Daily Archives: Friday, December 15, 2023
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State secret and CE election laws pass unchallenged
The bills on the state secret and election for the Chief Executive (CE) passed unanimously and unchallenged yesterday in their final reading at the Legislative Assembly. ... -
Potterheads in for a treat as Harry Potter exhibition opens today
Potterheads are in for a treat as an exhibition on Harry Potter and the entire Wizarding World kicks off today at The Londoner. From today, guests ... -
Survey reveals secondary students’ lower happiness scores
The Happiness Score calculated by a recent survey has shown that local secondary school students are not happy with their lives, with a score of 2.97 ... -
Ma Io Fong calls for gov’t to unveil details on the 250,000 ‘gifts’ plan to benefit SMEs
Lawmaker Ma Io Fong is concerned about the sustainability of local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which he said are still struggling to recover from the ... -
A leader of Nationalist Party visits China as Taiwan’s election looms
A leader of Taiwan’s main opposition Nationalist Party is visiting rival China less than one month before the self-governing island holds elections for its leader and ... -
Land plot draft plan returned amid CPU members’ objections
The draft plan for a land plot in Praia Grande has returned for further review as six Urban Planning Committee (CPU) members and four members of ... -
Nick Lei criticizes LRT operation, claims most of the work is yet to be done
Lawmaker Nick Lei took the opportunity during the period before the agenda of Wednesday’s session at the Legislative Assembly (AL) to criticize the “lack of proactivity” ... -
Macau-HKIA ferries to relocate to Macau Terminal
The Macau berthing point for the ferry services between Macau and the Hong Kong airport will be relocated to the Macau Ferry Terminal from today, the ... -
Gov’t to host competition to name the new harbor bridge
Details will be announced at 11 a.m. today regarding a competition to determine the naming right of the new Macau-Taipa Bridge, connecting New Urban Zone A ... -
Contactless payment for HK MTR rides from Dec. 23
Contactless bank card payment for MTR in Hong Kong rides will be launched in phases from Dec. 23, MTR Corporation announced. Passengers will initially be able ... -
Catalog on China and Europe to launch today
A catalog titled “China seen from Europe, 16th-19th centuries” will be launched today in Lisbon, Portugal. The catalog features Portuguese cartography and travel literature, which played ... -
Sands China’s proactive investments in non-gaming diversification
All sectors of society in Macao have been directed toward driving the synergistic development of non-gaming elements in pursuit of economic diversification and sustainability. As the ... -
Peking Opera: School curricula should include education in plays and dramas
Two major Peking Opera actors assured the press yesterday that when young people are introduced to Peking opera, they will gain a deeper understanding of and ... -
Newest, bluest resort on Las Vegas Strip aims to bring Miami Beach vibe to southern Nevada
A developer’s drive to open a Las Vegas Strip resort with a vibe echoing Miami Beach’s venerable Fontainebleau reaches reality this week, with the opening of ... -
Ring in the New Year with a Multisensory “Buddha Passion” Journey at MGM Theater
MGM has always been a pioneer of cultural tou- rism. Their latest collaboration with Chinese mu- sic maestro Tan Dun, one of the top 10 most ... -
World Bank forecast economy to slow sharply in 2024
China’s economy will slow next year, with annual growth falling to 4.5% from 5.2% this year despite a recent recovery spurred by investments in factories and ... -
Yellen says the Trump administration’s policies left the US more vulnerable
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says former President Donald Trump‘s policies toward China left America “more vulnerable and more isolated” in the global economy, a rare jab ... -
Elected progressive lawmaker sentenced to six years for defaming the monarchy
A court in Thailand convicted and sentenced a recently elected lawmaker this week to six years in prison for defaming the monarchy under a controversial law ... -
Japan, UK and Italy formally establish a joint body to develop a new fighter jet
The defense ministers of Japan, Britain and Italy signed an agreement yesterday to establish a joint organization to develop a new advanced jet fighter, as the ... -
Editor says authorities arrested two local journalists from online news service
Myanmar’s military government has arrested two journalists with a local online news service, their editor said this week, in its latest crackdown on media freedom since ... -
Israel vows to fight on despite deadly ambush, rising international pressure
Israel has vowed to keep fighting in Gaza until it crushes Hamas after one of the deadliest single battles of the war for its soldiers, even ... -
1982 Spain opens border with the Rock
The gates isolating the people of Gibraltar from Spain have been opened to pedestrians after 13 years. Spain’s new socialist government opened the frontier for “humanitarian ... -
‘Leave the World Behind’ is a terrific blend of thriller, disaster and satire
Imagine that it’s close to midnight and there’s a knock at the door of your luxurious weekend rental home. A man is standing there, calmly apologizing. ... -
A dazzlingly fun historical fiction, ‘A True Account’ tests the borders of reality
Hannah Masury, for a brief time, was a pirate. At least, according to the mysterious manuscript that shows up on Professor Marian Beresford’s desk, brought by ... -
Vanilla Wonderland
Festive season is almost here. Four Seasons Hotel Macao is introducing an exquisite Winter Afternoon Tea Set at Xiao Ting, featuring the delightful flavour of vanilla ... -
Bats flap wings in Hong Kong
Macau Bats Rugby Club have had a busy period recently, starting with the U14s playing Hong Kong Football Club and Singapore Saints at the end of ... -
Earliest version of Mickey Mouse set to become public domain in 2024
M-I-C-K-E-Y will soon belong to you and me. With several asterisks, qualification and caveats, Mickey Mouse in his earliest form will be the leader of the ... -
Putin says there will be no peace in Ukraine until his goals are achieved
Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday there would be no peace in Ukraine until the Kremlin realizes its goals, which remain unchanged after nearly two years ... -
Some less than happy at elevated neighbors’ ties
Several weeks ago, Hanoi designated both the United States and Japan as “comprehensive strategic partners”. This is Vietnam’s highest official designation for a diplomatic relationship and ... -
Friday, December 15, 2023 – edition no. 4390
* State secret law passed at the AL by unanimous vote * The Londoner | Potterheads in for a treat * Taste of Edesia * The ...
