Yearly Archives: 2022
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Beijing shuts down over 37,000 cross-border gambling cases
Chinese police have solved more than 37,000 cases involving cross-border gambling this year, the Ministry of Public Security said in a statement yesterday. Since the beginning ... -
Gov’t to proceed with New Year events
A music gala set for New Year’s Eve will continue as no musicians have reported feeling unwell so far, Leong Wai Man, president of the Cultural ... -
Lawmaker calls for improved Covid-19 patient assessment platform
In his written inquiry, lawmaker Ron Lam has called for the government to improve its online Covid-19 patient self-assessment platform. Currently, the platform asks patients whether ... -
Drug bureau implements limits of purchase on certain medications
A week after citywide complaints about the shortage of flu medications, the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau (ISAF) has limited the purchase of certain medicines. The limits affect ... -
Lack of info on China’s Covid-19 surge stirs global concerns
Moves by the U.S., Japan and others to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from China reflect global concern that new variants could emerge in its ... -
Over 100 tourism representatives join MGTO seminar in HK
Over 100 tourism industry representatives have attended a seminar organized by the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) in Hong Kong, the MGTO has announced. The MGTO ... -
Hotel occupancy at 39% in November
The average occupancy rate of guest rooms in November dropped 7.8 percentage points year-on-year to 38.7% amid the tourism sector’s high hopes after the reissuance of ... -
MUST survey shows 70% positive testing rate
A survey from the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has shown about 70% of its 2,553 samples have tested positive from Covid. The study ... -
Household private tuition remains legal under new law to take effect in May
A new law governing private tuition services will take effect in May 2023, but domestic revision groups will not be affected, the government announced in an ... -
UM research team calls on public to protect mental health amid Covid-19 surge
A research team from the University of Macau has called on residents who suffer from mental health concerns amid the pandemic to “seek help from the ... -
US to sell Taiwan anti-tank system amid rising threat
The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of an anti-tank mine-laying system to Taiwan amid the rising military threat from China. The department yesterday [Macau ... -
Philippines’ Marcos seeks agreements in China amid tensions
The Philippines says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hopes to sign a number of agreements during a visit to Beijing next week that comes amid ongoing territorial ... -
EU assesses impact China’s rollback of Covid measures
The European Union is assessing the increase in COVID-19 cases in China following Beijing’s rollback of its strict anti-infection controls in an attempt to streamline ... -
The slap heard (and seen) around the world
Was it real? Or staged? Very real, it turned out. Will Smith’s slapping of Chris Rock at the 2022 Academy Awards after the comedian told a ... -
2002 Diana Ross arrested for drink-driving
Motown singer Diana Ross has been arrested by police on suspicion of drinking and driving after her car was seen swerving across a road. The 58-year-old ... -
‘Aftersun,’ ‘Banshees’ lead MDT/AP’s best films of 2022
Colin Farrell in a scene from “The Banshees of Inisherin” 1. The Banshees of Inisherin: Martin McDonagh’s film is a sharp, funny and utterly devastating work ... -
Celebrating at the Ritz
Now is the perfect time to savor all the fond memories of 2022 and look forward to new hopes and fresh beginnings with your loved ones ... -
The Hung Hom 1200M Turf
2022-12-31 | Sat | 14:35 A very prosperous 2023 to all readers of Macau Daily Times. May 2023 bring you luck and lots of MJC winners ... -
Relish a Sichuanese feast with authentic yet mild delicacies at Five Foot Road
With the dexterity of profound taste profiles, the Sichuan cuisine brings flavors beyond the public’s perception of hot and numbing. The menu at Five Foot Road, ... -
Massive fire at Cambodia hotel casino kills at least 19
A massive fire at a Cambodian hotel casino that lasted more than 12 hours killed at least 19 people and injured more than 60, while other ... -
World Cup: Mbappé haunted by France loss, not bitter toward Argentina
Kylian Mbappé may always be haunted by France’s loss in the World Cup final, but says he bears no bitterness over the way Argentina celebrated and won’t let ... -
The primacy of stability and the end of China’s zero-Covid policy
After years of maintaining a strict zero-Covid policy, the Chinese government became a hostage to it. There were several reasons for this strategy. First of all, ... -
Friday, December 30, 2022 – edition no. 4160
* Zero tolerance — Beijing shuts down over 37,000 cross-border gambling ops over this year * Gov’t to proceed with New Year events * Taste of ... -
Ctrip: Macau most popular among travel destinations
A tourism portal in China has recorded 10 times more searches year-on-year after Covid measures were loosened, with Macau topping the list of intended destinations. Half ... -
Integrated resorts looking for staff via Manila agency
A recruitment agency in the Philippines has posted new job alerts for positions in the city’s integrated resorts, signaling renewed need for staff in the sector ... -
Pandemic peak reached: SSM
Macau has reached the peak of the current wave of the pandemic, as residents have grappled with the rapid spread of Covid. Although, following Beijing, asymptomatic ... -
Film association calls for competition entries
The annual Macau Films and Videos Panorama (MFVP) is calling for entries from now until Jan. 20. The event is organized by the Audio-Visual Cut Association ... -
Junkets to guarantee gov’t with MOP1.5m in legal overhaul
Gaming promoters, more commonly known as junket operators, will be required to pay MOP1.50 million to have their licenses renewed from January 1. The day marks ... -
China to resume issuing passports, visas as virus curbs ease
China says it will resume issuing passports for tourism in another big step away from anti-virus controls that isolated the country for almost three years, setting ... -
Gov’t doctor: Rapid reinfection risk for weaker immune systems
A government doctor has advised that people with weaker immune systems may be more easily reinfected by SARS-CoV-2 within six months of their initial infection. The ... -
Radio Macau journalist Sacco dies at 62
Veteran journalist José Pedro Sacco, 62, died suddenly early yesterday, TDM reported. According to family sources heard by the Times, Sacco felt unwell Monday evening and ... -
FSS extends contribution deadline to Feb. 28
The Social Security Fund (FSS) will extend the payment deadline to Feb. 28, 2023, and waive any fines and interest accruing in respect of late payments.The ... -
Ecological environment in GBA has ‘steadily improved’
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) released a series of reports Tuesday stating the ecological environment in the three urban clusters of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta ... -
Majestic Affair at MGM’s Imperial Court
Nestled in MGM MACAU’s VIP Lobby, which resembles a garden with colossal emerald walls and gold-leaf ceiling to mimic the golden sunlight, Imperial Court greets its ... -
SAR scraps vaccine pass, Covid-19 tests for travelers
Hong Kong will scrap some of its COVID-19 restrictions, including PCR tests for inbound travelers and vaccination requirements to enter certain venues, the city’s leader said ...
