Monthly Archives: May 2023
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Cotai hotel murder suspect apprehended in mainland China
The suspect of a murder case unearthed at a hotel in Cotai on May 4 was arrested in Chaozhou, Guangdong Province the same evening by mainland ... -
Community advisors against coin-less parking meters
The ban on paying for roadside parking with physical legal tender may violate drivers’ rights, António Monteiro, Central District Community Service Advisor, said recently at the ... -
Max precipitation logged at 38.6 mm
The city recorded a maximum rainfall level of 38.6 mm as a precautionary rainstorm signal was issued for two hours yesterday. The figure was recorded by ... -
City sees nearly 1,300 new firms in Q1
Macau is seeing a rise in the incorporation of new companies, with the first quarter recording a total of 1,284 new companies – an increase of ... -
Labor rights advocate reportedly stalked after giving notification of May 1 protest
A local workers’ rights advocate claimed that he had been stalked after giving notification of a May 1 protest, and felt persecuted. Last week, on the ... -
Sections of University of Macau-Hengqin Port Bridge joined
The sections of the bridge between the University of Macau and Hengqin port are connected recently, making the project’s scheduled completion in the second half of this year possible.This bridge ... -
Residents’ deposits increase slightly
Residents’ deposits increased 1.6% from the preceding month to MOP706.0 billion, while non-resident deposits rose 3.4% to MOP299.2 billion, data from the Monetary Authority of Macao ... -
IAM drops booking requirements for Seac Pai Van gardens
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has dropped booking requirements for those wanting to visit the Ecological Trail Garden of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and South China ... -
SSM to continually monitor virus infection
The current number of Covid-19 infections in Macau has remained steady at an average of more than 20 cases per day, according to the Health Bureau. ... -
May Golden Week hotel occupancy reaches new high amid robust recovery
The SAR witnessed robust tourism recovery during the just-concluded five-day May Day holiday in the mainland, receiving around 300 travel groups and nearly 500,000 visitors. The ... -
Zhuhai sees tourism boom during five-day holiday
Zhuhai received 2.1 million visitors, achieved total tourism revenue of 1.27 billion yuan, and saw a surge in public transportation passenger volume during the May Day ... -
Can China broker peace in Yemen – and further Beijing’s Middle East strategy in the process?
After nearly a decade of grinding conflict, Yemen looks to be inching toward a peace deal. Talks between the Houthi movement controlling much of the country’s ... -
After attacks on Chinese, Pakistan pledges more security
The Pakistani president assured Beijing’s top diplomat that his country will boost security for all Chinese nationals working on multi-billion dollar projects in cash-strapped Pakistan. China ... -
Group led by China, Russia criticizes global institutions
Foreign ministers from a group of nations led by China and Russia criticized over the weekend the ability of world institutions to resolve geopolitical problems, including ... -
MGM and Industrial Association of Macau Collaborate to Launch “MGM Macau Premium Product Promotion Program”
In view of further promoting Macau brands, MGM and the Industrial Association of Macau launched the “MGM Macau Premium Product Promotion Program”. By strategically tapping into ... -
Nuclear watchdog’s worries grow over Ukraine plant safety
The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog is expressing growing anxiety about the safety of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, after the governor of the ... -
S. Korean, Japanese meet again to improve ties
The leaders of South Korea and Japan met Sunday for their second summit in less than two months, as they push to mend long-running historical grievances ... -
Indonesia works to rescue 20 trafficking victims in Myanmar
Indonesian officials said Friday they were working to rescue dozens of their nationals who were trafficked to Myanmar to work as cyber scammers, amid an increase ... -
Troops kill two rebels in Kashmir in ongoing operations
Indian soldiers killed two suspected militants in ongoing counterinsurgency operations in Kashmir on Saturday, officials said, a day after rebels fighting against Indian rule killed five ... -
1984 Moscow pulls out of US Olympics
Twelve weeks before the opening ceremony of the Los Angeles Olympic Games, the USSR has announced it is boycotting them. It is expected most of the ... -
Canelo beats Ryder by unanimous decision in return to Mexico
Canelo Alvarez returned home and remained the undisputed super middleweight champion Saturday night, beating John Ryder by unanimous decision before more than 50,000 fans in his ... -
WHO: COVID emergency is over. So what does that mean?
The World Health Organization downgraded its assessment of the coronavirus pandemic last week, saying it no longer qualifies as a global emergency. The action reverses a ... -
In London, Brazil’s Lula calls for efforts to free Assange
After attending the coronation of King Charles III in London, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva denounced the lack of concerted efforts to free WikiLeaks ... -
Stricter regulations needed to rein in travel agencies
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a new document in mid-April, stressing that stricter measures will be taken to further regulate China’s tourism industry. While ... -
Monday, May 8, 2023 – edition no. 4240
* Long Live The King! King Charles III officially crowned in historic event * Guia Lighthouse | Greenlight for peripheral tall buildings retained * The ... -
Charles III crowned in ancient rite at Westminster Abbey
Britain’s King Charles III receives The St Edward’s Crown during his coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey, in London, Saturday May 6, 2023. (Andrew Matthews/Pool via AP) ... -
Air Macau to lose monopoly this year, liberalization moving forward
The only Macau flag carrier, Air Macau, is about to lose its monopoly on air travel, as the Macau government is finally moving forward with the ... -
Public Works Bureau: Construction of CHCSJ Specialist Building to conclude this month
The Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has updated the expected conclusion date for the construction of the Public Health Specialist Building of the public hospital to sometime ... -
Jerry Springer and the history of that [bleeping] bleep sound
Since Jerry Springer’s death on April 27, 2023, writers have been working through the cultural significance of his eponymous daytime talk show. For 27 years, Springer’s ... -
Sands Shopping Carnival to host 580 booths for SMEs
The Sands Shopping Carnival, organized by Sands China Ltd., is coming to The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo for a fourth year between July 20 and 23, ... -
Casino stocks on a decline, full recovery only by 2025: Moody’s
Macau casino stocks again declined yesterday, following losses of up to 8.7% the day prior. Yesterday, Melco International led the decline with a 4.4% drop, followed by ... -
Showtime! The kingdom readies pomp for Charles III’s coronation
The crown has been resized. The troops are prepared for the biggest military procession in 70 years. The Gold State Coach is ready to roll. Now ... -
AlipayHK merchant sales uptick over Golden Week
Sales of AlipayHK partner merchants almost doubled over the first three days of the May Golden Week period compared to the corresponding period in 2022. Electronic ... -
Police arrest illegal money changers over counterfeit bills
Two illegal money changers from mainland China were arrested and confessed to having been hired by a network to circulate counterfeit banknotes in Macau. One of ... -
Man found dead in Cotai hotel
The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported last night that a male victim was found in a guest room at a hotel in Cotai with signs of lividity. ...
