Daily Archives: Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Transport bureau won’t explain ‘constraints’ on online taxi hailing
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has declined to elaborate on the “geographical constraints” that its director cited as the reason that Macau cannot replicate the mainland’s mode ... -
UNWTO rep. suggests investments in people, planet, prosperity
A mid the gradual resumption of tourism activities, investments should be prioritized according to people, planet and prosperity, Natalia Bayona, executive director of the World Tourism ... -
Macau to host October finals of GBA 3×3 Basketball Tour
Macau will stage the Greater Bay Area (GBA) 3×3 Basketball Tour finals next month, the Sports Bureau (ID) and StarMac Entertainment and Production Limited announced yesterday ... -
Youth Career Expo to offer 1,700 job vacancies
The 2023 Youth Career Expo will be held on Sept. 27 and 28 with around 60 companies and institutions covering 14 different economic sectors offering some ... -
Chinese officials voice faith in recovery, keep interest rates steady as forecasts darken
Leading Chinese planners voiced confidence yesterday in the outlook for the world’s second-largest economy, holding key interest rates steady amid signs of improvement in some areas ... -
‘A performance many of us will remember with real joy for years to come’
Sir, In recent years there have been rumblings and grumblings of various kinds about the Macao Orchestra, the validity of which is not for me to ... -
Survey shows 30% local residents gamble in casinos
Latest research from the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) shows that 30.1% of the local population is participating in casino gambling. However, only less than 1% are ... -
FMCC charity gala raises over MOP62,000
The France Macau Chamber of Commerce has raised MOP62,250 in support of the Society of Food & Environmental Health (Macao) during its 2023 Charity Gala Dinner. ... -
Cinema goers top city’s ‘cultural activity’ data, library goers decrease 17%
The most popular activity among the local population is going to cinemas, with 144,600 participants, an increase of 16.4% compared to the same quarter two years ... -
Japan records a trade deficit in August as exports to China, rest of Asia weaken
Japan’s exports fell 0.8% last month from a year earlier, with steep declines in shipments to China and the rest of Asia, its largest regional market. ... -
Airbnb removed 59,000 fake bookings
Fake listings have emerged as a major problem for Airbnb, threatening to scare off consumers and prompting the short-term rental service to use AI in an ... -
US governors seek stronger economic ties with island
Governors from the Southwestern United States are pursuing stronger business ties with Taiwan in hopes of attracting new foreign investments and jobs to their landlocked states. ... -
Kremlin: Russia and China must edge closer to counter Western efforts to contain them
A senior Kremlin official yesterday called for closer policy coordination between Moscow and Beijing to counter what he described as Western efforts to contain them as ... -
The 11th Yao Foundation Charity Game Successfully Concludes in Macau
The Galaxy Entertainment Group 2023 the 11th Yao Foundation Charity Game and its series of 6 extended activities took place in Macau between September 16 and ... -
New Delhi expels Canadian diplomat, escalating tensions
India expelled one of Canada’s top diplomats today [Macau time], ramping up a confrontation between the two countries over Canadian accusations that India may have been ... -
A Batman researcher said ‘gay’ in a talk to schoolkids, quit when asked to censor himself
In this undated photo provided by Rebecca Hale, Marc Tyler Nobleman poses for a portrait Marc Tyler Nobleman was supposed to talk to kids about the ... -
Russia has turned food, energy and even children into weapons against Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said yesterday [Macau time] that Russia is “weaponizing” everything from food and energy to abducted children in its war against Ukraine — ... -
1998 Clinton’s Grand Jury testimony released
Bill Clinton’s testimony about his relationship with a young female assistant has been released to the United States public. The video of the American president’s 17 ... -
AI won’t be replacing your priest, minister, rabbi or imam any time soon
Early in the summer of 2023, robots projected on a screen delivered sermons to about 300 congregants at St. Paul’s Church in Bavaria, Germany. Created by ... -
Springboks load bench with seven forwards to take on top-ranked Ireland
South Africa unsurprisingly reverted to its strongest starting lineup to face top-ranked Ireland in a crunch pool game at the Rugby World Cup while also naming ... -
France rolls out the red carpet for King Charles III’s state visit
King Charles III of the United Kingdom starts a three-day state visit to France yesterday meant to highlight the friendship between the two nations with great ... -
Putin accepts invitation to visit China in October after meeting Chinese foreign minister in Moscow
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said last night he accepted an invitation from his Chinese counterpart to visit China in October during the Belt and Road Summit. ... -
Thursday, September 21, 2023 – edition no. 4335
* Open question — Transport bureau won’t explain ‘constraint’ on online taxi hailing in city * Tourism Forum | UNWTO rep. suggests investments in people, planet, ...
