Daily Archives: Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Balancing ‘visible and invisible’ hands in diversification: Lei
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong said economic diversification will be orchestrated under “the leadership of the market and the guidance of the government.” ... -
October gaming revenues surge as city benefits from Golden Week
In October, the city’s casino revenue surged to another all-time post-pandemic high, as tourists flocked to Macau during the National Day Golden Week. Data released by ... -
Gov’t to spend MOP235m next year to attract international tourists
A total sum of MOP235 million has been reserved to attract international visitors, Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong disclosed yesterday afternoon. When responding ... -
City’s luster revival as talent scheme lures mainland Chinese
The exodus of tens of thousands of professionals from Hong Kong triggered by a crackdown on its civil liberties is being offset by new arrivals: mainland ... -
The sacred holiday is far more than a ‘Mexican Halloween’
Many Latinos regularly declare: “Día de los Muertos is not Mexican Halloween.” The declaration is increasingly repeated by non-Latinos too. Drawing a clear line between the ... -
Gov’t reviewing casino ops’ 2024 plans
The city’s six gaming operators have submitted their work plans for the upcoming year, and the government is scheduled to review them within the next 60 ... -
Beijing appoints new deputy secretary-general at Forum Macao
Xie Ying has been appointed as the new deputy secretary-general of the Permanent Secretariat of Forum, a role bestowed by China’s Ministry of Commerce. Xie Ying ... -
Mainland cancels border health code
The mainland has discontinued its Customs Code (border health code) effective from yesterday. Travelers no longer need to fill in a health declaration card when entering ... -
Slight decrease in construction workers’ daily wage
The average daily wage of construction workers decreased by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter to MOP782 in the third quarter of 2023. Data from the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Swimming season ends
With the conclusion of the 2023 swimming season, lifeguards will no longer be on duty at the beach, and the Marine and Water Bureau will also ... -
MGTO exploring ‘Travel Around Macau’ plan to enhance cultural values
The government intends to launch a tourism initiative called “Travel Around Macau” as part of its economic diversification plan, according to Macao Government Tourism Office director ... -
Gov’t maintains cash handouts, expects MOP216b GGR in 2024
The SAR government submitted the budget for the 2024 fiscal year to the Legislative Assembly, anticipating a surplus in the public finances again next year without ... -
CE to deliver Policy Address Nov. 14
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng will deliver the Policy Address for the 2024 Fiscal Year on November 14 at the Legislative Assembly, followed by a press ... -
City to see flags at half-mast to mourn Li Keqiang
Flags at Government Headquarters, Santa Sancha and at all boundary checkpoints of the Macau SAR will fly at half-mast today to mourn the late premier Li ... -
Alibaba internship program application to end next week
The application deadline for the Alibaba training and internship program for Macau youths in Hangzhou is November 6. The program encourages companies to recommend employees engaged ... -
Gov’t: Laws crucial to financial development
The government’s economic diversification plan makes repeated reference to the development of modern finance, which, alongside big health, high and new technologies, as well as MICE, ... -
Opponents of military rule in Myanmar applaud new sanctions targeting gas revenues
A U.N.-appointed human rights expert and opponents of Myanmar’s military government have welcomed the latest sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada ... -
Galaxy partners with DFS Group to launch wellness-themed event
This autumn and winter, Galaxy Macau is partnering with DFS Group to launch a wellness-themed event at DFS’s first “green” store in their network, the T ... -
Sands Resorts participates in ‘Macao Week in Fujian-Xiamen’
Sands Resorts Macao participated in the “Macao Week in Fujian·Xiamen” mega roadshow organised by the local government from Oct. 26 to Oct. 30 Featuring an array ... -
China keeps up military pressure, sending 43 planes, 7 ships near island
Taiwan said yesterday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its ... -
Prime minister to raise imprisoned democracy blogger during China visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday he will raise the plight of a detained Australian democracy blogger with Chinese leaders during a state visit to China. ... -
Deli and Dhaka launch new India-assisted rail projects amid opposition protests
India and Bangladesh launched two new railway links and a thermal power plant unit yesterday to strengthen connections and energy security in the region amid strong ... -
Gaza’s communications cut again for hours, as foreigners, wounded prepare to exit
Gaza was plunged into another communications blackout yesterday, with internet and phone service cut for several hours as Israeli troops battled Hamas militants. Meanwhile, dozens of ... -
Summit aims to tackle thorny issues around cutting-edge AI risks
Digital officials, tech company bosses and researchers converged yesterday at a former codebreaking spy base near London to discuss and better understand the extreme risks posed ... -
1986 US hostage freed in Beirut
An American held hostage in Beirut by Muslim fundamentalists has been released. David Jacobsen was set free in the west of the Lebanese capital after 17 ... -
‘Rustin’ with an outstanding Colman Domingo terrific look at March on Washington
The 1963 March on Washington drew an estimated 250,000 people from across the country — the largest march at that point in American history — and ... -
Chinese boy band WayV prove their mettle with second album ‘On My Youth’
SM Entertainment’s Chinese boy band WayV have come out with guns blazing on their sophomore album, “On My Youth.” It’s no small feat for the six-piece ... -
Secret ‘Wonderscape’
This season, Cloudy Bay presents the debut of Sauvignon Blanc 2023 with an immersive ‘Wonderscape’ experience nestled within a secret heaven, welcoming guests with enchanting natural ... -
57-year-old Chinese-Chilean table tennis player wins over crowd
Table tennis player Zeng Zhiying left China all alone for an adventure in Chile in 1989. As her native country boiled with street protests that led ... -
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim attacks on Israel, drawing Iran closer to Hamas war
Yemen’s Houthi rebels for the first time yesterday [Macau time] claimed missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, drawing their main sponsor Iran closer into the ongoing Israel-Hamas ... -
‘Unwavering support’ for Israel and erosion of soft power
Despite Biden making balanced statements in defense of the two-state solution for Palestine, he offered Israel “unwavering support.” The Jewish lobby in the U.S. is strong. ... -
Thursday, November 2, 2023 – edition no. 4360
* Intelligent design? — Economic diversification will be orchestrated by market design – under government guidance, Secretary Lei says * Gaming | October revenues surge as ...
