Monthly Archives: December 2023
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Beijing: New CE report arrangements highlights importance of SARs
The format of this year’s Chief Executive Reports to the National Leader, presented in a different format compared to previous years, highlights the country’s emphasis on ... -
China’s top legislature schedules session for late December
The Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) will convene its seventh session in Beijing from Dec. 25 to 29. On the proposed agenda ... -
Kim threatens ‘more offensive actions’ against US after watching powerful missile test
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un threatened “more offensive actions” to repel what he called increasing United States-led military threats after he supervised the third test ... -
US envoys work for new hostage release deal and a scale-down hostilities
The head of the CIA jetted to Europe for talks with Israeli and Qatari officials yesterday [Macau time], sounding out the potential for a deal on ... -
Elf Bar, other e-cigarette makers dodged US customs and taxes after China’s ban on vaping flavors
In only two years, a small, colorful vaping device called Elf Bar has become the most popular disposable e-cigarette in the world, generating billions in sales ... -
1973 Spanish prime minister assassinated
The Spanish Prime Minister, Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco, has been killed in a car bomb attack in Madrid. The 70-year-old, his bodyguard and a driver died ... -
Contepomi takes over Pumas to 2027 World Cup
Argentina confirmed Felipe Contepomi as the new coach of the Pumas yesterday [Macau time] after assisting Michael Cheika for 18 months. Contepomi was contracted to the ... -
Air Jordans made for Spike Lee auctioned for nearly $51,000
Watching a countdown of the auction’s final minutes yesterday [Macau time], Erin Holcomb couldn’t believe it: the sale price kept jumping for the rare, gold Nike ... -
Australian jury records first conviction of foreign interference against a Chinese agent
An Australian court yesterday recorded the first conviction under the nation’s foreign interference laws with a jury finding a Vietnamese refugee guilty of “covertly working for the Chinese ... -
Reduction of fossil fuels in road transport
According to the IEA, in its World Energy Outlook 2023, energy demand in transportation increased by 4% in 2022, with oil accounting for 90% of this ... -
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 – edition no. 4393
* Deadliest earthquake in a decade hits China * Taipa | Residents unhappy with design of new parking lot * Arts | Audience encouraged to ... -
Earthquake in northwestern China kills at least 127 people in nation’s deadliest quake in a decade
An overnight earthquake killed at least 127 people in a cold and mountainous region in northwestern China, provincial officials said today (Tuesday), in the nation's deadliest ... -
Hong Kong court begins Day 2 of activist publisher Jimmy Lai’s trial
The national security trial of Hong Kong’s famous activist publisher Jimmy Lai entered its second day today (Tuesday), with judges expected to rule by the end ... -
MGM Joined Hands with Robb Report Hong Kong to Launch the First-ever ‘Best of the Best’ Awards Gala Dinner in Macau
Building upon the successful collaboration between MGM and Robb Report Hong Kong for Asia’s inaugural RR1 Culinary Masters Macau, held in August of this year, MGM ... -
Architects’ headquarters might soon change location
The headquarters of the Architects Association of Macau (AAM), currently at the 2-storey Villa at the Avenida do Coronel Mesquita in Macau, might soon relocate, the ... -
Six people found shelter at IAS winter facility, two are HK residents
A total of six people have found shelter, so far, at the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) Winter Shelter, IAS said in response to a Times inquiry. ... -
AL committee enquires about Hac-Sa adventure park budget
Lawmakers were concerned with the lowering of the estimate for the pricing of the future Hac-Sa Adventure Park, a parliamentary committee disclosed yesterday. The parliament’s Committee ... -
Ho reports year’s work to Xi
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng reported his year of work to President Xi Jinping yesterday in the country’s capital city. In addition, the head of the ... -
Survey finds public less satisfied with DSAT than bus operators
A survey has revealed that members of the public are more satisfied with the two bus operators than the Transport Bureau (DSAT). Conducted by the Kai ... -
Landmark national security trial opens in court for prominent activist publisher Lai
A landmark national security trial opened yesterday in Hong Kong for prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai, who faces a possible life sentence if convicted under ... -
Amid rising willingness to work at GBA, less familiarity with policies
Although more people are willing to work on the mainland side of the GBA, many people are still unfamiliar with the area’s policies, a survey has ... -
Forum on industrial integration opens in Macau
A forum on finance, science, technology, innovation and industrial integration in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area opened yesterday in the city. Organized by the Guangdong-Hong ... -
Cotai hospital parking lot to open today
The 1,070-space public parking lot at the Cotai hospital will open at 10 a.m. today. The parking will accommodate both cars and motorcycles. Parking services are ... -
Elsie Ao Ieong commends new hospital as bar raiser
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao Ieong believes that the new hospital in Cotai will help improve the quality of medical services in the ... -
Celebrate Christmas with SJM’s Winter Wonders
SJM Resorts, S.A. (“SJM”) is launching a series of festive events this season, as part of a broader effort to align with the government’s initiative to ... -
Hotel industry expects 90% occupancy during Christmas
Lawmaker and president of Macau Hoteliers & Innkeepers Association, Cheung Kin Chung, told local media that he expects the local hotel occupancy rate to reach 90% ... -
Taiwan reports two Chinese balloons near its territory
Two Chinese balloons flew north of Taiwan, the island’s Defense Ministry said yesterday, as China increases pressure on the self-ruled territory it claims as its own ... -
Military conducts first long-range missile test in months, likely firing a solid-fueled weapon
North Korea yesterday conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile test in five months, likely launching a developmental, more agile weapon, as it vows strong responses against ... -
15 suspected drug smugglers killed in clash with Thai soldiers
Fifteen suspected drug smugglers were killed and about 2 million methamphetamine tablets seized in northern Thailand near the Myanmar border after a shootout with Thai soldiers, ... -
US defense secretary expected to press for a more targeted approach in Gaza
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was expected to press Israel to wind down major combat operations in Gaza on a visit today [Macau time], in the ... -
1984 Britain signs over Hong Kong to China
The British colony of Hong Kong is to be returned to China in 1997 after an historic agreement was signed in Peking today. Prime Minister Margaret ... -
The jungle between Colombia and Panama becomes a highway for migrants from around the world
Once nearly impenetrable for migrants heading north from Latin America, the jungle between Colombia and Panama this year became a speedy but still treacherous highway for ... -
Macau to repeat hosting of TCR World Tour Finale in 2024
The local Grand Prix will once again next year stage the final round of the TCR World Tour, the organizers announced with the official publishing of ... -
Feyenoord meets Roma in playoffs for Europa League
Feyenoord and Roma will meet in the playoffs to enter the Europa League’s round of 16 in a repeat of their title match in the UEFA ... -
Social media influencers ‘seek treasure’ in Macau
At the Macau Grand Prix Museum, Patrick Koellmer, a German man well-known on Chinese social media, immersed himself in the VR experience of motorcycle racing. He ...
