Monthly Archives: June 2023
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Sands China educates team members on Basic Law at seminar
Sands China recently held a seminar to mark the 30th anniversary of Macau SAR’s Basic Law, attended by around 100 of Sands China’s management team. The ... -
Michelle Yeoh starred at the grand opening of The Karl Lagerfeld Macau
As the world’s only hotel tower exclusively designed by the legendary Karl Lagerfeld, this “remarkable property sets the stage for an unparalleled experience in creativity and ... -
Beijing criticizes new US sanctions over pilot training, weapons development
China yesterday criticized new sanctions imposed by the United States on companies believed to be involved in training Chinese military pilots and aiding weapons development. Foreign ... -
Palestinian President Abbas begins visit as Beijing seeks larger role in Mideast
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas began a visit to China yesterday that comes as Beijing is seeking a larger role in Middle East politics and competing for ... -
Chinese man arrested over anti-US graffiti at US Consulate: police
Hong Kong police yesterday arrested a man who allegedly spray-painted graffiti on the wall and gate of the U.S. Consulate, according to media reports and the ... -
Three people slain, three others struck by van in Nottingham
Three people were slain in the streets of the English city of Nottingham in early morning attacks yesterday that culminated with the suspect mowing down three ... -
1940 German troops enter Paris
German troops marched into Paris in the early hours of this morning as French and allied forces retreated. The enemy met no resistance as it entered ... -
Recurring problems plague Germany one year before hosting Euro
All the old problems were there to see. Germany’s uninspired showing in a 3-3 draw with Ukraine was just the latest example of the team’s struggles, ... -
‘Hair,’ ‘Everwood’ actor Treat Williams dies after Vermont motorcycle crash
Actor Treat Williams, whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series “Everwood” and the movie “Hair,” died Monday after a motorcycle crash in ... -
AI helped create ‘last Beatles record,’ Paul McCartney says
Artificial intelligence has been used to extract John Lennon’s voice from an old demo to create “the last Beatles record,” Paul McCartney said yesyerday. McCartney, 80, ... -
China-Arab engagement not zero-sum game
With reportedly more than 3,500 government and business officials from China and Arab countries participating, and $10 billion in investment agreements signed on its first day, ... -
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – edition no. 4266
* Daily run-rate accelerates — Citi Research highlights Macau’s GGR improvements last week, maintains June forecast at MOP13.5 billion * Science | MUST-led research develops AI-based ... -
Industry happy with IAM’s new measures to ensure good practices
The Food and Beverage (F&B) industry is happy with the new measures launched by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) which aim to ensure that establishments enforce ... -
Aviation liberalization ‘to provide more options, facilitate the role of the big-six’
The government officially announced late last week the draft law that will establish the new regime for the operation of the civil aviation market, in a ... -
Agent boasts YOHO Resorts World Shopping Center popularity for tenants
The leasing agent for the YOHO Resorts World project disclosed yesterday that the retail spaces are popular among business operators, with 80% retail floor space leased ... -
British-based Prudential to start with health products as branch opens in Macau
An insurance agency incorporated in England 175 years ago said it would focus on healthcare-related products amid the early phase of its official debut in Macau. ... -
Tony Awards telecast makes inclusive history and puts on quite a show despite Hollywood strike
The intimate, funny-sad musical “Kimberly Akimbo” nudged aside splashier rivals yesterday [Macau time] to win the musical crown at the Tony Awards on a night when ... -
Lawmaker calls on gov’t to clarify recycling processing
There is a need for the government to pinpoint a land plot to localize recyclable processing, lawmaker Ron Lam suggested in his latest written enquiry. The ... -
Police remind people of cyber scams
The Judiciary Police are reminding members of the public to be constantly vigilant against fraudulent lucky draw winner announcements. People are strongly advised to keep their ... -
Outer Harbour-HK ferry services to be halted again by bridge works
Due to the construction of the Fourth Macau-Taipa Bridge, TurboJET will need to suspend ferry services between Outer Harbour and Hong Kong on Jun. 15. The ... -
Health chief attends organ transplantation forum in Shanghai
Health Bureau director Alvis Lo attended and spoke at an organ transplantation forum in Shanghai. He said that the local government has always attached great importance ... -
Macau’s three-time winner rounds up TT with four wins and record-breaking lap
The three-time Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix winner (2015, 2016, and 2018) Peter Hickman has finished this year’s edition of the TT at the Isle of Man ... -
Group sees overall development of Coloane shipyard necessary
The neighborhood and auxiliary facilities of the Coloane shipyard should be developed in a supplementary fashion, the head of a local group and lawmaker has told ... -
China takes multi-pronged measures to ensure summer harvest
China is making multi-pronged efforts to reap a bumper harvest this summer, thereby safeguarding the country’s grain security, despite adverse meteorological conditions. Traditionally, the summer ... -
UBS completes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil
UBS said yesterday that it has completed its takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse, nearly three months after the Swiss government hastily arranged a rescue deal ... -
US decides to rejoin UNESCO and pay back dues, to counter Chinese influence
U.N. cultural and scientific agency UNESCO announced yesterday that the United States plans to rejoin — and pay more than $600 million in back dues — ... -
Mayon Volcano spews lava in gentle eruption, thousands warned to be ready to flee
The Philippines’ most active volcano was spewing lava down its slopes yesterday, prompting officials to warn tens of thousands of villagers to be prepared to flee ... -
After good first quarter, China struggles with weaker recovery
Sales of Yizhuan Automobile Co.’s trash trucks picked up after China ended anti-virus controls in December, but their growth is in low gear as managers struggle ... -
Driver charged after bus carrying wedding guests in rolls over, killing 10 and injuring 25
The driver of a bus was charged yesterday after the vehicle carrying wedding guests rolled over on a foggy night in Australia’s wine country, killing 10 ... -
Berlusconi, scandal-scarred ex-premier, dies at 86
Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption, died yesterday, according to ... -
1981 Queen shot at by youth
A 17-year-old man has been arrested for shooting a replica gun at the Queen as she rode past crowds on horseback. Marcus Serjeant pointed a pistol ... -
Seoul landmarks to be lit up in purple to celebrate K-pop band’s anniversary
Skyscrapers, bridges and other landmarks in South Korea’s capital will be lit up in purple as the country begins celebrating the 10th anniversary of K-pop band ... -
Words may sound bitter yet offer good advice
Chinese Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Xing Haiming met with the ROK’s main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung in Seoul on Thursday to exchange ... -
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 – edition no. 4265
* The snoopy customer — F&B sector happy with IAM’s new measures to ensure food safety good practices, including the introduction of the ‘secret customer’ system ... -
The Great Grift: How billions in Covid-19 relief aid was stolen or wasted
Fraudsters used the Social Security numbers of dead people and federal prisoners to get unemployment checks. Cheaters collected those benefits in multiple states. And federal loan ...
