Emergency vehicles will soon be able to cross GBA boundaries
Under a new agreement, first responders in Macao, Hong Kong and Guangdong will be able to operate in each other’s territories if need arises. The post Emergency vehicles will soon be able to cross GBA...
View ArticleBaseball’s Shohei Ohtani accuses his interpreter of stealing millions
The ‘greatest baseball player of all time’ denies involvement in illegal wagers as federal investigators probe the interpreter’s betting activities. The post Baseball’s Shohei Ohtani accuses his...
View ArticleMozambican authorities seize hundreds of kilos of ivory
The cache of elephant tusks, uncovered in a shipping container in Maputo, underscores the ongoing threat of poaching in the country. The post Mozambican authorities seize hundreds of kilos of ivory...
View ArticleNansha takes off as China’s official low-altitude hub
Planning officials want Nansha, a district of Guangzhou, to spearhead ‘early breakthroughs’ in the emerging unmanned aircraft sector. The post Nansha takes off as China’s official low-altitude hub...
View ArticleCar journeys to mainland China via the HZMB are booming
A policy shift last year has led to more motorists from Macao and Hong Kong heading north for shopping, sightseeing and business. The post Car journeys to mainland China via the HZMB are booming...
View ArticleMacao swelters under its hottest March day ever
The city is in for another scorching year, with climate change not only raising temperatures but causing more frequent and stronger typhoons. The post Macao swelters under its hottest March day ever...
View ArticleAI image generators are useful, but there are legal pitfalls, says expert
Businesses need to be aware of intellectual property issues, given a lack of consensus on whether AI-generated images can be copyrighted. The post AI image generators are useful, but there are legal...
View ArticleConstruction waste island is necessary, government says
Despite growing environmental concerns, the government remains adamant over plans to build an island from discarded construction materials. The post Construction waste island is necessary, government...
View ArticleZhuhai has its eyes on becoming a major Chinese transport hub
Some of the major transport projects currently underway in Zhuhai include a new high speed railway line and an extension to the Xianghai Bridge. The post Zhuhai has its eyes on becoming a major...
View ArticleThailand just got one step closer to allowing same-sex marriage
The country’s House of Representatives passed a bill that could see it become the third country in Asia where gay and lesbian couples can legally marry. The post Thailand just got one step closer to...
View ArticleAngola’s president encourages Chinese tourism
During his recent visit to Beijing, President João Lourenço made the case for why tourists should pick Angola as their next destination. The post Angola’s president encourages Chinese tourism appeared...
View ArticleShun Tak’s losses widened during the last financial year
The group’s hospitality and transport divisions saw profits, but overall the group lost more in 2023 than it did in 2022. The post Shun Tak’s losses widened during the last financial year appeared...
View ArticlePassenger volumes up at Macao airport ahead of tourism campaign
New flight services and a public tender for a Macao promotion project aim to lure more visitors to the SAR. The post Passenger volumes up at Macao airport ahead of tourism campaign appeared first on...
View ArticleDachshund breeding could soon be outlawed in Germany
A new law could prohibit the rearing of the famous dogs known for their short legs and long bodies, as part of a wider effort to stop torture breeding. The post Dachshund breeding could soon be...
View ArticleSuspending subsidised housing projects is not enough: realtors
The local real estate sector hopes the government can revitalise the market by removing all market curbs and relaunching the residency investment program. The post Suspending subsidised housing...
View ArticleA final farewell: Macao’s horse racing era draws to a close as the curtain...
With a legacy spanning four decades, the MJC bids adieu as financial woes mount to over 2 billion patacas in losses for 2022. The post A final farewell: Macao’s horse racing era draws to a close as...
View ArticleGen Z travellers prioritise local food and natural scenery
Tourists in this age group aren’t particularly fussed by sunshine or vibrant nightlife, according to a recent survey. The post Gen Z travellers prioritise local food and natural scenery appeared first...
View ArticleMozambique awards five offshore oil and gas blocks to CNOOC
The Chinese state-owned oil giant secured a mix of shallow and deep-water blocks in the latest round of licensing. The post Mozambique awards five offshore oil and gas blocks to CNOOC appeared first...
View ArticleThe newly revamped Hotel Central has won a design accolade
The extensive renovation of the storied property has been recognised in this year’s China Tourism and Culture Starlight Awards. The post The newly revamped Hotel Central has won a design accolade...
View ArticleThere’s a new air route between Macao and Taichung
The Taiwan carrier Starlux now operates a daily service to the SAR, with an additional flight on Monday mornings. The post There’s a new air route between Macao and Taichung appeared first on Macao...
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