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Macao SAR to host 2nd int'l short film festival in September
Xinhua News Agency
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MACAO, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- The 2nd Macao International Short Film Festival will take place from Sept. 14 to 21 in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), providing an international platform for short film exchange and screenings,...
Guangdong to issue offshore provincial govt bonds in Macau for 5th time
The Macau Post Daily
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Guangdong will once again issue offshore provincial government bonds in Macau, scheduled at the end of this month, marking the fifth consecutive year the adjacent province is issuing offshore bonds here, the Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM)...
Swatch apologizes, accused racist imagery in ad sparks calls for boycott in China
KEPR - Washington State
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WASHINGTON (TNND) — The Swiss watchmaker brand Swatch apologized on Monday after it received backlash for a campaign accused of featuring racist imagery. The advertisement featured a model pulling the corners of his eyes back, prompting uproar...
IAS launches ‘Macau Sign Language Glossary Bank’
The Macau Post Daily
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The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) announced in a statement yesterday the official launch of its online “Macau Sign Language Glossary Bank”. According to the statement, the website marks a new milestone in the localisation and standardisation of...
Aviação civil e finanças: como a ONU buscou isolar a Coreia do mundo
Strategic Culture
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August 19, 2025
A aviação civil e as finanças são setores sobre os quais o Painel de Especialistas apresentou argumentos e informações muito frágeis para justificar sua inclusão na lista de sanções. Junte-se a nós no Telegram , Twitter e VK. Escreva para nós:...
Ballad Of A Small Player Trailer: Colin Farrell Hits Macau’s Casinos In Conclave Director’s Return
Empire
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Casinos have often been great fare for cinema. I mean, just look at Casino, in which Martin Scorsese (once again) went god-mode. Or, Ocean’s Eleven, still one of the coolest movies ever made. Even Zack Snyder found fun in Sin City when he dropped...
US Extends China Tariff Truce by 90 Days
JD Supra - California
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August 19, 2025
On August 11, President Trump issued an executive order, "Further Modifying Reciprocal Tariff Rates to Reflect Ongoing Discussions With the People's Republic of China" (Order), extending the suspension of heightened tariffs on Chinese imports for...
Macao sees growth in MICE events in H1 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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MACAO, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- The number of meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) held in China's Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) surged in the first half of 2025, according to figures released by the SAR's Statistics...
Entertainment News | Colin Farrell Starrer 'Ballad of a Small Player' Trailer Out, Set to Release in Theatres on This Day
Latestly
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August 19, 2025
Washington DC [US], August 19 (ANI): The makers of Colin Farrell starrer 'Ballad of a Small Player' have finally released the trailer of the film. It is directed by 'Conclave' director Edward Berger. In the film, Farrell plays Lord Doyle, a man...
Macau MICE events grow 29.3% in 1H25, but attendance falls 11.2%
Asia Gaming Brief
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August 19, 2025
In the first half of 2025, Macau’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector saw a robust 29.3 percent year-on-year increase in events, reaching 918, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). However, attendance...
China-Europe Railway Express from Shenzhen marks 5 years of growth
CGTN
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Workers carry out overnight loading operations in preparation for the departure of a China-Europe Railway Express in Shenzhen City, south China's Guangdong Province, February 1, 2024. /VCG Workers carry out overnight loading operations in...
Vietnam invests US$2 billion in entertainment complex in Van Don SAR
The Nation Thailand
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August 19, 2025
This massive project in the Van Don special administrative region will become a new economic engine for Vietnam. According to PostToday, the project will create a comprehensive entertainment complex, featuring not only a luxury casino but also:...
GEG Organizes Study Tours for Students from the ‘Youth Science and Technology Village’ Program to Gain Exploration of Technological Applications in Tourism and Broaden their Cross-disciplinary Innovation Horizons
Macau Daily Times
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August 19, 2025
GEG recently organized study tours for students of the “Youth Science and Technology Village” program, featuring visits to the Lai Chi Vun Shipyards and Galaxy Macau, helping students gain a deeper understanding of technological applications in...
What is The Shadow’s Edge, Jackie Chan’s new AI crime film set in Macao?
Macao News
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August 19, 2025
Jackie Chan, the man, hardly needs an introduction. With a career spanning over six decades and more than 150 films, Hong Kong’s kung fu superstar has captivated audiences around the world by performing his own death-defying stunts. From leaping...
Business News | Klook and Hong Kong Tourism Board Launch First Multi-Market Partnership to Enhance the Muslim Travel Experience
Latestly
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August 19, 2025
PRNewswire Singapore, August 19: Muslim leisure travelers have the same motivations as others: explore new cultures, discover local experiences, and create meaningful memories. Also Read | Kanpur Superstars vs Kashi Rudras, UP T20 League 2025 Live...
Economic association forecasts uneven recovery over next three months
Macau Daily Times
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August 19, 2025
The Macau Economic Association’s (MEA) latest Economic Sentiment Index indicates that, despite a strong influx of tourists in June, consumer confidence among mainland Chinese visitors remains low, raising concerns about external demand and the...
Macau-Hong Kong taxi quotas extended to 2028
Macau Daily Times
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August 19, 2025
The governments of Macau and Hong Kong have agreed to extend for three more years the operation of taxi quotas on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, allowing Macau’s 40 allocated taxis to continue service until 2028. Authorities are also reviewing...
Bacha Coffee Launches First Macau Store
Retail & Leisure International
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August 19, 2025
Moroccan luxury coffee brand Bacha Coffee has opened its first location in Macau, marking another milestone following the recent launch of its full-concept flagship store at Harbour City in Hong Kong. The newly opened boutique, managed by Hong...
Macao faces taxi crunch as 400 cabs set to exit by September’s end
Macao News
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August 19, 2025
Macao’s taxi supply will come under renewed pressure next month as 100 radio taxis and up to 300 regular black taxis reach the end of their operating licences, TDM reports. The Transport Bureau (known by its Portuguese initials DSAT) has confirmed...
Swatch apologises for slanted eyes ad after China uproar
Afaqs
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Swiss watchmaker Swatch has issued an apology and withdrawn an advertisement that featured a model pulling the corners of his eyes, after it drew criticism on Chinese social media. The gesture, shown in the campaign for Swatch’s ESSENTIALS...