Mongolian man steals 2 phones from shop

A Mongolian male in his fifties has been arrested for stealing two mobile phones worth a total of 5,000 patacas, Public Security Police (PSP) spokeswoman Lai In Hong said during a regular press conference yesterday.According to Lai, a local shopkeeper in the northern district reported to the police earlier this month that two phones owned by the company for use by its staff kept in the shop were suspected to have been stolen by a man. The police soon identified the suspect and arrested him

October 31, 2024 | BY William Chan

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Sam to receive his CE appointment decree in Beijing

The Macau Government Information Bureau (GCS) announced in a statement yesterday that Chief Executive-designate Sam Hou Fai will travel to Beijing today for a three-day visit where he will receive a State Council decree appointing him as the sixth-term chief executive of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR).The GCS statement did not mention on which day Sam will receive his appointment decree during his three-day visit between today and Saturday.The State Council appointed Sam on

October 31, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Macao Emission Exchange opens, aiming to link up China & PSCs

The International Carbon Emission Exchange officially opened its doors in Macau yesterday, and the Macao Carbon Neutral Research Institute was established on the same day, aiming to contribute to the appropriate diversification of Macau’s economy.A joint opening ceremony for the two entities was held yesterday at The Venetian Macao in Cotai, with Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng, Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raimundo do Rosário, Foreign Ministry Commissioner Liu Xianfa and Liaison

October 31, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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Beijing issues 5-billion-yuan bonds in Macau, including 2 billion with 5-year maturity

The Ministry of Finance issued sovereign bonds worth five billion yuan in Macau yesterday, according to a statement by the Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM).Yesterday’s issuance was the fourth time that the central government has issued sovereign bonds in Macau, after the first, second and third ones in July 2019, September 2022 and September last year.According to the statement, the renminbi-denominated sovereign bonds issued in Macau yesterday comprised two-year-maturity bonds worth three

October 31, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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DSAL & IAS award 10 outstanding elderly employees and 62 employers

The Outstanding Senior Employees and Seniors Employers Recognition Programme 2024 awarded 10 outstanding elderly employees and 62 businesses and organisations employing elderly people yesterday, with the aim of promoting the admiration for and recognition of senior citizens’ contributions to the community with their work experience and skills.Co-organised by the Macau Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) and Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), the awarding ceremony of the programme was held at the Macau

October 31, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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SJM hosts responsible gaming contest, certificate presentation

SJM Resorts held its SJM Responsible Gaming Promotion 2024 – Responsible Gaming Competition and Course Certificate Award Ceremony” at Grand Lisboa yesterday afternoon where staff who participated in responsible gaming activities throughout the year received certificates.The integrated resort (IR) operator this year launched a series of activities themed “Seeking Help for Winning the Future” in collaboration with various social service organisations.A statement provided after

October 31, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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IAM urges public to stop eating Guangxi made kudzu

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) urged the public yesterday to cease consuming a pre-packed kudzu product as it was found to contain an excessive amount of preservatives, according to an IAM statement yesterday.According to the Science Direct website, the kudzu root is the dried root of Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi, a semi-woody, perennial and leguminous vine native to South East Asia. It is often used interchangeably in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) with Thomson kudzu root. For more

October 31, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Julia Lam’s ‘Superflat’ exhibition kicks off

The Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery was yesterday packed with guests and attendees at the launch of local artist and curator Julia Lam Tsz Kwan’s 3rd solo exhibition entitled “Superflat”, which will be on display until November 9.The exhibition features 10 works, each recently created and featuring buildings like the erstwhile Hotel Estoril, the Red Market and the Old Courthouse that might be overlooked or overshadowed in Macau, and are named for the year the buildings were completed,

October 31, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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EU tariffs on Chinese EVs unwise protectionist move serving no one’s interest

Commentary        BEIJING – Despite strong opposition from several member states, the European Commission has finalized its decision to levy tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), which is a misguided trade protectionist measure hurting many but benefiting no one.The EU’s wrong decision will hurt the interests of European consumers and impede the bloc’s green transition plan, while undermining the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese EV enterprises and

October 31, 2024 | BY admin

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US companies in China remain steadfast in their commitment: AmCham Shanghai president

Interview        SHANGHAI – Amid rising geopolitical tensions, U.S. companies in China remain steadfast in their commitment, said Eric Zheng, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, emphasizing their long-term focus on succeeding in the Chinese market.Zheng spoke about the long-term commitment of US companies in China during a recent interview with Xinhua, anticipating China will continue to play a key leadership role in globalization.“Our companies

October 31, 2024 | BY admin

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Lusofonia Festival to continue this weekend

Review by William Chan        Macau’s GEG Lusofonia Festival commenced on Friday in the Taipa House area with the aim of promoting the various cultures of the Portuguese-speaking world through cuisine, arts & crafts. The festival ran from last Friday through Sunday and will continue from this Friday throughout the weekend. Throughout the six-day event over two weekends, both local artistes and those from Portuguese-speaking countries have performed and will be

October 30, 2024 | BY admin

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Overall tap water use rises by 8 pct as tourism booms: Macao Water

The tourism sector has increased Macau’s overall tap water consumption by 8 percent so far this month compared to the same period last year, with a double-digit rise in commercial water consumption, due to rising demand from Macau’s hotel sector, including the six local integrated resort operators, Macao Water Executive Director Nacky Kuan Sio Peng said yesterday.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a press conference at the Lisboeta Macau integrated resort in Cotai for a 40-episode TV

October 30, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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2 women nabbed for currency exchange fraud

Two women from the mainland have separately been arrested for their involvement in two currency exchange-related fraud cases, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Ho Chan Nam said during a regular press conference yesterday.In the first case, the 38-year-old suspect surnamed Gong told the police that she’s jobless.According to Ho, on Sunday the victim wished to acquire some Hong Kong dollars for gambling and contacted an illegal currency exchange dealer, who asked Gong to go to the victim’s

October 30, 2024 | BY William Chan

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Police nab mainland couple for theft-by-finding

A couple from the mainland have been arrested for stealing a purse that they found on the street, Public Security Police (PSP) spokeswoman Lai In Hong said at a regular press conference yesterday.The female suspect is surnamed Chen and the male suspect is surnamed Zhao. Both are in their forties and they came to Macau as visitors with their children.According to Lai, the police received a report from a local woman on Saturday saying that she had lost her purse containing 2,000 patacas and her

October 30, 2024 | BY William Chan

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