Yearly Archives: 2024
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Who is changing the status quo across the Taiwan Straits?
Congratulating a “presidential election” as “victory of democracy,” sending delegations to the “inauguration” of the newly-elected — these are protocol arrangements that are quite usual between ... -
Friday, March 15, 2024 – edition no. 4445
* Sweet and sour — Macau less prominent in Michelin guide despite new entrants * Horsegate | Horse owners await compensation from Jockey Club * Taste ... -
National integration still key in Two Sessions spirit
One country, two systems and national integration remain the core spirit of the “Two Sessions,” the collective term for the second plenaries of the 14th term ... -
World Poker Tour headed to Macau for first time ever
The World Poker Tour (WPT) is expanding its reach globally with an upcoming event in Macau. This marks a significant milestone in the WPT’s 22-year history, ... -
New road markings in Taipa cause ‘confusion’ among netizens
New road markings that the Transport Bureau (DSAT) is placing in Taipa have caused uproar on social media, with many netizens claiming the signs “make no ... -
Defunct The 13 Hotel on the market for HKD2.4 billion
The once-beleaguered The 13 Hotel is now up for auction, with the market value estimated at about HKD2.4 billion. Realtor JLL said it has been appointed ... -
City’s 4th bridge main deck complete, DSOP says works on time for opening late this year
The structure of the main deck of the 4th Macau-Taipa Bridge has been completed, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) has announced. According to the statement, the ... -
Arts Festival highlights postmodern remake of western classics
A line-up of western literary classics with slightly modern or even postmodern takes will be the core of this year’s Macao Arts Festival (FAM24), as announced at ... -
Casinos to embrace RFID technology by year-end
All major casino operators in Macau will soon have radio frequency identification (RFID) technology integrated into all table games as part of an effort to improve ... -
Japanese artists in contemporary exhibition reflect on their work
In the midst of the Japanese Contemporary Art Exhibition at the Sands Gallery, Level 6 of The Grand Suites at Four Seasons, two outstanding artists, Hiroya ... -
HZMB circulation quotas from 2021 open for renewal from today
Residents holding vehicle circulation quotas for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) acquired in 2021 can, from today, apply to renew those quotas for another three years, ... -
Forum Macau’s Ministerial Conference to be held Apr. 21
The 6th Ministerial Conference of Forum Macau will be held on April 21 and 22, likely bringing in Portuguese-speaking delegations to participate in the conference, who ... -
City sees over MOP600b bonds on marketplace
Bonds totaling MOP600 billion in value have been issued to the marketplace, according to the Chongwa (Macao) Financial Asset Exchange (MOX). In an update yesterday, the ... -
Pop star Leon Lai returns to Melco Residency Concerts
Pop star Leon Lai has announced his return to the Melco Residency Concert Series at the Studio City Event Center in May. Lai will perform 10 ... -
Top golfers gather at International Series Event hosted by Wynn
Several top golfers recently attended a press conference at Wynn Palace to promote the USD2 million International Series Macau presented by Wynn. Fireballs GC captain Sergio ... -
Nobel Literature laureate accused in patriotism lawsuit of insulting China’s heroes
His writing won China’s first Nobel Prize for Literature, but is it patriotic enough? That’s the question at the center of a high-profile lawsuit now driving ... -
Chinese stocks slide as investors maintain caution after US inflation report
China stocks were lower yesterday after the overnight United States inflation report that signaled a diminished possibility of the Fed’s rate cut made investors cautious. Hong ... -
IAEA chief reassures residents that treated wastewater discharge at Fukushima nuclear plant is safe
The head of the U.N. atomic agency told local Japanese representatives at a meeting in Fukushima on Wednesday that the ongoing discharge of treated radioactive wastewater ... -
Religious freedom group ends trip early after rabbi ordered to remove his kippah
A U.S. Congress-mandated group cut short a fact-finding mission to Saudi Arabia after officials in the kingdom ordered a Jewish rabbi to remove his kippah in ... -
1960 Radio telescope makes space history
The British radio telescope at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire has set a new space record making contact with the American Pioneer V satellite at a distance ... -
Europe’s world-first AI rules are set for final approval. Here’s what happens next
European Union lawmakers are set to give final approval to the 27-nation bloc’s artificial intelligence law today [Macau time], putting the world-leading rules on track to ... -
Conceicao says Arteta ‘insulted my family’ during match in latest spat with opposing manager
Arsenal 1, FC Porto 0 (4-2 in penalties) Porto coach Sergio Conceicao accused Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta of insulting his family during yesterday’s [Macau time] Champions ... -
Spanish police arrest six robbers at wealthy footballers’ homes in Madrid
Spanish police say they have arrested six members of gang that specialized in burgling footballers’ home in and around Madrid. A National Police statement yesterday said ... -
Commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit explodes moments after liftoff in Japan
A commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit was intentionally exploded shortly after liftoff yesterday morning in central Japan following a problem that’s still ... -
Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nukes if its sovereignty is threatened
President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the ... -
Conclusion of NPC session highlights guarantees for healthy private sector
The development of new quality productive forces is a clear priority for the country, as the advancements in artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, big data, the ... -
Thursday, March 14, 2024 – edition no. 4444
* Two sessions, one goal — National integration still key in NPC and CPPCC sessions’ spirit * Macau hold them — World Poker Tour headed to ... -
IC claims pandemic led to more reading
The Covid-19 pandemic led to more reading in Macau, the president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Deland Leong, said yesterday. Leong and other members of ... -
Pansy Ho: Boost SARs’ tourism with multi-stop, culture-themed travel products
Businesswoman Pansy Ho has suggested Hong Kong and Macau explore organizing joint multi-stop travel experiences with Chinese culture-themed offerings from mainland cities. Ho is also a ... -
Prospective gov’t housing buyers complain unreasonable pricing scheme
A group of 135 households yesterday submitted their petition to Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng asking him to reconsider the new Economic Housing pricing scheme. The ... -
Daily GGR MOP6.1b for first 10 days of March
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first 10 days of March was approximately MOP6.1 billion, with an average daily GGR of around MOP610 million. Citi ... -
Public revenue more than doubles in first two months
Macau’s revenue in the first two months of 2024 has more than doubled compared to the previous year, primarily due to the recovery of gaming taxes, ... -
ADB chief criticizes opaque loans tied to Africa’s natural resources
The head of the African Development Bank is calling for an end to loans given in exchange for the continent’s rich supplies of oil or critical ... -
New mortgage loans rise 29%
New residential mortgage loans (RMLs) approved by Macau banks rose 28.6% month-on-month to MOP1.19 billion in January, data from the Monetary Authority of Macao has shown. ... -
Six-car collision lands two in hospital
A six-car collision occurred in Taipa in yesterday afternoon, injuring the two people. Authorities suspect a vehicle failed to brake properly. The fire department said a ...
