Monthly Archives: February 2024
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A volcano is erupting for the third time since December
A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted yesterday for the third time since December, sending jets of lava into the sky and triggering the evacuation of the ... -
1950 McCarthy launches anti-red crusade
United States Senator Joe McCarthy has accused more than 200 staff in the State Department of being members of the Communist Party. He made the startling ... -
Wim Wenders’ ‘Perfect Days’ is sublime
Wim Wenders’ “Perfect Days” is set among the crowded skyscrapers of Tokyo and the quiet urban parks that Hirayama (Kôji Yakusho) traverses daily in his job ... -
Paul McCartney and Wings’ release bare bones ‘Band on the Run’ on 50th anniversary
Sometimes less is more. At least that’s the thought behind Paul McCartney and Wings’ “Band on the Run (Underdubbed).” Fifty years after its debut, the beloved ... -
British Gastropub
Not long ago, Gordon Ramsay has opened his first restaurant in Macau at The Londoner. Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill is an authentic and convivial British gastropub and steakhouse and ... -
Lunar New Year in the Philippines draws crowds to one of the world’s oldest Chinatowns
Crowds are flocking to Chinatown in the Philippine capital to usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon and experience lively traditional dances on lantern-lit streets ... -
Conspiracy theories swirl around Taylor Swift: Republican voters say they don’t care
To hear some conservatives on cable news or on social media tell it, Taylor Swift is part of an elaborate plot to help Democrats win the November election. “I wonder ... -
Change-or-ruin mindset main obstacle to economic talks making any real progress
Although the exchanges between the two sides at the Third China-US Economic Working Group Meeting that concluded on Tuesday in Beijing were described as “in-depth, candid, ... -
Friday, February 9, 2024 – edition no. 4424
* The Year of the Dragon — Auspicious by nature, the year of the Wood Dragon is bringing the city into a new era where more ... -
MGM “Barra Spring Fest” with CNY Festivities Galore to Revitalize Barra District
As the Lunar New Year rolls in during February, MGM has launched a fresh revitalization initiative “Barra Spring Fest” – in which MGM has extended its ... -
Trade: Mexico overtakes China as the leading source of goods imported by US
For the first time in more than two decades, Mexico last year surpassed China as the leading source of goods imported by the United States. The ... -
MGM Once Again Garners Seven Five-Star Awards from Forbes Travel Guide 2024
This year, MGM has again been awarded seven Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star Awards. This is a testament to the Company’s leading position in the hospitality industry ... -
Residents unhappy with Sai Van Bridge’s new flashing colorful lights
Many local residents are unhappy with the transformation of the Sai Van Bridge, which now includes flashing, colored lights placed on its towers. The new lighting ... -
LRT to operate overnight on CNY’s Eve
To cope with the expected rise in passenger flow during the upcoming festival, the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) service announced yesterday it would offer overnight services ... -
Hengqin border averages 67,000 crossings daily
Since Jan. 26, the Hengqin Border Checkpoint has recorded 670,000 border crossings, equating to over 67,000 crossings each day on average. According to a report by ... -
New taxi surcharge starts today
Taxi passengers will now face a fee of MOP21 for the initial 1,600 meters of their journeys, following proposals lobbied by taxi groups. According to the ... -
Daily GGR in February averaging MOP625 million
According to JP Morgan Securities (Asia Pacific) Ltd, Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first four days of February is estimated to be MOP2.5 ... -
China, US hold economic talks as trade issues heat up on the campaign trail
Chinese and U.S. officials have met in Beijing for talks on tough issues dividing the two largest economies, as trade and tariffs increasingly draw attention in ... -
Temperatures to drop to 9 degrees in the Lunar New Year
According to the Meteorological and Geophysics Bureau (SMG), a cold wave will continue to hit Macau, causing temperatures to gradually drop. Under the influence of the ... -
BNU profits surge 62% in 2023
BNU has reported unaudited profits of MOP587.3 million in 2023, indicating a significant increase of 62% compared to the MOP224.5 million recorded in 2022. According to ... -
Member concerned about capacity of construction waste landfill
A member of the Urban Planning Committee (CPU) has expressed concerns over the possibility of urban renewal projects adding pressure to the capacity of construction waste ... -
Int’l realtor hopes gov’t lifts all cooling measures
Foreseeing a tough real property market in Macau in 2024, an executive at an international realtor suggested yesterday the government fully lift its cooldown measures. Late ... -
CO poisoning injures three children
A case of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning involving three children has been reported to the Health Bureau (SSM). The three children, all local residents, are aged ... -
Pottery exhibition from Shandong, Qinghai opens
An exhibition featuring dark pottery arts from the provinces of Shandong and Qinghai is now being staged at the Tap Seac Gallery. Separated into two sections, ... -
Booking needed for HZMB entrants’ parking when under 600 spaces available
Although lots at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge’s East Parking do not usually require prior booking, booking is now required when the remaining number of available lots ... -
Wynn supports expansion of SME business opportunities and grows together with Macao community
Wynn actively works with the local community and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to progressively advance the development of community tourism, and a specific focus of ... -
Volunteers from Sands China Celebrate Chinese New Year by Serving Elderly
Around 200 volunteers from Sands China, including Sands Cares Ambassadors, company executives, and other team members, continued a 15-year tradition of serving the elderly for Chinese ... -
China replaces its top securities regulator, moving to reassure investors
China replaced the head of its market watchdog yesterday in an apparent attempt to restore confidence in financial markets following a prolonged downturn. Official media said ... -
Alibaba approves additional $25 billion share buyback as revenue disappoints
Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding yesterday approved an additional $25 billion authorization to its share buyback program, amid lower-than-expected sales revenue for the last quarter ... -
Nova Mall brings Monchhichi to celebrate Chinese New Year
Nova Mall is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with a special event called “The Year of the Dragon Monchhichi Carnival.” The event features giant “Monchhichi ... -
Sands China receives accolades from Forbes for five luxury properties
Sands China has announced a new addition to its Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rated portfolio. Paiza Lofts at The Parisian Macao has received the prestigious award in its first ... -
Chun Yun: Mass domestic travel on extended holiday
Analysis During the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year (CNY) for the Year of the Dragon in 2024, China experienced its busiest annual period of ... -
On a train to Zhaoqing, looking for pure air and country food
Travelog Within a two-hour train ride to the north, lies a place blessed with an abundance of natural scenery. Zhaoqing, a lesser-known gem in Guangdong Province, ... -
Notes On Academic Research
“An Ethnographic Case Study of Secondary School’s Moral Education in a Mainland City of the Greater Bay Area” Lei Wang Journal of Culture and Values in ... -
New cross-border payment system boosts GBA property market
Starting February 26, a groundbreaking cross-border payment system will enable Macau and Hong Hong buyers to purchase properties in Guangdong’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) without the ...
