Daily Archives: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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Biden’s withdrawal injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes, other foreign policy challenges
Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the U.S. presidential race injects greater uncertainty into the world at a time when Western leaders are grappling with wars in Ukraine ... -
Far-reaching accomplishments that didn’t translate into political support
Sitting in the Oval Office behind the iconic Resolute desk in 2022, an animated President Joe Biden described the challenge of leading a psychologically traumatized nation. ... -
Lao court disregards results from international arbitration seated in Macau
The Vientiane Capital People’s Court of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) has rejected the results of a lengthy process of international arbitration which, in February ... -
Hotel Central opens, gov’t pushing for budget accommodation to diversify tourism sector
The Lek Hang Group celebrated the grand opening of Hotel Central, a historic landmark on the Macau Peninsula, with a ceremony attended by prominent government and ... -
Majority of tourists appreciate Macau’s historical center
An academic study conducted by researchers from the Faculty of Humanities and Arts of the University of Science and Technology (MUST), in collaboration with a researcher ... -
Gov’t justifies flyover between new urban zones with public interest
The government has responded to recent criticisms over the construction of the flyover linking Zones A and B of the new landfills at the Outer Harbor ... -
China commits to attracting top talent to Macau, Hong Kong
Beijing has announced its commitment to supporting Hong Kong and Macau in their efforts to become top talent hubs. This decision was reached during the recent ... -
Central bank cuts interest rates, moving to put more pep into the economy
China’s central bank cut key interest rates in a surprise move yesterday aimed at injecting new life into its ailing property sector, while the ruling Communist ... -
Ho Iat Seng undergoes ‘minor surgery’
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng underwent a “minor surgical procedure” and is reportedly recovering well, Journal Tribuna de Macau reported, citing an anonymous source. Another source ... -
42% of employers fail to pay social security contributions
As of July 21, approximately 11,000 employers have not met their social security contribution obligations for the second quarter, according to the Social Security Fund. This ... -
Over 30,000 residents register to use the Macau-HK border crossing via QR codes
Over 30,000 local residents are now able to use the Macau-HK border crossing via QR code. Launched on Friday, the encrypted QR code can be used ... -
Campaign period for Electoral Affairs Committee on July 27
The Chief Executive Electoral Affairs Committee has announced that candidates from different sectors or subsectors will be able to utilize the auditorium in the basement of ... -
Gaming revenues at MOP12.8b: JP Morgan
Data from investment bank JP Morgan shows that gaming revenues totaled 12.75 billion patacas in the first 21 days of July. The bank continues to uphold ... -
Alleged casino investment fraud leads to arrest in Cotai
In a case of alleged fraud, a 35-year-old mainland resident has been detained by authorities in the Cotai district. The victim, a middle-aged man, claims to ... -
Wynn to host international sake events
Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace will provide a platform for sake enthusiasts when they host a series of events for the International Wine Challenge in early ... -
St. Regis bar celebrates prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Bars ranking
The St. Regis Bar, located within The St. Regis Macao, secured the No. 22 ranking on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list for 2024, becoming the lone ... -
A PhD student at a top Chinese university publicly accuses her supervisor of sexual harassment
A female PhD student at one of China’s top universities took social media by storm after accusing her academic supervisor of sexual harassment and said he ... -
1995 British forces sent to Sarajevo
Britain has sent 1,200 troops to relieve the besieged Bosnian capital, Sarajevo. Bosnian Serbs have controlled access to Sarajevo for three years, killing dozens of people ... -
Hallock looking for elusive Olympic medal with US men’s water polo team
Ben Hallock won in high school in Southern California. He won in college at Stanford. He won as a professional at Pro Recco, one of the ... -
Athletes are as excited as regular visitors to be tourists in Paris during the games
Paris is a popular destination for vacations, of course. The food and drink. The art and history. The landmarks. And so on. The city itself will ... -
Ernest Hemingway fans celebrate the author’s 125th birthday
Ernest Hemingway spent the 1930s in Key West, Florida, and more than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the ... -
Hollywood reacts to Joe Biden exiting the presidential race
Hollywood was quick to react to the news that President Joe Biden was ending his bid for reelection and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Barbra Streisand, ... -
Country will open door wider
The Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization approved by the third plenary ... -
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 – edition no. 4529
* Joe called it quits — Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the US presidential election injects uncertainty into wars, trade disputes, and other foreign policy challenges – ...
