Yearly Archives: 2023
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Profound changes to the economy set path for high-quality development
China’s gross domestic product grew 3 percent year-on-year last year, the National Bureau of Statistics announced on Tuesday. This is a hard-earned result given the downward ... -
Thursday, January 19, 2023 – edition no. 4172
* Sun sets on Chau — Macau lower court sentenced Suncity’s boss Alvin Chau to 18 years in prison, lawyers to appeal * CNY: Travel rush ... -
Macau court jails Suncity founder 18 years over illegal gambling
The founder of Macau's once-biggest casino junket organizer was sentenced today (Wednesday) to 18 years in jail after being convicted of operating illegal gaming activities, running ... -
China records first population fall in decades as births drop
For the first time in decades, China has fewer people than it did at the start of last year, according to official figures released yesterday. The ... -
More public parking lots to open by CNY
A new public parking lot in Coloane has recently been opened, alongside two existing lots that will be functionally transformed or expanded, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) ... -
Hotels may reduce capacity during CNY due to manpower shortage
Local hotels may need to cap their maximum guest capacity to 70-80% during the Lunar New Year holidays (CNY), commencing this Sunday, due to a shortage ... -
Former pawnshop worker being traced for property appropriation
A former pawnshop worker is being investigated on allegations of appropriating pawned items from their former employer, the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced. Meanwhile, another suspect, a ... -
Lawmakers’ concerns with fees at the Islands hospital
Lawmakers have raised concerns about the medical fees residents will incur if they seek medical services at the Islands District Medical Complex (Islands Hospital). The topic ... -
China’s growth falls to 3%, gradually reviving
China’s economic growth fell to its second-lowest level in at least four decades last year under pressure from anti-virus controls and a real estate slump, but ... -
Marriage provides health benefits – and here’s why
The new year is traditionally a time when many people feel a renewed commitment to create healthy habits, such as exercising regularly, drinking more water or ... -
Macau Pass Covid-19 identity registration ends Feb 10
The mandatory ownership identity verification on Macau Pass cards for bus fare discounts will be terminated on Feb. 10, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) has recently announced. ... -
Main pillars of Macau-Taipa fourth bridge completed
The seven main pillars of the fourth Macau-Taipa Sea Bridge were completed Monday Jan. 16, according to a news release on the Land and Public Works ... -
SJM ‘special discritionary’ bonus for staff
SJM Resorts has announced a “special discretionary bonus” for its employees, equivalent to one month’s salary. The gaming operator said the bonus is meant to show ... -
President Yoon, in UAE, backs return to nuclear power
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said yesterday [Macau time] that his nation’s efforts to be carbon neutral by 2050 would rely in part on returning ... -
Ukraine first lady urges leaders to ‘use influence’
Ukraine’s first lady scolded world leaders and corporate executives at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in the snowy Swiss town of Davos for not all ... -
Authorities to send data recorder from crash to France
Nepalese authorities yesterday began returning to families the bodies of victims of a flight that crashed Sunday, and said they were sending the aircraft’s data recorder ... -
1996: UK: Green groups join bypass battle
Six major environmental organisations today added their support to the growing anti-bypass campaign in Newbury, Berkshire. Friends of the Earth, the Council for British Archaeology, Greenpeace ... -
Andy Murray tops Berrettini in 5-set epic at Australian Open
Metal hip, bloody knee and all, Andy Murray produced his biggest victory in years. Murray built a huge lead, let it disappear completely, then needed to ... -
On King’s holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words
America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from ... -
Swift guitar, Eminem shoes among items in charity auction
Taylor Swift’s acoustic guitar, Eminem’s signed tennis shoes and an ensemble worn by a BTS member are among the items to be auctioned for charity next ... -
Fourth quarter horribilis for the Chinese economy in 2022
Following the cessation of China’s zero-Covid policy last December, the rate of Covid-19 infections has skyrocketed, with Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist at the China Center for ... -
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 – edition no. 4171
* China pop. drops first time in decades * Traffic | More public parking lots to open by CNY * Manpower shortage | Hotels may ... -
MGM COTAI Named “Best Integrated Resort” by China Voyage Magazine
China Voyage Magazine has listed MGM COTAI as one of the “Best Integrated Resort” in their 2022 Best Hotel & Resort Value Award. With its proud ... -
Trade Union Law passed in first reading despite heavy criticism
The bill that aims to legalize and regulate the creation of Trade Unions in Macau was passed yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL) in its first ... -
Morgan Stanley raises Jan daily GGR estimate to MOP250M
Visitation numbers to Macau have picked up since China eased its zero-Covid policy on Jan. 8, although Chinese New Year’s (CNY) visitor numbers will be “the ... -
Only 8% of licensed guns in Macau are in the possession of ‘common citizens’
Only 8.2% of all licensed guns for personal protection use are in the possession of “common citizens,” the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak said in ... -
40 from HK tourism trade conclude Macau visit
A delegation of 40 tourism professionals from Hong Kong have concluded a two-day exchange visit to Macau, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced yesterday. The ... -
State Secrets are mostly top-secret
The law that regulates state secrets was passed yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL) in its first reading. Although several lawmakers questioned the “simplicity” of the ... -
Business trusted most in a more polarized world, report says
People worldwide are more gloomy about their economic prospects than ever before and trust business far more than other institutions like governments, nonprofits and the media ... -
Entertainment and cultural activities up 23% in 2022 despite sector-wide slump
The average Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the whole year of 2022 dropped by 0.38% year-on-year to 116.65 points, Information from the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Teenager loses HKD29K in fraudulent sale of Covid medicine
A 19-year-old local male victim has allegedly fallen into a trap and lost HKD29,111 in the hopes of purchasing Covid-19 medicines, the Judiciary Police (PJ) disclosed ... -
US stock manipulator with Macau connections captured in Phuket
A 54-year-old man wanted in the US for stock manipulation and collusion in fraud was detained in Thailand on an Interpol red warrant, The Chiang ... -
Sands China and Nam Kwong advocate further integration with Hengqin through ‘One Event, Two Locations’
The 1st China (Macao) High-quality Consumption Exhibition & Hengqin Global Bay Areas Forum (CHCE) concludes successfully Dec. 4, at The Venetian Macao. The recent five-day CHCE ... -
CE honors 26 outstanding individuals, entities in awards
Twenty-six people or organizations were celebrated with medals or certificates of the Macau Special Administrative Region last week. The awards were presented by Chief Executive Ho ... -
Rounding off Africa tour, Qin visits Egypt
China’s chief diplomat was in Cairo over the weekend for talks with Egyptian and Arab League officials, marking his last stop in a multi-leg trip to ...
