Yearly Archives: 2024
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Main reasons for national pride in China and the US
Many surveys show that the majority of citizens take pride in their countries, but few have examined the main reasons why people are proud of their ... -
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – edition no. 4433
* Horsegate — Horse owners urge Jockey Club to apologize to residents * Show case — Gov’t seeking large open space for performances, after Taipa Stadium ... -
GEG Organizes Study Tours for Students from the “Youth Science and Technology Village” Program to Broaden their Scientific and Technological Horizons
Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”) actively supports the Macau SAR Government’s policy of “Building Macau through Talent Training”, and continues to make good use of its ... -
Major arbitration in Macau-seated Tribunal awards $175 million to local gaming firm
In a landmark decision that has rippled through the international arbitration community, a Macau-seated Tribunal has awarded a significant victory to a local company in its ... -
The litigation: A joint-venture gone south
In the heart of a groundbreaking legal arbitration that unfolded within the uniquely positioned Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR), a vivid narrative emerged, spotlighting the complex ... -
Lei Wai Nong expects 90% pre-Covid GDP this year
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong expects this year’s GDP will reach 90% of the level back in 2019, or a 10.3% de-facto year-over-year ... -
1,600 signatures submitted opposing landfill off Coloane coast
In opposition to a proposed landfill off the coast of Coloane, the organizers of a petition have submitted 1,600 signatures to the government over the weekend ... -
Month-long ‘Winter Operation’ from police forces finds 1,288 crime suspects
The month-long joint operation from all security forces that took place between January 22 and February 18 resulted in finding 1,288 people suspected of committing crimes ... -
MJC claims impossible to accommodate requests for compensation to horse owners
The Macau Jockey Club (MJC) has said in a letter to a group of horse owners who previously subscribed to a petition to the company that ... -
Chinese C919 jet in spotlight at Singapore air show, but not quite ready to compete internationally
China’s C919 single-aisle jet made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow, attracting masses of visitors and hundreds of orders, but analysts say it still has ... -
Sands China Presenting Japanese Contemporary Art Exhibition at Sands Gallery – Now Open
Sands China is co-hosting its first-ever Japanese art extravaganza in 2024 – “Japanese Contemporary Art Exhibition” – at Sands Gallery until March 30, with over 90 ... -
4th Macau-Taipa bridge set to be completed in Q3
Construction of the fourth bridge between the Macau peninsula and Taipa is expected to be completed during the third quarter of this year, according to the ... -
Macau to host 2014MIECF in March
The “2024 Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition” (2024MIECF) is scheduled to take place from 28th to 30th March 2024. This year’s event promises significant ... -
Two Chinese bloggers in exile says ‘police are interrogating their followers’
Two prominent Chinese bloggers in exile said that police were investigating their millions of followers on international social media platforms, in an escalation of Beijing’s attempts ... -
Israel’s air force strikes deep inside Lebanon, killing two people, after Hezbollah downs a drone
The Israeli military said its air force yesterday struck targets of the militant Hezbollah group “deep inside Lebanon,” where residents reported explosions near the northeastern city ... -
1953 Spelling bill passes second reading
A proposal to simplify English spelling has cleared its second hurdle in parliament. After a second debate MPs in the House of Commons voted by 65 ... -
‘Oppenheimer’ keeps devouring awards with top prize at Producers Guild, with Oscars up next
With two weeks to go before the Oscars, “Oppenheimer” looks unstoppable. Director and producer Christopher Nolan’s tale of the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer and the ... -
Klopp savors his ‘most special trophy’ as Liverpool wins the English League Cup
Jurgen Klopp just couldn’t keep the smile from his face. It was deep into extra time at Wembley on Sunday and the English League Cup final ... -
Seoul gives young doctors four days to end walkouts, threatening prosecutions
Junior doctors in South Korea have four days to end their walkouts, the government said yesterday, or they could face prosecution or have their medical licenses ... -
Japan’s moon lander survives second lunar night, beating predictions
Japan’s first moon lander responded to a signal from Earth, suggesting it has survived a second freezing weeks-long lunar night, Japan’s space agency said yesterday. JAXA ... -
Washington at odds with international consensus
Speaking to the media in Brazil on Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said of the situation in Gaza that “we all share the same ... -
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – edition no. 442
* Exclusive | The award is arbitration — A Macau-seated Tribunal awarded $175 million to local gaming firm over Laos casino dispute – a landmark in ... -
Lighting costs uncertain for MOP45 million Sai Vai Bridge renovation
The government has spent at least MOP45 million on the renovation of the Sai Van Bridge, documents published by the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) and seen ... -
Alibaba chairman: Macau has ‘untapped potential market for sports’
Joe Tsai, chairman of Alibaba and owner of NBA team the Brooklyn Nets, believes Macau has untapped potential to host sports-related events. As one of the ... -
January visitors recover to 83% pre-pandemic
Visitor arrivals soared 104.7% year-on-year to 2.86 million in January 2024, recovering to 83.5% of the level in the same month of 2019, according to the ... -
Gov’t demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit
China responded sternly late last week to a U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan, demanding the U.S. stop any official contact with the self-governing island. “China ... -
Inflation slightly grows 1%
The Composite CPI for January 2024 grew 1.01% year-on-year, according to data from Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The increment was attributed to the increases in ... -
Macao-Hengqin Craft Market to feature stalls, performances
The “Macao-Hengqin Craft Market” will feature over 100 stalls of cultural and creative products and gastronomy, as well as music performances by singers from Guangdong and ... -
TIS holds robotics competitions, university fair
The International School of Macao (TIS) has hosted events encompassing the TIS Robotics Competition, “2024 International Macau Mecha Beast Brawl,” and the TIS University Fair, featuring ... -
Barra’s new traffic arrangements create chaos
Citizens unhappy with new traffic arrangements in the Barra area took to social media to criticize “unreasonable” solutions proposed by the Transport Bureau (DSAT). They were ... -
Major refurbishment for Grand Coloane
Grand Coloane Resort will undergo a major refurbishment in phases, the group announced in a media event over the weekend. Without further revealing its plans, the ... -
Gov’t rolls out 250,000 ‘gifts’ for visitors
In celebration of the SAR’s 25th anniversary, the tourism bureau has, since January, been rolling out a range of special travel offers as gifts in international markets ... -
AMCM: New credit platform refuses no legit application
The automated inter-bank credit inquiry platform does not refuse applications that have all required documents, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) has told lawmaker Ron Lam. ... -
Individual Visit Scheme expands to Xi’an and Qingdao
Xiían city and Qingdao city will be included in the Individual Visit Scheme (IVS), allowing travelers from these cities to visit Macau and Hong Kong in ... -
Russian buyer for Alvin Chau’s former resort files to end USD116m deal
A prospective Russian buyer of the assets previously owned by incarcerated Macau gambling kingpin Alvin Chau is attempting to cancel the USD116 million deal. According to ...
