Monthly Archives: October 2023
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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 António Monteiro ... -
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 design ... -
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 in ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 escapees, ... -
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 the ... -
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 into ... -
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 it ... -
All Blacks give defensive masterclass to knock out Ireland
Ireland 24, New Zealand 28 New Zealand was thought to have showed too much razzle-dazzle and met not enough resistance to seriously trouble top-ranked Ireland going ... -
France is deploying 7,000 troops after a deadly stabbing by a suspected Islamic radical
France will mobilize up to 7,000 soldiers to increase security around the country after a teacher was fatally stabbed and three other people wounded in a ... -
An employee at the Israeli Embassy in China has been stabbed. A foreign suspect is detained
A 50-year-old Israeli man who works at the Israeli Embassy in Beijing was stabbed Friday in front of a supermarket, Chinese police and the Israeli government ... -
Israel’s air defense system works well – here’s how Hamas got around it
Because of its unique national security challenges, Israel has a long history of developing highly effective, state-of-the-art defense technologies and capabilities. A prime example of Israeli ... -
Monday, October 16, 2023 – edition no. 4348
* Basic exclusions — Gov’t to raise minimum wage to MOP7,072 next year for cleaning and security staff, domestic workers once more excluded * Kong Chi ... -
mPay users reporting issues while using the platform abroad
Some local residents have reported problems while using the mPay service, which uses the Alipay+ platform to process payments outside Macau and was recently launched by ... -
Consul confident in more German investments in Macau
The Consul General of Germany in Hong Kong feels confident the city is attractive for German investors. Stefan Bredohl, Germany’s top diplomat for the SAR, was ... -
No name yet for 4th Macau-Taipa bridge
The 4th Macau-Taipa bridge is yet to be named, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has said in response to an inquiry from the Times about the ... -
MIF, MFE to return with inaugural China-Lusophone expo
Next week will see the return of two local business expos, in addition to the debut of another celebrating Chinese and Lusophone businesses, the local investment ... -
Sri Lanka reaches an agreement with EXIM Bank on debt, clearing IMF funding snag
Sri Lanka says it has reached an agreement with the Exim Bank of China on key terms and principles for restructuring its debt, a key step ... -
Macau breaks the spell and scores against Myanmar, loses 5-1
The Macau football team has finally broken a long-standing spell by scoring one goal against Myanmar in the first leg of the Preliminary Joint Qualification Round ... -
Residential mortgage loans rise 20% in August
New residential mortgage loans (RMLs) approved by Macau banks rose by 20.7% month-on-month to MOP1.45 billion in August, according to data from the Monetary Authority of ... -
Symposium with int’l scholars tackles ecological conservation
The 2nd China and Portuguese-speaking Countries Ocean Research and Education Symposium draws to a close today, bringing in scholars and experts to explore cutting-edge science, innovative ... -
Police arrest four men over loan sharking
Police have arrested four mainland men on suspicion of loan sharking and detained a mainland woman who owed money for more than 17 hours. According to ... -
UK firm wins int’l fireworks contest
The UK won first place in the 31st Macau International Fireworks Display Contest, followed by China and Japan. The UK played on Sept. 9, after the ... -
Local manufacturers have growing confidence in future
A government survey has discovered that with an increasing number of orders, local manufacturers reported greater confidence on future prospects. Referred to as the Survey on ... -
Golden Week air traffic at 66% of pre-pandemic period
The seven-day holiday of the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day saw increased air traffic volumes, as Golden Week passengers surged to 116,343 and aircraft movements to ... -
IC sees no harm in new building beside ancient Na Tcha Temple
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) sees no harm in the plan to construct a 26.8-meter-tall building beside the ancient Na Tcha Temple at Calçada das Verdades ... -
Gov’t to shift ZAPE park positioning, refine pedestrian routes
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is planning to fully open Dr Carlos D’Assumpção Park in ZAPE while refining the movement of pedestrians. Accessibility will be a ... -
Oktoberfest returns to Macau for 12 days
This year’s annual Oktoberfest Macau at MGM opened yesterday and will run for 12 days to boost the city’s festive vibe. Amid disease control restrictions, last ...
