Yearly Archives: 2024
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Economic prosperity stable despite declining consumer confidence
The economic prosperity index in Macau is expected to remain stable between November 2024 and January 2025. According to a report published by the Macau Economic ... -
The ‘super year’ of elections has been super bad for incumbents as voters punish them in droves
Whether on the left or the right, regardless of how long they’ve been in power, sitting governments around the world have been drubbed this year by ... -
Rui Marques appointed as new Formula 1 race director
Portuguese motorsports veteran Rui Marques has been appointed the new Formula 1 race director, succeeding Niels Wittich in the critical role, the sport’s governing body FIA ... -
Cooler weather this week
The latest forecast indicates that tropical cyclone Man-yi, located east of the Philippines, will move northwest and approach within 800 km of Macau by tomorrow morning. ... -
LRT to optimize payment methods
The Macau Light Rapid Transit firm says it has implemented emergency procedures to ensure passengers can safely exit trains and stations, report issues to authorities, and ... -
Free seasonal flu vaccines from today
Starting today, free seasonal flu vaccinations will be available to all residents until supplies run out. The 2024-25 seasonal flu vaccination program began on Sept. 23, ... -
Mandatory oath for civil servants
Public servants in Macau will soon be mandated to take an oath affirming their commitment to the Basic Law and allegiance to the Macau Special Administrative ... -
Lei Kit Meng wins again
Local driver Lei Kit Meng has claimed victory in the Macau Roadsport Challenge, repeating his success from last year’s 70th Anniversary Challenge. In a race with ... -
Han Lichao with a ‘lucky’ win
Toyota Gazoo Racing China’s Han Lichao, driving a Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO, took victory in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) GT Cup. Han finished ahead ... -
Ugochukwu wins first-ever FIA FR World Cup
McLaren development driver Ugo Ugochukwu claimed victory in the chaotic FIA FR World Cup Race that concluded this year’s Macau Grand Prix program. The race, which ... -
Michelisz crowned in Macau
Norbert Michelisz (Hyundai Elantra N) has been crowned champion of the 2024 FIA TCR World Tour after the last round of the season (Race 2) in ... -
Engel adds to his success in thrilling race
Maro Engel (Mercedes-AMG) won what was arguably the best edition of the FIA GT World Cup to date. The weekend was full of surprises, making it ... -
71st Macau Grand Prix Winners List
FR WORLD CUP 1 – Ugo UGOCHUKWU (USA) 2 – Oliver GOETHE (DEU) 3 – Noel LEÓN (MEX) GT WORLD CUP 1 – Maro ENGEL (DEU) ... -
Macau placed top 30 in Miss Universe 2024
In a historic moment, Cassandra Chiu, the SAR’s first-ever Miss Universe contestant, placed 16th in the beauty pageant’s Top 30 finalists. The 23-year-old content creator, dancer, ... -
Man-yi and NE monsoon to affect Macau
The tropical cyclone Man-yi will move northwestward in the next few days, and is expected to enter within 800 km of Macau early today, according to ... -
Decline in building unit transactions
During the third quarter, 1,289 building units and parking spaces were transacted, with a total transaction value of MOP6.53 billion. This represents a decline of 18.1% ... -
‘Art of Prosperity’ exhibition opens with 250 artworks
An exhibition showcasing 250 artworks from local artists has opened at Sands Macao. The “Art of Prosperity” exhibition showcases the works from 230 local artists and ... -
Over 140 eateries at food festival
The 24th edition of the Macau Food Festival kicked off last week, featuring more than 140 participating restaurants and eateries that showcase both local and international ... -
SJM Resorts engages community with ‘racing Legacy’ activities
SJM Resorts brought the thrill of racing to the local community with a series of events under the theme “A Racing Legacy.” Last week, SJM collaborated ... -
Melco fosters community engagement through basquiat art workshops
Melco Resorts & Entertainment invited members from community partners Fuhong Society of Macau Happy Art Studio and Escola Kai Chi to take part in bespoke art ... -
In a meeting with Biden, Xi cautions US to ‘make the wise choice’ to keep relations stable
China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and ... -
Latest typhoon strikes, causing tidal surges and displacing massive numbers of people
A powerful typhoon wrecked houses, caused towering tidal surges and forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to emergency shelters as it cut across the ... -
1978 Mass suicide leaves 900 dead
The bodies of 914 people, including 276 children, have been found in Guyana in South America. Most of the dead – members of the People’s Temple ... -
France beat All Blacks for record-tying third straight time
France shook off a slow start to beat New Zealand 30-29 for a record-tying third straight time in a bruising autumn rugby test at Stade de ... -
A gold pocket watch given to the captain who rescued Titanic survivors sells for record price
A gold pocket watch given to the ship captain who rescued 700 survivors from the Titanic sold at auction for nearly $2 million, setting a record ... -
Kamala Harris raised $1 billion-plus in defeat. She’s still sending persistent appeals to donors
Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party’s prodigious fundraising operation raised more than $1 billion in her loss to Donald Trump, but the vice president is still pushing donors ... -
Sino-Peruvian cooperation yields substantial mutual benefits
As expected, the talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte in Lima on Thursday were held in a warm and amicable atmosphere ... -
Monday, November 18, 2024 – edition no. 4607
* Racing in the Rain — Davey Todd named winner of this year’s Macau Motorcycle GP amid the cancelation of the race, which was most affected ... -
Ugochukwu wins FIA FR World Cup
McLaren development driver Ugo Ugochukwu triumphed in the multi-incident FIA FR World Cup Race that closed the program of this year’s Macau Grand Prix. In a ... -
TCR World Tour: Title decider postponed due to track conditions
Zhang Tao, FIA Safety Delegate, has announced that the TCR World Tour – Race 2 which was scheduled to start at 10:55 this morning has been ... -
Motorcycle GP: Race canceled due to rain, Todd named the winner
The Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix was canceled due to a wet track and weather conditions, organizers announced at the time the race was scheduled to move ... -
Pansy Ho emphasizes importance of enhancing diverse experiences for overseas tourists
MGM China has underlined the need to enhance tourists’ experiences in Macau through unique cultural offerings, as the city aims to expand its cultural image. The ... -
Airbus Helicopters establishes base in Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
Airbus Helicopters, a division of European aircraft giant Airbus and the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer, has launched its new China headquarters in the Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation ... -
Gov’t expects MOP240b GGR in 2025
The government has projected gross gaming revenues (GGR) of MOP240 billion for 2025, an increase of approximately 11% compared to the current year’s budget estimate of MOP216 billion. ... -
Vendors remain optimistic despite unfavorable weather
Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions, the vendors at the Tap Seac Craft Market remain optimistic about the event’s potential to boost their visibility and sales. “We hope ...
