levels. The ... -
December festivities as city celebrates its milestones
Christmas is around the corner, and with the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Macau as a Special Administrative Region (SAR) as well ... -
Driver dies after car collides with bus
A 55-year-old woman tragically lost her life yesterday when her car rear-ended a bus around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Avenida de Venceslau de Morais ... -
New collaboration model between gaming ops, junkets
The gaming industry is witnessing the emergence of a new partnership model between gaming concessionaires and junkets. According to an interview with Ming Pao Hong Kong ... -
Construction begins on sandwich-class housing project
Construction on the first sandwich-class housing project in Iao Hon will likely begin Dec. 26, according to the Public Works Bureau (DSOP). The project, located near ... -
sworn in, backed by Beijing’s confidence
New Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai — Macau’s first leader born in mainland China — was sworn in Dec. 20, as Macau’s sixth-term Chief Executive during ... -
CE: Government’s foremost task is to uphold Xi’s speeches
The Chief Executive (CE), Sam Hou Fai, has said that studying, upholding, and implementing the spirit of President Xi Jinping’s speeches during his visit is the ... -
Decorative items suspected cause of Ritz fire
Decorative lanterns placed at the façade of the Ritz Building in Senado Square are the suspected cause of the fire that erupted in the early hours ... -
Free ferry rides and sea cruise for the 25th Anniversary
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to China, complimentary ferry rides were offered Dec. 23 between the Inner Harbour, Zhuhai and Wan Chai. Additionally, ... -
Tennis legends unite for 2024 MGM Tennis Masters
The “2024 MGM Macau Tennis Masters” begins today with two days of competition featuring a fresh team-based format that brings together global legends and top-ranked players. ... -
EPM calls for increased support from Portugal
The Portuguese School of Macau (EPM) is facing a teacher shortage and is calling on the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation of Portugal (MECI) to ... -
Savor the Countdown: Indulge in MGM’s New Year’s Eve Culinary Celebrations
As the year winds down and the clock ticks towards 2025, there’s no better way to celebrate than under the iconic glass roofs of MGM MACAU ... -
China’s getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?
China will soon see a massive expansion of electric vehicle battery swapping, as global battery maker CATL said Wednesday it is investing heavily in stations there ... -
China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” ...
