Yearly Archives: 2024
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Political risks in China may affect foreign gaming operators
Political risks in China are increasingly impacting Macau, raising concerns for foreign investors, Steve Vickers and Associates (SVA) said in a report yesterday. The election of ... -
New air routes set to open for start of winter-spring season
China’s civil aviation industry is preparing for a busy winter-spring season — running from Oct 29 to March 29 — with increased international flights expected. According ... -
Maternity leave allowance for employers opens
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has introduced Administrative Regulation No. 34/2024, providing a temporary allowance for employers who offer paid maternity leave to employees, as part ... -
Temporary blood donations at Lago Building
Starting today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., a blood donation vehicle will be temporarily parked in front of the Lago Building, offering blood donation services. ... -
Taipa Central Park Swimming Pool reopens
Taipa Central Park Swimming Pool has reopened to the public, the Sports Bureau (ID) announced in a press statement. In the statement, the bureau stated that ... -
Lawmaker calls for revamp of continuing education scheme
Lawmaker Chan Hou Seng has called for a complete revamp of the Continuing Education subsidy scheme. At the Legislative Assembly and speaking during the period before ... -
Record meth bust at the airport
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has busted the largest methamphetamine smuggling ring in the region’s history, seizing approximately 11.1 kilograms of the drug, estimated at a street ... -
Macau showcases charm at Huelva’s APAVT congress
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) hosted a vibrant “Macau Night” in Huelva, Spain, on Oct. 25, coinciding with the 49th Portuguese Association of Travel and ... -
Knife attack near a school in Beijing injures five people, including three children
A knife attack near a school in China’s capital yesterday injured five people, including three children, police said. The attack occurred at midafternoon in Beijing’s northwestern ... -
Former President Duterte says he kept a ‘death squad’ as mayor to kill criminals
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told a Senate inquiry yesterday that he had maintained a “death squad” of gangsters to kill other criminals when he was ... -
Woman charged with assaulting senator who shouted at the king
A woman appeared in an Australian court yesterday charged with a May assault on the Indigenous senator who shouted at King Charles III during a royal ... -
The dramatic final full week of the presidential campaign: watch this
Uncertainty reigns entering the final full week of the 2024 campaign with Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a fiercely competitive presidential contest. ... -
1975 Franco’s 36-year reign ends
General Franco’s dictatorship has effectively ended with the announcement heir designate Prince Juan Carlos will take over as provisional head of state for Spain. The move ... -
2024 GEG Lusofonia Festival Rock and Rolls
The “2024 GEG Lusofonia Festival” kicked off last Friday, presenting a combination of Chinese and Portuguese arts and cultures that will last over two weekends (until ... -
Man U fires Ten Hag after woeful start to the season
Manchester United finally ran out of patience and fired manager Erik ten Hag yesterday after a troubled start to the season which has left the 20-time ... -
Topuria makes good on his promise, first man to stop Holloway
Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria vowed to become the first man to knock out Max Holloway. He made good on his promise at UFC 308 in Abu ... -
NATO confirms that North Korea has sent troops to join Russia’s war in Ukraine
NATO yesterday confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to help Russia in its almost three-year war against Ukraine and said some have already been ... -
Georgia’s president accuses Russia of election meddling and urges the West to back protests
Georgia’s president yesterday urged the West to support opposition protests after the governing party was declared the winner of a parliamentary election that she alleged was rigged with ... -
China remains stabilizing economic force
With global geopolitical rivalries intensifying and more economies resorting to protectionism, the world economy faces gloomy prospects of low growth and high debt which could leave ... -
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – edition no. 4595
* Testing 1, 2, 3… — The Cultural Affairs Bureau has announced plans for trial concerts at the new outdoor performance area in Cotai as the ... -
ExCo approves new maternity leave bill
The Executive Council (ExCo), the advisory body to the Chief Executive and core policy-making organ of the government, has finalized discussions on a bill to amend ... -
State Council appoints Sam Hou Fai as new CE
China’s State Council appointed Sam Hou Fai as Macau’s sixth-term Chief Executive (CE) Friday, according to Xinhua news agency. His tenure will begin on Dec. 20, ... -
Couto and Leong out of GP due to Lamborghini World Finals
Macau racer André Couto will not be racing this year at the local Grand Prix (GP), scheduled for Nov. 14-17. His absence is due to his ... -
Consumer prices show mixed signals in September
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September presents a complex inflationary picture, with year-on-year prices rising 0.59% but experiencing a slight month-on-month decline of 0.09%, according ... -
State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politics
Diana Xue has always followed the politics of her husband, friends and neighbors in Orlando, Florida, and voted Republican. This Election Day, she’ll break that pattern. ... -
At least 126 dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides
The number of dead and missing in massive flooding and landslides wrought by Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines has reached nearly 130 and the president ... -
ExCo greenlights investment funds bill
The Executive Council (ExCo) has approved a new “Investment Funds Law” to accelerate the development of the modern financial sector and promote economic diversification in the ... -
Gov’t advances talent development regulations
The Executive Council has finalized discussions on the draft administrative regulation titled “Amendment of Administrative Regulation No. 20/2023: Talent Development Committee.” This regulation aims to enhance ... -
Robotics competition fosters innovation
The International School of Macao (TIS) recently hosted its second TIS Robotics Competition, the Macau Mecha Monster Mash, underscoring its commitment to fostering innovation, sportsmanship, and ... -
Lusophone exports to China hit record high in first 8 months
According to a report from news agency Lusa, exports from Lusophone countries to China reached USD97.6 billion (MOP781.1b) between January and August, setting a new record ... -
IEEM announces intellectual property law events
The Institute of European Studies of Macau (IEEM), in collaboration with Maastricht University, will host three intellectual property (IP) law events from Oct. 28 to Nov. ... -
Indonesian coast guard drives away a Chinese vessel for the third time in a week
Indonesian patrol ships drove a Chinese coast guard vessel away from a survey vessel in a disputed area of the South China Sea for the third ... -
Zelenskyy says North Korean troops are poised to join the war, cancels UN chief’s visit
North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed over ... -
1979 Chairman Hua arrives in London
The first Chinese leader to visit Britain, Chairman Hua Kuo-Feng, has arrived in London at the start of a six-day visit. He was welcomed at Heathrow ... -
Oktoberfest Macau at MGM Cotai draws crowds
The signature event, marketed to rock the town with a 12-day authentic German bierfest, will run until Nov. 5. MGM promises an array of surprises in ...
