Daily Archives: Thursday, December 14, 2023
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MGM Joined Hands with Fortune to Debut Brainstorm Design in Macao
Fortune Brainstorm Design 2023 was recently launched at MGM COTAI in Macao. Themed “Empathy in the Age of AI”, the leading international forum at the intersection ... -
Galaxy to add another hotel in newly inaugurated Phase 3
A new hotel that caters to a boutique clientele will open at the Galaxy Resort in Cotai, Francis Lui, vice chairman of its operator Galaxy Entertainment ... -
Macau to retain strong growth: Fitch
Fitch Ratings predicts Macau’s year on year growth to remain strong, at 15% in 2024 from 76% in 2023, off the back of sharp rebounds in ... -
Beijing ‘agrees in principle’ with Hengqin development plan
The Chinese State Council, as revealed on the website of the Central Government, has “agreed in principle” to the development plan for Hengqin that was co-submitted ... -
2024 Budget approved, despite criticism from Ron Lam
The government budget for 2024 was passed in the final reading at the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday. The budget was almost unanimously voted in by lawmakers. ... -
Xi meets with Pham on second day of visit to shore up ties
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Vietnam’s prime minister and the head of the country’s National Assembly yesterday, on the second day of his visit to ... -
Sculptor Cristina Leiria to hold talk on Kun Iam statue
Portuguese sculptor Cristina Leiria will hold a talk on the casting process of the Kun Iam statue, as well as the creative concept behind the design ... -
Exhibiton showcasing Tibetan Buddhism treasures to open
The exhibition “Golden Eminence: Treasures from the Palace Museum and the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery” opens on Dec. 15 at the Macao Museum of Art. The exhibition ... -
50,000 residents eligible for new ID card design
About 50,000 residents are now eligible to renew their ID cards with a new design in the next six months. At present, 90% of eligible citizens ... -
Macau holds commemoration for Nanjing Massacre victims
Macau yesterday held a ceremony to mourn the 300,000 victims of the Nanjing Massacre. Vice-chairman of the National Committee of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Ho ... -
Leong Hong Sai claims recent graduates in medicine can only work in ‘food delivery’
Lawmaker Leong Hong Sai, linked with the Macau General Union of Neighborhood Associations (commonly referred to as Kai Fong), claimed yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL) ... -
Pereira Coutinho wants access to Hengqin without discrimination
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho wants authorities to allow all permanent residents of Macau to have the same access to the Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, irrespective of ... -
Three economic housing projects may be available in early 2025
Describing New Urban Zone A as a mega construction site, Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raimundo do Rosário disclosed that three Zone A economic housing ... -
Sands China nurtures vibrant arts and culture scene in Macao
Over the past two decades, Sands China has supported the growth of local arts and culture, aligning with the government’s ‘tourism+’ policy, enriching the non-gaming experiences ... -
China,Vietnam elevate ties to new stage
Jan. 18, 1950 marked a significant milestone in the annals of China-Vietnam relations. Shortly after its own founding, the People’s Republic of China became the first ... -
Economy is deteriorating as civil conflict intensifies: World Bank
Myanmar’s economy is forecast to grow only 1% in the fiscal year that ends in March, the World Bank says, as conditions deteriorate with an escalation ... -
Island will get second tranche of much-need bailout from the IMF
The International Monetary Fund executive board approved the release of the second tranche of a $2.9 billion dollar bailout package to help Sri Lanka recover from ... -
Celebrate the Festive Season in Style at MGM
The holiday season is upon us – a time to embrace the festivities with exquisite feasts, in which cherished moments are shared with loved ones. From lavish ... -
Delegates at UN climate talks in Dubai agree to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels
United Nations climate negotiators directed the world yesterday to transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels in a move the talks chief called historic, despite critics’ worries ... -
2003 Saddam Hussein captured
The ousted President of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, is under arrest after he was captured by US soldiers. “Ladies and gentlemen, we got him,” US administrator Paul ... -
Colonized countries rarely ask for redress over past wrongs – the reasons can be complex
The king of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, apologized in July 2023 for his ancestors’ role in the colonial slave trade. He is not alone in expressing remorse ... -
Cabral’s backheel goal in stoppage time secures a spot for Benfica in Europa League
RB Salzburg 1, Benfica 3 Arthur Cabral’s backheel goal in stoppage time gave Benfica a 3-1 win over Salzburg in the Champions League yesterday [Macau time], ... -
China-made C919, ARJ21 passenger jets on display in Hong Kong
Chinese aerospace company COMAC has showcased its domestically-developed C919 passenger jet in Hong Kong, giving officials and media a close-up look at the narrow-bodied aircraft. A ... -
Son of jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai lobbies UK foreign secretary for his release
The son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai met with Britain’s foreign secretary to lobby for the U.K.’s help in securing ... -
Chinese leaders consider next steps for economy under cloudy outlook
Chinese leaders have wrapped up a two-day annual meeting to set economic priorities for the coming year, the official Xinhua News Agency said in a report ... -
Thursday, December 14, 2023 – edition no. 4389
* Growing Cotai — Galaxy to introduce another hotel in newly inaugurated Phase 3, which currently comprises a convention center, a multi-purpose arena, and two hotels ...
