Yearly Archives: 2024
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Beijing to boost financing for approved housing projects to $560 billion
China will expand the amount of financing available for housing projects on a “white list” to 4 trillion yuan ($562 billion), officials said yesterday in Beijing’s ... -
Mass baccarat revenue strong despite quarterly dip
Mass baccarat revenue reached MOP34.09 billion in the third quarter of 2024, according to figures released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), comprising 61% ... -
Local associations promote youth mental health
The Macau Speaker Association, the Rotary Club of Macau, and the YMCA of Macau have co-organized the 2024 “We Care, We Share” Mental Health Youth Ambassador ... -
DSEDJ promotes Macau higher education on Malaysia study tour
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has been actively promoting the high-quality development of higher education in Macau, strengthening student recruitment and promotion in Portuguese-speaking ... -
Wynn Builds Regional Sports Exchanges and Boosts Macao Tourism
Jointly organized by the Sports Bureau of the Macao SAR Government and StarMac Entertainment & Production Limited, with additional support from the Macau-China Basketball Association (MCBA) ... -
MIF showcases Portuguese craftsmanship and innovation
The 29th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) kicked off Oct. 16, featuring over 1,300 exhibitors from around the globe. Running through Oct. 19, this ... -
Local brands seek gov’t help to boost visibility at MFE
Local heritage brands have called on the government to enhance promotional efforts during the Macao Franchise Exhibition (MFE), where innovative strategies for revitalizing traditional businesses were ... -
Ho Iat Seng hosts Portuguese delegation
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng welcomed a delegation from Portugal’s Douro and Tâmega e Sousa municipalities, aiming to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation between China and ... -
Asia Wine Institute partners with SJM for Asian sommelier summit
The Asia Wine Institute has again partnered with SJM Resorts for the “SJM Asia Top Sommelier Summit 2024,” taking place in Macau from 14 to 18 ... -
Elevate Your Mind and Body at “hush! Beach Concerts x Yo~ga Wellfest 2024” along Macau’s Longest Beach Coastline
Prepare to splash a wave of excitement with the coolest music, wellness, and sports crossovers as the long-awaited “hush! Beach Concerts x Yo~ga Wellfest 2024” returns ... -
Housing market in major Chinese cities heating up over stimulus
On The Agenda Home sales in major Chinese cities are ticking up this month, as a series of recent stimulus measures have boosted homebuyer sentiment. The ... -
CEPA opens doors for local businesses diversifying into new markets in GBA
In the News The Office of the Secretary for Economy and Finance (GSEF) has announced that an updated Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) with mainland China ... -
UK top diplomat to visit China in an attempt to reset frosty relations
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy is making his first trip to China in office this week in an attempt to reset the U.K.’s ties with Beijing ... -
Real estate tycoon sentenced to life for billions in fraud in gov’t graft crackdown
A Vietnamese real estate tycoon was convicted yesterday of fraudulently obtaining property worth billions of dollars and sentenced to life in prison, in a case that ... -
Youngest female climber to scale 14 tallest peaks calls for novices to be regulated
A British mountaineer who set the record as the youngest female to climb all the 14 tallest mountains in the world said yesterday that inexperienced climbers ... -
Zaluzhnyi endorses ‘victory plan’ in first speech since his dismissal
Ukraine’s former commander-in-chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, yesterday expressed his support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “victory plan,” despite the tensions between the two that led to his dismissal. ... -
1989 East Germany leader ousted
The Communist leader of East Germany, Erich Honecker, has been forced to step down as leader of the country. After 18 years in power he will ... -
Is the killer bachelor one or two? Anna Kendrick’s chilling ‘Woman of the Hour’
In Anna Kendrick’s “Woman of the Hour,” a chilling, based-on-a-true-story drama about when a 1970s serial killer appeared on an episode of “The Dating Game,” one ... -
Dua Saleh’s debut, ‘I Should Call Them’ is arty, experimental pop
The Sudanese-American actor/artist Dua Saleh, best known for their work as Cal Bowman on Netflix’s “Sex Education,” mesmerizes within the first few seconds of their experimental ... -
Hennessy with Huaiyang Cuisine
Proudly showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of artist Jean-Michel Othoniel, Hennessy collaborated with Sands Lifestyle to host an exclusive Hennessy Tasting Dinner for esteemed VIP guests at ... -
Middle East Israel’s looking into whether Hamas leader Sinwar was killed in Gaza
The Israeli military said yesterday it was looking into whether Hamas’ top leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in a military operation in Gaza, while an Israeli ... -
Japan records trade deficit on weak yen, slowing exports
Japan racked up a trade deficit of 294.3 billion yen ($2 billion) in September, according to Finance Ministry data released yesterday, as exports fell to key ... -
Thriving BRICS answer to bloc politics
The expansion of BRICS grouping from five to 10 member countries has successfully pushed it onto the fast track of becoming a “Greater BRICS” cooperation mechanism. ... -
Friday, October 18, 2024 – edition no. 4588
* Healthy young minds wanted — Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai is concerned about the mental health of people in Macau, particularly the youth * Crime | ... -
Business community reacts to Sam Hou Fai’s election
The election of Sam Hou Fai as Chief Executive (CE) has stirred a mix of optimism and skepticism among local business leaders and expatriates. With a ... -
MIF 2024 launches with record participation
The 29th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) and the Macao Franchise Expo (MFE) kicked off yesterday at the Cotai Expo in the Venetian Macao, ... -
Lucky 7 new side bets to mirror Singapore’s success
New baccarat side bets called “Lucky 7” and “Super Lucky 7” have debuted in Macau casinos, with industry experts anticipating the potential for these offerings to ... -
Lawmaker Zheng: measures to boost old neighborhoods failing
Government measures to revitalize the economy of community neighborhoods are not working as they should, lawmaker Zheng Anting said yesterday in a speech at the Legislative ... -
Illegal gaming law passed on its final reading
The Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday unanimously voted to approve the new illegal gaming law. The new bill, one of several new gaming industry-related laws approved in ... -
Xi makes rare visit to province facing Taiwan following war exercises
President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to a province facing Taiwan following military exercises that mobilized China’s navy, air force, missile force and land troops ... -
DSEC enhances public access to ‘Government Statistical Data’
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has launched a new Government Statistical Data service on the Macao One Account platform, effective yesterday, Oct. 16. This initiative ... -
Vehicle quota allocation continues for Hong Kong crossing
The government has resumed the allocation of 980 regular quotas for private vehicles traveling between Macau and Hong Kong, effective today. This phase includes 810 quotas ... -
Halftone calls for members’ works for annual exhibition
The Halftone Association, a non-profit cultural association for photography, will organize its second annual photographic exhibition in December. The association is calling on its members to ... -
Discounted flights lure international tourists
Macau’s initiatives to boost international visitation have paid dividends, with bookings for discounted flights tailored to global tourists surpassing 70,000 by Q2 of 2024. The Macao ... -
Sands China: leading the way in sustainability and corporate responsibility
Sands China Ltd. has emerged as a beacon of corporate responsibility and sustainable development over the last two decades. The company has not only established itself ...
