Monthly Archives: December 2023
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Fine Art experts discuss AI and art innovation at UM
Several experts from the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) delivered three lectures at the University of Macau (UM), where they shared insights into art innovation ... -
Former footballer Luis Figo at the kickoff of Asia’s Sports Collectors Convention
Former top-level celebrity footballer Luis Figo has been invited to participate in the inaugural Asia’s Sports Collectors Convention (ASCC), taking place over a full weekend at ... -
Temperature to drop below 13 degrees this weekend
The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau has warned a strong winter monsoon will arrive along the South China coast during the weekend. The northerly wind in Macau ... -
40th Walk for a Million raises MOP18 million
The 40th Walk for a Million has raised nearly MOP18 million, reaching a new record high, with about 100,000 participants both online and offline. After a ... -
Economic association expects 2024 GDP to recover to 90% pre-pandemic levels
The Macau Economic Association believes the current global economic recovery is slow and there are still uncertainties in the external environment, adding that Macau’s economic development ... -
Shenzhen launches support measures for SARs’ medical institutions
Shenzhen authorities have launched subsidy measures of up to RMB20 million to support Hong Kong and Macau medical institutions in its Qianhai cooperation zone. The subsidies ... -
Sands China builds workplace of equality and well-being
Sands China believes in supporting team members with favourable career and promotion opportunities, and the company has long been committed to talent cultivation. The percentage of ... -
Philippines says Chinese coast guard used water cannons against its vessels for a second day
The Chinese coast guard targeted Philippine vessels with water cannon blasts yesterday and rammed one of them, causing damage and endangering Filipino crew members off a ... -
Over 300 Rohingya Muslims arrive in Indonesia’s Aceh region after weeks at sea
Two boats carrying more than 300 Rohingya Muslims, including emaciated women and children, arrived at Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh yesterday morning after being adrift for ... -
Heavy fighting across Gaza as Israel presses ahead with renewed US military and diplomatic support
Heavy fighting raged overnight and into Sunday across Gaza, including in the devastated north, as Israel pressed ahead with its offensive after the U.S. blocked the ... -
2001 30,000 postal jobs ‘to be cut’
Up to 30,000 Post Office workers could lose their jobs over the next 18 months, Consignia, the company which runs the service, has announced. The company ... -
Heavy snow at St. Moritz forces cancellation of Mikaela Shiffrin’s race in women’s World Cup
Heavy snowfall overnight forced the cancellation yesterday of a women’s World Cup super-G race where Mikaela Shiffrin was an expected strong contender. The sunshine that bathed ... -
Messi, Inter Miami schedule match in Hong Kong on Feb. 4
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are headed to Hong Kong. The club revealed plans for a Feb. 4 match there on its first international tour, part ... -
The EU wants to put a tax on emissions from imports. It’s irked some other nations
The European Union’s plan to impose a tax on the carbon pollution emitted to make goods imported from countries like India and China has sparked a ... -
Ukraine says any Russian presidential voting in its occupied regions would be ‘null and void’
Ukraine on Saturday condemned Russia’s intention to organize presidential election voting in occupied Ukrainian territory next year. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said any such balloting held ... -
By keeping a clear eye on the mutual benefits China and EU can inject impetus into relations
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the European Union and the 25th anniversary of the ... -
Monday, December 11, 2023 – edition no. 4386
* Follow the crowd — Amid its recovery, Macau is set to see 28 million travelers in 2023, while gov’t will continue to explore alternative tourist ... -
MGM COTAI Announces Exclusive, One Night Only Performance by Award-Winning Superstar Bruno Mars in January
On the heels of his sold-out shows at MGM Resorts’ Dolby Live theater in Las Vegas, MGM Resorts is bringing award-winning superstar Bruno Mars to partner ... -
MUST space scientist: Commodifying space technology relies on threshold
The gradual lowering of the threshold to accessing space technology will help in commodifying the science, which should happen soon, Chair Professor Zong Qiugang, director of ... -
Fitch raises the bar and forecasts MOP231b GGR for next year
Fitch Ratings has forecast Macau’s gaming industry to reach some MOP231 billion in revenue, according to the American credit rating agency’s Global Gaming Outlook 2024 report. ... -
Social advisor suggests better use of Barra Station for vitalization
Improved support for the LRT Barra Station should be established for revitalization of the neighborhood, a social advisor has suggested. The newest station on the local ... -
Taxi drivers to ask for tariff increase before CNY
Macau taxi drivers are set to lobby the government for a tariff increase just before the Chinese New Year, the Macao Taxi Driver Mutual Association announced. According to ... -
Chinese navy ships are first to dock at new pier at Sihanoukville naval base
Chinese naval vessels have become the first ships to dock at a new pier at a Cambodian naval base that the United States and some international ... -
PATA to host annual summit in Macau next May
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will host its annual summit in Macau from May 15 to 17 next year, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) ... -
Judiciary Police investigate Tap Seac Square fire
An investigation has commenced into the possibly suspicious fire under Tap Seac Square on Wednesday, the Judiciary Police (PJ) has announced. The Wednesday fire happened in ... -
IPIM expects 50% increase in MICE next year, more diverse themes
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) expects 2024 to bring increasingly more varied MICE events to Macau, the president of IPIM, Vincent U said ... -
Gov’t reiterates economic benefits of close ties with mainland
In response to an unfavorable economic rating, the local government reiterated the potential benefits of positioning the city in step with national policies. “Moody’s Investors Service” ... -
Nearly 400, including distinguished scholars, investigate space science at MUST
Second Macau Space Development Forum, held at the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) from Nov. 28 to 29, attracted nearly 400 participants, many of ... -
Austrian space expert emphasizes Macau’s effort in helping to ‘look into Earth’
An expert on the application of space magnetometers, Dr. Werner Magnes, deputy director, Space Research Institute of Austrian Academy of Sciences, reiterated the special nature of ... -
Macau doctors to do training in Hong Kong
Macau doctors are scheduled to attended specialist training in Hong Kong in 2024, following the launch of new training program by the SARs. Hong Kong Secretary ... -
Twitch says it’s withdrawing from the S.Korea over expensive network fees
Twitch, a popular video service, will shut down its struggling business in South Korea, a decision its chief executive blamed on allegedly “prohibitively expensive” costs for ... -
Sands China enters partnership with Tencent and Maoyan
Sands China Ltd. has recently entered into a strategic partnership with Tencent Video and Maoyan Entertainment. The three parties will leverage their respective strengths to foster cooperation, including ... -
Artyzen Grand Lapa kicks off ‘Art of Sweetness’ festive season
Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau recently hosted a magical Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, ushering in the festive season with the theme “Art of Sweetness.” Rutger Verschuren, Area ... -
Exports edged higher for first time in seven months, imports fell
China’s exports rose in November, the first increase since April, while imports fell, according to customs data released yesterday. Exports rose 0.5% from a year earlier ... -
Activist says she still feels under police’s watch in Canada
Activist Agnes Chow, who left Hong Kong for Canada and won’t return to meet her bail conditions, said yesterday she felt still under the watch of ...
