Monthly Archives: April 2023
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US-China split may weaken growth and fuel inflation: Lagarde
The fragmentation of the world economy into rival blocs led by the United States and China threatens to destabilize global commerce, increase inflation and weaken growth, ... -
J-Hope becomes second BTS member to join the army
J-Hope, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, entered a South Korean boot camp yesterday to start his 18-month compulsory military service, becoming the group’s second member ... -
Michelle Yeoh seeks new challenges after Oscar win
Michelle Yeoh says she is looking for new challenges including as a producer, as she credited perseverance, hard work and passion for her historic Oscar win ... -
‘Mangrove Man’ fights to salvage sinking shores
On the receding shorelines of low-lying Vypin Island off India’s western coast, T. P. Murukesan fixed his eyes on the white paint peeling off the damp ... -
Reclusive Taliban leader releases end-of-Ramadan message
The reclusive top leader of the Taliban released a message yesterday lauding the changes in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover and the measures they imposed after ... -
Brasilia’s welcome of Russian minister prompts US blowback
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov yesterday [Macau time] expressed gratitude to Brazil for its approach in pushing for an end to hostilities in Ukraine — an ... -
1993 Waco cult siege ends with inferno
At least 70 people are feared to have died in a fire at the besieged headquarters of the Branch Davidian sect near Waco, Texas. The fate ... -
Jimmy Carter and Playboy: How ‘the weirdo factor’ rocked ‘76
Jimmy Carter already had drawn months of media scrutiny as a devout Southern Baptist running for president. Then the 1976 Democratic nominee brought up sex and ... -
Boston Marathon debuts nonbinary division
Cal Calamia waited extra long to run the Boston Marathon. Being able to enter as a nonbinary athlete made it worth the delay. “To be able ... -
China clubs disqualified for match-fixing
Two clubs have been kicked out of China’s basketball league amid suspicions of match-fixing. The ruling came after the Chinese Basketball Association judged the Jiangsu Dragons ... -
CBC ‘pausing’ Twitter after ‘government-funded media’ label
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation paused its use of Twitter yesterday [Macau time] after the social media platform owned by Elon Musk stamped CBC’s account with a ... -
China offers to facilitate Israel-Palestinian peace talks
China’s foreign minister told his Israeli and Palestinian counterparts that his country is ready to help facilitate peace talks between the two sides, in its latest ... -
Yet another case of mishandling classified documents and alleged violations of the Espionage Act
The stunning arrest of 21-year-old Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira on charges of illegally sharing U.S. intelligence has once again renewed questions on the handling ... -
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 – edition no. 4228
* Regaining momentum — Transactions and pricing of commercial properties are expected to rise by up to 20% in the second quarter, signaling ‘full prosperity’ * ... -
CE to visit Portugal, Luxembourg and Belgium
The Chief Executive (CE) Ho Iat Seng is on an official five-day visit to Portugal from today until April 22, the Government Information Bureau (GCS) has ... -
Emotional tribute to journalist killed in Libya wins Sony Photography Awards
Edgar Martins, a photographer who grew up and lived in Macau for several years, was awarded Photographer of the Year 2023 for the portfolio series “Our ... -
‘Effective altruism’ has caught on with billionaire donors – but is the world’s most headline-making one on board?
One of the ways tech billionaire Elon Musk attracts supporters is the vision he seems to have for the future: people driving fully autonomous electric vehicles, ... -
Parking meters may refuse coins from May 1
If a relevant bill passes the parliament tomorrow, drivers will only be allowed to pay road-side parking fees by electronic means from May 1. The First ... -
PJ investigates over 150 school cases last year, 15 related to child sexual abuse
The mechanism of communication between schools and the Judiciary Police (PJ) – Communication Network for School Safety – has led the force to be called to ... -
US sails warship through Taiwan Strait after China’s drills
The United States Navy has sailed a warship through the Taiwan Strait in its first known transit since China carried out an encirclement exercise around self-ruled ... -
Future Cotai hospital management fee unconfirmed despite partnership set
The charges to be made by Peking Union Medical College Hospital for their management and branding at the future Cotai hospital have not yet been identified, ... -
WTT Champions Macao kick off with the Round of 32
The World Table Tennis (WTT) Champions Macao 2023 tournament kicked off yesterday with the first matches of the Round of 32. In a day with some ... -
Entrepreneurship competition calls for participants in RMB300 million prizes
The 3rd Hengqin International Scientific and Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition has kicked off in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. With a total prize ... -
New record-high of tourist arrivals, MGTO in talks with gaming ops to boost tourism
The SAR has reached a peak in daily visitor arrivals since the onset of the pandemic, recording over 98,000 tourists visiting the city on April 15. ... -
Over 80 schools gather at conference to promote international educational exchanges
More than 80 schools and enterprises from China, Hong-Kong, Macau and neighboring Asian countries gathered from April 15 to 16 for the 2023 ACAMIS Spring Leadership ... -
Wynn invites Hong Kong artists for concerts in May Golden Week
Wynn has invited five Hong Kong artists to perform two live “Special For You” concerts in Macau during the May Golden Week holiday. Gigi Yim, Mike ... -
Melco attends National Security Education Exhibition
Melco management team members recently attended the opening day of the National Security Education Exhibition on the National Security Education Day, the gaming operator said in a statement. ... -
Australia seeks to ‘stabilize the relationship’ with China: FM
Australia is working to stabilize relations with China but could not return to the thriving economic relationship with its biggest trading partner that existed 15 years ... -
Australian charged over reports to suspected Chinese spies
Two suspected Chinese spies gave a Sydney businessman envelopes of cash for information about subjects including a government deal with the United States and Britain to ... -
Putin meets with Chinese defense minister in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with China’s defense minister yesterday [Macau time], underscoring Beijing’s strengthening engagement with Moscow, with which it has largely aligned its foreign ... -
US, allies conduct more drills in face of North threat
The United States, South Korea and Japan conducted a joint missile defense exercise yesterday in waters near the Korean Peninsula as they expand military training to ... -
Freak storm capsizes fishing boats, killing 3
A freak storm in southern Thailand capsized a dozen fishing boats and killed at least three people, but more than 100 others who were also at ... -
Muslims around the world consider climate during Ramadan
In the heart of Jakarta, the grand Istiqlal Mosque was built with a vision for it to stand for a thousand years. The mosque was conceived ... -
G-7 diplomats reject N. Korean, Russian aggression; Chinese stance
Top diplomats from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are vowing a tough stance on China’s increasing threats to Taiwan and on North Korea’s unchecked tests ... -
1955 Albert Einstein dies
Albert Einstein has died in hospital in Princeton, New Jersey, aged 76. The eminent scientist and originator of the theory of relativity was admitted to hospital ...
