Yearly Archives: 2024
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Iconic Portuguese bakery ‘Manteigaria’ to open in Macau
Manteigaria, the Portuguese bakery famous for its handmade pastéis de nata, will be opening a branch in Macau in the coming months, according to media outlet ... -
GBA 3X3 circuit finals in Macau
The 2024 Greater Bay Area 3X3 Circuit Finals presented by Wynn Macau took place in Macau over the weekend with the opening taking place last Friday ... -
Macau Airport looks to expand internationally to Europe and the US
Macau International Airport (MIA) is seeking to expand its international route network. The operator said it is working with airlines to initiate new long-haul services connecting ... -
Wannasrichan claims 2024 SJM Macao Open title
Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan has celebrated a triumphant return to the Asian Tour, clinching the SJM Macao Open title with a wire-to-wire victory. The 29-year-old golfer finished ... -
Remains of late Chinese leader Wu Bangguo to be cremated
The remains of Wu Bangguo, former chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, will be cremated in Beijing today. Wu, who died in Beijing on ... -
Finance minister Lan says there is room for more stimulus but offers no plan
The Chinese government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, Finance Minister Lan Fo’an said this weekend, but he stopped short of unveiling a ... -
Gunmen kill 21 miners in the southwest ahead of an Asian security summit
Gunmen killed 21 miners and wounded six others in Pakistan’s southwest, a police official said this weekend, drawing condemnation from authorities as a search was launched ... -
Politician known for his close ties with Bollywood killed in Mumbai
A senior politician in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, who was also known for his close ties with Bollywood has been shot dead weeks before a key ... -
A-bomb survivors use prize to share anti-nuke message with the young
The recipient of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize is a fast-dwindling group of atomic bomb survivors who are facing down the shrinking time they have left ... -
1994 Israelis and Arafat share peace prize
Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, and two Israelis, the Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, have been named the winners of this year’s Nobel ... -
Sinner beats Djokovic to take Shanghai Masters title, Sabalenka reigns in Wuhan
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the Shanghai Masters yesterday, giving the Italian his tour-leading seventh title of the season. The ... -
Boxing Beterbiev beats Bivol to become undisputed light heavyweight champion
Artur Beterbiev beat Dmitry Bivol by a points decision to become the first undisputed light heavyweight champion in the division for more than 20 years. The ... -
Woman pleads guilty to trying to smuggle 29 turtles across a Vermont lake into Canada by kayak
A woman from China pleaded guilty over the weekend to attempting to smuggle 29 eastern box turtles, a protected species, across a Vermont lake into Canada ... -
The deeper lies go, the more exposed Lai’s true colors are
Compared with his overtly separatist speech at his “inauguration” on May 20, the “pro-peace” and economy-focused address of Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te at a ceremony in ... -
Monday, October 14, 2024 – edition no. 4584
* Chief Justice — In an uncontested run, Sam Hou Fai was elected Chief Executive of Macau, campaigning under a motto summed up in one word: ... -
Sam Hou Fai elected with 98.99% of the votes
Sam Hou Fai confirmed the new Chief Executive-elect of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) with 394 out of the 398 ballots cast. After confirmation, the ... -
CE election commences
The election of the sixth Chief Executive (CE) of the Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) started at 10 a.m. today with the president of the Electoral ... -
MGM CEO: market potential remains untapped
MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle has expressed confidence in Macau’s tourism market during his remarks at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. Despite ... -
Domestic travelers spending less despite stimulus measures
Domestic travelers in China, including the Macau and Hong Kong SARs,are exhibiting a notable trend of reduced spending during the recent Golden Week holiday, despite the ... -
New illegal gambling law ready for voting
The second standing committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) met yesterday to close the analysis and discussion of the bill that aims to tighten regulations and ... -
Documentary film depicts Macau’s cultural fusion
The documentary Heritople will premiere Saturday, Oct. 12 at 5 p.m. at Cinematheque Passion located at Travessa da Paixão near the Ruins of St. Paul’s. The ... -
Tesla is unveiling long-awaited robotaxi amid doubts about the tech it runs on
Expectations are high for the long-awaited unveiling of Tesla’s robotaxi at a Hollywood studio last night. Too high for some analysts and investors. The company, which ... -
Decolonizing the calendar in Latin America
This is the season of patriotism in Latin America as many countries commemorate their independence from colonial powers. From July to September, public plazas in countries ... -
Wannasrichan leads the way on Macao Open day 1
Thailand’s Rattanon Wannasrichan delivered an exceptional performance on the first day of the SJM Macao Open, carding a flawless bogey-free nine-under-par 61 to take an early ... -
UM rises 13 spots in world rankings
The University of Macau (UM) jumped 13 spots to rank 180th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025, reflecting “encouraging” progress, an official said. ... -
Unmanned aircraft activities banned during CE election
The government has announced a ban on all unmanned aircraft activities, namely drones, during the upcoming CE election, Sunday, Oct. 13. The measure aims to ensure ... -
Gov’t to offer financial support, simplify bureaucracy
The plan for the revitalization of six areas classified as historic neighborhoods will involve not only financial support for merchants and shop owners but also other ... -
Winners of ‘Kam Pek Market’ tender finally unveiled
The ten winners of the “Kam Pek Market” food stalls have finally been unveiled after a selection process that took longer than expected due to the ... -
Forum promotes regional cooperation over copyright law
Collective management organizations specializing in music copyright law strengthened their ties at the Second Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) Collective Management of Copyright in Music ... -
MGM debuts state-of-the-art Poly MGM Museum
MGM China Holdings Ltd is preparing to launch the Poly MGM Museum, a new state-of-the-art exhibition space located at MGM Macau, to promote Chinese culture. The ... -
MotoSurf Championship Finals Coming to Macau
Hac Sa Beach will host the 2024 Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) Macao Grand Prix MotoSurf World Championship Finals from Nov. 22 to 24, marking the event’s ... -
Macau health industry has potential, but much work remains, Furtado says
Interview With a long career and extensive experience in both the public and the private health sectors, Dr Rui Furtado, a specialist in General Surgery, has ... -
From roads to railways, China builds up strength in transport sector
On The Agenda As a Chinese saying goes, if you want to get rich, build roads first. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, ... -
Beijing will lift 4-year ban on Australian lobster imports, Albanese says
China will resume importing Australian live lobsters by the end of the year, removing the final major obstacle to bilateral trade that once cost Australian exporters ... -
Taiwan celebrates its anniversary against a background of Chinese threats
Taiwan celebrated its “National” yesterday against the background of threats from China, which claims the self-governing island as its own territory. Yesterday’s commemorations included military displays, ...
