Monthly Archives: August 2023
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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 ... -
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 ...
