Yearly Archives: 2024
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Lawmaker criticizes government as decrease in sports funding affects athletes
The sports landscape is facing significant challenges, as government financial support for sports development has declined in recent years, according to lawmaker Ron Lam. In his ... -
Casino tycoon Lui Che Woo dies at 95
Lui Che Woo, the influential Hong Kong tycoon whose wealth surged alongside the burgeoning casino industry in Macau, has passed away at the age of 95. ... -
New book explores evolution of karting in Macau
As Macau celebrates 60 years of karting, a new book captures the sport’s rich history in the territory. “History of Karting in Macau,” published by Praiagrande ... -
Commercial property rebounds amid rate cuts
The climate for commercial and industrial properties has significantly improved in recent months, according to realtor Centaline. Last month, commercial and industrial shop transactions rose significantly, ... -
The Singles’ Day shopping festival loses its shine under China’s lagging economy
Merchants and consumers alike found the Singles’ Day shopping festival yesterday less shiny than in years past as e-commerce firms look abroad for growth. The annual ... -
Former Macau consul to head Portugal’s intelligence services
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has announced the appointment of Vítor Sereno, a diplomat who previously served as Portugal’s Consul in Macau, as the new head of ... -
Tree collapse at Guia Hill injures woman
A woman suffered head lacerations and lost consciousness after a tree fell on her at Guia Hill’s jogging trail. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. when ... -
Mortgage loans rise in September
The Monetary Authority of Macao has reported that new approvals for residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both rose in September. New ... -
Super Junior’s Kyuhyun in Macau next year
If you missed Kyuhyun in Hong Kong last year, this is the chance to see the Super Junior member as he prepares to hold concerts in ... -
CE rallies support for National Games
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng delivered a speech on the weekend on video at the launch ceremony for the 15th National Games, the 12th National Games ... -
Dismissal compensation salary cap set to increase to MOP21,500
A bill to raise the maximum compensation for dismissal without just cause was passed yesterday at the Legislative Assembly, with all lawmakers voting in favor. The ... -
Visitor numbers exceed gov’t expectations as arrivals reach 30 million
Visitor arrivals have exceeded 30 million this year, surpassing last year’s total of 28.25 million. The average daily visitor count has reached around 95,000, reflecting a ... -
SMG to issue T1 for Typhoon Toraji
Tropical cyclone Toraji, currently near Luzon in the Philippines, is expected to approach within 800 kilometers of Macau early today. The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) ... -
Discover Zi Yat Heen’s hidden recipes at Four Seasons Hotel Macau
Four Seasons Hotel Macau is inviting its guests to embark on an extraordinary culinary adventure through its “Hidden Recipes” dining promotion. The experience spans 13 acclaimed ... -
Lord Stow’s Bakery raises funds for breast cancer
Lord Stow’s Bakery has raised HKD45,728 during its annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month campaign last month. The funds were generated through the sale of pink ribbon ... -
Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing the country’s first ... -
Broad-based system needed to boost fertility
China’s health minister has highlighted the establishment of a childbirth subsidy system, the expansion of childcare services and ensuring the implementation of maternity leave as key ... -
Storm-weary country forcibly evacuates thousands as another typhoon hits
A new typhoon barreled across an agricultural region in the northeastern Philippines yesterday after thousands were evacuated to safety while still struggling to recover from the ... -
Authorities suspend railway services in the country’s southwest after deadly train station bombing
Pakistan’s railways suspended all train services yesterday to and from a restive southwestern province where a suicide bombing at a train station over the weekend killed ... -
UN climate talks to focus on money to help poor nations cut carbon pollution
A complex international two-week-long game of climate change poker is convening. The stakes? Just the fate of an ever-warming world. Curbing and coping with climate change’s ... -
1980 Saturn’s rings caught on film
The Voyager 1 space probe has reached the ringed planet, Saturn and sent back the first vivid photographs of the planet. Scientists have been delighted and ... -
FIFA and IOC hold different track records with Trump ahead of World Cup and Olympics in US
The two biggest events in world sports are coming to America. And if President-elect Donald Trump is not thinking about them yet, organizers of the 2026 ... -
Stock markets: Bitcoin above $82,000, global stocks mixed after Wall Street rally
European markets powered higher yesterday catching up with last week’s Wall Street rally. Bitcoin soared over $82,000 for the first time but Asian stocks fell as ... -
APEC leaders should join hands to ensure another ‘golden 30 years’ for the region
The 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting to be held in Lima on Saturday is undoubtedly the most important event of the ongoing APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, ... -
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – edition no. 4603
* Make Ends Meet — Lawmaker Lei Chan U called on the gov’t for measures to increase buying power as post-pandemic recovery has not improved purchasing ... -
Good visitation, but few deals inked
Though many potential customers visited the 2024 China (Macau) International Automobile Exposition, very few deals were inked, several exhibitors told the Times. The Exposition took place ... -
Gov’t opens new health center in Hengqin
The government’s new health center at the Macau New Neighborhood in Hengqin was unveiled Saturday, spanning 1,000 square meters and is staffed by seven medical professionals ... -
Pay stability for gaming workers amid employment shifts
Macau’s gaming industry workers are enjoying stable salaries, with a median monthly income of MOP21,000 reported in the third quarter This figure remains unchanged from the ... -
Journalist association urges gov’t to lift reporting restrictions
The Macau Journalists Association (AJM) has voiced serious concerns about the escalating restrictions on press freedom in the city, calling on the government to withdraw unnecessary ... -
Beijing approves $840b plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy
China on Friday approved a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt, in the latest push to rev ... -
Student photography showcases sustainable development
The “All for 17, 17 for All 2024 Macau SDGs Photography Exhibition” opened on Saturday, showcasing selected photographs taken by local students. Running until November 17, ... -
SAR passport holders eligible for visa-on-arrival in Myanmar
Myanmar has announced a visa-on-arrival policy for holders of the Macau SAR Passport, allowing them to apply for a Tourist Visa upon arrival at international airports. ... -
University of Tourism plans enrollment expansion
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) announced plans to expand enrollment and introduce new bachelor’s and master’s degree programs after 2024. The Jubilee Building at the ... -
Fashion pop-up store launches at Galaxy Macau
The “Macao Fashion Pop-Up Store” opened at Galaxy Macau, featuring 15 local fashion brands. Running from Nov. 9 to 18, the store is located on the ... -
ISAF launches pharmacy training course
Macau’s Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF) launched the “Pharmacy Training Course” from Nov. 8 to 14, aimed at enhancing the local pharmaceutical industry’s capabilities. The opening ceremony ...
