Yearly Archives: 2024
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ILCM’s Christmas bazaar supports local charities
The International Ladies’ Club of Macau (ILCM) held its Annual Christmas Charity Bazaar yesterday at the Grand Coloane Resort. This year’s theme, “Island’s Gift of Giving,” ... -
Woman loses HKD390,000 in online gambling scam
A woman has reported a significant financial loss of HKD390,000 after falling victim to an online scam linked to a purported “Taiwanese male netizen.” Police said ... -
Lai Chi Vun Shipyards reopens to public
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) has completed the Phase 1 revitalization project on the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards – X11-X15 earlier this month. The project features a ... -
MGM Theater launches first residency show: Macau 2049
Seven years after its opening, the MGM Theater has debuted its first-ever residency show, Macau 2049. Created in collaboration with renowned filmmaker Zhang Yimou, the show ... -
Woman on death row recalls a stunning last minute reprieve and ‘miracle’ transfer
Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Fiesta Veloso knelt to pray when officers came to take her to an execution site in May 2015, just a ... -
Xi is likely to decline Trump’s inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attend
Chinese leader Xi Jinping would likely see President-elect Donald Trump’s invitation to attend his inauguration as too risky to accept, and the gesture from Trump may ... -
Rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again
At Damascus’ international airport, the new head of security — one of the rebels who marched across Syria to the capital — arrived with his team. ... -
President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as next prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron late last week named centrist ally François Bayrou as prime minister in an effort to address the country’s deep political crisis, after ... -
1969: MPs vote to abolish hanging
MPs have voted by a big majority for the permanent abolition of the death penalty for murder. A great cheer went up in the Commons as ... -
Rockets-Thunder NBA Cup semifinal was a clash of defense, and it was predictable
It was midway through the third quarter of the Oklahoma City-Houston NBA Cup semifinal matchup on Saturday night. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had just made a ... -
South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached
South Korea’s opposition leader offered yesterday to work with the government to ease the political tumult as officials sought a reassure allies and markets, a day ... -
Huge and rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes
Six critically endangered Mekong giant catfish — one of the largest and rarest freshwater fish in the world — were caught and released recently in Cambodia, ... -
Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds
You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. As ... -
Monday, December 16, 2024 – edition no. 4626
* Xi is coming to town — President Xi Jinping to make three-day visit to Macau starting Wednesday for handover celebrations and Sam Hou Fai’s inauguration ... -
Luís Melo to launch new book set in Macau and Vietnam
Azorean author and lawyer Luís Mesquita de Melo, 61, will unveil tomorrow (Saturday) his latest novel, "Nas Esquinas do Olhar" (At the Corners of the Gaze), ... -
MGM Unveils “Zhang Yimou’s Studio: Mastermind Behind Macau 2049” in Barra District
Seven years after the opening of the MGM Theater, its first-ever residency show is ready to debut! MGM has joined hands with internationally acclaimed Chinese filmmaker ... -
Celebrate Christmas with Festive Delicacies at MGM
Festive season is approaching! MGM is pleased to present an array of festive delights, including Festive Christmas Afternoon Tea Set, Swiss Cheese Fondue, sumptuous Christmas feasts ... -
New archives building to serve as centralized storage for gov’t records
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is preparing to open a new 50,000 square meter archives building that will serve as a centralized storage facility for government ... -
Sam Hou Fai emphasizes necessity for reform in social security system
Incoming Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has acknowledged the persistent economic divide between the affluent and the disadvantaged in the region. In an interview with state ... -
Opening up – China, the environmental leader via the GBA
Analysis Underlining Xi Jinping’s 2021 statement to the UN General Assembly, in late October of this year Beijing reiterated China’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2060. ... -
SJM Holdings to develop budget hotel in Hengqin
SJM Holdings Limited has recently announced plans to expand its footprint into the budget accommodation sector with the acquisition of nine floors of office space in ... -
Gov’t to inject Air Macau with nearly MOP345 million
The government is preparing to make a capital injection of MOP344.13 million into Air Macau next year. This allocation is already included in the government’s 2025 ... -
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau air quality improves, but ozone remains a challenge
The governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau have jointly released the 2023 Air Quality Report of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Pearl River Delta Regional Air Monitoring ... -
Exhibition to showcase local artistry at Shoppes at Parisian
An art exhibition showcasing more than 200 pieces from 113 artists will open tomorrow at the Shoppes at Parisian. The “AFA Autumn Salon 2024” has received ... -
City sees decline in mortgage loan approvals
New approvals for residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) both saw declines in October 2024, according to the Monetary Authority of Macao. ... -
New Perspectives’ exhibition opens
The Macao Museum of Art (MAM) will host the exhibition “New Perspectives: Modern and Contemporary Works from the Macao Museum of Art” from today to May ... -
UTM strengthens ties with Jinan University
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Jinan Municipal Education Bureau and Jinan University to enhance educational collaboration between Macau ... -
Lei Wai Nong reflects on team successes in farewell address
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, publicly praised his team yesterday as he approaches the end of his term. In a heartfelt address, ... -
Ho Iat Seng: Macau targets 60% non-gaming value by 2028
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng highlighted a significant shift in the region’s economic landscape, noting that while gambling remains important, it now accounts for only 37.2% ... -
Black Bears lose pace, Kings win Macau Classic rematch
The Macau Black Bears were defeated 95-114 by the New Taipei Kings in the final game of a doubleheader on Wednesday evening at Studio City. This ... -
Gov’t unveils digital pataca prototype
The Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) unveiled the prototype system for the “Digital Macau Pataca” (e-MOP) yesterday. Chan Sau San, chairman of the Board of Directors ... -
Over 2,600 attended Sands’ outdoor concert
More than 2,600 audience members attended “Classics Reimagined: Golden Hour Harmonies” at the Macao Cultural Centre Plaza, on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The event featured ... -
Melco hosts ‘Splendors of China’ program
Melco Resorts & Entertainment hosted a special event under its “Splendors of China” program. This initiative aims to instill national pride among employees and the local ... -
China policies aim to nurture fresh growth engines
China is planning a fresh set of policies to propel growth in the equipment manufacturing sector, focusing on nurturing new growth engines such as new energy ... -
Sands Cares Ambassador Programme Marks 15th Anniversary with Celebration
Sands China recognises volunteers and community partners while honouring Dual Celebrations The Sands Cares Ambassador Programme marked its 15th anniversary with a celebration at The Londoner ...
