Biden postpones trip to discuss domestic agenda as Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies

President Joe Biden postponed a trip to Colorado yesterday to stay in Washington and focus on the growing conflict in the Middle East. Biden had been heading to the

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 – edition no. 4349

— Recent medals won in Asian Games set the tone for calls for sports promotion at the Legislative Assembly * Balance point — WST reaches ‘agreeable solution’ as Macau snooker event postponed *

Gov’t to raise minimum wage to MOP7,072 next year

The local government announced on Friday that it will raise Macau’s minimum wage to MOP7,072 in 2024, an increase of MOP416 from the current MOP6,656.

Senior prosecutor denies 89 allegations as hearing commences

At his first hearing, Assistant Prosecutor General Kong Chi has denied 89 bribery and criminal syndicate charges against him, while questioning the legitimacy of the

Group expects Q3 GDP to soar 130% y-o-y

Considering the extraordinarily weak gross domestic product (GDP) performance in the third quarter of last year, the figure for the third quarter this year may rise 130%,

Taxi service quality and ‘ride-hailing’ debated

Last week’s Central District Community Advisory Board meeting debated the quality of the Macau’s taxi services and the need for a “ride-hailing service.” Member

New library’s budget, conclusion date unclear, says director of culture

The director of Culture, Leong Wai Man, has disclosed that the budget and expected delivery date for the future Central Library is still unclear, given

Inflation data show economy in doldrums despite a slight improvement in trade

China's economy remains in the doldrums, data released Friday showed, with prices falling due to slack demand from consumers and businesses. Consumer prices remained flat

Australian golfer Min Woo Lee wins in USD1m Macao Open

Australian golfer Min Woo Lee won the USD1 million Macao Open yesterday, shooting a final-round 63 to secure a two-shot victory over Thailand’s Poom Saksanin in a record-breaking

Tourist price index up 22% in Q3

The Macau SAR’s Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the third quarter increased 22.22% year-on-year to 141.16, according to the latest report from the Statistics and Census Service. The report

SAR delegation to participate in 3rd Belt and Road Forum for Int’l Cooperation

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng will lead a high-level delegation to participate in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, which will be held in Beijing

Events to be held to mark 20th founding anniversary of Forum Macao

A series of events will be held this month to mark the 20th founding anniversary of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries

Sands Resorts Macao participates in tourism roadshow in Malaysia

Sands Resorts Macao participated in the ‘Experience Macao Unlimited’ Mega Roadshow, which took place from October 12-15 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The resort highlighted its Michelin-starred and award-winning restaurants,

Jessie J, Corinne Bailey Rae to headline Macao International Pop Music Festa

The Macao International Pop Music Festa, KoolTai Macao Music Fes. 2023, is taking place at The Venetian Macao on Nov. 11 and 12. The event presents a line-up

EU warns China that European public could turn more protectionist if trade deficit isn’t reduced

The European Union’s top foreign policy official warned Friday that public sentiment in Europe could turn more protectionist if the region’s trade deficit with China is

Australia looks for new ways to lift Indigenous living standards after referendum loss

Australia will look for new ways to lift Indigenous living standards after voters soundly rejected a proposal to create a new advocacy committee, the deputy prime

S. Korea says it expressed concern to China for sending N. Korean escapees back home

South Korea on Friday said it had expressed its concerns to China after assessing that it recently returned a “large number” of North Koreans, including

In first call with Palestinian president Abbas, Biden discusses support for humanitarian aid to Gaza

President Joe Biden on Saturday spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging the leaders to allow humanitarian aid to

1996 Handguns to be banned in the UK

The British Government has announced plans to outlaw almost all handguns following the shocking massacre at Dunblane in Scotland. On 13 March Thomas Hamilton walked

Argentina reaches semifinals after coming back twice to beat Wales

Wales 17, Argentina 29 Argentina’s rugby team doesn’t have a totemic figure like Lionel Messi to bind it like the national soccer team did when

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