Yearly Archives: 2023
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FM Qin on Africa visit sidesteps call for UN council seat
China’s new foreign minister, Qin Gang, has sidestepped a new call by the African Union for permanent representation on the U.N. Security Council during his visit ... -
2022 auto sales rise 9.5% but growth weakening
China’s auto sales rose 9.5% last year as electric vehicle purchases nearly doubled, but demand in the global industry’s biggest market slumped in December, foreshadowing weaker ... -
Chipmaker TSMC says quarterly profit up 78%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the biggest contract manufacturer of processor chips for smartphones and other products, said yesterday its quarterly profit rose 78% over a year ... -
Australia finalizing new security pact with Pacific neighbor
The leaders of Australia and neighboring Papua New Guinea said yesterday they are finalizing a new security treaty — a move that comes as a challenge ... -
Sands China Team Members and Community Members Celebrate Venetian 15th Anniversary with 4 Months of Activities
Sands China Ltd. recently wrapped up a four-month team member appreciation campaign, V-Celebrate, V-Fun & V-Appreciate, attracting over 7,000 participants across more than 200 activity sessions ... -
In Washington, ‘classified’ is synonymous with ‘controversy’
Hillary Clinton’s presidential dreams were undermined by her use of a private email server that included classified information. Donald Trump has risked criminal charges by refusing ... -
1993 Allies bomb Iraq
American, British and French fighter jets have carried out a series of bombing raids over southern Iraq. The Iraqis have repeatedly breached the “no-fly zone” set ... -
Savor the Art of Living 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 ... -
Whodunit ‘The Pale Blue Eye’ chills and satisfies
Grab a jacket or a blanket before you watch Netflix’s engrossing “The Pale Blue Eye.” I don’t care if you’re already in a warm place. You ... -
Imperial Flair
Chinese New Year is within the month of January. Traditionally, Cantonese cuisine is the first choice for this holiday season and Imperial Court at MGM Macau ... -
The Kiangsu 1500M Turf
2023-01-14 | Sat | 15:25 I am very confident that my pick last Saturday would go one better than his last race. Luck was not with Top ... -
Striking New York City nurses reach deal with hospitals
Two New York City hospitals have reached a tentative contract agreement with thousands of striking nurses that ends this week’s walkout that disrupted patient care, officials ... -
US inflation report could show another month of cooling prices
The U.S. inflation report for December being released yesterday could provide another welcome sign that the worst bout of spiking prices in four decades is slowly ... -
Country remains ‘magnet’ for world business
No matter how far the small number of China-bashing politicians in the United States go in their efforts to besmirch China’s optimized COVID-19 prevention and control ... -
Friday, January 13, 2023 – edition no. 4168
* Against the odds — Probability of another outbreak during CNY low; cash handout date unconfirmed * Travel | AirAsia resumes KL, Bangkok routes * Taste ... -
Understaffed hotel sector caught off-guard by influx of tourists
The government has admitted that the hotel sector is understaffed amid the current tourism advertising campaign that aims to boost tourist arrivals in the city following ... -
Trade: Several MICE events with over 1,000 participants confirmed for this year
Several meeting, incentive, convention and exhibition (MICE) events set to attract over 1,000 participants have been confirmed for 2023, the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute ... -
San Ma Lo to be cordoned off for CNY art fair
San Ma Lo will be reserved for pedestrians over the Lunar New Year holidays and will host an art fair for everyone to enjoy, the ... -
Fixed prices for new sandwich-class housing raise major concerns for lawmakers
The lawmakers who compose the Third Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) have major objections to fixing and disclosing the acquisition price of the housing ... -
Macau among top destinations for mainland tourists
Data from the Trip.com Group, formerly known as Ctrip, shows that of orders from Chinese mainland customers, flights from or for Macau, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, ... -
Japan, S. Korea protest China visa stoppage
Japan and South Korea defended public health restrictions on travelers from China yesterday, a day after China stopped issuing new visas in both countries in apparent ... -
Three ways the pandemic forced companies to rethink and transform how they source their products
This is the sixth and final installment in our series on where the global economy is heading in 2023. It follows recent articles on industrial action, ... -
New approved residential mortgage loans rise 41%
The new approvals of Macau’s residential mortgage loans (RMLs) rose in November 2022 whereas those of commercial real estate loans (CRELs) decreased in the month. According ... -
Police warn public against unconfirmed online news reports
The Judiciary Police have issued a statement reminding the public to be skeptical of unconfirmed online news reports, and warning against the dissemination of fake news. ... -
Health Bureau opposes mother-newborn separation reports
The Health Bureau (SSM) has issued a statement denying the separation of newborns from their mothers at the government hospital as reported by several media outlets. ... -
China renews threat against Taiwan as island holds drills
China renewed its threats yesterday to attack Taiwan and warned that foreign politicians who interact with the self-governing island are “playing with fire.” A spokesperson for ... -
Court voids oil exploration pact involving Beijing
The Philippine Supreme Court declared unconstitutional a 2005 pact by China, the Philippines and Vietnam to jointly explore for oil in the disputed South China Sea, ... -
Coal mine clash pits laws against climate
The fate of a tiny village has sparked heated debate in Germany over the country’s continued use of coal and whether tackling climate change justifies breaking ... -
1976 Crime writer Agatha Christie dies
The most popular novelist in the world, Dame Agatha Christie, has died leaving rumours of a multi-million pound fortune and a final book waiting to be ... -
At rehabbed Globes, ‘The Fabelmans,’ ‘Banshees’ triumph
The Golden Globes returned to the air yesterday [Macau time] with a red carpet flush with celebrities, comedian Jerrod Carmichael as a hesitant emcee and top ... -
The St. Regis Bar introduces new head mixologist
The St. Regis Bar has announced its new head mixologist who aims to elevate and establish the bar as “one of Asia’s Best Bars by bringing new concepts and ... -
Urban Kitchen presents CNY feast
Urban Kitchen at JW Marriott Hotel Macau has prepared two eclectic menus for the upcoming Chinese New Year. After a hiatus, the restaurant is bringing back its popular lunch buffet ... -
Felix joins Chelsea on loan, but extends Altletico contract
Portugal forward João Félix has joined Chelsea on loan from Atlético Madrid in a deal that will keep him at the Premier League club until the ... -
After hype, readers get hands on Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’
After weeks of hype and days of leaks, readers got a chance to judge Prince Harry’s book for themselves when it went on sale around the ... -
US: New Mega Millions jackpot of $1.35B is game’s 2nd highest
The Mega Millions prize has grown again to an estimated $1.35 billion after there was no winner of the lottery’s latest giant jackpot. The numbers drawn ...
