Daily Archives: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Barra revitalization unveiled, no budget or timeline
The revitalization plan for the Barra area around D. Carlos I Dock was unveiled yesterday in a press conference organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). ... -
CPTTM showcases Macau fashion designs in HK
10 Macau fashion brands joined a delegation showcased at the Centrestage 2023 fashion gala in Hong Kong late last week, the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer ... -
Tianzhou-5 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere, boosts mainland-Macau exchange
China’s Tianzhou-5 cargo craft re-entered the atmosphere in a controlled manner at 9:13 a.m. yesterday, according to the China Manned Space Agency. This satellite is operating ... -
TSI: Housing Bureau has discretion in housing applications
A local court has ruled the director of housing has discretion in determining the reliability of asset valuations submitted by applicants. The case concerns an applicant ... -
Kim to meet Putin, as both are locked in standoffs with the West
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia yesterday for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin where they are expected to offer each other increased support ... -
MUST to present distinguished linguist at seminar on human language
Dr. William SY Wang, chair professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, will discuss linguistics at a Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) public lecture ... -
Gov’t to extend Air Macau concession if AL delays law approval
The government said it is considering the extension Air Macau’s concession for another six months to a year. Vong Hin Fai, president of the standing committee ... -
Macau to send 183 athletes to Hangzhou Asian Games
Macau is to send a 273-member delegation, including 183 athletes, to the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games. The athletes, who bade farewell Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng ... -
Hengqin’s Chimelong Spaceship to launch trial operation Sept. 16
The Chimelong Spaceship in Hengqin, Zhuhai, will launch a trial operation on Sept. 16. The Spaceship theme park has been designed by integrating resources from around ... -
Hong Kong supplier charged for alleged bribery of HKD1m to former Wynn director
The Hong Kong anti-corruption watchdog has charged two representatives of two air-conditioning maintenance contractors for allegedly offering bribes of over HKD1 million to a former ... -
Senior resident loses MOP160,000 in love scam
A 72-year-old female fell victim to online dating scams twice, losing MOP160,000, police have reported. Investigations revealed that in August last year, the victim met a ... -
Three-sided sea rescue drill held
The Macau Marine and Water Bureau joined forces with its Hong Kong and Guangdong counterparts for a three-sided operation that simulated a collision between a passenger ... -
Cybersecurity issue prompts computer shutdowns at MGM properties across US
A “cybersecurity issue” led to the shutdown of some casino and hotel computer systems at MGM Resorts International properties across the U.S., a company official reported ... -
Japanese companies drop stars of scandal-tainted Johnny’s company
Several major Japanese companies have decided to stop using stars who are represented by Johnny & Associates, an entertainment company at the center of a sexual ... -
Taiwan says Beijing is bolstering coastline military bases facing the island
China is continuously bolstering its military bases along the coastline facing Taiwan, the self-ruled island’s Defense Ministry said in a report yesterday, as Beijing steps up ... -
Better Sino-EU relations a global stabilizer
Meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday on the sidelines of the annual G20 Summit in New Delhi, Chinese Premier Li Qiang ... -
Seven people died in storms, 70 crocodiles are on the loose
Rainstorms battering southern China have killed at least seven people and allowed dozens of crocodiles to escape from a farm. Nearby residents were advised to stay ... -
Chinese pangolins see continued recovery in the wild
Chinese pangolins have seen a steady recovery of their wild populations in recent years, with a marked improvement in their natural habitats, according to the National ... -
Australian and Indonesian forces deploy battle tanks in US-led drills
Thousands of soldiers from the United States, Indonesia, Australia and other allied forces demonstrated their armor capabilities on Sunday in combat drills on the Indonesian island ... -
1980 Missing Scottish bear is found
The bear who went missing on a Scottish island while being filmed for a Kleenex television commercial has finally been recaptured. Hundreds of volunteers have been ... -
Lahaina’s fire-stricken Filipino residents are key to tourism and local culture. Will they stay?
Ambulance and fire truck sirens wailed outside as Elsie Rosales stripped linens from king-sized mattresses at a beachfront resort in Lahaina. She tried to focus on ... -
Chile savoring every moment of cup debut, even a big defeat
Losing by 30 points never felt so good to Marcelo Torrealba. The Chile scrumhalf savored every moment of his, and his country’s, Rugby World Cup debut ... -
Cyclist Nathan van Hooydonck hospitalized after car accident
Cyclist Nathan van Hooydonck (pictured, center) was hospitalized yesterday after he became unwell while driving his car and got involved in a car crash, his team ... -
It’s Google versus the US in the biggest antitrust trial in decades
Google will confront a threat to its dominant search engine beginning today [Macau time] when federal regulators launch an attempt to dismantle its internet empire in ... -
Female surgeons in UK sexually assaulted while operating: Study
Female surgeons say they are being sexually harassed, assaulted and in some cases raped by colleagues, a major analysis of NHS staff has found, according to ... -
Ancient texts depict all kinds of people, not just straight and cis ones
I study Greek and Latin literature and have noticed that ancient authors wrote about sex, homoerotic feelings or relations, and gender more often than we assume. ... -
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 – edition no. 4329
* Gov’t+Big Six | The plan for Barra — Gov’t unveils Barra revitalization with MGM collaboration – one of six projects planned in conjunction with gaming ...
