Yearly Archives: 2024
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More companies but less capital in 2023
A total of 5,011 new companies were incorporated in 2023, an increase of 900 year-on-year amid the gradual economic recovery following the downturn brought about by ... -
Mobile transactions continue to see increase
In fourth quarter of 2023, there was an increase in the number and value of transactions made through local mobile payment tools compared to the previous ... -
Legal Regimes of UPM and MUT approved in the final reading
Bills relating to the Polytechnic University of Macau (UPM) and the Macao University of Tourism (MUT), the former Macao Institute for Tourism Studies, have been approved ... -
Sands China presents sought-after Chinese contemporary artworks
With aims to assist the local government’s goal of diversifying tourism and offerings, Sands China recently unveiled The Exhibition of Annual of Contemporary Art of China 2022 (Macau China) at The ... -
Thousands of vehicles stuck on highways as snow snarls travel
Icy conditions trapped thousands of motorists on highways in central China as snow and freezing rain snarled travel by air, train and road during the annual ... -
Nine Security Council members urge a halt to airstrikes by military
Nine members of the United Nations Security Council condemned “indiscriminate” airstrikes by Myanmar’s military against civilians before an envoy briefed the council yesterday [Macau time] as ... -
PM Sunak says King Charles III’s cancer was caught early
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said yesterday that he was “shocked and sad” to learn that King Charles III has cancer, but is relieved that the ... -
1964 Beatlemania arrives in the US
The four members of the British hit band, the Beatles, have arrived in New York at the start of their first tour of the United States. ... -
Bohan Phoenix explains why Asian rappers owe Black culture and he chose to work in China
Chinese American rapper Bohan Phoenix has straddled both countries in his career. Working with Chinese rappers like the popular Higher Brothers, he has always interspersed English ... -
Little separating Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal in title race rich with narratives
One team is looking to make history. Another wants to give its long-time manager the perfect send-off. The other is eager for revenge. An English Premier ... -
Ukrainian-born Miss Japan gives up her title after article reveals affair with married man
The Ukrainian-born winner of this year’s Miss Japan beauty pageant and the contest’s organizers say she has renounced her title after a magazine published an article ... -
Taylor, Miley and Billie help Grammys reach its largest audience since 2020
An average of 16.9 million viewers tuned in to see performances by Miley Cyrus and Billie Eilish and watch Taylor Swift make history at the Grammy ... -
Two priority tasks highlight rural work challenges
The No 1 central document for the year that the central government released on Saturday focuses on rural development. It provides indicators of the priorities for ... -
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 – edition no. 4422
* Mass crowd — According to the police, six million border crossings are expected during the 10-day CNY holiday – surpassing 2019 record levels while in ... -
Lawmakers: ‘City of Sports and Shows’ needs better planning
Several lawmakers have raised concerns about the recent bid to transform Macau into a city renowned for hosting sports events and performances. Several lawmakers used the ... -
Protests over the construction of waste landfill south of Coloane arrive at AL
Lawmaker Lo Choi In has joined protests against the government’s plan to build a new waste landfill in the sea off the southern coast of Coloane. ... -
Hotel occupancy up to 90% for upcoming Lunar New Year
Tourism authorities are anticipating 120,000 daily visitors during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday period, which could mean almost 1 million tourists visiting the city during ... -
Bus passengers exceed pre-pandemic levels in January
The average daily bus passenger volume in January this year has exceeded 626,000, which is a slight increase of 0.5% compared with the same period in ... -
Former GP racer dies after HKD100m drug bust
A renowned Hong Kong racing driver, who frequently participated in Macau’s Grand Prix, has died after his alleged involvement in a drug trafficking scheme. Local reports ... -
Grammys are Swift’s world on a night when women like Cyrus, Mitchell also shine
It’s Taylor Swift’s world, and she just allows us to live in it. After weeks where she attracted endless attention for her football star boyfriend and ... -
Lawmakers force postponement of voting on public housing sale regime
The Legislative Assembly (AL) has forced the government to postpone voting on the first reading of the “Regime for the transfer of autonomous units of buildings ... -
Bus hits man in San Ma Lo
A non-resident man from mainland China was hit by a bus near Sunsco Supermarket in San Ma Lo around 11:30 a.m. yesterday. The man, aged 30, ... -
Flora Garden now opens all day
Flora Garden is now open 24 hours a day, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has announced. But certain facilities in the garden, such as the children’s ... -
DSF reminds taxpayers of key dates
The Financial Services Bureau (DSF) has reminded taxpayers that the first quarter of each year is a tax payment period, and has reiterated key dates. The ... -
Non-residents deposits retreat
Non-resident deposits decreased 12.4% to MOP323.7 billion in December, while residents’ deposits slightly dropped 0.2% from the preceding month to MOP706.2 billion, data from the the ... -
CE waives Revenue Supplementary Tax for six ops
The Revenue Supplementary Tax levied on the six gambling concessionaires will be waived until the end of 2027, according to yesterday’s Official Gazette. The Chief Executive ... -
Gov’t appoints two SSM officers to vice director at Cotai hospital
Dr Lei Wai Seng and Dr Chou Kuok Hei, both from the Health Bureau (SSM), have been appointed deputy head or equivalent at the Cotai hospital, ... -
Sudden smuggling spike
The Macao Customs has uncovered six different attempted smugglings of plants, seafood and wines during the period Jan. 23 to Feb. 2 at two border checkpoints ... -
Melco advances the economic prosperity of local SMEs
Melco Resorts & Entertainment recognizes the importance of working hand in hand with its stakeholders to create lasting impact, and the Company’s long-term commitment to operating ... -
Court gives suspended death sentence to Chinese Australian democracy blogger
A Chinese court gave a suspended death sentence to a China-born Australian democracy blogger yesterday. The Australian government, which has repeatedly raised his case over the ... -
Regulator promises to protect small investors as stocks hit 5 year lows
Chinese shares gyrated yesterday, sinking to 5-year lows, after stock market regulators sought to reassure jittery investors with a promise to crack down on stock price ... -
Government asks for explanation and fans are angry about not seeing injured Messi play
Hong Kong’s sports minister yesterday reiterated the government’s call for an explanation from the organizer of a soccer match between Inter Miami and a local team ... -
Samsung chief Lee acquitted of financial crimes related to merger
A South Korean court yesterday acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes involving a contentious merger between Samsung affiliates in 2015 that tightened his ... -
Biden warns of a ‘nightmare’ future for the country if Trump should win again
President Joe Biden yesterday [Macau time] ticked through a list of reasons he says a second Donald Trump presidency would be a “nightmare” for the country ... -
1952 King George VI dies in his sleep
His Majesty, King George VI, has died peacefully in his sleep at Sandringham House. The official announcement from Sandringham, given at 1045 GMT, said the King ...
