Daily Archives: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Russia seeks UN humanitarian resolution not mentioning war
Russia circulated a proposed U.N. Security Council resolution today (Macau time) demanding protection for civilians “in vulnerable situations” in Ukraine and safe passage for humanitarian aid ... -
Bernstein: Thailand potentially LVS’s next investment
Brokerage firm Bernstein has suggested that Thailand might be the “major country” Las Vegas Sands (LVS) executives were referring to when discussing the prospect of ... -
Secretary Rosário expects LRT cable replacement works to finish ‘on time’
The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, expects the cable replacement works on the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) to be completed on schedule. ... -
Forex reserves drop to MOP214b by February
The preliminary estimate of Macau’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to 213.7 billion patacas at the end of February 2022, the special administrative region’s (SAR) monetary ... -
Gov’t refuses to link gaming taxes to social welfare
The local government has refused to specify in the new gaming law how much tax revenue from the gaming industry will be used for social welfare, ... -
IAM dumps pallet of milk after coronavirus found on outer wrapping
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has destroyed another pallet of milk from Hong Kong yesterday, after detecting SARS-CoV-2 on the outer plastic wrapping of the cargo. ... -
Major investments from concessionaires will require CE approval
Under the new gaming law, future gaming concessionaires must notify the Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, of any major investments and seek the CE’s approval ... -
Prosperity Indices expected to rise from February to May
The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has estimated that the Prosperity Indices will see rise in the period from February to May, according to a statement released ... -
Man falls to death at construction site
A man has died yesterday after jumping from the roof of a building still under construction near the Ferreira do Amaral Plaza, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
Relentless scams in online investments
A 43-year-old local woman has become the latest to have fallen victim to an online investment scam. In a report filed with the Judiciary Police, the ... -
China says it’s ‘impartial’ on Ukraine, denies aiding Russia
China yesterday said its stance on the Ukraine conflict is “completely objective, impartial and constructive,” and repeated accusations the U.S. is spreading misinformation over reports Beijing ... -
Japan-US marine combat drills held amid China, Russia worry
Japanese and U.S. Marines had their first airborne landing and combat training together yesterday near Mt. Fuji as the two allies strengthen military cooperation amid growing ... -
Kyiv under fire; three EU nation leaders to visit
Russia’s relentless bombardment of Ukraine edged closer to central Kyiv yesterday, with a series of strikes hitting a residential neighborhood as the leaders of three European ... -
Putin’s war may lead to rethinking of US defense of Europe
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and his push to upend the broader security order in Europe may lead to a historic shift in American ... -
1953 Marshal Tito makes historic visit to London
Marshal Josef Tito of Yugoslavia has arrived in Britain, the first Communist head of state to visit the country. The Duke of Edinburgh, Prime Minister Winston ... -
Chinese virus cases climb, raise threat of trade disruption
Chinese authorities yesterday tightened anti-virus controls at ports, raising the risk of trade disruptions after some auto and electronics factories shut down as the government fights ... -
Melco visits home for the elderly as part of ‘kindness initiative’
Melco Resorts & Entertainment volunteers recently visited the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) Coloane Ka Ao Elderly Nursing Home as part of its “Simple Acts ... -
MGM launches series of training programs
MGM has recently launched a series of diversified talent training programs, including a collaboration with the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Macao Institute for Tourism Studies ... -
Iditarod finish nears with Minnesotan in commanding lead
Musher Brent Sass was in the driver’s seat, on track to win his first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Sass was the first musher yesterday to ... -
Anti-war activist interrupts live Russian state TV news show
A live evening news program on Russia’s state television channel was interrupted yesterday [Macau time] by a person who walked into the studio holding a poster ... -
UN chief warns war is hurting poor countries
The United Nations chief warned yesterday [Macau time] that Russia’s war on Ukraine is holding “a sword of Damocles” over the global economy, especially poor developing ... -
China, US still making efforts to find a way to get along
In his virtual summit with US President Joe Biden in November, President Xi Jinping expressed his willingness to build consensus and take active steps to move ... -
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 – edition no. 3972
* Before you build them — Major investments from concessionaires will require CE approval in new Gaming Law * Gaming | Thailand potentially LVS’s next investment: ...
