Daily Archives: Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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US invitation of Taiwan to democracy summit angers Beijing
The Biden administration has invited Taiwan to its Summit for Democracy next month, the State Department announced, prompting sharp criticism from China, which considers the self-ruled ... -
TUI rules against gaming operator on Dore case
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled in favor of the former gaming promoter Dore Entertainment Company Limited (Dore), finally deciding that the gaming concessionaire ... -
13% fewer practitioners engaged in cultural sector
According to the latest statistical data released by the government’s Statistics and Census Service, the city had 2,483 organizations in its cultural industry, equating to about ... -
Gaming | Casino stocks surge amid China-HK border reopening optimism
Macau casino stocks in New York surged by up to 6.19% yesterday as a result of speculation that Hong Kong’s border will soon reopen. This comes ... -
Young entrepreneurs explore development in Shunde
A delegation of young entrepreneurs from the Youth Committee of the Industrial Association of Macau have paid a visit to nearby Shunde City to gain exposure ... -
FIBA basketball tournament to take place from today
The FIBA 3×3 Macao Masters – Wynn Cup Greater Bay Area Qualifying Tournament will take place from today until Sunday, November 28, across three locations, ... -
Literary Festival to take place in December
The 10th edition of the Macau Literary Festival will be held from December 3 to 5 at Casa Garden, with its opening theme of Deolinda da ... -
Hazardous materials warehouse to be ready by September 2022
The hazardous materials warehouse in which the government plans to keep all inflammable, toxic, and dangerous materials will be ready by September next year, the Secretary ... -
ID: Chinese Olympic medalists may visit city mid-December
Following communications with the General Administration of Sport, while details are unconfirmed, Macau residents may expect to see Chinese Olympics athletes in the city in ... -
Merging of Education Funds does not aim at cuts: Ao Ieong
The merging of the different education funds into one single and autonomous fund would not aim to promote cuts to government funding of educational institutions, the ... -
Crime | Man arrested for luxury products scam
A man has been arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) for allegedly scamming others out of millions, claiming he and his wife were selling luxury ... -
GEG Proactively Supports Local SMEs’ Growth and Development
As one of Macau’s leading corporations, GEG is committed to contributing to the city’s economic diversification by providing unwavering support to nurture and develop local SMEs, ... -
Beijing protests passage of US destroyer through Taiwan Strait
China yesterday protested the passage of a U.S. Navy destroyer through the Taiwan Strait, calling it a deliberate move to undermine stability in the region. The ... -
Japan, Vietnam look to space and cyber defense against China
Japan and Vietnam yesterday signed an agreement to cooperate in space defense and cybersecurity, as the two Asian nations rapidly step up their military ties amid ... -
Hong Kong | Authorities to allow residents of mainland to vote in election
Hong Kong authorities will set up polling stations at the border with mainland China to allow Hong Kongers living there to vote during upcoming legislative elections, ... -
South China Sea | Philippine supply boats reach marines at China-guarded shoal
The Philippine navy successfully transported food supplies to marines guarding a disputed shoal in the South China Sea yesterday, a week after China’s coast guard used ... -
This day in history | 2005 Pubs open 24 hours
Round-the-clock drinking in England and Wales is now a reality after new licensing laws came in force. More than 1,000 pubs, clubs and supermarkets have been ... -
Migration | Afghan referee sees no fair play in EU border policies
Ibrahim Rasool loved his job as a referee because of sportsmanship and fair play. But the 33-year-old from Afghanistan says there’s nothing fair about the way ... -
Retail | Organized thieves hit high-end Bay Area stores amid trend
Groups of thieves, some carrying crowbars and hammers, smashed glass cases and window displays and ransacked high-end stores throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, stealing jewelry, ... -
MGM and MUST organize culinary demonstration workshop
MGM once again joined hands with the Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management of Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) to organize a culinary demonstration workshop earlier this ... -
Sands China donates MOP300,000 to Caritas Macau
Sands China Ltd. recently donated MOP 300,000 to Caritas Macau, in support of two annual Caritas Macau events, the 52nd Charity Bazaar and the 2021 Charity ... -
Football | World Cup host Qatar used ex-CIA officer to spy on FIFA
The tiny Arab nation of Qatar has for years employed a former CIA officer to help spy on soccer officials as part of a no-expense-spared effort ... -
The Buzz | West Africa has highest numbers of child soldiers, says UN
Trapped in conflicts, the children of West and Central Africa are the most recruited by armed groups in the world and also have the highest number ... -
Trans Netflix workers drop labor complaint but one resigns
Two former Netflix employees who criticized anti-transgender comments on Dave Chappelle’s TV special are dropping labor complaints and one has resigned from the company, it was ... -
Millennial Money | It’s OK to not buy stuff on Black Friday
It’s that time of year when retailers seem to join forces to plant a message in shoppers’ minds: “Buy Stuff on Black Friday, or You Are ... -
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 – edition no. 3901
* Ruling on thin ice — Court of Final Appeal rules against gaming concessionaire Wynn on Dore junket case, creating a precedent that could affect an ...
