Monthly Archives: December 2023
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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 ... -
National security education to be implemented in 2024 academic year
A complete set of national security education supplementary teaching materials will be published in the new 2024-25 academic year, which will gradually be rolled out to ... -
First Asia & GBA Racing Festival this weekend
The Asia & Greater Bay Area (GBA) Racing Festival will take place for the first time this weekend at the Coloane Karting Circuit, the Sports Bureau ... -
ID head positively evaluates 2023 for sport
2023 was a very positive year for sports in Macau, surpassing the government’s expectations, the president of Sports Bureau (ID), Pun Weng Kun, told the media ... -
Survey finds almost half of local youths unsatisfied with leisure area size
Survey results released yesterday show about 50% of young people believe Macau does not have enough leisure areas. Conducted by the Macao New Chinese Youth Association, ... -
Xi visits Vietnam weeks after it strengthened ties with the US and Japan
Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived in Vietnam yesterday seeking to further deepen ties with the Southeast Asian nation, weeks after it elevated its diplomatic relations with ... -
‘Barbie’ leads nominations with nine, followed closely by ‘Oppenheimer’
Barbie’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by ‘Oppenheimer’ Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster ... -
Festive season outbound travel 90% of pre-pandemic levels
Outbound travel is upbeat amid the upcoming festive season, with over 100,000 daily arrivals during the period are expected. Andy Wu, chairman of the Travel Industry ... -
Approval of mortgage loans fell 25%
New approvals of Macau’s residential mortgage loans (RMLs) fell, while those of commercial real estate loans (CRELs) rose month-on-month in October, the city’s monetary watchdog said ... -
MGTO holds another Islamic culture workshop
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) yesterday organized another Islamic Culture in Tourism Workshop to support tourism employees’ professional growth. Participants included employees of hotels, catering ... -
Man smuggles over 100 CPUs
A Macau resident was found smuggling over 100 central processing units (CPUs) into the mainland in his shoes. Intercepted by Gongbei Customs, authorities said they observed ... -
Man loses HKD1.61 million in fraud
A local man has reported that an investment scam had cost him more than HKD1.61 million, police authorities have reported. The case shows that in August, ... -
Gov’t proposes point scheme for traffic violations
The government has proposed a point scheme in the amendment bill for the Road Transport Law, the Secretary for Administration and Justice, and spokesperson of the ... -
Public procurement legislation to reach parliament
The parliament will discuss the Public Procurement Bill after the Executive Council (ExCo) recently announced its conclusion of discussions. The ExCo said existing regulations about the ... -
With over 300,000 volunteering hours, Sands China gives back to the Macao community
Sands China has been rooted in the city for two decades and is committed to giving back to the local community that it calls home. The ... -
Would your documents survive a disaster? What to protect and how to do it
Floods, fires, historic storms — severe weather events are on the rise. If your home was hit by high water or a wildfire, would your important ... -
Sands China to hold performances during festive season
Sands China Ltd. is teaming up with the Macau Band Directors Association to bring the Sands China Performing Arts Program Outreach Series – Winter Showcase to the community. ... -
Law firm MdME launches new brand image
Law firm MdME has launched a new brand image centered on the essence of “Balance in Motion.” In a statement, the firm said the new brand ... -
Australia credits improving relations after Beijing lifts some meat export bans
China has lifted import bans on three Australian meat suppliers in another sign of improving trade relations between the two countries, Australian officials said yesterday. China’s ... -
War-wracked Myanmar is now the world’s top opium producer, surpassing Afghanistan
Myanmar, already wracked by a brutal civil war, has regained the unenviable title of the world’s biggest opium producer, according to a U.N. agency report released ... -
Asia lags behind pre-pandemic levels of food security: UN agency
Hunger remains a chronic problem in Asia, with 55 million more people undernourished in 2022 than before the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization ... -
Zelenskyy goes to Capitol Hill to grim mood as aid for Ukraine risks collapse
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive on Capitol Hill to a darker mood than when he swooped in last winter for a hero’s welcome, as the ... -
1981 Military crackdown on Polish people
Poland’s military rulers have declared a state of emergency after imposing martial law and placing leaders of the Solidarity trade union under arrest. The country is ... -
Turkey suspends all league games after club president punches referee
The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all league games in the country after a club president punched the referee in the face at the end of ...
