Monthly Archives: February 2024
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Russia: Putin warns that sending Western troops to Ukraine risks a global nuclear conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed today (Thursday) to fulfill Moscow's goals in Ukraine and sternly warned the West against deeper involvement in the fighting, saying that ... -
MGM Joins Hands with Respected French National Pastry Master Angelo Musa to Promote Chocolatier Craftsmanship at Macau for the First Time
With commitment to vitalizing Macau’s gastronomic scene and solidifying the city’s position as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, MGM will inject excitement into the city ... -
Crimes increase 38% in 2023, Security chief calls for vigilance to combat phone scams
Friends and families are advised to work together to prevent phone and internet scams, Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak said yesterday at a press conference ... -
Galaxy revenues hit HKD36b in 2023, to open office in Bangkok
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) recorded a revenue surge in 2023, hitting HKD35.7 billion, up 211% compared to the year prior. The gaming operator’s EBITDA for 2023 ... -
Non-local workers banned from forming trade unions
The Trade Union Bill, currently under examination at a parliamentary committee, has recommended excluding non-local workers from establishing their own trade unions. The proposal is a ... -
City sees recovery in MICE sector
The number of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) events rose by 138.8% compared to the previous year, albeit from a low base, reaching 1,139 events. ... -
Lawmakers seek improved tourism experience, beyond numbers
Eight lawmakers took the opportunity to express opinions and suggestions to develop local tourism before the agenda of yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) session. Zheng Anting, Ma ... -
New version of Taiwan history book published
Anew version of the “General History of Taiwan,” a history book first published more than 100 years ago, was revealed at a ceremony in Beijing this ... -
No timeline yet on new Melco COO following Sisk’s departure
No timeline has yet been set for the replacement of David Sisk, Melco Resorts and Entertainment’s chief operating officer, a spokesperson of the group said, in ... -
2023 retail sales surpass pre-pandemic levels
The total value of retail sales in Macau experienced significant growth in 2023, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Sales increased 49.5% ... -
Forum Macao focuses on the sixth ministerial conference as it marks its 20th anniversary: Ji Xianzheng
The Permanent Secretariat of Forum Macao “is focused on the preparation of the Sixth Ministerial Conference of the Forum Macao, and consequently on the active promotion ... -
Macao Union Hospital to provide specialized examination services
Starting in March, the Macao Union Hospital will begin offering selected specialized examination services to patients referred by the Health Bureau. The hospital will include specialized ... -
10 degrees Celsius this weekend
The Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG) has forecast that the northeast monsoon will begin impacting the city from tonight, leading to a temperature drop to 10 ... -
MTel maintains steady user base
Telecommunication firm MTel has reported a stable user base of about 8,000 to 9,000 customers, with an approximate 5% share in the market. According to MTel ... -
New national security law deepens angst over civil liberties, gov’t says business as usual
As Hong Kong moves toward enacting a new national security law, four years after the enforcement of a similar law that all but wiped out dissent ... -
GBA in 2024: Foreign investment destination profile
Analysis The Greater Bay Area (GBA) in China, encompassing nine cities in Guangdong province along with Hong Kong and Macau, has emerged as a significant investment ... -
Hong Kong lifts curbs on property market, to spend more on tourism
Hong Kong’s government has lifted curbs on property deals after home prices fell to a seven-year low, adding to the Chinese territory’s woes. Finance minister Paul ... -
Guangdong’s transportation network investment in 2024
In 2024, Guangdong Province is set to dramatically enhance its transportation infrastructure with an investment exceeding 350 billion RMB. This ambitious plan, unveiled at a Department ... -
Hengqin’s strategic measures to attract international talent
Hengqin’s introduction of “second-tier” closed customs control, effective tomorrow, aims to streamline the flow of people, goods, capital, and information between Macau and Hengqin. Professor Chen ... -
Shenzhen brands shine at Milan Fashion Week
The Shenzhen Futian Fashion Event, held at Milan’s prestigious Palazzo Reale during the Fall/Winter 2024/2025 Milan Fashion Week, marked a significant moment for Chinese fashion on ... -
Notes On Academic Research
“Impact of the Sino-US Trade War on Factor Endowment in the China’s GBA: A Theoretical Analysis from the Perspective of Factor Endowment Theory” Kuo Bao Advances ... -
Army is slashing thousands of posts in major revamp to prepare for future wars
The U.S. Army is slashing the size of its force by about 24,000, or almost 5%, and restructuring to be better able to fight the next ... -
1956 Hopes for Mid East peace mission
The British Foreign Secretary, John Selwyn Lloyd, left London this morning for a tour of the Middle East, Pakistan and India. Before he left, he held ... -
Belief in the myth of outlaw heroes partly explains Donald Trump’s die-hard support
Before Donald Trump likened himself to Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the former president frequently compared himself with a completely opposite personality – Chicago organized crime boss ... -
Japan defeats N.Korea to reach women’s tournament at the Paris Olympics
Japan 2, North Korea 1 Japan defeated North Korea 2-1 yesterday to reach the women’s soccer tournament at the upcoming Paris Olympics. But not without a ... -
Japan had the fewest babies it has ever recorded last year, and fewer marriages
The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for an eighth straight year to a new low, government data showed this week, and a ... -
Press center opens for China’s annual legislative, political consultative sessions
A press center for China’s upcoming annual legislative and political consultative sessions opened Tuesday at the Media Center Hotel in Beijing. The second session of the ... -
China has a quant quake because there’s no citadel
China is tightening the grip over quantitative trading after experiencing its own version of a “quant quake,” a reference to the summer of 2007 when a ... -
Thursday, February 29, 2024 – edition no. 4434
* Vigilance corps — Security chief calls for community vigilance to combat phone scams as crimes increase 38% * Gaming | Galaxy revenues hit HKD36 billion ... -
Horse owners urge MJC to apologize to all Macau residents
In an open letter, several horse owners are calling on the Macau Jockey Club’s (MJC) board of directors to issue reasonable compensation to horse owners and ... -
Gov’t seeking large open space for performances after Taipa Stadium saga
The government is in the process of securing large open space for concerts and performances after criticisms over leasing the Taipa Stadium for performances of a ... -
Unemployment rate returns to pre-pandemic levels, DSEC claims
Official statistics released from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) show that the unemployment rate of local residents in the three months spanning November 2023 to ... -
Price increases on some bakeries with hikes up to 12.5%
The price of several bakery products in Macau has seen an increase from January to February this year, the regular price investigation report from the Consumer ... -
Gov’t resorts to community efforts to address unnoticed deaths of single elderly residents
Neighborhood business operators are encouraged to monitor elderly residents living nearby to improve care for elderly people who live alone. Director for Social Welfare, Hon Wai, ... -
Embattled former foreign minister steps down as member of the legislature
China’s former foreign minister, Qin Gang, who has been missing from public view since last June, has resigned from the national legislature, state media reported yesterday. ...
