Yearly Archives: 2024
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Booming cross-border travels in China in 2023
China witnessed a remarkable surge in cross-border travels in 2023, with a 266.5% increase in trips through mainland, Hong Kong, and Macau border ports, totaling 424 ... -
Mainland talents enter HK under exit endorsement program
By the end of 2023, nearly 10,000 talents from the GBA entered Hong Kong utilizing the “exit endorsement for talents” program. The Hong Kong Secretary for ... -
Kishida says he’s determined to break ruling party from its practice of money politics
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stressed yesterday he was determined to make a clear break from money politics as he renewed an apology for the latest ... -
Philippines, Vietnam agree to cooperate on disputed waters as Marcos visits Hanoi
The Philippines and Vietnam signed an agreement yesterday on preventing and managing incidents in the disputed South China Sea during Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s visit ... -
Unionist party agrees to end two-year boycott that caused the gov’t to collapse
Northern Ireland’s largest British unionist party has agreed to end a boycott that left the region’s people without a power-sharing administration for two years and rattled ... -
1983 British drivers ordered to belt up
Drivers and front seat passengers must wear seatbelts under a new law which came into force at midnight. The Department of Transport says 30,000 people a ... -
At trendy Japanese cafés, customers enjoy cuddling with pigs
First there were cafés that allowed pets. Then came cat cafés, where lattes took second place to feline interaction. The latest craze in Japan: The pig ... -
Rugby Australia to help run debt-affected Melbourne Rebels for Super Pacific season
Rugby Australia said yesterday it is working with the debt-affected Melbourne Rebels to ensure they field a team in this year’s Super Rugby Pacific competition. The ... -
Five suspects arrested in California desert killings in dispute over marijuana
The six men found dead at a remote dirt crossroads in the Southern California desert last week were likely shot to death in a dispute over ... -
Global anti-corruption efforts are faltering, partly due to a ‘decline’ in justice: survey
Efforts to fight public sector corruption are faltering around the world, in part because a “global decline in justice and the rule of law since 2016,” ... -
Fuss about policing deal much ado about nothing
Pat Conroy, Australia’s minister for defense industry and minister for international development and the Pacific, pledged A$35 million ($23.13 million) in policing assistance to neighboring East ... -
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 – edition no. 4417
* Dragon rides — Taxi fares may hike 10% during CNY * Tourism | MGTO launches HK-Macau free bus, ferry tickets * Trade | Belt and ... -
Evergrande ordered to liquidate after failing to restructure over $300 billion debt
A Hong Kong court ordered China Evergrande, the world’s most heavily indebted real estate developer, to undergo liquidation following a failed effort to restructure $300 billion ... -
Treasure Island Hotel officially opens with new retail brands
The YOHO Treasure Island Hotel has officially opened late last week, providing 600 rooms and multiple retail brands, following a number of delays. The property has ... -
Hotel occupancy in 2023 grows to 81.5% amid surge in visitors arrivals
Hotel occupancy in 2023 went up by 43.1 percentage points year-on-year to 81.5% amid economic recovery following border reopening in January 2023. Data from the Statistics ... -
CE commends contribution of Macanese community in Macau’s socio-economic recovery
The Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng hoped that the Macanese community could “accurately grasp the development trajectory of our times, making full use of development opportunities ... -
PSP plans to expand iris-facilitated border clearance
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) yesterday disclosed that iris-facilitated border facilities are planned for six major checkpoints. The six checkpoints will be the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau ... -
Heavy snow to hit Central, East China this week
China’s meteorological authority yesterday warned of a large-scale and persistent heavy snowfall in the eastern and central regions of China, which might pose challenges for travelers ... -
Suicides rose to 88 in 2023
Macau saw a total of 88 suicides in 2023, slightly higher than the 80 recorded in 2022. In a statement from the Health Bureau (SSM), data ... -
Ron Lam questions repeated but restrictive requirement for specialist medical training
It is suspected that the Macau Academy of Medicine only accepts applicants who have completed intermediate clinical training at the government hospital. Lawmaker Ron Lam has ... -
Weather bureau forecasts rapid warming mid-week
After several days of chilly temperatures, the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) announced in a special forecast yesterday that temperatures may rise above 20 degrees Celsius ... -
85% social security proof of life logged electronically
As of yesterday, 139,000 out of a total of 159,000 pension or disability pension beneficiaries required to provide proof of life to the Social Security Fund ... -
Natural gas prices drop 3.4-5.6%
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has announced in a statement that the government has approved a price decrease for locally provided natural gas, with immediate effect. ... -
IC calls for stall ops for Tap Seac Craft Market
The Tap Seac Craft Market in spring will be held from Apr. 18 to Apr. 21 and from Apr. 25 to Apr. 28 April at Tap ... -
MGTO promotes Macau in Europe
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) organized a Macau Business Breakfast and other destination promotional initiatives at a travel fair, FITUR 2024, held last week in ... -
4,000 hotel rooms under design or construction during 4Q23
Nearly 4,000 hotel rooms were either within the design or construction phase during the fourth quarter of last year, the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) ... -
Local business association hosts Halal food seminar
A seminar was held by the Industrial Association of Macau to familiarize local caterers with requirements in Halal gastronomy The association has invited the Imam at ... -
CICC projects gaming sector to recover 77% pre-pandemic levels
Investment bank CICC remained bullish on Macau’s gaming industry, expecting the sector to recover to 77% of pre-pandemic gross gaming revenue (GGR) levels. In a research ... -
Wynn Ushers in the Year of the Dragon with Exceptional Culinary Experiences
Chinese New Year is one of the most festive times of the year where family and friends re-unite to indulge in exceptional gastronomy. The signature restaurants ... -
China-Laos Railway train adds 50 seats
More seats for international passengers are being offered on the bullet train operating on the China-Laos Railway to meet the strong demand for travel between the ... -
MGM fully converts to natural gas
MGM Macau has become the first hotel on the Macau Peninsula to convert to natural gas, the gaming operator announced in a statement. The MGM Macau’s changeover ... -
Studio City to open Don Don Donki Feb.2
Macau’s largest Don Don Donki store is set to open its doors at Studio City on Feb. 2. Spanning over 30,000 square feet, the Japanese specialty ... -
Sands China honours excellent suppliers, remains committed to partnerships with local SMEs
Sands China Ltd. recently shined a spotlight on Macao’s suppliers with a joint event at The Londoner Macao: the Sands Supplier Excellence Awards ceremony and the ... -
Southeast Asian nations cautiously optimistic of progress on Myanmar and South China Sea conflicts
China’s increasingly assertive posture in the South China Sea and escalating violence in Myanmar topped the agenda for Southeast Asian diplomats at their meeting in Laos ... -
Duterte assails Marcos, accusing him of plotting to expand his grip on power
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is throwing allegations at his successor, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and even raising the prospect of removing him from office, bringing into ...
