Yearly Archives: 2024
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79 suspected illegal workers in October
The Public Security Police Force and the Labour Affairs Bureau conducted operations against illegal workers in October, inspecting 177 locations. The inspections included construction sites, private ... -
Funding costs fall in Q3
Funding costs in the banking sector decreased during the third quarter, according to statistics from the Monetary Authority of Macao. At the end of September, the ... -
MotoSurf champions eager to make waves in inaugural competition
As the action unfolded on the waves of Hac Sa beach, competitors at first MotoSurf World Championship not only showcased their exceptional skills but also immersed ... -
Woman arrested for drug trafficking in Macau
Macau authorities have arrested a 37-year-old Hong Kong woman on suspicion of drug trafficking, seizing cocaine and methamphetamine worth over MOP91,000. The arrest followed intelligence about ... -
Cycling race wraps up, customs delays clear at Macau port
The 2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Road Cycling Race concluded successfully yesterday, with customs clearance at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge resuming around 12:30 p.m. after a six-hour suspension. ... -
Over 40 team members complete Sands China’s responsible gaming training
Over 40 team members of Sands China recently completed the annual advanced responsible gaming training program from October 21 to October 22 at The Londoner Macao. ... -
Wynn hosts fitness and wellness event
Wynn Macau hosted the “Beyond the Gym: Global Perspectives on Fitness & Wellness” event last week, gathering over 100 guests, including representatives from the Health Bureau, ... -
Tariff hikes will backfire, and gov’t can manage such ‘external shocks’
Higher tariffs on Chinese exports will backfire, just increasing prices paid by consumers, while China can manage to weather the impact of such “external shocks,” a ... -
Taiwan’s Lai will visit allies in South Pacific as China seeks inroads
Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te will visit the self-governing island’s allies in the South Pacific, where rival China has been seeking diplomatic inroads. The Foreign Ministry announced ... -
Deadly alcohol poisoning casts shadow over the Laotian backpacker town
A little town known as a backpacker paradise in northern Laos has come under spotlight for a mass poisoning case that has killed at least six ... -
Vice president publicly threatens to have the president assassinated
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Saturday she has contracted an assassin to kill the president, his wife and the House of Representatives speaker if she ... -
S. Korea says Russia supplied air defense missiles to N. Korea in return for its troops
Russia has supplied air defense missile systems to North Korea in exchange for sending its troops to support Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine, a top South ... -
Two convicted in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death
A jury convicted two men on Friday of charges related to human smuggling for their roles in an international operation that led to the deaths of a family ... -
1963 John F Kennedy is laid to rest
The funeral of the assassinated President, John F Kennedy, has taken place in Washington. An estimated 800,000 Americans lined the streets to watch the coffin’s procession ... -
Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix
Max Verstappen cruised to a fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship on Saturday night by finishing fifth in the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Verstappen needed only to ... -
Young girls dance in a traditional Hindu festival threatened by changing times
Ketut Nita Wahyuni lifts her folded hands prayerfully to her forehead as a priest leads the temple gathering. The 11-year-old is preparing to perform the Rejang ... -
A man called 911 for help during a home invasion. Las Vegas police fatally shot him
A Las Vegas man called for police help during a home invasion before an officer fatally shot him, according to authorities and 911 calls. Brandon Durham ... -
Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers
Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the feeds of influencers on social media promoting overconsumption, and in ads constantly popping up ... -
Monday, November 25, 2024 – edition no. 4612
* Sky’s the limit — The local airport’s renovation and expansion have begun, aiming to increase routes and add long-haul flights * Zhao Leji | Beijing ... -
Lula welcomes Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva yesterday [Macau time] welcomed President Xi Jinping for a state visit at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, the latest ... -
Diversifying Beyond Gaming — Challenges and Opportunities in Rebranding Macao
As the city approaches the quarter-century mark of its return to China and prepares to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the SAR, it is worth examining ... -
Melco co-hosts first MotoSurf world championship
In a bid to develop cultural and sporting industries, Melco Resorts & Entertainment is co-hosting Macau’s first ever MotoSurf World Championship from today until Sunday (Nov. ... -
Wong Sio Chak emerges as key survivor: reports
Wong Sio Chak stands out as the key survivor from the current administration, positioned to play the much-ceremonial role of Number 2 in the new government ... -
Visitor arrivals rebound to 98% of 2019 levels in October
Macau’s visitor arrivals bounced back strongly in October 2024, reaching 97.7% of the level seen in October 2019, according to data from the Statistics and Census ... -
May 2025 arrive quickly, dry and bright
Weather conditions posed challenges, but not even an unseasonal typhoon could dim the shine of the FIA event that wrapped up the WTRC, GT, and Formula ... -
Pereira Coutinho urges new gov’t to raise civil servant pay 3.2%
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has urged the new government to increase the salary of all civil servants by 3.2% in 2025. The lawmaker sent this message ... -
Temperatures to drop to 13 degrees next week
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecasts that a strong northeasterly monsoon will reach the southern coast of China next Tuesday (Nov. 26), leading to a ... -
Committee proposes MOP900 fine for mobile use while driving
The First Standing Committee is reviewing a road traffic bill that proposes increased penalties for various violations. Committee chairwoman Ella Lei highlighted concerns over stricter fines, ... -
Increase in domestic violence cases raises concerns
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) reported a troubling increase in domestic violence incidents during the first half of the year, with 29 cases documented. This figure ... -
Government gaming forecast of MOP240b too high and too low for lawmakers
Lawmakers are confused about the government’s prediction that gross revenue from casinos will be MOP240 billion in 2025, as expressed yesterday during a Legislative Assembly (AL) ... -
Citi: Gov’t underestimates gaming revenue, poised to surge
The Macau government’s recent estimate that industry gross gaming revenue (GGR) will reach MOP240 billion in 2025 could be significantly underestimated according to Citigroup. Citi analysts ... -
Sands China co-organizes exhibition celebrating dual anniversaries
In a significant move to commemorate the rich cultural heritage of Macau, Sands China is hosting an exhibition at Sands Macao, serving as a reminder of ... -
Macao Foundation commits RMB1.1billion to UM’s Hengqin campus
The Macao Foundation has signed an agreement with the University of Macau (UM) to provide over RMB1.1 billion for land acquisition in Hengqin, intended for the ... -
Hengqin rolls out new residential purchase criteria
The criteria for purchasing residential units at the Macau New Neighbourhood in Hengqin have been adjusted significantly, effective immediately. These changes include the removal of the age ... -
Five injured in drunk driving car rampage
A car accident occurred early yesterday morning on Avenida da Amizade, injuring five people. According to the Public Security Police, a female driver in her 30s ...
