Monthly Archives: May 2023
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Trade unionist calls for improved tourism environment in Taipa
Trade unionist lawmaker Ella Lei has recommended the government refine the environment in Old Taipa to improve the experience for tourists. In her latest written inquiry, ... -
Casinos hit MOP4.5b in first week of May
Casino floors averaged a daily run-rate of some MOP640 million during the first seven days of May which coincides with the May Golden Week, when the ... -
IPIM: Portuguese businesses to visit Hengqin
After the city’s April marketing campaign in Europe alongside its Chief Executive’s official tour, certain Portuguese businesspeople will visit Macau and inspect Hengqin, the Macao Trade ... -
Beijing extends SARs’ mainland travel permits
Beijing has extended the expiration date of mainland travel permits for eligible Hong Kong and Macau residents as from yesterday, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) has ... -
Woman apprehended for unlicensed practice of medicine
A woman, 35, was arrested last Saturday for practicing medical procedures without a license, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has announced. The woman, surnamed Endang, has Indonesian ... -
UN urges Taliban to end floggings, executions
A U.N. report on Monday strongly criticized the Taliban for carrying out public executions, lashings and stonings since seizing power in Afghanistan, and called on the country’s ... -
IAS: Seniors’ Housing Executive Regulations drafting in progress
The drafting of the Executive Regulations governing the procedures for the Seniors’ Housing scheme is in progress, President Hon Wai of the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) ... -
Etihad Cargo, SF Airlines to boost operations in mainland, SARs
Etihad Cargo and China-based express carrier SF Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) last month linking their respective networks, aiming to provide greater market access to key destinations ... -
Property price index on slight increase
The residential property price index for January to March increased by 1.3% over the previous period (December 2022 – February 2023) to 249. The indices for ... -
Tigerair to relaunch Taiwan-Macau route
Tigerair will reopen and launch five routes to Macau, South Korea, Vietnam and Japan in July, according to the Taichung City Government. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen said ... -
IAA launches Macau chapter
The International Advertising Association (IAA) has established a new Macau chapter at Vasco Bar & Lounge at Artyzen Grand Lapa to extend marketing and advertising into ... -
Hengqin conference features business environment of cooperation zone
The 2023 Hengqin Global Investment Promotion Conference kicks off today, with over 300 representatives from government, the foreign consular corps in Hong Kong and Macau and ... -
Mobile payment retreats 4.3%
Transactions carried out by local mobile payment tools retreated by 4.3% from the relatively high base in the previous quarter, to 69.6 million in the first ... -
Botticelli’s Venus is an ‘influencer’ and Italy is not happy
The Italian tourism ministry thought it had a sure-fire way to bring travelers into the country: turning a 15th century art icon into a 21st century ... -
Melco launches The Black Pearl Diamond Restaurants Gastronomic Series
Melco Resorts & Entertainment announced the reactivation of its cross-regional gastronomic series with the 2023 Black Pearl diamond restaurants this summer. The gaming operator will present ... -
CTM to showcase 5G+ smart solutions in Beyond Expo
As the Network Partner of the third Beyond International Science and Technology Innovation Expo for the second year, CTM will provide high-quality network communications services for ... -
Beijing tells US to ‘reflect deeply’ over downturn in ties
China’s foreign minister told the U.S. ambassador yesterday that Washington is responsible for the downturn in relations between the two countries and must “reflect deeply” before ... -
Building zero-carbon village in coal-rich province
At the photovoltaic charging station in Zhuangshang Village, where dozens of agricultural vehicles are parked, farmer Chen Jiuhong is charging his electric tricycle. “A full charge, ... -
Centuries-old stele discovered in northern China
A 502-year-old stele of an official has been discovered in China’s Hebei Province, local authorities yesterday said. Carved on a slab of bluestone, the stele dating ... -
Yoon, Kishida vow better Seoul-Tokyo ties following summit
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol oyesterday called for officials to map out specific steps to hasten security and economic cooperation with Japan following his weekend ... -
Two people hanged in rare blasphemy case as executions surge
Iran hanged two men yesterday convicted of blasphemy, authorities said, carrying out rare death sentences for the crime as executions surge across the Islamic Republic following ... -
1972 Israeli commandos storm hijacked jet
Twelve Israeli soldiers disguised as maintenance staff have stormed a hijacked Sabena Boeing at Lod airport in Tel Aviv and released the 100 people on board. ... -
Lionel Richie, Katy Perry sing for royal coronation concert
A day after a gilded coronation ceremony watched by millions, King Charles III and Queen Camilla let others take the center stage yesterday [Macau time] as ... -
After years of turmoil, Milan teams back in European elite
Wednesday, 03:00 Real Madrid v Man City H 3.35, D 3.76, A 2.23 Thursday, 03:00 AC Milan v Inter Milan H 3.25, D 3.2, A 2.52 ... -
Investigators examine ideology of Texas gunman
Federal officials are looking into whether the gunman who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall expressed an interest in white supremacist ideology yesterday [Macau time] ... -
ASEAN leaders to tackle regional crises at tropical resort
A picturesque tourist destination will host crisis-weary Southeast Asian leaders with sun-splashed tropical islands, turquoise waters brimming with corals and manta rays, seafood feasts, and a ... -
Western airlines cry wolf after self-imposing disadvantages
The issue of a level-playing field in business has become even more bizarre these days given that Air France wants the French government to limit Chinese ... -
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 – edition no. 4241
* Crowds flood Old Taipa — Trade unionist calls for improved tourism environment in Taipa * Gaming | Casinos hit MOP4.5b in first week of ... -
King Charles III crowned with regal pomp, cheers and shrugs
King Charles III was crowned Saturday at Westminster Abbey, in a ceremony steeped in ancient ritual and brimming with bling at a time when the monarchy ... -
From Charles to Derby, day for fancy hats to rule
If ever there was a banner day for hats — wild and colorful hats — it was Saturday, the dual spectacle of King Charles III’s coronation ... -
Harry an odd man out at father’s coronation spectacle
In the fairy-tale ending to the ancient pageantry in which King Charles III was crowned monarch, he stepped into a gilded horse-drawn carriage with his queen ... -
Jill Biden: Charles’ coronation was ‘just amazing to see’
First lady Jill Biden, who represented the United States at Saturday’s coronation of Britain’s King Charles III, said there was “such beauty in the pageantry of ... -
Greenlight for Guia Lighthouse peripheral tall buildings retained
The government has decided to continue to allow two buildings over 50 meters in height to be built within the buffer zone of the Guia Lighthouse, ... -
ID confirms F3, GT World Cup race for 70th GP edition
The long-awaited return of the FIA Formula 3 World Cup and GT World Cup will take place at the Macau Grand Prix this year, following the suspension of ... -
Morgan Stanley forecasts GGR to approach 90% of pre-pandemic levels
Morgan Stanley has again raised its forecast for the city’s gaming industry as the sector has been painting a rosy picture, following nearly three years of ...
