Monthly Archives: December 2021
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Speedskating | Bowe, US men win titles at World Cup in Calgary
Brittany Bowe of the United States won the women’s 1,500 meters at the World Cup speedskating meet in Canada, where the American men won the team ... -
Miss Universe is India’s Harnaaz Sandhu, 70th winner
Harnaaz Sandhu of India was crowned the 70th Miss Universe yesterday [Macau time], topping a field of some 80 contestants in a pageant that was touched ... -
The Buzz | Top US diplomat says China needs more ambitious climate goal
China and U.S. had a “very good year” for collaboration on dealing with climate change, but Washington is still pushing Beijing to adopt more ambitious carbon ... -
China Daily | China able to deal with resurgences of virus
Thanks to effective zero-cases policy the country has been adopting, the latest round of COVID-19 resurgence in some provinces has barely affected normal economic activities and ... -
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 – edition no. 3914
* Interview | Kenneth Feng: Gaming law needs improvements, amendments * Economic association: 16% growth likely in 2022 * The gov’t has completed legislation on ... -
Game over Suncity officially ceases all operations, DSAL creates special counter
The Suncity Gaming Promotion Company has officially ceased all operations, the company announced in a notice to all employees. In the notice, the company explained that ... -
Top court rules for Surf Hong in breach of contract lawsuit
The Court of Final Appeal has ruled in favor of a lifeguard service provider in an alleged breach of contract case caused by an employee strike ... -
Mid-January regatta to kick off monthly sporting events in 2022
The government has announced the first event in a bid to hold a series of monthly sporting events next year, in line with the policy that ... -
Three Macau teams to compete in Asia-Pacific Huawei ICT Competition
Nine students, representing three teams who won the Huawei ICT Competition in Macau, will step up to compete with elite students from the Asia-Pacific region. The ... -
1,280 exhibitors in annual MICE events
The 26th Macao International Trade and Investment Fair, Macao Franchise Expo 2021, and the 2021 Portuguese Speaking Countries Products and Services Exhibition were held this weekend ... -
Car dealer appropriates HKD400k from potential customer
A 71-year-old car dealer allegedly scammed a potential customer and appropriated HKD400,000 in the form of a down payment. The Judiciary Police (PJ) apprehended the suspect ... -
TDM’s new directive allegedly bans journalists performing arts
A planned performance from local band Concrete/Lotus at the Lusofonia Festival was cancelled this weekend because a lead vocalist’s employer allegedly prevented her from participating in any ... -
New residential loans down 32% in October
New approvals of residential mortgage loans and commercial real estate loans both decreased in October, according to statistics from the Monetary Authority of Macao. Outstanding balances ... -
One worker dead in Cotai construction site accident
An accident at a construction site in Cotai has claimed the life of a 43-year-old non-resident worker from the mainland, the Judiciary Police announced in a ... -
Sands China placing its people first
Sands China Ltd. has long strived to nurture and improve local talent, contributing to Macau’s development as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure. As a leading developer of integrated ... -
Sustainability group head: city’s buildings should digitize to improve efficiency
The cause of Macau’s poor property management services is the lack of room for profit boosting, which could be improved with the introduction of smart city ... -
MGM Awakening Lion – a traditional revived
Chinese culture spans millennia and continues to inspire. Among its rich tapestry, the Lingnan culture stands out with its distinctive geographic and historical heritage that blends ... -
Hengqin Cooperation Zone | Seeing Macau from across the river
Despite being just a stone’s throw away, most Macau residents are not clear about Hengqin. How will Hengqin’s policies benefit Macau? What is the investment prospect? How ... -
Nationwide ‘silent strike’ in Myanmar protests military rule
Opponents of military rule in Myanmar on Friday held one of their biggest nationally coordinated protests in months, successfully calling on people across the country to ... -
Obituary | Nintendo game console pioneer Uemura dies at 78
Masayuki Uemura, a Japanese home computer game pioneer whose Nintendo consoles sold millions of units worldwide, has died, according to the university in Kyoto where he ... -
US envoy conveys concerns to Cambodia about Myanmar, China
A U.S. State Department envoy conveyed concerns to top Cambodian officials on Friday about bilateral and regional issues, including the crisis in Myanmar and the construction of ... -
UK seeks unity at G7 meeting over Russia’s ‘malign behavior’
Top diplomats from the Group of Seven industrialized nations met Saturday in Liverpool for talks dominated by Russia’s buildup of troops near Ukraine’s border and what ... -
This day in history | 2001 Suicide attack on Indian parliament
A group of gunmen has broken through tight security to attack the parliament building in the Indian capital, New Delhi. At least 12 people have been ... -
Beijing Games relying on charters, temporary flights
Already roiled by the pandemic and a partial diplomatic boycott, the Beijing Winter Olympics face another challenge in finding airplane seats for all of the athletes ... -
Covid-19 | South Korea reports its worst virus surge since pandemic
New coronavirus infections in South Korea exceeded 7,000 for the third consecutive day on Friday, as the worst surge since the start of the pandemic overwhelmed ... -
The Buzz | Taiwan records first omicron case in traveler from Africa
Taiwan has recorded its first case of the omicron variant in a passenger who recently traveled to the southern African country of Eswatini, health officials said ... -
China Daily | China did the right thing to contain Covid-19
Whether to choose to live with the novel coronavirus or to prevent it from infecting people by completely cutting the channels of its transmission? On this, ... -
Monday, December 13, 2021 – edition no. 3913
* Smart buildings — The cause of Macau’s poor property management services is the lack of room for profit boosting, which could be improved with the ... -
Macau press delegation visits Hengqin
Organized by the Macao Liaison Office, a delegation of Macau Portuguese and English press participated in the visit tour to Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ... -
Gov’t says closing VIP rooms will not affect workers
Staff members from casinos’ VIP rooms that have been recently closed should not be affected, according to a joint press statement from the Labour Affairs Bureau ... -
Junket closures compliance with US regulations: HK media
Junket closures at US-originated casino brands in Macau may have occurred in compliance with US regulations, according to Hong Kong media Ming Pao. US brands – ... -
City Fringe Festival to feature 20 programs
The 21st Macao City Fringe Festival will be taking place from January 12 to 23, 2022, with the theme “Margin Break.” The festival will feature 20 ... -
DSPA holds workshop on combustible gases installation
The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) recently held a workshop to present the main contents of the technical standards on the installation of combustible gases in buildings ... -
Crime | PJ unveils MOP486,000 iPhone bundle buy scam
A local 31-year-old man has been detained by the authorities, accused of conducting a scam worth 486,137 patacas, the Judiciary Police (PJ) unveiled yesterday morning in ... -
DSPA to promote EVs to cut emissions
The government will increase the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) to cut down on exhaust emissions, the director of the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) Raymond Tam ...
