Dow Jones names Sands China in sustainability indices

Sands China has recently been listed again by Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) in its DJSI World for the second consecutive year, and the DJSI Asia Pacific indices for the third consecutive year, according to a statement from the integrated resort (IR) operator earlier this week.The statement noted that the company is one of two integrated resort operators in DJSI World for 2023, alongside parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS), and is the only integrated resort operator listed in

January 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MGM, Tan Dun present ‘Buddha Passion’

“Buddha Passion” was presented by MGM and renowned Chinese-born American conductor and composer Tan Dun (谭盾) at the MGM Theatre in cotai on Monday and Tuesday, marking its first showing in Macau, the integrated resort operator said in a statement on Wednesday.The statement noted that the two-day event was a tribute to the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland, apart from having been an

January 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Wynn Macau named ‘Responsible Gambling Model Unit’

Wynn Macau has been officially certified as a “Responsible Gambling Model Unit” for its commitment towards promoting responsible gaming to the local community and its staff, according to a statement from the integrated resort (IR) operator.The company has recently been presented with the “Macau Responsible Gambling Trainer” and “Macau Responsible Gambling Advisor” certificates during the “Responsible Gambling Promotions 2023 – Seeking Help for Winning the Future” closing

January 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Blood donation vehicle to run on 2 extra days

The Health Bureau (SSM) announced in a statement yesterday that its mobile blood donation vehicle, which normally provides services every Tuesday afternoon, will also operate this afternoon and next Monday afternoon.According to the website of the bureau’s Blood Transfusion Centre, the vehicle, which provides services between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. every Tuesday, is parked at different locations in different weeks. On the first Tuesday of every month, it provides services outside Luso

January 5, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ to take place at CCM

A puppet show entitled “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” based on the popular children’s book is set to take place for five shows on February 3-4 at the Macau Cultural Centre’s (CCM) Small Auditorium, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) said in a statement yesterday.The statement noted that the show is inspired by the stories created by American author, designer and illustrator of children’s books Eric Carle (1929-2021). The show will plunge children and their families into “a parade of 70

January 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands China, MGM announce discretionary bonus for staff

Integrated resort (IR) operators Sands China and MGM have announced in separate statements that a discretionary bonus equivalent to one month’s pay will be paid to their eligible staff members.In Sands China’s statement, the company said that the discretionary bonus will be paid on January 31 to non-management team members who have been with the company for one year or more, while the discretionary bonus for management team members will be based on the company’s Management Incentive Plan,

January 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Chemical plant staff poisoned by chlorine gas at hotel spa: SSM

A 35-year-old worker from a chemical plant was diagnosed with chlorine gas poisoning on Wednesday, the Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement yesterday, adding that the victim was in a stable condition.According to the statement, the male non-resident worker (NRW) tasked with water purification developed symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath and mild chest pain after mistakenly pouring hydrochloric acid into bleach at noon on Wednesday, when he was working alone in the spa room of a

January 5, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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Police nab 16-year-old student over ‘practice banknote’ scam

Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Chong Kam Leong said during a regular press conference on Wednesday that a mainland middle school student has been arrested for his involvement in a “practice banknote” deception case, scamming the victim out of 139,000 yuan (157,000 patacas) during an illegal money exchange activity.The suspect is a 16-year-old boy surnamed Jian. The victim is a mainland man working illegally as a currency exchange dealer, according to Chong.According to Chong, on Tuesday

January 5, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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IAM to adjust organisation of Taipa Flea Market

The head of the Municipal Affairs Bureau’s (IAM) Vendor Division Lei Kuok Hong said yesterday that the bureau is currently conducting a comprehensive analysis and study of how the Taipa Flea Market is organised, adding that it will not rule out the possibility of adjusting the number and location of stalls, the types of products as well as the method of selecting vendors,Lei made the remarks yesterday while talking to reporters on the sidelines of a lucky draw for vendors for this year’s

January 5, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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UM launches Doctor of Public Health programme

The University of Macau (UM) said in a statement yesterday that it will launch a three-year Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) programme in the 2024/2025 academic year.The statement said that the programme combines traditional public health, hospital management, and medicinal administration, aiming to nurture more professionals in public health and related fields to make greater contributions to the healthcare sector in Macau and other parts of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and elsewhere in the

January 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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BRICS enlargement can help boost confidence and promote fair and just global governance

China Daily Editorial        Despite newly elected Argentinian President Javier Milei announcing last Friday that his country would not become a member of BRICS for now, that regrettable decision will not diminish the bloc’s appeal, which is only set to increase with the strong message of inclusiveness that was sent on New Year’s Day with its expansion.Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Ethiopia joined Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa to

January 5, 2024 | BY admin

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US should call time on its tariff review

China Daily Editorial        US business organizations, trade unions and enterprises have never stopped lobbying the US government to review the feasibility of the high tariffs imposed on goods from China.However, the review, which the Joe Biden administration has extended time and again, dragged into its fourth year on Monday. During the process, the Biden administration has neither disclosed anything regarding the progress of the review or its findings, nor has it set a

January 5, 2024 | BY admin

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Timor-Leste invests in super cereal to combat stunting

    DILI – East Timor’s Ministry of Health and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signed yesterday an agreement supported by a US$600,000 fund to purchase stocks of super cereal, a specialized nutritious food to tackle malnutrition in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.According to the agreement, the money will be used to purchase 389 metric tons of Super Cereal, scheduled for distribution in 2024, according to the ministry. The super cereal, which has been shown to

January 4, 2024 | BY admin

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2023 daily bus passenger average close to pre-pandemic level

210 million bus passengers last yearThe Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced that Macau recorded a daily average of around 590,000 public bus passengers last year, “basically close to” the level recorded in pre-pandemic 2019.The bureau announced the data in a statement on its WeChat account on Tuesday.The city recorded a total of over 210 million public bus passengers last year, the statement.According to DSAT data on its website, the city’s daily average number of public bus passengers

January 4, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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