Monthly Archives: October 2023
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Teen dreams and adult nightmares in Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’
Dreamily gazing at the album covers of Elvis Presley was not, statistically speaking, a rare habit among American teen girls in the late 1950s and early ... -
Chinese Medicine Spa Indulgence
When one thinks of Chinese Medicine, the concept of spa indulgence hardly comes to mind. Yet, The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Macao recently launched a new product ... -
Crab Feast
Autumn is the perfect time to enjoy hairy crab. This week, Wynn invited Chef Zhang Wan Li from Shanghai’s Cheng Long Hang, a renowned hairy crab ... -
At least 16 dead in Maine mass killing and police hunt for the shooter
A man shot and killed at least 16 people at a restaurant and a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, and then fled into the night, sparking ... -
Harassment increases against Jewish and Muslim Americans: report
Muslim and Jewish civil rights groups say they’ve seen large increases in reports of harassment, bias and sometimes physical assaults against members of their communities since the ... -
Loyalty above all
The removal of China’s foreign and defense ministers appears to enforce leader Xi Jinping’s demand for total obedience and the elimination of any potential rivals within ... -
Friday, October 27, 2023 – edition no. 4356
* Land matters — Secretary Rosário denies flaws in state-owned land management and development at the AL plenary * Events | Lusofonia Festival opens tonight * ... -
FIA to accredit Macau F3, GT Grand Prix for three years
Global car-racing authority Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has agreed to accredit the local F3 and GT races for the next three years, Director of Sports ... -
Senior Prosecutor surprised by call to return from unpaid leave
Senior prosecutor Kong Chi disclosed for the first time that his unpaid leave was taken to accompany his mother’s psychotherapy appointments, and that he had been ... -
Gov’t launches awaited public tender for 500 new taxis
The SAR government has launched a public tender for ordinary eight-year taxi licenses for 500 new taxis. The tender, slated to end Nov. 23, will allow companies ... -
Candidates from Hong Kong, Macau shortlisted for China’s new taikonaut selection
More than 20 candidates have been shortlisted for the final selection of China’s fourth generation of taikonauts, including several candidates from Hong Kong and Macau, the ... -
Patriotic education law to be promoted in Hong Kong, Macau
The Patriotic Education Law was adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, on Tuesday when it closed its latest session. ... -
Hong Kong cuts taxes for foreign home buyers, stock traders to maintain global status
Hong Kong’s leader yesterday cut taxes for some homebuyers and stock traders to boost markets as the city seeks to maintain its reputation as a global ... -
Inward investment totaled MOP29b in 2022
Inward direct investment flows in Macau totalled MOP 29.24 billion in 2022, down by 30.8% year-on-year, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). ... -
Meeting with Fujian officials lay ‘solid foundation’ for cooperation: CE
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng said that the high-level meeting between Fujian and Macau officials and the Fujian-Macau Cooperation Conference mechanism had laid a solid foundation ... -
Validity of Chinese visa for non-Chinese in Macau extended
The validity of Chinese visas issued in Macau for non-Chinese living or working here has been extended, the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced ... -
IFTM to hold ‘Discovery Day’
The Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) will be holding the Discovery Day: Exploring Educational Excellence this Saturday. Through various activities, the event will provide an ... -
Citi cuts October GGR forecast to MOP19.25 billion
Citigroup slightly downgraded the city’s October gross gaming revenue (GGR) to MOP19.25 billion from MOP19.5 billion. The figure is equivalent to 73% of the October 2019 ... -
MGM ‘Macau Cruise’ sets sail
The MGM “Macau Cruise” sightseeing cruise – with daily departures connecting Barra Pier and Coloane Pier – has officially set sail. The boat has over 40 seats ... -
Ambiente hosts art exhibition
Another Art@Ambiente exhibition is being held, showcasing the talents of local artists Jayne Lau and Josanne Lai. Hosted by local real estate company Ambiente Properties in ... -
California Governor has surprise meeting with Xi amid warm welcome in Beijing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom had a surprise meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing yesterday after being warmly welcomed by other senior officials in a ... -
Beijing said the US is a disruptor of peace following Pentagon report
China said the United States is the “biggest disruptor of regional peace and stability” in the world in a scathing response yesterday to a Pentagon report ... -
Albanese state visit to feature talk of submarines and tech partnerships — and a lavish dinner
President Joe Biden is pressing forward with this week’s state visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, carving out time to nurture the relationship with a ... -
Russia maneuvers carefully over Israel-Hamas war seeking to expand its global clout
Russia has issued carefully calibrated criticism of both sides in the war between Israel and Hamas. But the conflict also is giving Moscow bold new opportunities ... -
1994 Israel and Jordan make peace
Israel and Jordan have signed a peace treaty ending 46 years of war. Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and King Hussein of Jordan formally made peace ... -
South Africans defend Mbonambi over racial slur allegation
South Africa’s sports minister mounted a defense of Springboks player Bongi Mbonambi this week after he was accused of directing a racial slur at an England ... -
The final will be supercharged by one of sport’s greatest rivalries
New Zealand and South Africa will contest this weekend’s Rugby World Cup final and bring one of sport’s most enduring, most intense rivalries to the ultimate ... -
2027 World Cup in Australia expanding to 24 teams with shorter schedule
The next Rugby World Cup in 2027 in Australia will feature more teams, an extra knockout round and a week less to play. The late-2027 tournament ... -
China announces plan for a new space telescope
China announced plans yesterday to send a new telescope to probe deep into the universe as it prepared to launch the country’s next, three-member crew for ... -
Activists demand transparency over Malaysia’s move to extend Australian miner’s operations
Environmental activists voiced disappointment yesterday at Malaysia’s decision to allow Lynas Rare Earths to continue operations until March 2026, and demanded more transparency on plans by the Australian ... -
Thursday, October 26, 2023 – edition no. 4355
* Macau formula — FIA to accredit Macau F3, GT Grand Prix for three years, from the upcoming 70th edition * Courts | Prosecutor ‘surprised’ by ... -
Macau on track to hit another post-pandemic high in October
Macau has recorded MOP14.6 billion in gaming revenues as of Monday, according to investment bank JP Morgan, which shows that the casino sector is slated to ... -
Stacey Kent: Seize the moment crucial to stage performances
Stacey Kent, one of the world’s most beautiful jazz voices, will be returning to Macau for the third time for a one-night-only show at the Venetian ... -
Tourism September arrivals dropped, yet at 83% of pre-Covid levels
Visitor arrivals in September dropped 28.6% month-on-month to 2.30 million, following a post-pandemic record-breaking figure in August due to the summer holidays. The figure, however, soared ... -
Construction begins on MOP10 billion LRT East Line expected early 2028
Construction has begun on the LRT East Line, which is budgeted at nearly MOP10 billion and will be built in two sections, the director of public ...
