SAR passport holders eligible for visa-on-arrival in Myanmar

Myanmar has announced a visa-on-arrival policy for holders of the Macau SAR Passport, allowing them to apply for a Tourist Visa upon arrival at international airports. This visa

University of Tourism plans enrollment expansion

The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) announced plans to expand enrollment and introduce new bachelor’s and master’s degree programs after 2024. The Jubilee Building at the Taipa campus

Fashion pop-up store launches at Galaxy Macau

The “Macao Fashion Pop-Up Store” opened at Galaxy Macau, featuring 15 local fashion brands. Running from Nov. 9 to 18, the store is located on the Promenade East

ISAF launches pharmacy training course

Macau’s Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF) launched the “Pharmacy Training Course” from Nov. 8 to 14, aimed at enhancing the local pharmaceutical industry’s capabilities. The opening ceremony featured ISAF

Aviation exhibition boosts industry and market

The 13th Macau Business Aviation Exhibition concluded yesterday, offering exchanges within the sector and targeting the high-end business and private aircraft markets. Taking place

Tourism accreditation reaches record high in 2024

The Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme (QTSAS) reached a new milestone this year, with a record-high 390 accredited merchants across the travel agency, catering and retail

Over 60 bands perform at hush! Beach Concerts

The “hush! Beach Concerts x Yo~ga Wellfest 2024,” a two-day music and yoga event, took place this past weekend at Hac Sa Beach. The event

SMG mulls issuing typhoon signal as ‘Toraji’ approaches Macau

A new tropical cyclone, named “Toraji,” is currently developing east of Luzon Island. Forecasts indicate that it will move northwestward across Luzon over the next two days

Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas trip

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pledged to maintain close ties with China during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Saturday, his first overseas

President angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China

States back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media

Australia’s states and territories on Friday unanimously backed a national plan to require most forms of social media to bar children younger than 16.

Spaniards demand the resignation of Valencia leader for bungling flood response

Tens of thousands of Spaniards marched in the eastern city of Valencia on Saturday to demand the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency

Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump’s 2020 election case after his presidential win

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case canceled any remaining court deadlines Friday while prosecutors assess the “the appropriate course going forward” in

1987 Van Gogh fetches record price

A painting by Vincent Van Gogh has been sold for $49m (£27m) - a world record for a work of art. The final price was more than

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) in the final on Saturday.

Beyoncé leads the noms, becoming the most nominated artist in the show’s history

Welcome to Beyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation. She leads the nods with 11, bringing

Tourists in Rome now have a walkway to visit the Trevi Fountain but can’t toss coins

Tourists in Rome won’t be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the Trevi Fountain, following tradition, though an elevated walkway now gives limited access to the

China’s Luckin shows Starbucks how to sell coffee

Barbarians are coming to the gate. Just as Starbucks Corp.’s new Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol begins to revamp the ailing coffee chain, its Chinese nemesis plans to

Monday, November 11, 2024 – edition no. 4602

— Gov’t unveils new health center in Hengqin, marking historic first for mainland operations * Automobile Show | Good visitation, but few deals inked * gaming industry workers are enjoying stable salaries,

Gov’t amends urban plan for Ilha Verde, fewer buildings, more leisure areas

Macau's SAR government has presented a revised version of the urban plan for the Ilha Verde area. The updated plan was introduced for the first time

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