Daily Archives: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Criteria for Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal management tender likely to limit bidders
The stringent requirements and criteria established by the government in the public tender for the operation of the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal are likely to severely ... -
Beijing urges citizens in Singapore to avoid gambling
The Chinese embassy in Singapore has urged Chinese citizens in the city-state to stay away from gambling, reiterating that cross-border gambling violates Chinese laws – a ... -
Man arrested for alleged sexual harassment
A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a young female student at a local university when the latter sought medical assistance at a hospital ... -
Parliament’s electoral law review bill to conclude committee discussions
The parliamentary committee responsible for the discussion of the Legislative Assembly electoral law review bill will submit its list of opinions in the next meeting, signaling ... -
Wang meets New Zealand counterpart, beginning trip that also includes Australia
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his New Zealand counterpart yesterday, as China’s most senior diplomat began a tour of the country and Australia. Deputy ... -
Rotary Clubs seeks Caucasian blood donors
Macau’s eight Rotary Clubs will hold a blood donation day Sunday at the Nova Mall in Taipa to ensure a sufficient supply of blood reserves in ... -
SSM to address health challenges
The Health Bureau (SSM) plans to formulate a strategic framework for building a “healthy Macau” by addressing health challenges amid the aging global population, urban development ... -
Access roads to the fourth bridge to be completed before month-end
The network of access roads to the fourth bridge between Macau and Taipa should be completed before the end of the month, the Public Works Bureau ... -
BNU contributed USD73 million to Portuguese bank net income in 2023
In 2023, Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) played a significant role in the net income of Caixa Geral de Depósito (CGD), a Portuguese public bank. According to ... -
Cultural scene expands as city holds first comedy festival
Top comedians and filmmakers from China and abroad gathered in Macau recently for the city’s first international comedy extravaganza, bringing diverse works to local audiences. The ... -
Macau premium mass resilient in ‘normal’ month, reports Citi
Citigroup recently conducted a spot-check survey of Macau’s premium mass gaming tables and found the quality of players remained steady in March, which was considered a ... -
CEO of fast-growing First Watch keeps the focus on breakfast
First Watch, a restaurant chain that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, is rising – and shining. The Bradenton, Florida-based chain, known for its fresh, seasonal ingredients ... -
John Catlin wins The International Series Macau
American golfer John Catlin emerged as the champion with a total score of 23-under, earning the championship trophy and a prize of USD360,000 in The International ... -
Sands, MPU organize exhibition of students’ achievements
The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), Sands China Ltd., and the MPU Alumni Association jointly organized an achievement exhibition for the Art Talent Development Showcase at the ... -
Economy shows signs of improvement, but its property sector is still in the doldrums
China’s manufacturing and investment improved in the first two months of the year, while weakness in the property sector weighed on the economy, the National Bureau ... -
Multi-phase election will stretch over 44 days
From April 19 to June 1, nearly 970 million Indians — or over 10% of the global population — are eligible to vote in general elections. ... -
Defense chief says N.Korea supplied 7,000 containers of munitions to Russia
North Korea has shipped around 7,000 containers filled with munitions and other military equipment to Russia since last year to help support its war in Ukraine, ... -
Putin extends rule after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
President Vladimir Putin sealed his control over Russia for six more years yesterday with a highly orchestrated landslide in an election that followed the harshest crackdown ... -
1964 ‘Ambitious’ plans for south east [of England]
Three new cities are proposed for south east England as part of the largest regional expansion plan in Britain. A study, published today, estimates the country’s ... -
What is ‘wabi-sabi’ aesthetic actually about? Miserable tea and loneliness, for starters
On a recent visit to New York I stopped at a Japanese bookstore in Manhattan. Among the English-language books about Japan, I encountered a section of ... -
Ohtani may be South Korea’s most-beloved Japanese athlete
Shohei Ohtani may be South Korea’s most-beloved Japanese athlete, a testament to his charm in softening any lingering animosity between the two neighbors. Since his arrival ... -
The spring equinox is here. What does that mean?
Spring is almost here — officially, at least. The vernal equinox arrives today, marking the start of the spring season for the Northern Hemisphere. But what ... -
US Federal Reserve likely to preach patience as consumers look ahead to rate cuts
Across the United States, many people are eagerly anticipating the Federal Reserve’s first cut to its benchmark interest rate this year: Prospective home buyers hope for lower ... -
CIA the wellspring of disinformation
According to a Reuters report on Friday, in 2019, the Central Intelligence Agency was authorized by then US president Donald Trump to launch a clandestine campaign ... -
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – edition no. 4447
* Limited tender — Criteria for Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal management tender likely to limit bidders * Gaming | Beijing warning in Singapore ‘won’t affect Macau’: ...
