Monthly Archives: April 2024
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MGM team members visit National Security Education Exhibition
MGM has organized annual visits for its management and team members to the National Security Education Exhibition – co-organized by the SAR Government and the Liaison ... -
San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China
San Francisco is the latest U.S. city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China, in a continuation of Beijing’s famed “panda diplomacy.” San Francisco ... -
Two Japanese navy helicopters crash in the Pacific Ocean during training, leaving one dead and seven missing
Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during a nighttime training flight after possibly colliding with each ... -
Chef Olivier Elzer Curates Three-Day-Only French Degustation for Aux Beaux Arts at MGM MACAU
MGM once again surprises connoisseurs with its limited-time guest chef collaboration. MICHELIN-starred Chef Olivier Elzer, founder of the esteemed French restaurant Clarence in Hong Kong, will ... -
Ukrainian and Western leaders laud US aid package while the Kremlin warns of ‘further ruin’
Ukrainian and Western leaders welcomed a desperately needed aid package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, as the Kremlin claimed the passage of the bill ... -
Trial’s public portion comes to an unexpectedly speedy end
The public portion of a trial of more than two-dozen associates accused of helping some of the world’s richest people hide their wealth came to an ... -
1997 Troops storm embassy in Peru
Troops have stormed the Japanese embassy in Peru and freed all but one of 72 hostages held inside, ending a four-month siege of the building by ... -
Another race, another victory for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen
Another Formula 1 race. Yet another victory for Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The three-time defending champion won the Chinese Grand Prix yesterday starting from pole, his ... -
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing’s orders
Apple said it had removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China to comply with orders from ... -
Beijing Half Marathon champion has medal taken away after controversial finish
Organizers have revoked He Jie’s first place in the Beijing Half Marathon last weekend after an investigation confirmed that three other runners had slowed down to ... -
Aid bills’ intention to contain China belies US’ commitment to repairing bilateral tie
Although the two military aid bills regarding Ukraine and Israel caught the attention of the world, the two other bills in the aid package the United ... -
Monday, April 22, 2024 – edition no. 4467
* All in — As world economy faces ‘profound changes,’ Ho Iat Seng calls for greater solidarity in Ministerial Conference that starts today – the first ... -
Monaco eyes strong ties with Macau to be ‘door to Europe for GBA’
An ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the wealthiest European state, Monaco, was this week on a Macau visit in hopes of bolstering ties and investments between ... -
Forum Macau an opportunity to boost Portuguese economy: Minister
Pedro Reis, Portugal’s Minister of Economy, has announced his attendance at the upcoming Macau Forum ministerial meeting is a strategic move to enhance the internationalization of ... -
Visitor arrivals surge in first quarter of 2024
Provisional figures from the Public Security Police Force show Macau registered about 88.84 million visitor arrivals in the first quarter of 2024. Average daily visitor arrivals ... -
Ella Lei insists gov’t should put land reserves to good use
Lawmaker Ella Lei has again called on the government to proceed with plans for the use of several plots of land it has reclaimed in the ... -
Las Vegas Sands eyes Sheraton, Londoner refurbishment to beat Venetian revenues, traffic
Significant renovation projects are underway at Sheraton Grand Macao and The Londoner Macao, with Sands China announcing the second casino at The Londoner Macao will undergo ... -
Enhancing Macao’s role as a bridge between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries for building a community with a shared future for mankind
The 6th Ministerial Conference of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Forum Macao) will be held in Macao from 21st ... -
Bill to remove cooling measures approved in one shot
The recently announced bill to remove cooling measures for the property market has been passed and approved at the Legislative Assembly (AL) in a single take. ... -
National Games
Lo Choi In, Lam Lon Wai and Angela Leong have expressed concerns over the co-organization of the 2025 National Games. Lawmakers want the government to focus ... -
Urban renewal and revitalization
Ip Sio Kai wants the government to adopt a different strategy in its approach to the idea of renewal and revitalization of the old neighborhoods. The ... -
Restructure the cross-border industrial park
Wang Sai Man wants to revamp and repurpose the “Zhuhai-Macau Cross-Border Industrial Park” that dates back to 2003. For Wang, the park and the industries in ... -
Macau poised for tourism boom during Labor Day Golden Week
With the mainland’s extended five-day Labor Day holiday approaching, Macau’s tourism industry is gearing up for a surge in visitor numbers, expecting an average of 130,000 ... -
Ma Chi Seng expresses support for the construction of controversial island
Ma Chi Seng has expressed support for the construction of a potential Ecological Island for the deposit of construction waste. The lawmaker noted the facility is ... -
Two women arrested in alleged Macau scam network
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has arrested two Hong Kong women suspected of fraudulently collecting money for a criminal syndicate, authorities said yesterday. The arrests come after ... -
Local and international filmmakers gather at first Macau short film festival
Over 1,600 film professionals and enthusiasts from Macau and around the world gathered for the 1st Macao International Shorts Film Festival held recently. Organized by the ... -
Sands China launches ‘Summer Fiesta’ community revitalisation attractions
Sands China Ltd. has launched Summer Fiesta, the latest round of its Community Revitalisation Series at the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and the Taipa Houses, with installations on display April 8 ... -
Burnt Ends and Meet the Bund to mark pop-up debut at MGM
In April, two star chefs and MGM teams will join forces with the culinary team at the gaming operator. The line-up includes Dave Pynt, Chef-owner of ... -
China-born Zhou Guanyu will be a star regardless of who wins the race
Formula 1 returns to China this weekend after a five-year absence. And no matter who wins on Sunday, the star locally will be China-born driver Zhou ... -
China and Indonesia call for cease-fire in Gaza
The Chinese and Indonesian foreign ministers called for an immediate and lasting cease-fire in Gaza after a meeting in Jakarta yesterday, condemning the humanitarian costs of ... -
Guangdong and GBA enterprises seize moment to capture foreign trade
On the Agenda The 135th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, opened this week in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, and is showcasing ... -
Notes on academic studies
Comparative study on registration application of proprietary Chinese medicine in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area of China Zicheng Liu, Jinmin Zhao, Yitao Wang & Hua ... -
GBA sees uptick in new home sales for 2024
New home sales in the Greater Bay Area are projected to increase by 5% this year compared to 2023, influenced by enhanced transportation networks and more ... -
Hong Kong business confidence declines amid high US interest rates
Business confidence in Hong Kong has significantly declined in the first quarter of 2024, hitting the lowest point among cities in the Greater Bay Area, as ... -
Intercity drone delivery service enhances logistics in Bay Area
A new intercity drone delivery service between Shenzhen and Zhongshan has been launched, promising to enhance logistic efficiencies within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The ...
