Monthly Archives: July 2023
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UAE announces plans to invest $54B in energy and triple renewable sources
The United Arab Emirates plans to triple its supply of renewable energy and invest up to $54 billion over the next seven years to meet its ... -
Mortgage rates spike to highest level since Truss tax plan spooked markets
Homeowners and renters in the U.K. faced further grim news yesterday (Macau time) as mortgage rates hit levels not seen since unfunded tax cuts announced by ... -
Raffles at Galaxy Macau to soft open Aug. 16
Raffles at Galaxy Macau is set to hold its soft opening to the public on Aug. 16. A grand opening, celebrating the addition of the remaining ... -
Visa partners with HK Tram, New World Development in rewards program
Visa has joined with Hong Kong Tramways to provide special discounts on fares paid with the brand’s payment cards. From July 6 to Dec. 31 this ... -
A troubled new power plant leaves Jordan in debt to China
Jordan’s Attarat power plant was envisioned as a landmark project promising to provide the desert kingdom with a major source of energy while solidifying its relations ... -
Gov’t accuses US of turning Taiwan into a powder keg with its latest sales
China’s Defense Ministry accused the United States of turning Taiwan into a powder keg yesterday with its latest sales of military equipment to the self-governing island ... -
North Korean satellite wasn’t advanced enough to conduct reconnaissance from space: Seoul
The satellite North Korea failed to put into orbit wasn’t advanced enough to conduct military reconnaissance from space as it claimed, South Korea’s military said yesterday ... -
Leader criticizes Hong Kong’s attempt to arrest 2 activists who now live in Australia
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday criticized Hong Kong authorities over their pursuit of two pro-democracy activists who live in Australia. Hong Kong’s leader said Tuesday ... -
1978 Eleven die in sleeper train inferno
Eleven people have been killed and seventeen injured in a blaze on the Penzance-to-Paddington sleeper train. Early reports suggest that the fire was started by a ... -
Grammys CEO on new AI guidelines: Music that contains AI-created elements is eligible. ‘Period.’
Last month, the Recording Academy announced a series of changes to the Grammy Awards to better reflect an evolving music industry. Of those newly instituted guidelines, ... -
Crowdfunding sites help raise money for Jamaica ahead of the World Cup
Funding for Jamaica’s preparations for the Women’s World Cup has seemed so uncertain that a player’s mom took it upon herself to fundraise for the team. ... -
Environmental activists arrested for throwing confetti and puzzle pieces on court
Two environmental activists were arrested at Wimbledon yesterday after getting on court and disrupting a match by scattering orange confetti and puzzle pieces on the grass. ... -
Hong Kong-born singer-songwriter Coco Lee passes away at 48
Famous Hong Kong-born singer-songwriter Coco Lee Man died at the age of 48 yesterday after committing suicide and remaining in a coma in hospital for three ... -
IAEA’s report good for Tokyo, bad for world
Tokyo should by no means consider the so-called final safety review that the International Atomic Energy Agency submitted to the Japanese government on Tuesday as a ... -
Thursday, July 6, 2023 – edition no. 4281
* Art Pavilion — Art Macao will stage 30 exhibitions, presenting modern and contemporary masterpieces by over 200 artists * MICE sector to bloom in H2 ... -
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 ...
