Daily Archives: Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Pops of vibrant color for Sands China’s Biennale exhibition
Sands China’s pop art exhibition for Art Macao, “Meet the Magic: In celebration of Disney 100” by Philip Colbert and Jason Naylor had its opening ceremony ... -
PJ arrest local suspect in Zhuhai murder over apartment noise
The Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday morning in a special press conference that a local 44-year-old man has been detained, suspected of having killed another man ... -
No regrets for local swimmer despite low pay for athletes
A local swimmer has expressed no regrets for going professional, despite the city’s low remuneration for athletes, Hong Kong media has reported. Dubbed the “King of ... -
Melco losses narrow as revenue jumps to USD948m
Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s operating revenue for the second quarter of 2023 jumped to USD947.9 million, an increase of approximately 220% from USD296.1 million for the ... -
Pope hopes to inspire at World Youth Day as the church reckons with a sex abuse fallout
Pope Francis arrived in Portugal yesterday to open the first edition of World Youth Day since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of large gatherings, as ... -
As summer breezes fade, sweltering Europeans give air con a skeptical embrace
During Europe’s heat wave last month, Floriana Peroni’s vintage clothing store had to close for a week. A truck of rented generators blocked her door as ... -
Increasing investment promised by gaming ops: Wilfred Wong
All six casino operators have promised the government that, over the next 10 years, during the new concession period, the integrated operators will promote the non-gaming ... -
Sandwich-class housing bill may be enacted in April
The Third Standing Committee of the parliament has completed its study of the Sandwich-class Housing Bill, which may be enacted in April next year if passed. ... -
Macau-led research develops AI model to predict Covid pathogenic variants
An international team led by researchers at the Macau University of Science and Technology has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict the pathogenic ... -
Reception held to celebrate PLA founding anniversary
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Garrison in the SAR held a reception Tuesday to mark the 96th founding anniversary of the PLA at its barracks ... -
Parliament adds MOP7m to its budget this year
The parliament passed an internal bill Tuesday to add MOP7 million of spending to its budget this year, pushing the budget as high as MOP205.6 million. ... -
Islands district advisor suggests Hengqin checkpoint operate under T8
A municipal affairs advisor has suggested normal operations for the Hengqin Border checkpoint under typhoon signal number eight or higher. Advisor Si Lai Kuan, who is ... -
Drivers charged for dangerous driving after ‘street race’ at Av. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen
Two local drivers in their thirties are being charged with dangerous driving under the provisions of Article 279(b) of the Macau Penal Code, the Public Security ... -
Starbucks reports record revenue as China booms
Starbucks reported record revenue in its fiscal third quarter as its China business roared back to life. Still, the company’s results were mixed for the 13 ... -
Maine’s biggest newspaper group is now a nonprofit
With advertising shrinking and newspapers vanishing, Maine’s largest newspaper group became the latest to try a nonprofit model with the completion of the sale of more ... -
Wynn presents new immersive art exhibition for Art Macao
Wynn officially unveiled a new immersive art exhibition “The Contour of Light: A Re encounter with Leonardo da Vinci” as part of the Art Macao: Macao ... -
Beijing records 29 inches of rain, its most in at least 140 years
China’s capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years over the past few days after being deluged with heavy rains from the remnants ... -
US concerned with Chinese firm’s hand in island-building near its Manila embassy
The United States has expressed concerns over major land reclamation projects in Manila Bay near its heavily secured embassy due to the involvement of a Washington-blacklisted ... -
Senate committee recommends ban on TikTok be extended to WeChat
An Australian Senate committee has recommended a ban on the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from federal government devices be extended to China’s most popular social media ... -
Kim calls US human rights envoy a ‘political housemaid’ in protest of criticisms
North Korea hurled misogynistic insults yesterday at a newly confirmed United States special envoy to monitor the country’s human rights issues and warned of unspecified security ... -
2003 Anglican church approves gay bishop
The Anglican Church in America has voted to approve the appointment of an openly gay bishop. The Reverend Canon Gene Robinson, of New Hampshire, was approved ... -
Magaia provides as South Africa beats Italy to reach last 16
South Africa 3, Italy 2 Player of the match Hildah Magaia called the moment “life-changing.” Coach Desiree Ellis flagged something deeper, though, after South Africa beat ... -
Foreign nationals evacuate Niger as regional tensions rise after coup
Foreign nationals lined up outside an airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, yesterday to wait for a French military evacuation flight, while a regional bloc continued talks ... -
Climate change made July hotter for 4 of 5 humans on Earth, scientists find
Human-caused global warming made July hotter for four out of five people on Earth, with more than 2 billion people feeling climate change-boosted warmth daily, according to a ... -
Gas prices rising on extreme heat, oil production cuts
Drivers are in for another headache at the pump as U.S. gas prices continue to rise. The national average for gas prices stood at about $3.78 ... -
Thursday, August 3, 2023 – edition no. 4300
* Gruesome murder in Zhuhai — PJ arrest Macau suspect in Zhuhai murder over petty dispute * Art Macao | Pops of vibrant color for Sands ...
