Monthly Archives: December 2023
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China’s homegrown aircraft arrives in Hong Kong in maiden flight
A Chinese C919 jet arrived in Hong Kong yesterday in the Chinese-made plane’s first foray outside of mainland China as its manufacturer prepares to take on ... -
Poland’s newly elected PM Tusk presents his government and is to face a confidence vote
New Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says his government will mobilize to keep the world committed to helping Ukraine. Tusk said it hurts him to hear ... -
Phase out of fossil fuels – do as the EU and the US say…
Several countries in the Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance and the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People, as well as NGOs, have been campaigning to ... -
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – edition no. 4388
* Class Orientation — National security education to be implemented in 2024-25 academic year * Motorsport | First Asia & GBA Racing Festival this weekend * ... -
Hotels and students boosting LRT operations
The hospitality industry and students from several institutions in Taipa are contributing to the boosting of operations of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system, particularly with ... -
Informant system proposed for busting illegal gambling
The government has proposed an informant system to tackle illegal gambling crimes, Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong said yesterday. Cheong, who is also the ... -
Singer-chef Nicolas Tse finds Macau’s creativity ‘amazing’
Hong Kong singer-chef Nicolas Tse finds Macau’s gastronomic and culinary scenes amazing, as the city melds dining cultures from around the globe with its own. During ... -
Gov’t announces series of events for Christmas and New Year
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is organizing various performing arts programs during the Christmas and New Year holidays. In an announcement, the bureau said it will ... -
Salaries of 75% respondents remained stagnant following pandemic
A survey shows that the income of nearly 75% of respondents has remained the same since 2019, not receiving any salary rise during the pandemic amid ... -
Cambodia’s Hun Manet holds talks in neighboring country on first visit as PM
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet met with his Vietnamese counterpart yesterday on an official visit to boost relations between the neighboring Southeast Asian countries that are ... -
ITTF singles World Cups set to return in 2024
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has announced the return of the men’s and women’s singles World Cups slated for April 2024 in Macau. The world’s ... -
Five victims of fake ‘CTM points’
The police have received reports from five local men and women who were each suspected of being defrauded when fake “CTM points” were exchanged for gifts ... -
Man arrested for public exposure
A 39-year-old man is accused of exposing himself to a female student on the bus, the Judiciary Police report. The security police checked the surveillance system ... -
Visa free to Kyrgyzstan for Macau passport holders
Holders of the Macau SAR Passport may enter Kyrgyzstan without a visa for a maximum stay of 30 days, the Identification Services Bureau has announced. The ... -
Sands China leads SMEs to strive for growth and success
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are a pillar of social prosperity, stability and moderate economic diversification. They play a vital role in Macao’s long-term prosperity, job ... -
Doctor and self-exiled activist Gao Yaojie dies at 95
Renowned Chinese doctor and activist Gao Yaojie who exposed the AIDS virus epidemic in rural China in the 1990s died Sunday (yesterday, Macau time) at the ... -
Divers recover the seventh of eight crew members killed in crash of US military Osprey
Divers last weekend recovered the remains of the seventh of the eight crew members from a U.S. military Osprey aircraft that crashed off southern Japan during ... -
Israel battles militants in main cities, with civilians still trapped in the crossfire
Israeli forces battled Palestinian militants in Gaza’s two largest cities yesterday, with civilians still trapped in the fighting even after hundreds of thousands have fled to ... -
1992 Princess Royal remarries
Princess Anne today became Mrs Timothy Laurence after a small family wedding in Scotland. The 42-year-old arrived at Crathie church near Balmoral Castle accompanied by her ... -
How sacred images in Asian cultures incorporate divine presence and make them come ‘alive’
Walking into a favorite restaurant here in Knoxville, Tennessee, I was immediately greeted by a golden statue of Buddha, its sparkling gemstone eyes meeting my own ... -
Bayern brings anger and unbeaten record to Man United after 5-1 loss
Wednesday, 04:00 Man Utd v Bayern Munich H 2.8, D 4.1, A 2.5 Oddschecker.com Six years and 39 games. That’s how long it’s been since Bayern ... -
Mexican startup is illegally selling health drink from an endangered fish
Environmental watchdogs accused a Mexico-based startup Thursday of violating international trade law by selling a health supplement made from endangered totoaba fish to several countries including ... -
Snow blankets northern China, closing roads and schools, suspending train service
Overnight snowfall across much of northern China prompted road closures and the suspension of classes and train service yesterday. A red alert for a blizzard was ... -
HKSAR’s District Council election fully demonstrates quality democracy
Various sectors of Hong Kong have spoken highly of the 7th District Council Ordinary Election of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) as a high-quality ... -
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 – edition no. 4387
* Barra discovery — Hotels and students boosting light rail commuting as Barra station opens * Gaming security | Cheong for ‘snoop’ system to bust criminals ... -
Voter turnout plunges below 30% in council elections
Voter turnout plunged below 30% in Hong Kong's first district council elections since new rules introduced effectively shut out all pro-democracy candidates, setting a record low ... -
MGM and Poly Culture Group Inked “Arts & Culture Collaborative Agreement”
MGM and Poly Culture Group Corporation Limited (Poly Culture) inked the “Arts & Culture Collaborative Agreement” today at the MGM Art Space of MGM MACAU. ... -
Economy Secretary confident in tourist arrivals reaching 28 million
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, is confident Macau will see 28 million tourists by year-end, given there have been over 25 million ... -
CCAC receives complaints on taxi bidding procedures
The Commissioner Against Corruption, Chan Tsz King, yesterday disclosed that a lawmaker had complained of perceived injustice in the recent taxi license bidding procedures. In the ... -
Association data shows significant increase in gaming employees facing pressure
There has been a significant increase in gaming employees seeking assistance due to work pressures, said lawmaker Leong Sun Iok. Data from the Macau Gaming Industry ... -
VNL 2024 confirms Macau round in May-June next year
Volleyball’s International governing body, FIVB, has confirmed Macau will be part of next year’s Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) world tour. The FIVB’s final layout and ... -
Gov’t to employ two doctors from Portugal
The local SAR government will hire only two of 12 Portuguese doctors, according to Portuguese news agency Lusa. The Health Bureau (SSM) has said the two ... -
Hong Kong holds first council elections under Beijing’s guidance of ‘patriots administering the city’
Residents went to the polls yesterday in Hong Kong’s first district council elections since an electoral overhaul was implemented under authorities’ guidance of “patriots” administering the ... -
Mainland’s updated mask guidelines similar to Macau’s
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao Ieong said yesterday that there is close alignment between the mainland’s updated guidelines on mask usage and Macau’s ... -
Crowds flock to Barra Station at opening of first peninsula connection
The Macao Light Rapid Transit (LRT) is now officially operating on the Macau Peninsula with the opening of the Barra Station. The LRT commenced service to ...
