Monthly Archives: April 2023
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Wynn pledges to boost Sino-Portuguese cooperation
Wynn recently participated in the “Experience Macao Unlimited – Macao Promotion in Lisbon” themed roadshow, held in Commerce Square in Portugal. The gaming operator said it ... -
Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one
It’s April 22, 2027, and 72 hours into a first-strike Chinese attack on Taiwan and the U.S. military response. Already, the toll on all sides is ... -
Taiwan, foreign supporters ‘playing with fire’: Qin
China’s foreign minister warned Taiwan and its supporters last wek that they are “playing with fire” if they go against Beijing’s demand to exert control over ... -
Chinese FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties
China’s foreign minister said over the weekend his country is willing to work with the Philippines to resolve their differences, as tensions rise over Beijing’s behavior ... -
Dame Edna creator Barry Humphries dies in Sydney at 89
Tony Award-winning comedian Barry Humphries, internationally renowned for his garish stage persona Dame Edna Everage, a condescending and imperfectly-veiled snob whose evolving character has delighted audiences ... -
Explorers find Japanese ship sunk with over 1,000 Allied POWs
A team of explorers announced it found a sunken Japanese ship that was transporting Allied prisoners of war when it was torpedoed off the coast of ... -
Governments race to rescue diplomats, citizens from Sudan
The U.S. military airlifted embassy officials out of Sudan yesterday and international governments raced to evacuate their diplomatic staff and citizens trapped in the capital as ... -
Tourism booms in Jamaica after pandemic, overwhelms airport
The number of tourists flocking to Jamaica’s sun-drenched beaches soared nearly 100% in the first three months of the year, causing long queues and hours-long waits ... -
Israelis protest legal changes before nation’s 75th birthday
Tens of thousands of protesters flocked to Tel Aviv and cities across Israel on Saturday to vent their opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right government ... -
1993 IRA bomb devastates City of London
A massive bomb has ripped through the heart of the City of London, killing one and injuring more than 40. The explosion shook buildings and shattered ... -
Brazil’s Lula kicks off visit to European ally Portugal
Portugal’s president welcomed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on an official visit Saturday, as the Brazilian leader looks to strengthen ties with his ... -
Park outside: GM recalls 40,000 pickups to fix fire risk
General Motors is recalling certain Chevrolet Silverado medium-duty trucks for model year 2019 or later, following the discovery of a potential leak in brake fluid that ... -
India can leverage higher population for growth, progress
India can reap the benefits of its demographic dividend and reach its Sustainable Development Goals, experts said, although there has been no official reaction from India ... -
Monday, April 24, 2023 – edition no. 4231
* 2049 and beyond — Ho Iat Seng reaffirmed the SAR’s autonomy, political freedom in his Portugal visit; says the city should remain as it is ... -
Business sector lawmakers want more and cheaper manpower
The lawmakers Chui Sai Peng and Wang Sai Man, jointly with the business sectors, are calling on the government to remedy labor shortages by allowing more ... -
President discusses culture, Portuguese residents in the SAR
The status of Portuguese culture and language in Macau was among the topics raised by Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa when meeting with the Chief ... -
The US is about to blow up a fake warship in the South China Sea – but naval rivalry with Beijing is very real and growing
As part of a joint military exercise with the Philippines, the U.S. Navy is slated to sink a mock warship on April 26, 2023, in the ... -
Lawyer writes about ‘the success’ of Macau’s development in Diário de Notícias
Lawyer Álvaro Rodrigues The Chief Executive of Macau is currently visiting Portugal, with the aim of strengthening exchange and cooperation between Macau and Portugal, and “showcasing ... -
Sands China notches USD1b in Q1 revenue
Sands China notched revenue of USD1.27 billion in the three months from January through March, more than doubling that figure on a year-over-year basis, Las Vegas ... -
Santander UK boss says ring if you need financial help
Ringing a bank when facing financial problems as prices soar will make things better, not worse, according to the boss of Santander. Mike Regnier, UK chief ... -
Main part of HZMB passes completion review
The completed review of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge requested by Chinese authorities has been positive, with it being declared a ‘quality construction,’ Xinhua News Agency reported on ... -
New Regime for Public Parking approved, DSAT wants motorcyclists to pay
The new Regime for Public Parking bill passed its final reading on Wednesday evening at the Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary session with all votes in favor. ... -
Outer Harbour terminal to be halted Apr. 28
Due to the construction of the Fourth Macau-Taipa Bridge, ferry services from the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal will be halted from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ... -
Sai Van Bridge lower level to open for trial Apr. 23
To better prepare members of the public and as part of the annual simulations for the typhoon season, the government will open the lower level of ... -
Woman injured after hit by taxi on Av Kwong Tong
A woman was injured and taken to hospital after being allegedly hit by a taxi outside the Altira hotel on Avenida de Kwong Tong at about ... -
Lubuds Macau to operate the restaurant at Taipa Houses-Museum
The company Lubuds Macau Ltd, a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s Lubuds Group, will operate a restaurant to be located at the Taipa Houses-Museum for the next ... -
Sands China Ltd. Continues to Support Local SMEs with Open Day
The procurement expenditure of Sands China Ltd. exceeded MOP5.9 billion, of which 89% was from Macau enterprises, and SMEs accounted for 25%, according to Grant Chum, ... -
K-pop star passes away days before Macau concert
Singer and actor Moonbin was found dead Wednesday evening at his home in Seoul. Moonbin was scheduled to perform at a concert tomorrow at the Broadway ... -
Land area slightly increases to 33.3 square kilometre
The land area of Macau has slightly increased by 0.3 square kilometre year-on-year to 33.3 square kilometre, with the addition of the land area of Zone ... -
Non-local duo arrested for credit card abuse
A man and a woman from Mongolia, who may have been connected to a theft in Macau in 2019, were arrested on Apr. 16 evening on ... -
Financial Secretary commends Macau as ‘strong partner’ for Portuguese businesses
Macau and Portugal are historically closely connected and possess a strong foundation of partnership, Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong has said during his ... -
Neighborhood Association calls for refining Av Kwong Tong traffic
Further efforts are needed to improve traffic on Avenida de Kwong Tong in Taipa and reduce the regular accidents along the road, Kong Iok Sun, director ... -
Non-local duo arrested for credit card abuse
A man and a woman from Mongolia, who may have been connected to a theft in Macau in 2019, were arrested on Apr. 16 evening on ... -
Hengqin Border Macau areas transferred
The Macau Area and the Second Phase Vehicle Border-Crossing Area of the Hengqin Border Checkpoint was transferred to the Macau government for administration yesterday, pursuant to ... -
Bill to prevent sale of alcohol to minors approved
The bill aiming to close a loophole in existing laws that regulate the sale of alcohol to minors has passed in its final reading at the ...
