Yearly Archives: 2023
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1995 Earthquake devastates Kobe
Hundreds of people are feared dead and thousands injured after a powerful earthquake struck Japan at dawn. Worst hit was the port of Kobe, a city ... -
Nadal struggles at times during 4-set win at Australian Open
Rafael Nadal never truly seemed in danger of becoming the first Australian Open defending men’s champion to lose in the first round since his current coach, ... -
Italy arrests No 1 fugitive Mafia boss, 30 years on the run
Italy’s No. 1 fugitive, convicted Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, was captured yesterday at a private clinic in Palermo, Sicily, after three decades on the run, ... -
Real issue governance deficit, not debt
With the United States’ federal debt expected to hit the existing ceiling on Thursday, the US Treasury Department has announced that it will have to take ... -
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 – edition no. 4170
* State of the Union — Trade Union Law passed in first reading at the parliament despite heavy criticism: a law deprived of its core rights, ... -
Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida dies at age 95
Italian film legend Gina Lollobrigida, who achieved international stardom during the 1950s and was dubbed “the most beautiful woman in the world” after the title of ... -
MGM Exclusively Presents “George Lam Keep Smiling Concert Macau”
MGM is delighted to welcome veteran singer, George Lam Tsz-Cheung, to sing through the celebration of the Year of the Rabbit. Hong Kong’s renowned singer George ... -
Record-breaking weekend in visitors’ number, 160,000 in three days
This weekend was a record-breaking one in what concern the number of visitors to Macau. In three days (Friday to Sunday) Macau registered according to the ... -
68 confirmed dead after plane crashes in Pokhara
A plane crash has killed at least 68 people, according to Nepal’s Civil Aviation Authority. A regional passenger plane with 72 aboard crashed into a gorge ... -
Local documentary film contest calls for proposals
The “Local View Power” documentary film contest is returning once again in 2023 with the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), calling from proposals until March 8, the ... -
Tigerair Taiwan preparing for Macau route resumption
Tigerair Taiwan has said that it is preparing to resume flights between Macau and Taiwan, but no exact date has been given, in a response to ... -
Group expects Prosperity Index to improve this month
The city’s Prosperity Index is estimated to increase by almost a whole point this month, the Macau Economic Association (MEA) announced in a statement. The index ... -
Reinaldo ‘Uncle Ray’ Cordeiro dies in Hong Kong
Reinaldo Maria Cordeiro, better known to his legions of radio listeners as “Uncle Ray”, has died peacefully in a Hong Kong hospital aged 98, SCMP reported ... -
UM professor contributions to biomedical sciences distinguished by the Royal Society of Biology
University of Macau (UM) professor Chen Xiuping, working at UM’s Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS), has been elected a fellow of the UK’s Royal Society ... -
Chinese flock to Macau, Hong Kong for private Covid booster shots
Private services offering Chinese travelers access to mRNA vaccines are attracting droves of mainlanders to Macau and Hong Kong seeking a booster shot that their government ... -
AMCM working on HKD instant digital transfer across local banks
Instant bank wiring of Hong Kong Dollars will be possible with the next phase of the Easy Transfer function, Chan Sau San, president of the Monetary ... -
The Sweeten Spectacular at MGM COTAI
MGM co-curated with Zhou Yi, the “Sugar King” of China to present the “Fondant Art Exhibition”, highlighting the most fragrant of the five flavors – sweetness ... -
China reports 60,000 deaths, says peak passed
China this weekend reported nearly 60,000 deaths in people who had COVID-19 since early December, offering hard numbers for an unprecedented surge that was apparent in ... -
China’s trade surplus swells to $877.6b as exports grow
China’s trade surplus swelled to a record $877.6 billion last year as exports rose despite weakening U.S. and European demand and anti-virus controls that temporarily shut ... -
MGM Shares the Charm of Marine Sports – “2023 MGM Macao International Regatta”
Jointly organized by the Sports Bureau and Ursa Major Sailing Event Management and title sponsored by MGM, the “2023 MGM Macao International Regatta” was concluded with ... -
1979 Shah of Iran flees into exile
The Shah of Iran has fled the country following months of increasingly violent protests against his regime. Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi and his wife, Empress Farah, ... -
China’s reopened borders raise hopes for soccer resurgence
After three years of isolation and financial struggles in Chinese soccer, the country is reopening its borders and economy to the outside world. With it, frustrated ... -
Nevada rail museum cat who became an internet hit mourned
The historic Nevada Northern Railway Museum is mourning the death of its resident cat who became an unlikely internet sensation. Dirt — short for Dirtbag — ... -
Regaining their lost trade momentum in interests of both Australia and China
The latest remarks from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on boosting relations with China are a welcome signal that Canberra is willing to join hands with ... -
Monday, January 16, 2023 – edition no. 4169
* CNY Warm-up — Some 160,000 visitors entered Macau from Friday to Sunday, according to official statistics – surpassing MGTO’s forecast for the upcoming Chinese New ... -
‘They are on the run’: Somalia leads fight against al-Shabab
Enough was enough. For 13 years, extremists with al-Qaida’s East Africa affiliate had controlled Mohamud Adow’s village in central Somalia, imposing harsh ideology and arresting local ... -
Ho Iat Seng sees small chance of another outbreak during CNY
With over 90% of the public vaccinated and about 70% having contracted SARS-CoV-2 over the past month, the Chief Executive does not expect another Covid-19 outbreak ... -
AirAsia resumes flights to KL, Bangkok in February
AirAsia’s flights to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok are set to resume in February following the government’s approval. Last month, the Times reported that the international low-cost ... -
MGTO expects 48,000 daily tourists over CNY
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has forecast approximately 48,000 visitors per day for the upcoming Lunar New Year (CNY) Holidays. The MGTO’s acting director, Cheng ... -
PJ and Guangdong police stop alleged illegal online gambling scheme, 42 arrested
In a joint operation, the Judiciary Police (PJ) and Guangdong Province police authorities have stopped an alleged online illegal betting platform, the PJ announced yesterday morning ... -
Lawmakers not allowed to testify in Public Works case
The lawmakers Vong Hin Fai, Chui Sai Cheong, and Chui Sai Peng will likely not be allowed to testify in court in the case involving two ... -
Reemployment of blue card holders a dilemma for integrated resorts
The hospitality sector may encounter difficulties reemploying non-resident workers to fill job-vacancies in the currently busy sector. The sudden tourist influx amid the sector’s staff shortage ... -
City’s debut queer film fest to screen surprise movie
The Macao International Queer Film Festival (MIQFF) is calling for participants to enter a lucky draw to win tickets to the preview of a surprise film ... -
Macau, Portuguese passports placed 36th, 6th in global ranking
Macau and Portugal passports have recently been ranked 36th and 6th respectively in a report from global entity Henley & Partners. The annual Henley Passport Ranking ... -
Sailings from Macau Ferry Terminal to resume Jan. 19
Ferry services between the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and Sheung Wan will resume operations Jan. 19, with about 10 round-trip sailings per day. The resumption of services comes amid ...
