Monthly Archives: January 2024
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Anti-allergy medicine recalled
Betamin Tablets 100’s, a type of anti-allergy medicine produced by Meyer Pharmaceuticals Ltd. HK., with batch number 102206-1, has been recalled by the manufacturer due to ... -
Outer Harbour channels to be suspended
In order to make way for the construction of the fourth Macau-Taipa bridge as well as ensure the safety of all, ferry services at the Outer ... -
Operation rights of two new LRT lines assigned to namesake company
The government has assigned the rights of operation of the Seac Pai Van and Hengqin lines of the LRT to the LRT Company, a completely government-owned ... -
Microsoft Teams outage blocks access, limits features for some users
Microsoft Teams experienced an outage on Friday that blocked access for some and led to what Microsoft calls “multiple issues” for many users. The issue began ... -
World’s largest cruise ship has 20 decks, 7 pools and would cover almost 4 city blocks
The world’s largest cruise ship — the size of almost four city blocks — is set to begin its maiden voyage Saturday as it leaves from ... -
Melco awarded five diamonds from Black Pearl Restaurant Guide
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has been awarded a total of five diamonds from Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2024. The honor goes to Melco’s French fine dining restaurant, Alain ... -
Wynn restaurants rank on Black Pearl Restaurant Guide
Two signature restaurants at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace Cotai ranked on the 2024 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide. The Chinese restaurant Golden Flower at Wynn Macau ... -
Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks
China sent more than 30 warplanes and a group of navy ships toward Taiwan, the island’s defense ministry said Saturday. The military pressure comes on the ... -
South says North fired several cruise missiles, adding to provocative weapons tests
South Korea’s military said yesterday that North Korea fired several cruise missiles that flew over waters near a major military shipyard on the country’s eastern coast, ... -
Police investigating 14-year-old boy as suspect of attack on lawmaker
An assailant who repeatedly struck a South Korean lawmaker with a rock as she tried to resist was a 14-year-old boy who was sent to a ... -
UN chief calls on countries to resume funding Gaza aid agency after allegations of militant ties
The secretary-general of the United Nations yesterday called on countries to continue funding the main agency providing aid in Gaza after several of its employees were ... -
1976 Explosions rock London’s West End
A series of bombs have exploded in the West End of London during the night – one person, believed to be a taxi driver, has been ... -
James outduels Curry with a triple-double as Lakers take double-OT thriller
Back and forth they went, one-upping the other, two of the greatest to ever play each believing he could will his team to win. Stepback 3s, ... -
Finns go to the polls to elect a new president at an unprecedented time for the NATO newcomer
Voters in Finland elected a new president yesterday at an unprecedented time for the Nordic nation that is now a NATO member with its eastern border ... -
Nazi death camp survivors mark 79th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation on Holocaust Remembrance Day
A group of survivors of Nazi death camps marked the 79th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp during World War II in a modest ceremony Saturday ... -
Reality check for DPP authorities on Taiwan
As Taiwan braces for a third term of pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party authorities, so too will it face the political reality of a shrinking “diplomatic” recognition. ... -
Monday, January 29, 2024 – edition no. 4415
* No longer green — Concert organizer will repair damaged grass pitch in heavy blow following criticism after events * CNY travel rush | Airline ramps ... -
MGM’s Two Signature Restaurants Achieve One-diamond Recognitions from Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2024
MGM’s two regional Chinese restaurants, Imperial Court and Five Foot Road, are both being crowned with One-diamond awards from China’s acclaimed dining guide – Black Pearl ... -
Producer ‘disappointed’ by IC’s abrupt cancellation of drag queen show
Sarah Sun, the producer of a Fringe show that has been cancelled at the last minute by the government, said she was “disappointed” about the decision. ... -
Sands China appoints Grant Chum as new CEO, Wong as vice-chairman
The board of directors of Sands China Ltd. (SCL) has announced several key leadership reshuffles, including the appointment of Grant Chum as its new Chief Executive ... -
AL committee concludes its analysis of 2022 budget execution, ready to vote
The Second Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) has concluded its analysis and discussions over the 2022 government budget execution bill, the committee president, lawmaker ... -
Galaxy partners with local vendors to launch CNY Market
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) will host a Chinese New Year (CNY) Market at the East Square of the Galaxy Macau resort, the company announced yesterday at ... -
Asian shares mostly rise, led by gains in Chinese markets following policy moves
Asian shares were mostly higher yesterday, with Chinese stocks extending gains after Beijing announced a raft of policies to support sagging markets. Hong Kong rose 1.8% ... -
Gov’t reiterates existing tactics to support local performers
Existing tactics, mainly of four themes, will continue to be employed as means to support the development of local performances, Director of Culture Deland Leong told ... -
SCL earnings increased 3.6% last quarter to USD654 million
Yesterday’s official release by Sands China Ltd (SCL) of its results of the last quarter for 2023 (Q4) show the company’s earnings as increasing 3.6% quarter-on-quarter ... -
Hotels occupancy rate sky-rocketed in 2023
Macau’s five-star hotel sector was significantly up in 2023 with the average occupancy rate in December reaching 91.2%, up from 73.9% in January, post the easing ... -
Financial reserve grows by MOP8 billion
Macau’s financial reserve increased by approximately MOP8 billion in November 2023, reaching MOP574.4 billion. This gain comes after a period of decline during the pandemic. The ... -
Macau Red Cross donates to rural China
The Macau Red Cross made significant contributions to various projects in rural areas of mainland China, totaling 10.84 million yuan, Chinese media has reported. The donations ... -
2024 Michelin Guide Ceremony to be held in Macau again
The annual gala of the Michelin Guide Hong Kong & Macau will be staged once more in Macau, the company announced. The event will take place ... -
UM students launch book showcasing human and cultural landscape of Macau
Yesterday, a group of students from the Department of Communication at the University of Macau (UM) launched a book that constitutes their capstone graduation project. The ... -
US Congressional delegation affirms bipartisan support for Taiwan
A bipartisan delegation from the United States Congress reaffirmed support for Taiwan during a visit yesterday, following the election of its new leader. The delegation’s visit ... -
China says it’s working to de-escalate tensions in the Red Sea that have upended global trade
China, the world’s biggest exporter, says it is deeply concerned about tensions in the Red Sea that have upended global trade by forcing many shippers to ... -
Fire kills at least 39 people, state media says
A fire broke out in a commercial building in China’s southeastern Jiangxi province on Wednesday, killing at least 39 people and injuring nine others, state media ... -
Gov’t expands access to loans for developers to end its prolonged debt crisis
China has rolled out new rules meant to expand access to commercial bank loans for property developers as Beijing doubles down on its effort to end ... -
Top court restores activist’s conviction over banned vigil on Tiananmen
Hong Kong’s top court yesterday restored a prominent detained activist’s conviction over a banned vigil commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, marking the latest ...
