Daily Archives: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Consulate moves office, focuses on community’s new needs
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau has moved out of its former premises, its home for the past 15 years, and is now occupying an office ... -
Sands Gallery holds ceramic works exhibition
The Fang Lijun Ceramic Works Exhibition began yesterday at Sands Gallery and will be open to the public daily, with free admission until June 24. The ... -
Fireworks contest to return in September
The annual International Fireworks Display Contest will return in September after three years of suspension, head of the local tourism board confirmed yesterday. Maria Helena de ... -
On its 75th birthday, Israel still can’t agree on what it means to be a Jewish state and a democracy
As Israel celebrates the 75th anniversary of its founding, and nearly a century and a half after the first Zionists came to Palestine from Europe, the ... -
Vong Hin Fai pledges co-existence of mainland and Portuguese interactions
Vong Hin Fai, the new head of the lawyers’ association, has provided assurance that interactions with both Portuguese and mainland legal circles will co-exist. Vong assumed ... -
Lee says China’s sentencing of US citizen exposes national security threats
The life sentence imposed by China on a 78-year-old U.S. citizen, who was also a Hong Kong permanent resident, on spying charges shows the city should ... -
QR code border crossing will be possible in the future
Macau ID holders will be able to undertake border crossings using a QR code generated as an auxiliary to the identification card in the future, a ... -
UM scholar publishes new book on Macau transformation
A scholar has published a new book on Macau, which explores the city’s recent transformation into the world’s most lucrative site for casino gaming and the ... -
Local students maintain reading ability
The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) 2021 International Report showed that Macau Primary Four students achieved reading performance scores similar to 2016 levels, and ... -
HK students visit Macau on education tour
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Metro Radio Hong-Kong and Metro Education have joined forces to host the “Explore Macao Student Experience” program, which resulted in ... -
Haddock, a staple Atlantic fish, is in decline off New England
A staple seafood species caught by East Coast fishers for centuries is experiencing overfishing, and regulators have cut catch quotas by more than 80% to prevent ... -
Sands China launches new program to expand non-gaming offerings
Sands China continues to expand its non-gaming experiences, launching the new Sands Performing Arts Program. The program aims to highlight performing arts in Macau, including national ... -
Slogan contest launched to promote Taipa Village
Taipa Village Destination is unveiled the “Taipa Village Slogan Challenge,” an inclusive contest engaging the whole community in showcasing the essence of Taipa Village as Macau’s non-gaming ... -
Recovery faces pressure after April activity weak, youth unemployment rises
Chinese leaders face pressure to shore up a slowing economic recovery and generate jobs after consumer spending and other activity in April were weaker than expected ... -
Powerful cyclone floods homes, cuts communications; at least 6 dead, 700 injured
Rescuers evacuated about 1,000 people trapped by seawater 3.6 meters deep along western Myanmar’s coast after a powerful cyclone injured hundreds and cut off communications. Six ... -
Trudeau arrives in Seoul to discuss trade, North challenge
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in South Korea yesterday for a meeting with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at which they are expected to ... -
South African general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia
Russia’s top army general and his South African counterpart discussed “military cooperation” while meeting yesterday [Macau time] in Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The announcement ... -
1943 RAF raid smashes German dams
An audacious RAF bombing raid into the industrial heartland of Germany last night has wrecked three dams serving the Ruhr valley. The attack disrupted water and ... -
Star Power Punch: PFL lands former UFC heavyweight champ Ngannou
Francis Ngannou’s reign as one of the top heavyweights in MMA will continue in the Professional Fighters League following the former champion’s contentious split with UFC. ... -
Russia launches ‘exceptional’ air attack on Kyiv, as Europe, China look to exert influence
Ukrainian air defenses thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv early yesterday, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital, officials said. Loud explosions ... -
China says ready to ‘smash’ Taiwan self-rule as US prepares major arms package, sends advisers
China’ is prepared to “resolutely smash any form of Taiwan independence,” its military said last night, as the U.S. reportedly prepares to accelerate the sale of ... -
What lies ahead for Thailand?
Thailand’s opposition racked up a stunning majority of the 500 seats at stake in the race for the House of Representatives, dealing a major blow to ... -
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 – edition no. 4247
* Filling the gap — Philippine Consul General Porfirio Mayo, Jr. says some 10,000 foreign workers are needed to fill human resources’ gap in hospitality, in ...
