Monthly Archives: May 2023
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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 ... -
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 ...
