Daily Archives: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Lawmakers call for additional temporary welfare
Two lawmakers have separately asked the government to consider issuing further temporary welfare to help people cope with rising living costs. Trade unionist Lei Chan U ... -
25% of elderly hold no emergency fund
A survey has revealed 25% of Macau’s elderly do not have an emergency fund of three to six months of living expenses, according to The Macau ... -
Chinese livestreamers: Macau’s big opportunities in small details
Macau should preserve the small details and elements as it brands itself, Chinese livestreamers and broadcasters said yesterday at the World Cities Branding Conference. It was ... -
Medical Committee discusses Macau doctors practicingin Hengqin
At its 11th meeting for the current term, the Medical Committee has discussed arrangements for Macau medical professionals to practice in Hengqin. Alvis Lo, committee president ... -
CCAC investigates UM PhD candidate bribery
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has concluded its investigation into a University of Macau (UM) doctoral candidate who tried to bribe a UM professor. The PhD ... -
UN council to hold first meeting on potential threats of artificial intelligence to global peace
The U.N. Security Council will hold a first-ever meeting on the potential threats of artificial intelligence to international peace and security, organized by the United Kingdom ... -
Gov’t seeking around 1,000 non-local talents annually for key industries
The government is aiming to attract around 1,000 non-local talents annually to Macau under a new program to attract highly qualified professionals. The figure, stated yesterday ... -
AMCM trains 20 talents in wealth management
The Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) has promoted a training course for local talent in finance to train professionals in wealth management, the AMCM has noted ... -
Positive impacts from large-scale gastronomy exchange: MGTO
Last weekend’s Macao International Travel Industry Expo (MITE) will positively impact Macau’s role as a platform, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has said in a ... -
Casinos to see ‘all-time high’ revenue in Q2
The casino sector is slated to see an “all-time high” in earnings in the second quarter, according to JP Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Ltd. As cited ... -
UM projects 6.9m visitors in Q3
The city’s economy is set to grow by 47% this year, according to a revised forecast by the University of Macau. UM’s Centre for Macau Studies ... -
PJ bust seven men of illegal currency exchange
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has investigated 167 people during an anti-crime inspection, where it found seven mainland men were suspected of illegal currency exchange. The seven ... -
Man arrested for scamming compatriots of work
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has arrested a 40-year-old mainland man for allegedly claiming he knew hotel executives and could introduce mainlanders to work in Macau. The ... -
Wynn to host culinary events this month
Wynn will host a series of culinary events in July, with the International Wine Challenge (IWC) Prestige Sake Feast and a “Taste the Bounty of Land ... -
MGM co-presents ‘Star Chefs Discovery Journey’ gastronomic event
MGM has joined its sister group in mainland China – Diaoyutai MGM Hospitality – to present the third “Star Chefs Discovery Journey” gastronomic event. Seven stellar chefs ... -
Leader says 8 pro-democracy activists who now live in the West ‘will be pursued for life’
Hong Kong’s leader said yesterday that eight pro-democracy activists who now live in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia will be pursued for life for ... -
EU climate chief is concerned over the expansion of the coal industry in China
The European Union’s climate chief on Monday expressed concern over the expansion of China’s coal industry, with the building of new coal-fired plants. At a conference ... -
UN nuclear chief is visiting Japan to give a final report on release of treated radioactive water
The head of the U.N. nuclear agency is in Japan to meet with government leaders yesterday and to see final preparations for the release of treated ... -
Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ movie due to an illustration showing disputed sea
Vietnam’s state media have reported that the government banned distribution of the popular “Barbie” movie because it includes a view of a map showing disputed Chinese ... -
Putin says Russia is ‘united as never before’ at meeting of Russia-China led security group
President Vladimir Putin claimed yesterday that the Russian people were “united as never before,” as he sought to project confidence in the wake of a short-lived ... -
1954 BBC launches daily TV news
The BBC has broadcast its first daily television news programme. The 20-minute bulletin was introduced by Richard Baker as an “Illustrated summary of the news… Followed ... -
1,500 Disneyland collectibles go up for auction
Fans who agree Disneyland is indeed the happiest place on Earth will soon be able to take home more than a souvenir. A passionate collector has ... -
Japan court finds consultant guilty of taking bribes in sprawling Tokyo Olympics trial
One of several Japanese officials charged in a widespread bribery scandal involving Tokyo Olympic organizers was found guilty yesterday but avoided jail time. The verdict in ... -
Macron weakened by crisis over teen killed by police
Even in normal times Emmanuel Macron needed allies’ help governing France. To get some things done he worked with the traditional right. The center-left helped the ... -
China restricts exports of high-tech metals ahead of Yellen’s visit
China has imposed export curbs on two metals used in computer chips and solar cells, expanding a squabble with Washington over high-tech trade ahead of Treasury ... -
Underlying issues fertile ground for unrest
The riots in France, which erupted nationwide after a teenager of North African descent was shot dead by police during a traffic stop on June 27, ... -
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 – edition no. 4280
* A call for more — Lawmakers called on the gov’t to consider issuing further temporary welfare to help people cope with rising living costs * ...
