Daily Archives: Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Xia pinpoints six key areas, applauds Macau gov’t
National official Xia Baolong, currently in Macau, has pinpointed six key areas of governance during a meeting with local officials and heads of the legislature ... -
‘Macau should lead in hospitality’ in GBA
With the largest stock of 5-star hotels worldwide, the city should set the standard in hospitality in the Greater Bay Area and Greater China, Wilfred Wong, ... -
Xi congratulates MUST on ‘Macao Science 1’ satellite launch
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) faculty and students Tuesday on the launch of the Macao Science Satellite 1 space ... -
DSAT to improve transport-related apps, traffic lights
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced improvements to local transport-related mobile applications (apps), Bureau representatives said during a meeting of the Traffic Advisory Committee (CCT). The ... -
Cathay Pacific sacks crew members accused of discriminating against non-English speakers
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has dismissed three cabin crew members after a passenger accused them of discriminating against non-English speakers, in a case that drew ... -
Higher standards of masks at homes and rehabilitation centers
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) is calling for those visiting older adults and nursing homes as well as rehabilitation centers for drug abusers to use higher ... -
Interest rates rise in Q1
According to statistics released by the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM), funding costs of the banking sector in Macau generally increased in the first quarter (Q1) ... -
Macao week in Qingdao from Jun.8
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is continuing its tours through several mainland cities to promote Macau as a travel destination. From June 8 to 12, ... -
Morgan Stanley: Gaming revenues to surge 125% of pre-Covid levels
The city’s mass market revenue is forecasted to surge to 125% of 2019 levels amid China’s GDP growth and the recovery rate in Las Vegas. In ... -
Sales transactions total MOP24b in Q1
The value of retail sales increased 29.3% year-on-year to MOP24 billion in the first quarter, driven by the relaxation of border control measures. Excluding the effect ... -
PJ warns public on SMSs from scammers
Increased reports about fake text messages from scammers disguised as courier service providers have prompted the PJ to advise the public to avoid clicking unfamiliar links ... -
Portofino to be replaced by retail area with an Italian restaurant
On Friday May 12, “We bid farewell to Portofino because it’s closing down,” Wilfred Wong told the Times, explaining a group of old timers among the ... -
IC calls for musician competition contestants
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), the 41st edition of the Macau Young Musicians Competition will take place from late July to mid-August and will ... -
At 25, European Central Bank preps for future of money
As it marks its 25th anniversary, the European Central Bank is readying a proposed design for a digital version of the euro, responding to pressure from ... -
Melco volunteers celebrate Mother’s Day in local NGOs
As part of the Melco “Simple Acts of Kindness 2.0” initiative, more than 200 volunteers dedicated time during May to almost 450 local children and older ... -
MGM’s culinary team wins ‘Golden Bauhinia Cup’
During the Hong-Kong International Culinary Classic (HKICC) contest in early May, the MGM Golden Lion culinary team garnered nine accolades, including the competition’s most prestigious award ... -
Florida sued for restricting Chinese citizens, other foreigners from buying property
A group of Chinese citizens living and working in Florida sued the state earlier this week over a new law that bans Chinese nationals from purchasing ... -
New ambassador to US taking office amid disputes over trade, access to technology, Taiwan
China’s new ambassador to the U.S. is taking office amid disputes over trade, access to computer chips and Washington’s support for self-governing Taiwan. Xie Feng arrived ... -
Land activists arrested for allegedly inciting farmers to hate the rich
Three Cambodian land rights activists who were arrested on charges of plotting against the government planned to provoke a peasant revolution by teaching farmers about class ... -
Modi strikes new agreements on migration and green hydrogen
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck new agreements yesterday with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on migration and green hydrogen, while raising concerns about attacks on ... -
Half of US public approves of Washington’s arms deliveries to Ukraine
Like the blue and yellow flags that popped up around the U.S. when Russia invaded Ukraine 15 months ago, U.S. popular support for Washington’s backing of ... -
1961 Kennedy pledges man on Moon
President John F Kennedy has called for millions of dollars to fund a space programme to get the first man on the Moon by 1970. In ... -
Sands Gallery exhibition features veteran Chinese artist Fang Lijun
Sands China launched its latest art exhibition, Fang Lijun Ceramic Works Exhibition, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to the diversification of art and culture in ... -
Valencia slams ‘disproportionate’ punishment after racial abuse against Vinícius Júnior
Valencia will appeal the partial closure of its stadium following the racial abuse directed at Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior in a Spanish league match, saying ... -
Canadian appointee rejects probe into China election interference
A Canadian government appointee yesterday [Macau time] rejected holding a public inquiry into leaked intelligence that alleged China interfered in Canada’s federal elections, drawing allegations of ... -
On Beijing visit, Russian PM says pressure from West is strengthening ties with China
Pressure from the West is strengthening Russia’s ties with China, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing yesterday. ... -
Electric Vehicles: China and Europe condemned to dialogue
For 20 years, while Europe continued to push aside the issue of electric mobility and storage, China recognized the enormous potential of these strategic sectors to ... -
Thursday, May 25, 2023 – edition no. 4253
* The six key areas of Xia — National high official Xia Baolong pinpointed six key areas of governance during a meeting with Macau officials and ...
