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A tiny village where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory
The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame before the god. As this tiny South Indian ... -
AI: A useful tool that needs human supervision
Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications can be powerful and useful tools to help journalists and media professionals but AI requires thorough, informed, and ethically responsible ... -
94% of middle school students face academic pressure: Survey
A survey from the General Association of Chinese Students of Macau has revealed 94% of middle school students experience significant academic pressure. The study, ... -
Sam will retain three current secretaries in new cabinet
Chief Executive-designate Sam Hou Fai will retain at least three key secretaries from the current administration in his new cabinet, “signaling an emphasis on ... -
Gov’t maintains current approach to sexual crimes
Authorities say amendments to criminal provisions for sexual offenses are unnecessary despite lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng appeals. In response to Wong’s inquiry, the government ... -
Changing luxury markets: How Gen Z is redefining affluence
As the luxury market evolves, a new generation of consumers is reshaping its landscape. Generation Z (Gen Z), those born between 1997 and 2012, ... -
UNESCO approves new project for Calçada do Gaio building
The president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Deland Leong, has said the addition of a rooftop access structure on the high-rise project at Calçada ... -
Bears slips in first home match
The Macau Black Bears lost by just 3 points (93-96) in their second East Asia Super League game against the Ryukyu Golden Kings. Playing ... -
Gov’t mulls stiffer fines for unlicensed tour guides
The Legislative Assembly (AL) is reviewing the city’s tour guide regulations proposing to significantly increase penalties for unlicensed tour guides. The proposed changes aim ... -
Tourism drives water consumption up 8% in October
Water consumption surged in October, rising 8% compared to the same period last year, according to Nacky Kuan, executive director of Macao Water. Speaking ... -
Fitch forecasts economic resurgence until 2025
Macau is experiencing a notable economic resurgence, bolstered by its robust public and external finances. Fitch Ratings Inc. has projected solid economic expansion in ... -
Network grows with opening of Seac Pai Van Line on Nov. 1
Macau’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system is set to expand its reach, with the official opening of the Seac Pai Van Line on Nov. ... -
Inbound package tour visitors up 101.2%, outbound travel by residents climbs
Macau’s tourism sector has shown strong signs of recovery in the first three quarters of 2024, with a significant surge in inbound package tour ... -
DSAT claims new taxis are on the way
In response to several media reports highlighting the slow rollout of the 500 new taxis from the recent licensing tender held in mid-May, the ... -
Unemployment remains stable; concerns remain for fresh graduates
Macau’s unemployment rate has remained stable in the third quarter of this year, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service. However, some ... -
Lei Chan U wants further review of the Labor Law
Lawmaker Lei Chan U has called on the Chief Executive-elect Sam Hou Fai to prioritize the fulfilment of his political agenda, which includes measures ... -
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming tops China’s rich list
ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming tops the list of China’s richest people, according to the Hurun Research Institute, although many of them have seen their ... -
Cotai’s outdoor concert venue prepares for trial concerts
Deland Leong, President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), has announced plans for trial concerts at the new outdoor performance area in Cotai, which ... -
Talent committee’s new strategies to attract top talent
The Talent Development Committee held its second plenary meeting of the year Monday, with Chairman and Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng presiding over the ... -
Lawmakers share aspirations on gov’t priorities
Several lawmakers in the Legislative Assembly have shared their aspirations and ambitions regarding what they believe should be the priority areas for the new ... -
Hengqin residents satisfied with living environment
A recent survey by the Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone Statistics Bureau indicated nearly 77% of Hengqin residents are satisfied with their living environment. This ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Taxi violations are down 94% from pre-pandemic
A recent report from the Transport Bureau (DSAT) reveals that the number of infractions practiced by taxi drivers has significantly when compared to 2019. ... -
Melco hopes to attract more Korean tourists to Macau
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is making Korean tourists a top priority, according to a report from Korea JoongAng Daily. In a press event at ... -
Oktoberfest returns to MGM Cotai from today
The “Cheers, Macau! Oktoberfest Macau at MGM” opens today. Set to run from Oct. 25 to Nov. 5, this year marks the 14th edition ... -
‘Lusofonia Festival’ starts today
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), the 2024 edition of the “‘Lusofonia Festival” begins today, stretching across two weekends. ... -
Zone D landfill begins preliminary work
Preliminary landfill work has begun for Zone D of the New Urban Landfills in Taipa, according to the Public Works Bureau (DSOP). The work ... -
China to issue RMB5 billion in treasury bonds in Macau
China’s Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that it will issue RMB5 billion in renminbi-denominated treasury bonds in Macau on Oct. 30. The issuance coincides ...
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