Yearly Archives: 2024
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MGM responsible gaming program concludes
MGM recently concluded its “Responsible Gaming Campus Ambassador” program in partnership with the City University of Macau (CityU), aimed at promoting financial literacy and responsible gaming ... -
High-ranking military official placed under investigation, defense ministry says
China has suspended a high-ranking military official while he is being investigated, its Defense Ministry announced yesterday. The official, Miao Hua, is director of the Political ... -
Central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy
South Korea’s central bank lowered its key policy rate for a second straight month and said the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than ... -
Massive Russian missile and drone attack targets Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Russia conducted a “massive” attack against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure yesterday, firing nearly 200 missiles and drones and leaving more than a million households without power, Ukrainian ... -
1975 Graham Hill killed in air crash
One of Britain’s greatest motor racing drivers has been killed in a plane crash in south-east England. Graham Hill, 46, who retired from the sport in ... -
Angelina Jolie is graceful and sharp as opera star Maria Callas in ‘Maria’
Angelina Jolie glides through the final days of Maria Callas’ short life in Pablo Larraín’s “Maria,” a dramatic, evocative elegy to the famed soprano. It’s an ... -
The Breeders’ Kim Deal soars on solo debut
When the Pixies set out to make their 1988 debut studio album, they enlisted Steve Albini to engineer “Surfer Rosa,” the seminal alternative record which includes ... -
Heaven for wine lovers
Last week, “An Exquisite Night of World-Class Bordeaux Wines” took place at Wynn Macau, bringing in 24 top wineries from Bordeaux to Macao. The event involved the ... -
Macy’s Thanksgiving parade kicks off a century after its first trip through Manhattan
A century after the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the annual holiday tradition kicks off today [Macau time] in New York City with new Spider-Man and ... -
Fossilized dinosaur feces and vomit help scientists reconstruct the creatures’ rise
Using fossilized feces and vomit samples from Poland, scientists have reconstructed how dinosaurs came to dominate the Earth millions of years ago. Researchers aren’t sure whether dinosaurs’ rise over the ... -
Luckin Coffee is just the tip of Starbucks’ China woes
As Starbucks Corp.’s new Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol engineers a business turnaround, what to do with its operations in China must be on the top ... -
Friday, November 29, 2024 – edition no. 4616
* Key secretary — Wong Sio Chak awaits official confirmation to join Sam Hou Fai’s cabinet * Corruption | Former Liaison Office staff facing corruption probe ... -
Gaming workers face increased stress: survey
The gaming industry is facing a rise in mental health issues among its workforce, according to a recent survey from the Macao Gaming Industry Employees Home ... -
More than an event, a quest to revive local motorsports heritage, organizers say
More than just an event and more than just a race, events like the Macau International Kart Grand Prix (Kart GP) aim to revive the local ... -
Non-gaming investments rise, but revenues decline amid Japan, Thailand threats
Despite casinos investing more in non-gaming sectors this year compared to 2023, the numbers are considered to be declining, according to industry expert Ben Lee. As ... -
Macau firms on the rise in Hengqin
Business connections between Macau and Hengqin are on the rise, with the Hengqin government reporting a significant increase in Macau-funded enterprises. By the end of the ... -
Police file criminal complaints against VP Sara Duterte and her security aides
Philippine police officials yesterday filed criminal complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte and her security staff for allegedly assaulting authorities and disobeying orders in a recent ... -
Immigration Indonesia scraps visa-free entry for SAR passport holders
Macau passport holders are now required to obtain a visa in advance for travel to Indonesia. The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) has been monitoring this situation ... -
City sees 14% rise in package tour visitors
The city’s tourism sector experienced a significant boost in October, with inbound package tour visitors reaching 194,000, marking a 14.2% increase compared to the previous year. ... -
DSAL recognizes excellence in catering industry safety
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) yesterday held an awards ceremony for the Catering Industry Occupational Safety and Health program, honoring 67 restaurants and 82 catering employees. ... -
Trial concert to feature four F&B stalls
The outdoor performance venue in Cotai will host a trial concert Dec. 28, featuring four catering stalls to provide food services. The Cultural Affairs Bureau is ... -
Man arrested for theft at university sports ground
A man in his 40s with a Hong Kong and Macao Travel Permit was arrested Monday for stealing students’ belongings at a university sports ground, following ... -
PJ holds crime simulation drill
The Judiciary Police (PJ) held its annual crisis negotiation exercises yesterday to strengthen its ability to respond effectively to critical incidents. The exercises simulated a burglary ... -
Mainland man arrested for drug trafficking
A 48-year-old unemployed mainland man, already prohibited from leaving Macau due to a prior fraud conviction, was arrested Monday night on suspicion of drug trafficking. The ... -
Setting the Table for Festive Joy with Holiday Ham & Turkey Takeaway!
As the joyous season approaches, it’s time to elevate your gatherings with a touch of culinary magic – scrumptious and hassle-free festive takeaways. Main courses, side ... -
China, Singapore eye closer ties
President Xi Jinping expressed hope this week that Singapore will continue to act as a pioneer in cooperation with China by making good use of bilateral ... -
Defense minister Dong Jun investigated for corruption, FT says
China is investigating its defense minister, Admiral Dong Jun, for corruption, according to a Financial Times report yesterday, citing unnamed U.S. officials. This marks another major ... -
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon begins
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants began yesterday, after Beirut residents endured the most intense day of Israeli strikes since the war began. Many ... -
One person is dead and 13 are hurt after a bus carrying foreign tourists crashed
One person is dead and 13 others were rushed to New Zealand hospitals after a bus carrying international tourists collided with two other vehicles on a ... -
Officials blast Trump’s tariff threat and one calls Mexico comparison an insult
Canadian officials yesterday [Macau time] blasted President-elect Donald’s Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs, as the leader of the country’s most populous province called Trump’s comparison ... -
1990 Tearful farewell from Iron Lady
Britain has a new prime minister for the first time in more than 11 years. Margaret Thatcher formally tendered her resignation to the Queen early this ... -
Bats continue to fly high in Hong Kong
Last Sunday saw local rugby team the Macau Bats compete in the season’s 2nd Hong Kong rugby festival, hosted by Sandy Bay at King’s Park. Despite ... -
Guardiola has marks on his nose and head after latest bad Man City result
Manchester City’s staggering downturn in form is proving a real head-scratcher for Pep Guardiola. Literally. Guardiola emerged to speak to the world’s media after the 3-3 ... -
‘Unbelievable’ Odegaard transforms Arsenal
Sporting Lisbon 1, Arsenal 5 The goals are flying in again for Arsenal — and it just happens to coincide with the return from injury of ...
