Yearly Archives: 2024
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Central Bank moves to spur its slowing economy and boost markets by cutting required bank reserves
China’s central bank said yesterday it will cut amount of reserves it holds for banks as part of a slew of measures to support the slowing ... -
Macau refutes US allegations on migrant workers rights
Macau government’s representative refuted the allegations by the United States regarding the repression of migrant workers in the region, in a session this week at the ... -
New heads at Personal Data Protection Bureau
The director and vice director of the Personal Data Protection Office, scheduled to be established on Feb. 1, were announced yesterday in the Official Gazette. Yang ... -
Major footbridge planned for Seac Pai Van – Ip Heng
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has unveiled plans to build a major footbridge at the Seac Pai Van government housing estate. The infrastructure is set to ... -
Trade union proposes employment assistance for elders
Deputy executive director of the Macao Federation of Trade Unions and lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has suggested that the government make additional investments to assist older ... -
Colorectal cancer screening for over 55s
The Health Bureau (SSM) has started a campaign to screen for early signs of colorectal cancer in residents aged 55 to 69 years old, the SSM ... -
Dispute over inheritance leads to detention of four individuals
Adispute over inheritance in the mainland, following the death of a Macau resident, has resulted in a series of complications and the subsequent arrest of four ... -
UNESCO rejects Lighthouse group request for report access, citing respect for China’s rights
The local Concern Group for the Protection of the Guia Lighthouse has announced that UNESCO has denied its request to access the government report on the ... -
US congressional delegation visits Taiwan to ‘engage with senior business leaders’
The co-chairs of the U.S. Congressional Taiwan Caucus yesterday opened the first trip by U.S. lawmakers to the island where the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party won ... -
Las Vegas Sands 4Q revenue to rise amid tourism recovery: Dow Jones
Las Vegas Sands, a major player in the casino and resort industry, is set to announce its fourth-quarter earnings today [Macau time], with “a notable net ... -
Renowned educator Anne van Dam headlines TIS’s first-ever Early Childhood Education Conference
The International School of Macao (TIS) marked a significant milestone in early childhood education, with its first Early Childhood Education (ECE) Conference on Jan. 20, 2024. ... -
Londoner Arena hosts Street Dance of China season 6 finale
The Londoner Arena at The Londoner® Macao was the center of attention as it hosted the grand finale of ‘Street Dance of China’ Season 6 on ... -
China formally restores relations with Nauru after Pacific island nation cut Taiwan ties
China and Nauru formally restored diplomatic relations yesterday after the tiny Pacific island nation cut its ties with Taiwan earlier this month, in a further move ... -
Sharing with and by the people – Bay visions
Analysis by Leanda Lee* An earlier analysis (Jan 11) of the benefits of the Greater Bay Area in The Times’ GBA Views focused on the region ... -
Guangdong governor prioritizes economic integration in Southeast China for 2024: Reports
On the Agenda In a significant move towards bolstering China’s economic growth, Guangdong Governor Wang Weizhong announced this week that the province will take on a ... -
Warm-up with hot springs, food street and nightlife
Travelog Zhuhai, often celebrated for its scenic beauty and vibrant nightlife, offers a blend of natural wonders and modern attractions. This coastal city, nestled in the ... -
Notes on academic studies
“Dynamic Information Grid Optimization of Trade Logistics Industry Sharing Based on Remote Sensing Image Analysis of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao” Zhao Yajie International Journal of ... -
Forum Macao’s Sixth Ministerial Conference Scheduled for April
The sixth ministerial conference of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries (Forum Macao) is set to convene in Macau this ... -
Cathay Pacific Expands in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Bay Area
Cathay Pacific is reinforcing its presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area following recent challenges, including a discrimination controversy. Aiming to recover, the airline inaugurated ... -
Shenzhen’s Cross-Border Renminbi Payments Hit Record High
Shenzhen, Guangdong province, recorded a record-breaking 4 trillion yuan ($556 billion) in cross-border renminbi payments in 2023, the highest ever. The renminbi, or yuan, continues as ... -
Thousands of people are forced out of their homes after 7.1 quake
As aftershocks continued to rock western China yesterday, more than 12,000 people were staying in tents and other shelters, lighting bonfires to fend off the freezing ... -
North appears to demolish reunification arch as Kim turns against ties with South
North Korea appears to have torn down a huge arch in its capital that symbolized reconciliation with South Korea, a week after leader Kim Jong Un ... -
Court says popular politician Pita didn’t violate law, can remain a lawmaker
Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled yesterday that popular progressive politician Pita Limjaroenrat, who was blocked from becoming prime minister even though his party placed first in last ... -
Trump rides to New Hampshire victory on the strength of support from the GOP base
Former President Donald Trump had rock-solid support from New Hampshire Republicans in his primary victory Tuesday (yesterday, Macau time), with even most backers of rival Nikki ... -
2004 Nasa rover looks for water on Mars
The second of two Nasa rovers sent to explore Mars has landed on the surface of the planet, where it will look for signs of water. ... -
Nolan on ‘Oppenheimer’ Oscar success: ‘Sometimes you catch a wave’
Christopher Nolan was still sleeping when his film, “Oppenheimer,” landed a leading 13 Academy Awards nominations yesterday [Macau time]. Emma Thomas, Nolan’s wife and producing partner, ... -
Visa enters F1 with Red Bull, rebrands AlphaTauri with wordy new team name
Visa will enter Formula One this year with Red Bull Racing in its first new global sports sponsorship agreement in 15 years. Visa has taken over ... -
Ai Weiwei gets ‘incorrect’ during an appearance at The Town Hall in Manhattan
Ai Weiwei, the Chinese artist and dissident who believes it his job to be “incorrect,” was hard at work yesterday [Macau time] during an appearance at ... -
‘Doomsday Clock’ signals existential threats of nuclear war, climate disasters and AI
Earth, for the second year running, is nearing apocalypse, a science-oriented advocacy group said, pointing to its famous “Doomsday Clock” that shows 90 seconds till midnight. ... -
China’s GDP grows 5.2%, stock market shares fall
According to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, in 2023 the Chinese GDP grew by 5.2%, exceeding the government’s forecast of about 5% (3% in 2022). In ... -
Thursday, January 25, 2024 – edition no. 4413
* Unfair prices — Consumer Council investigation finds immense price disparity in bakery products * Aviation | Airport expects more flights, diverse routes * Artivism | ... -
More patrons trigger better casino service post-pandemic, survey finds
In 2023, more gamblers fostered better services at casinos, a survey hosted by the Macau Gaming Research Association (MGRA) aimed at generating Gaming Service Index (GSI) ... -
Upward trend to continue in Macau casinos
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first 21 days of January 2024 totaled MOP13 billion ($1.6 billion). This resulted in an average daily revenue of ... -
Circus artists point to space as main challenge for development
The relatively massive scale of space required by circus performances is still a major challenge and can only be overcome by somewhat bypassing it, several local ... -
Ho hopes English and Portuguese media continue to bridge cultures, reaffirms respect for freedom of press
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng yesterday praised the “significant job” the local news outlets reporting in Portuguese and English are doing “in bridging the gap between ...
