Monthly Archives: January 2024
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Communist Party must ‘win the hearts’ of people in Macau, HK and Taiwan: Xi
President Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of the Communist Party winning the “hearts and minds” of the people of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. This ... -
Fringe playwright-actress aims to soothe emotions through her personal cat story
As the world gradually moves on from the Covid-19 restrictions, a local playwright-actress wants to use her own stories about her deceased cat, Taro, to comfort ... -
Citi, JP Morgan raise January gaming revenue forecast to MOP18 billion
Based on industry channels, Macau’s GGR for the first 14 days of January reached MOP8.6 billion, or an average gross gaming (GGR) revenue of MOP600 million ... -
TV Shows ‘Succession’ dominates drama Emmys, ‘The Bear’ claims comedy and Quinta Brunson makes history
“Succession” secured its legacy with its third best drama series award, “The Bear” feasted as the night’s top comedy, and the two shows about squabbling families ... -
FAOM lawmakers concerned over Jockey Club workers’ situation
Two of the lawmakers linked with the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) have expressed concerns over the announced closure of the Macau Jockey Club (MJC). ... -
Baidu denies report that its Ernie chatbot is linked to Chinese military research
Technology company Baidu refuted a newspaper report that said its artificial intelligence chatbot Ernie was linked to Chinese military research. Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning ... -
Development of digital economy and ‘red tourism’ lagging behind, researchers say
Researchers from the Macao Innovation and Development Research Association (MIDRA) joined the Director of the Research Office of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government ... -
Dusk concerts to continue at Lai Chi Vun in January
The dusk concert series will continue at the Lai Chi Vun cultural area in January, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has announced. Local musicians and performers ... -
Property buyers to have some special stamp duties paid
Following a new law as of Jan. 1 governing special stamp duties, which are paid upon the purchase of any buyer’s second real property, some property ... -
Elector registers on public display until next Thursday
The latest Registers of Electors are now on public display at the Public Administration Building until Jan. 25. Members of the public may view the registers. ... -
Gov’t to submit updated draft of AL Election Bill to parliament
With the competent parliamentary committee satisfied with the clarifications provided by the government on the Legislative Assembly Election Amendment Bill, an updated draft will be submitted ... -
Judiciary Police warns public to be wary of a fake New Yaohan Facebook page
The Judiciary Police (PJ) was recently notified of a fake New Yaohan Facebook page promoting the sale of several items aiming to scam unaware internet users. ... -
Construction of new police headquarters concludes
Construction of the new Public Security Police Force (PSP) headquarters building, located at Pac On, in Taipa, has officially concluded, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) announced. ... -
Evacuation underway for stranded tourists after multiple avalanches trap 1,000 people
Rescuers evacuated tourists yesterday from a remote skiing area in northwestern China where dozens of avalanches triggered by heavy snow have trapped more than 1,000 people ... -
Beijing blasts Marcos for congratulating Taiwan election winner
China’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador yesterday and denounced President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s congratulatory message to the winner of Taiwan’s leader election, Lai Ching-te. Ministry ... -
Officials say not calling Thaksin ‘inmate’ is standard practice
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is serving a prison sentence after being convicted of wrongdoing in office, but he shouldn’t be called an inmate, the ... -
6,500 people evacuated on the island of Flores after volcano spews clouds of ash
Indonesia has evacuated about 6,500 people on the island of Flores after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano spewed thick clouds of brownish ash for the past days, ... -
Zelenskyy takes center stage in forum to rally support for Ukraine’s fight
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is headlining a frenzied first full day of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in the Swiss ski resort of Davos, where ... -
1983 BBC wakes up to morning TV
People have been switching on their televisions a little earlier than usual to catch Britain’s first breakfast news programme. The BBC’s new Breakfast Time programme went ... -
Alcaraz overpowers Gasquet to win his first match since 2022
The bugs bothered Carlos Alcaraz in his first match at the Australian Open for two years, and so did the 37-year-old veteran Richard Gasquet. For the ... -
British and Irish Lions launches women’s team
The British and Irish Lions has launched a women’s team, with its first tour coming in 2027 in New Zealand. The inaugural women’s Lions tour was ... -
Newlywed Prince Mateen and his commoner wife to be feted at the end of lavish celebrations
Brunei’s Prince Abdul Mateen and his commoner wife will be feted at a royal banquet this early week to mark the end of a lavish nuptial ... -
Trump leads GOP rightward march and other takeaways from the Iowa caucuses
Donald Trump’s iron grip on the Republican Party has been clear since the day he announced he would make another run for the White House 14 months ago. ... -
China working to overcome global trust deficit
The 54th annual gathering of the World Economic Forum, which opened at the Swiss ski resort of Davos on Monday, provides another opportunity for more than ... -
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 – edition no. 4407
* CPC must ‘Win the hearts’ of Macau: XI * Taro, the cat at Fringe * Gaming Analysts upbeat on Jan results * PJ warns fake ... -
Deputy Prosecutor Kong Chi sentenced to 17 years in prison
The Court of Second Instance has sentenced deputy prosecutor Kong Chi to 17 years in prison. The ruling from the collective court was pronounced yesterday. -
Welcome the Year of the Dragon at MGM
Embrace the New Year with the auspicious dragon! MGM will launch a series of Chinese New Year celebrations, offering a range of sumptuous menus and festive ... -
Govt: ‘Realistic’ to accept Jockey Club closure
The mutually agreed decision to end the Macau Jockey Club (MJC) contract was “realistic,” the Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong, said yesterday. In a ... -
Prosperity Index to remain stable amid divided determinants
The Prosperity Index is expected to range between 6.3 and 6.5 points, which is within the “stability” range, in the coming three months, the Macau Economic ... -
Man torches police station, prosecutions office
A 70-year-old local man has been arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) on allegations of arson at the PJ as well as the Public Prosecutions Office ... -
Conflict, climate change and AI get top billing as leaders converge for elite meeting
The Earth is heating up, as is conflict in the Middle East. The world economy and Ukraine’s defense against Russia are sputtering along. Artificial intelligence could ... -
Simon Cracker’s upcycled looks are harmonized with dyeing. K-Way pops color
Milan designers are reflecting on a troubled world with collections that mark a return to serious business attire, even from active wear brands, and away from ... -
Gov’t and Jockey Club agree to end horse racing from April
The government has signed an agreement with the Macau Horse Racing Company Limited (Macau Jockey Club) to end its operations effective April 1, 2024, the Secretary ... -
MGM, Galaxy announce pay rise
Gaming operators MGM and Galaxy have announced a salary increment for all eligible team members, with effect from March and April, respectively. The pay rise is ... -
DSEDT contemplates adding over 50 ‘distinctive shops’
The Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) is planning to expand the number of “distinctive shops” by 56 this year, bringing the total to 268. As ...
