Daily Archives: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Fitch revises LVS outlook to positive on strong Macau rebound
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Las Vegas Sands ‘BB+’ rating and revised its outlook to positive from negative as it reflects “the strong rebound in the Macau ... -
Islands Hospital: Budget and utility to residents continue to concern lawmakers
The bill that will govern the operations of the new Islands Medical Complex, expected to start operating late this year, was approved in its final reading ... -
MGTO tightens links with Indonesia, Malaysia
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has increased efforts to attract tourists from Indonesia and Malaysia, the bureau said yesterday in a statement. In the first ... -
Three apprehended for drug dealing and sex work
A man and two women have been apprehended for drug dealing and conducting sex work respectively, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has disclosed. All from the Chinese ... -
Lawmaker questions internet freedom in Macau New Neighbourhood
Concerns over access to the internet in Macau New Neighbourhood in the Cooperation Zone in Hengqin have led lawmaker Leong Hong Sai to present a spoken ... -
At least 20 dead and 27 missing in floods surrounding Beijing, thousands evacuated
Days of unusually heavy rains around China’s capital, Beijing, have flooded houses, torn apart roads and left at least 20 people dead and 27 missing, state ... -
Casino revenues hit post-pandemic high
The city’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) continued to strengthen in July, returning to about 68% of pre-pandemic levels, hitting a post-pandemic high. Data from the Gaming ... -
New Financial System Legal Regime approved
Legislative Assembly (AL) lawmakers have completed their final reading of the bill that will establish some new rules regarding the operation and procedures of financial institutions. ... -
Construction workers’ wage falls slightly
The average daily wage of construction workers decreased by 0.8% quarter-to-quarter to MOP786 in the second quarter of 2023. The average daily wage of local workers ... -
Gov’t calls for Arts Festival proposals
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is now inviting all registered local art and cultural associations and individuals to submit proposals for local programs and new commissions ... -
First cross-border commissioned production of drug for sale
Recently, Far Reaching Medicated Oil, a drug which Macao-based Macau-Union Pharmaceutical Limited commissioned Hengqin-based Guangdong-Macao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. to manufacture, has completed production in Hengqin. This ... -
ASEAN-China RMB2.1b economic cooperation deals inked
Seven economic cooperation projects worth 12.1 billion yuan between the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and ASEAN countries were recently signed in the southern Chinese metropolis ... -
Guangdong, SARs announce boutique regional tours
A cultural and tourism promotion session held recently has announced 10 itineraries of boutique regional tours covering Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macau. These new ... -
Chatbots ‘hallucination’ problem may not be fixable
Spend enough time with ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence chatbots and it doesn’t take long for them to spout falsehoods. Described as hallucination, confabulation or just ... -
Galaxy presents first immersive ‘BE@RBRICK Art Exhibition’
Galaxy Entertainment Group is presenting “BE@RBRICK MACAU – World’s First Immersive BE@RBRICK Art Exhibition” as part of the city’s Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023. ... -
Beijing has invested $25.4B in Pakistan over the last decade, Chinese vice premier says
China has invested $25.4 billion in Pakistan over the past decade for projects ranging from roads to power plants, China’s vice premier said yesterday [Macau time], ... -
Prime minister stands firm against the US on Assange prosecution
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday his government stands firm against the United States over the prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, an Australian citizen ... -
Powerful typhoon lashes islands, grounding flights and closing businesses
A powerful Typhoon Khanun was approaching Japan’s southwestern island of Okinawa yesterday, lashing the region with strong winds and high waves, and forcing transportation to halt ... -
Buildup of American forces in Persian Gulf a new signal of worsening US-Iran conflict
Thousands of Marines backed by advanced U.S. fighter jets and warships are slowly building up a presence in the Persian Gulf. It’s a sign that while ... -
1984 Euro Court condemns phone-tapping
A Surrey businessman who accused the police of illegally tapping his phone is celebrating after a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights. James Malone, ... -
The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia
Its balmy beaches have been vacation spots for Russian czars and Soviet general secretaries. It has hosted history-shaking meetings of world leaders and boasts a strategic ... -
US slips into round of 16 after scoreless draw with Portugal
Portugal 0, USA 0 A goal post saved the United States from elimination at the Women’s World Cup. Ana Capeta nearly scored for Portugal in stoppage ... -
Singer Coco Lee mourned by fans and family at funeral
Singer and songwriter Coco Lee was being mourned by family and friends at a private ceremony yesterday, a day after fans paid their respects at a ... -
New treatment studies bring hope for millions suffering from brain fog and other long COVID symptoms
The National Institutes of Health is beginning a handful of studies to test possible treatments for long COVID, an anxiously awaited step in U.S. efforts against ... -
Social media can in fact be made better, research shows
Is social media designed to reward people for acting badly? The answer is clearly yes, given that the reward structure on social media platforms relies on ... -
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – edition no. 4299
* High summer — In the heat of the first post-pandemic summer, casino revenues reach new high * Islands Hospital | Budget and utility to residents ...
