Yearly Archives: 2023
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China says a US Navy ship ‘illegally intruded’ into disputed waters
The Chinese military said that an American naval ship had “illegally intruded” yesterday into waters near the Second Thomas Shoal, the site of a hot territorial ... -
Amendment to tackle illegal currency exchange already submitted
A proposal to amend the law that would criminalize and severely punish those performing activities of illegal currency exchange has been already submitted to the government ... -
Gaming-related crime high as expected
Crimes related to the gaming industry have significantly increased as expected, the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, noted during yesterday’s release of Macau’s crime statistics ... -
CESL Asia celebrates 35th anniversary
Local company CESL Asia, Investments & Services Ltd is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The company has an established business presence in Macau and Portugal in fields ... -
UM welcomes 1,500 new alumni
More than 1,500 students have graduated from the University of Macau’s doctoral, master, bachelor and diploma programs in 2023. The university also conferred honorary doctorates on ... -
Police charge two on drug possession
Judiciary Police have arrested two men at Macau International Airport on charges of drug possession. A 35-year-old man from Uganda, who arrived in Macau from Malaysia, ... -
Ottensamer Brothers in concert on Dec. 9
Brothers Daniel and Andreas Ottensamer will perform the 20th century French composer, Jean Françaix’s Clarinet Concerto with the Macau Orchestra in “The Ottensamer Brothers with the Macao ... -
Macau students take ‘space class’ offline with Chinese astronauts
One, two, three!” An email was sent into space at the Macau Science Center on the weekend, witnessed by nearly 200 local students. The email was ... -
First batch of Macau pharmacists starts working in Hengqin
Guangdong Hengqin Zhenxipin Pharmacy Co., Ltd., the first fully Macau-owned pharmacy in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, officially opened for business late last week. ... -
Sands China assembles hygiene kits for Clean the World
Approximately 200 volunteers from Sands China and the Rotary Club of Macau joined together to assemble hygiene kits for international social enterprise Clean the World, with more than ... -
Melco rated amongst Top 10 most sustainable hospitality companies
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has been named among the Top 10 most sustainable hospitality companies in the 3rd Greater China Hotel Business Sustainability Index (Hotel BSI). Lawrence ... -
Court puts off Evergrande’s hearing on its debt restructuring to January
A Hong Kong court postponed until Jan. 29 a court hearing scheduled yesterday on troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande’s winding-up petition. Evergrande is trying to win ... -
Activist Chow jumps bail and moves to Canada
One of Hong Kong’s best-known activists who moved to Canada to pursue her studies said she would not return to the city to meet her bail ... -
France open to South Pacific resettlement requests due to rising seas
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said yesterday she was open to any resettlement request from tiny South Pacific nations threatened by rising sea levels, similar to ... -
MGM Embraces an Inclusive Society with Grand Prix Happenings
The 70th Macau Grand Prix concluded amidst rousing cheers in November. In addition to being a major sponsor of the 70th Macau Grand Prix and supporting ... -
World-leading artificial intelligence rules are facing a do-or-die moment
Hailed as a world first, European Union artificial intelligence rules are facing a make-or-break moment as negotiators try to hammer out the final details this week ... -
1977 Egypt severs ties with Arab hardliners
President Anwar al-Sadat of Egypt has broken all relations with Syria, Libya, Algeria and South Yemen. He has ordered their diplomats to leave Egypt within 24 ... -
Félix gives Atletico fans another reason not to like him by scoring winner for Barcelona
Atletico Mad 0, Barcelona 1 João Félix has given Atletico Madrid fans even more reason not to like him. Playing on loan from Atletico after falling ... -
Barrett to stick with New Zealand through 2027 Rugby World Cup
All Blacks playmaker Beauden Barrett has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby through the 2027 World Cup. The two-time World Rugby Player of the Year also has ... -
Brisbane mayor quits organizing committee, condemns stadium costs
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has quit the inter-governmental committee charged with organizing the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games, calling it a “pointless talkfest” and “dysfunctional farce.” ... -
11 bodies recovered after volcanic eruption, 12 still missing
The bodies of 11 climbers were recovered yesterday a day after a furious eruption of the Mount Marapi volcano as Indonesian rescuers searched for 12 apparently ... -
US is out of money, nearly out of time to avoid ‘kneecap’ to Ukraine
The Biden administration yesterday sent Congress an urgent warning about the need to approve tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance to Ukraine, ... -
China playing its part by ensuring its steps to address climate challenge are meaningful
This year has been the hottest on record. The latest in a sweltering series of record-breaking years in which too many climate-related disasters have been witnessed. ... -
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 – edition no. 4382
* Crime Surge — Violent crimes, including murder and sex offences, skyrocketed in first nine months of 2023 * Elections | Ella Lei calls for tighter ... -
Ethiopian runners dominate local Marathon
Ethiopian runners have showcased exceptional performance at the 42nd Macau International Marathon. Debela Kebebe led the male section of the 42.2 km race, with a time ... -
Gaming recovery slightly slows in November to MOP16.04 billion
Macau’s gaming revenue reached MOP16.04 billion ($2 billion) in November. This figure represents a significant 435% increase compared to the same period last year when the ... -
World Portuguese Network establishes Asia and Oceania Regional Hub
The World Portuguese Network, a non-profit organization founded in 2012 under the patronage of the President of the Portuguese Republic, has recently established an Asia and ... -
Two air drug trafficking cases in two days
Two cases of drug trafficking via air have been uncovered in two consecutive days, resulting in the arrest of two non-local residents, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
Strong earthquake that sparked a tsunami warning leaves one dead
A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and ... -
IAS reinstates mandatory mask use at aged care homes
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has reinstated face mask requirements for aged care homes and rehabilitation centers. Effective immediately, IAS has justified the measure by noting ... -
Provisional bus stop at Ka-Ho canceled due to bus size issues
A provisional bus stop serving the rehabilitation hospital in Ka-Ho has been scrapped as buses operating along the route are too big for the stop, Director ... -
Ron Lam questions delays in review of ‘Advertising Law’
Lawmaker Ron Lam has raised concerns to the government regarding delays in reviewing and updating the Advertising Law. In a written inquiry submitted through the Legislative ... -
Architectural forum to be held in Inner Harbour
The CURB Center for Architecture and Urban Design will host the conference “Towards a Living Waterfront – Urban Strategies and Conceptual Designs for Macau” Dec. 9, ... -
Rui Cunha Foundation to present Halftone photo exhibition
The Halfone Association will open its annual photo exhibition at the Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery at 6:30 p.m. tonight. The exhibition will showcase 30 works – ... -
Lusophone-Macau products fair opens in Hengqin
The branded event, “Let’s Hang Out – Lusophone and Macao Products Bazaar,” was held for the second time in Hengqin this year over the weekend. Like ...
