Volvo becomes latest carmaker to scale back electric ambitions, eases goal to at least 90% by 2030

Sweden-based Volvo Cars has eased off on its pledge to stop selling cars with internal combustion motors by 2030, saying slow rollout of places to charge up and

Long COVID: targeting specific immune cells could reverse damage in lungs

The long-term effects of respiratory viral infections such as COVID-19 are a major public health burden. Some estimates suggest over 65 million people around the world suffer from

Thursday, September 5, 2024 – edition no. 4561

— As the tourism industry rebounds, the challenge lies in harmonizing heritage preservation with the influx of modern tourism vibes * Events | BBMacao blends language and art in community exchange

Dozens of Cathay Pacific flights axed due to faulty A350 engine component

  Cathay Pacific Airways has canceled several flights due to ongoing maintenance on its Airbus A350 fleet, following the discovery of a faulty engine component. This issue has

Air Macau sees revenue growth amid widening losses

Air Macau has reported a 20.6% year-on-year increase in operating income for the first half of 2024, totaling RMB1.47 billion (MOP1.66 billion). This growth, outlined in

Gaming jobs for people with disabilities a cause for optimism: MSO

Gaming corporations have emerged as important employers of people with disabilities in Macau as the pandemic impacts the job market, according to national director of Macau Special

Casinos to face revenue decline in September

Gross gaming revenue for Macau’s casinos is forecast to decline in September, according to analysts’ predictions. After record-breaking revenue in August, the summer momentum is expected

6% drop in labor dispute cases despite surge in worker complaints

The Labour Affairs Bureau’s (DSAL) 2023 annual report revealed a decrease in overall labor dispute cases and fines, even as more workers filed multiple complaints

Pope opens Asia odyssey in Jakarta to rally Catholics, hail religious freedom tradition

Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia yesterday at the start of the longest trip of his pontificate, hoping to encourage its Catholic community and celebrate the tradition

Additional subsidy for economically disadvantaged households

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has announced plans to distribute an additional subsidy to 2,800 economically disadvantaged households already receiving public assistance. The initiative aims to alleviate financial

Rise in deposits in July

July has seen residents’ deposits increase, while loans have declined. Deposits rose by 1.8%, reaching MOP743.3 billion. Conversely, both domestic loans to the private sector and foreign loans

New self-service kiosks installed in Hengqin for SAR residents

The Macau Identification Services Bureau has launched new multi-application kiosks in Hengqin, offering approximately 40 self-service options across 11 public administration services. According to a press release from

Passengers flock to airport as expanded services mooted

During the summer holidays of July and August, Macau International Airport served 1.47 million passengers and recorded 10,881 aircraft movements, marking respective increases of 28% and 30.2% over

Non-higher education enrollment peaks due to surge in births during Year of the Dragon

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has reported that the number of non-higher education students has reached an all-time high of approximately 89,000, driven

NBA’s Phoenix Suns spread inspiration for inclusion in the community

Current and former Phoenix Suns players visited Macau Special Olympics athletes yesterday, demonstrating their skills and promoting inclusion at an event organized by Sands China. James Jones,

Temporary U-turn lane to set Taipa traffic on course

The Transport Bureau announced yesterday that a temporary U-turn Lane on Estrada de Pac On, located near the Immigration Department, will officially open on the morning of September 6.

Macau Legend narrows H1 loss amid operational challenges

Macau Legend Development reported a narrower loss of HKD152.4 million (USD19.55 million) for the first half of 2024, down from HKD189.1 million in the same period last year.

UM hosts Tsinghua University flag honor guard

The University of Macau (UM) welcomed the Tsinghua University student national flag honor guard for a ceremonial flag-raising event earlier this week, marking a significant exchange between the two

Kai Fong lawmakers propose strategies for economic recovery, social development

Lawmakers from the Macau General Union of Neighborhood Associations (Kai Fong) emphasized the importance of addressing social and livelihood issues amid the city’s post-pandemic economic recovery and noted that Macau is

Macau vows to keep pushing for Olympic representation

Macau's government is determined to secure representation for the city in future Olympic Games, Luis Gomes, acting head of the Sports Bureau, affirmed during a

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