Xi stresses cooperation, development on new journey toward another ‘golden decade’ for BRI

BEIJING – President Xi Jinping yesterday evening hosted a banquet to welcome guests attending a high-profile forum celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), stressing cooperation and development in the pursuit of what he called another “golden decade” for the initiative.“Belt and Road cooperation, robust and fruitful in its first decade, is now full of dynamism and vitality. We must embark with drive and enthusiasm on the new journey toward another golden

October 18, 2023 | BY admin

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Guia Circuit Fun Run to be held in runup to 70th Macau Grand Prix

The Sports Bureau (ID) and the Macau Grand Prix Organising Committee (MGPOC) announced yesterday that a running event around the Guia circuit will be held on November 5, starting at 6:30 a.m., in the runup to this year’s Macau Grand Prix, and anyone aged over 15 is welcome to participate.ID President Pun Weng Kun made the announcement during a press conference for the 70th Macau Grand Prix in the Bank of China Building, with the attendance of Macau Sports and Olympic Committee Secretary

October 18, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Work to optimise trail & park signage underway: IAM

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) said in statement yesterday that it has been carrying out optimisation work on “information signage” in various parks and trails to promote “the concept of loving nature” and provide more popular science information about woodland restoration.The works are set to last until December.The statement noted that areas where the optimisation works, which are done in phases, are being carried out on signs in the Morro de Hac Sá Family Trail, Hac Sá Long

October 18, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Mainland man embezzles 7 million patacas from boss

A man in his forties from mainland China has been arrested for allegedly embezzling US$600,000 (4.8 million patacas) and 250,000 euros (2.1 million patacas), equivalent to a total of around 7 million patacas, from his employer, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said during a special press conference yesterday.The suspect surnamed Wang told the police that he’s jobless. The male local victim is an illegal money exchange dealer.According to Cheong, the male victim rented a shop

October 18, 2023 | BY William Chan

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Loan shark falsely imprisons gambler for 30 hours: police

A casino loan shark has been arrested for falsely imprisoning a male gambler for 30 hours in a hotel guestroom in Cotai, Judiciary Police (PJ) spokesman Cheong Kim Fong said during a special press conference yesterday.The suspect, surnamed Xie, is in his twenties and claims to be jobless.According to Cheong, upon receiving a report about the unlawful imprisonment from the victim’s friend at about 4 a.m. yesterday, PJ officers were dispatched to a hotel in Cotai, where they arrested Xie.A PJ

October 18, 2023 | BY William Chan

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2,291 fined for illegal smoking in Jan-Sept

Anti-smoking inspectors fined 2,291 people for illegally puffing away in the first nine months of the year, the Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement yesterday.The bureau did not announce last year its anti-smoking data for the first nine months of 2022.In Macau, smoking is banned in all indoor public venues and facilities, except smoking lounges in casinos and at the airport. In addition, smoking is also prohibited within a 10-metre-area of all public bus stops.Illegal smoking carries a

October 18, 2023 | BY Tony Wong

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1st-phase tenants to enjoy 20-pct discount on rent for Plot P housing for seniors

Successful applicants in the first-phase applications to rent a flat in the government’s high-rise residential building for senior citizens on Plot P in Areia Preta district, which will start on November 6, will be offered a 20-percent discount on their rent, according to government announcements this week.A lease will be valid for three years. The three-year lease will be “automatically” renewed upon mutual agreement every time.Because of the 20-percent discount, the lowest rent for a

October 18, 2023 | BY Tony Wong

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Minor floods might occur in Inner Harbour tomorrow: SMG

The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) forecast on its website yesterday that a low-pressure area to the south of Hainan province has developed into a tropical depression moving towards the Beibu Gulf, resulting in frequent showers, strong winds, and even minor flooding in the Inner Harbour area.The forecast said minor floods might affect the Inner Harbour area from tonight to 1 a.m. tomorrow due to astronomical tides, i.e., the tidal levels and water motion which resulting from the

October 18, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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UM delegation visits S Korean universities

A delegation from the University of Macau (UM) led by Rector Yonghua Song (aka Song Yonghua) recently visited several leading universities in South Korea to expand its international networks and enhance exchanges and cooperation with other higher education institutions in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a statement from the public university yesterday.The statement noted that the delegation first visited Korea University, where its vice president, Sang Kee Song, met with them, and signed

October 18, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MPU holds seminar on new tech for casino surveillance

A seminar titled “The Impacts and Challenges of New Technologies on Casino Surveillance” was recently held by the Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), which was attended by industry professionals and graduate students specialising in gaming and recreation management, as well as researchers and educators, the public university said in a statement on Monday.The statement noted that the seminar, which was co-organised by MPU’s Centre for Gaming and Tourism Studies in conjunction with the

October 18, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Crunch & Munch Fair – Fiesta for Five’ to open tomorrow

The 2nd edition of the “Crunch and Munch Fair – Fiesta for Five”, jointly organised by the Industry and Commerce Association of Macau ZAPE and the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), and supported by the city’s six casino operators, will be held in Cotai Strip Park from tomorrow to October 29.The two organisers yesterday held a press conference at the Lotus Room of the World Trade Centre Macau on Avenida da Amizade, to present an overview of the 11-day event.According to their

October 18, 2023 | BY Gabriel Tam

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‘Synchronicity - Topology of Mind’ showcased at All Around Space

Interview by William Chan        “Synchronicity – Topology of Mind” is an art exhibition taking place at the All Around Space venue until November 26, curator Alice Kok (郭恬熙) noted during an exclusive interview with The Macau Post Daily recently in her office in Zape.The exhibition is selected as one of the “Local Curatorial Projects” by “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennial 2023”. Kok pointed out that “Synchronicity – Topology of Mind” aims

October 18, 2023 | BY admin

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Belt and Road cooperation could pave new paths to common development and prosperity

China Daily Editorial        That dignitaries and representatives from more than 140 countries and 30 international organizations are attending the ongoing third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing is a recognition of the initiative’s role as a promoter of common development.Since its launch a decade ago, the Belt and Road Initiative has made remarkable achievements, benefiting the countries involved. Thousands of landmark infrastructure projects

October 18, 2023 | BY admin

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Resilient Chinese economy to outlive naysayers

Commentary by Xinhua writer Zhang Zhongkai        BEIJING – There has been much discussion and concern over the growth momentum of the Chinese economy, but judging a country’s economic outlook entails a proper perspective to look beyond short-term jitters.After a robust first-quarter performance, the economy has faced downward pressure amid growing global uncertainties and insufficient domestic demand. But will this necessarily mean the world’s second-largest economy

October 18, 2023 | BY admin

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