Daily Archives: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Companies want ‘clarity’ after security rule changes, raids on consultants: Business group
Foreign companies in China are uncertain about what they are allowed to do following police raids on consulting firms and want “greater clarity” about how newly ... -
Gov’t relaunches subsidy for old vehicles
The government is launching a new subsidy plan for disposing of old diesel vehicles following the first scheme that ended mid-March this year. The idea is ... -
CE hopes Lusophone Commonwealth promotes Macau
During his meeting with businesses from the Lusophone Commonwealth, Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng expressed his hopes that Macau would be promoted. Officially known as the ... -
Hengqin’s new development model to create a ‘Zero Carbon Demonstration Island’
We can build houses like cars and change our production methods through intelligent technology to reduce construction waste and achieve pollution and carbon reduction.” A new ... -
Lee condemns unusual uptick in registration withdrawals from organ donation system
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee condemned an unusual rise in the number of withdrawal requests to the city’s organ donation system, saying yesterday that police ... -
Macau to experience effects of Typhoon Mawar over the weekend
Super Typhoon Mawar, which is in the western Pacific near the island of Guam, will potentially affect local weather conditions. According to forecasts, the typhoon should ... -
Travel Expo to roll out cloud invitations
Slated to run from June 30 to July 2, the 11th Macao International Travel (Industry) Expo (MITE) will roll out an array of Cloud Invitation and Briefing ... -
DSAL to hold job-matching sessions for 140 vacancies
Three industry-specific matching sessions will be held by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) on May 30 and June 1, providing 141 job vacancies in sectors such ... -
Registration of summer activities open
The government’s activities for the upcoming summer will include 509 projects and 1,976 classes, including 400 projects and 1,200 classes on culture and entertainment. 109 other ... -
Bank of China issues RMB2b-Yulan Bonds
Yesterday, the local branch of Bank of China issued the world’s first ‘Yulan Bonds,’ as part of its latest move to push for the internationalization of ... -
Application for internship program for Palace Museum opens
Applications for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Youth Internship Programme at Palace Museum 2023 – Macao Internship Recruitment will be open until May 31, providing 48 different vacancies ... -
IAM familiarizes public with veterinary law through briefings
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has begun efforts to familiarize the public with the new veterinary law that will be enacted April 1, 2024. It recently ... -
Drunken Dragon Dance returns Friday
Celebratory events for Buddha’s Birthday, such as drunken dragon and lion dances, will return in physical form May 26. In the past three years of the ... -
Man arrested for allegedly beating and robbing ‘co-worker’
A man has been apprehended on allegations of robbery and physical assault against a person he allegedly hired to conduct illegal currency exchange, according to the ... -
Civil servant suspected of suicide
A 35-year-old man, working as a civil servant is suspected to have died by suicide Monday evening, the Judiciary Police (PJ) informed in a note to ... -
Sands China opens ceramic exhibition to boost art amid city’s robust recovery
Sands China has launched its latest art exhibition at Sands Gallery, the Fang Lijun Ceramic Works Exhibition, with the aim of boosting diversification of art and culture ... -
Modi wants closer bilateral defense ties with Canberra
Narendra Modi has arrived in Sydney for his second Australian visit as India’s prime minister and told local media he wants closer bilateral defense and security ... -
China’s Sinopec signs agreement to enter retail fuel market
Chinese petroleum giant Sinopec signed an agreement with Sri Lanka today [Macau time] to enter the South Asian island country’s retail fuel market as it struggles ... -
Opposition party won most seats in parliamentary election
East Timor’s opposition party won Sunday’s parliamentary election, meaning independence fighter Xanana Gusmao is likely to return as prime minister in Asia’s youngest democracy. The final ... -
Police resume search for Madeleine McCann, missing since 2007
Portuguese police aided by German and British colleagues yesterday resumed their search for Madeleine McCann, the British child who disappeared in the country’s southern Algarve region ... -
2001 Israel wedding party tragedy
At least 20 people have been killed and hundreds have been injured at a wedding party in Jerusalem after the dance floor collapsed. Guests were left ... -
GBA touch draws public attention
Last Saturday saw the first Greater Bay Area Touch Rugby Championship take place in Macau. The intense heat made for challenging conditions but some fast and ... -
Points change could keep series championship race tighter
Alex Palou took the IndyCar points lead with his first win of this season. If the first Spaniard to win the Indianapolis 500 pole also collects ... -
What makes a standing ovation last 22 minutes at Cannes?
The Cannes Film Festival is on, which means stopwatches are out. Nowhere are the length of standing ovations at high-wattage premieres more carefully recorded and parsed ... -
Prince Harry loses challenge to pay for police protection in UK: BBC
Prince Harry has lost a legal challenge over his bid to be allowed to make private payments for police protection, BBC reported. His lawyers wanted a ... -
The global implications of a US debt default
A potential U.S. debt default would have significant global ramifications, extending beyond the borders of the United States. The consequences would be far-reaching, impacting various sectors ... -
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 – edition no. 4252
* Rules of engagement — Foreign companies in China want ‘clarity’ after security rule changes, raids on consultants: British Chamber * Environment | Gov’t relaunches subsidy ...
