Monthly Archives: June 2023
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135 residential transactions in first half of May
The city has seen a total of 135 residential transactions in the first half of May, 38 fewer than the second half of April, a drop ... -
City records less than 3% of youth addicted to gambling
Over the past five years, Macau has recorded data showing that less than 3% of youths suffer from gambling disorders, Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) President Hon ... -
PJ warns again of SMS scams
As numerous people continue to fall victim to consumer bonus point expiry notification scams, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has once again reminded the public to check ... -
MUR holds several meetings with Iao Hon property owners
As the legal framework for urban renewal takes effect on June 1, Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) has held numerous meetings to help Iao Hon Estate ... -
June: Month of Portugal but without Saint John’s Fest
June has commenced and, with it, the traditional celebrations of the Portuguese community in Macau. Named “June – Month of Portugal”, the series of events peaks ... -
Europe sees inflation drop to 6.1%, but real relief will take months
Europe’s inflation took a positive turn with a significant drop to 6.1%, but prices are still posing a pinch to shoppers who are yet to see ... -
MGM hosts annual blessing ceremony for its Dragon Boat Team
Participating in the upcoming “Macau International Dragon Boat Races 2023,” MGM held earlier in May at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Center its annual blessing ceremony ... -
SJM organizes travel trade event in Hong Kong
To develop its international market, SJM recently organized a travel trade event in Hong-Kong in partnership with the SJM’s parent company Sociedade de Tursimo e Diversões ... -
US defense chief calls Beijing’s refusal to meet unfortunate during visit to Tokyo
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stressed the importance of communication during a stopover today in Tokyo, calling it unfortunate that his Chinese counterpart is refusing ... -
Trial opens for three charged with aiding Chinese campaign to pressure expats into returning home
An American sleuth and two Chinese men faced jurors yesterday [Macau time] in the first trial to come out of U.S. claims that China’s government has ... -
Cool off your summer with German Rieslings
Savor a weekend of relaxed sophistication and immerse yourself in the world of German Rieslings at the upcoming MGM Riesling Uncorked event in June. This highly ... -
Foreign Ministry criticizes US plan for trade deal with Taiwan
China’s government criticized the United States’ plans to sign a trade treaty with Taiwan and called on Washington yesterday to stop official contact with the self-ruled ... -
India, Nepal prime ministers meet to take relations to ‘Himalayan heights’
Nepal’s prime minister held talks with his Indian counterpart yesterday as India and its rival China bid for influence in the tiny Himalayan nation as part ... -
Powerful sister says US hypocritical for criticizing failed satellite launch
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un yesterday accused the United States of “gangster-like” hypocrisy for criticizing her country’s failed launch of a ... -
Close to becoming first ‘smoke free’ country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles
Summer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden’s outdoor bars and restaurants. As the World Health Organization marks “World No Tobacco Day” on ... -
1953 Queen Elizabeth takes coronation oath
Queen Elizabeth II has been crowned at a coronation ceremony in Westminster Abbey in London. In front of more than 8,000 guests, including prime ministers and ... -
The giddy splendor of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’
Let’s get this upfront: “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” was the best comic-book film of the last decade. With an animation blizzard blown straight in from the ... -
Filipino American chefs come into their own with multiple James Beard award nods
Like a lot of chefs, Aaron Verzosa has been hustling the past three years to get Archipelago, his Filipino restaurant in Seattle, through the pandemic and ... -
Putin arrest warrant, war and weapons among issues as Lavrov attends meet in South Africa
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in South Africa with counterparts from the BRICS economic bloc of developing nations for discussions yesterday that were preceded by ... -
Renewable energy surges, driven by solar boom and high
The world is set to add a record amount of renewable electricity capacity this year as governments and consumers seek to offset high energy prices and ... -
Business community gives lesson to Washington on benefits of cooperation
The global public sphere is rife with narratives about an “exodus” of foreign companies from China, claiming they are leaving en masse. But things are different ... -
Friday, June 2, 2023 – edition no. 4258
* Fastest growing economy — May gaming revenue soars by 366% amid city running second for fastest growing economy in the world, according to macroeconomic intelligence ... -
Security branch ‘surprised’ not getting Malaysian request on Jho Low
The Office of the Secretary for Security yesterday expressed “surprise and shock” it had received no inquiry for policing cooperation from Malaysia. Yesterday, the Times reported ... -
Land beside Jai Alai Hotel for gov’t facility
The land plot at the Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, between the Jai Alai Hotel and the Hotel Casa Real in the Outer Harbour area, will ... -
Canto-opera ‘Floral Princess’ to mix modernity and tradition in July
As part of the “Sands China Performing Arts Program,” Sands China has joined with the Utopia Cantonese Opera Workshop to propose new performances from the Canto-opera ... -
IC to invite Broadway, West End shows to Macau
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has revealed plans to invite Broadway and West End performers to stage shows in Macau. The IC was replying to lawmaker ... -
MPU graduates confident in their future prospects
Several Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) graduates were confident about their futures as they attended yesterday’s ceremony. Ana Chui, a bachelor’s degree graduate in Chinese-Portuguese Translation, said ... -
CPC warns of AI risks, calls for beefed-up national security measures
China’s ruling Communist Party has warned of the risks posed by advances in artificial intelligence while calling for heightened national security measures. The statement issued after ... -
Bus route N3 extended during summer
From today to the end of August, the nocturnal bus route N3 will be extended to Hac-Sa Beach to cater to the needs of the public. ... -
Cultural Centre to offer summer activities
The Macao Cultural Centre will launch its newest ARTmusing Summer edition, an artistic jamboree to entertain and inspire audiences throughout the summer holiday. It caters to ... -
Topography Course to be offered
This September, the School of Topography and Land Survey of Macao will offer a general course on topography. The course will cover foundational theories and practical ... -
Commercial flights surge 350% y-o-y in April
Arriving and departing commercial flights totalled 2,980 trips in April, a sharp rise of 353.6% year-on-year. Gross weight of air cargo fell by 39.6% year-on-year to ... -
Demand for health and protection products in SARs surge
Demand for health and protection products has witnessed a huge increase from both domestic customers and mainland Chinese visitors, according to Manulife Hong-Kong and Macau. “This ... -
CPU members concerned with divergences between PCUs and Detailed Plan for Zone A
Several Urban Planning Committee (CPU) members have expressed concerns about urban conditions plans (PCUs) for several land plots in Zone A of the new landfills. Of ... -
First quarter with fewer employees in most sectors
Official statistics from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) on the Survey on Manpower Needs and Wages for the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 show that ...
