Monthly Archives: March 2022
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Zelenskyy, Biden show different styles, missions
U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy are men of different generations, countries and styles — and with very different missions. Zelenskyy is fighting to ... -
Friday, March 18, 2022 – edition no. 3974
* Ukraine War | Xi, Biden talk Russia today — Biden to call Xi to discuss Russia, economic issues today following an apparent breakthrough in talks ... -
CCAC: Nothing unlawful in taxi management system contract award
There was nothing illegal in the award of the contract for the “supply and maintenance service of the taxi management system” by the Transport Bureau (DSAT), ... -
Preferential tax rates implemented for skilled workers in Hengqin
Domestic and overseas talent in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin will not have to pay tax exceeding 15 percent of personal income, the Guangdong ... -
Dragon Boat Races might be locals-only this year
Once an international-level event, this year’s Dragon Boat Races might be exclusively a local event, without even the participation of mainland teams, the Sports Bureau (ID) ... -
Macau Pass acquisition approved by local authorities
Local payment service operator Macau Pass, S.A. will see its ownership transferred to a company owned by the Alibaba Group and the Ant Group in China. ... -
UM listed as national science education base
The University of Macau (UM) Macao Base for Primary & Secondary STEM Education has been included in the first batch of 2021-2025 national science education bases. ... -
Lawyer says Macau laws already sufficient for bond transactions
Despite the relevant laws not being reviewed since 1993, they are sufficient to allow or facilitate transactions of bonds in Macau, lawyer Calvin Tinlop Chui said ... -
Gov’t requires stock clerks to undergo NAT every seven days
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic situation in neighboring regions, the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) met with suppliers and supermarket operators yesterday to advise ... -
CE: ‘Unswerving effort’ to implement ‘patriots governing Macau’ principle
The Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has called for “unswerving effort” to ensure implementation of the “patriots governing Macau” principle and the safeguarding of the central ... -
Covid outbreak leaves Hong Kong in limbo
As a COVID-19 outbreak overwhelms Hong Kong, it’s hard for its 7.4 million residents to know what’s next. Uncertainty is the only certainty as store shelves ... -
US holds Chinese goods, cites possible North Korean labor
The U.S. customs agency says it is holding imported goods from Chinese sports brand Li Ning after an investigation indicated they were made by North Korean ... -
North missile exploded in air in failed launchNorth missile exploded in air in failed launch
A North Korean missile fired from its capital region exploded soon after liftoff in an apparent failed weapons launch yesterday, South Korea’s military said, amid speculation that ... -
Russia sees ‘business-like spirit’ in Ukraine talks
As Russia’s offensive pressed closer to Ukraine’s seat of government, missiles and artillery slammed into high-rise apartment towers in Kyiv yesterday, setting buildings ablaze and leaving ... -
1968 Anti-Vietnam demo turns violent
More than 200 people have been arrested after thousands of demonstrators clashed in an anti-Vietnam war protest outside the United States embassy in London. The St ... -
China tries to calm markets by pledging support for economy
China’s government tried yesterday to reassure jittery investors by promising support for its struggling real estate industry, internet companies and entrepreneurs who want to raise money ... -
Man United knocked out of CL by Atletico Madrid
ROB HARRIS, MANCHESTER Man Utd 0, Atletico 1 Expensive mediocrity confirmed: Manchester United’s trophy drought completes a fifth season. The last path to a title was ... -
Benfica stuns Ajax to advance to CL quarterfinals
Ajax 0, Benfica 1 Unable to win at home yet again, Ajax’s great Champions League run has suddenly ended. Ajax couldn’t halt a 26-year winless ... -
New Zealand to ‘welcome the world back’ as tourism restarts
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said yesterday her nation was “ready to welcome the world back” with most tourists allowed to return by May as ... -
Japan to fully lift Covid-19 restrictions as infections slow
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced plans to fully lift coronavirus restrictions on March 21 as new infections driven by the highly contagious omicron variant slow. ... -
Kyiv has faced adversity before – and a stronger identity grew in response
This is not the first time residents of Kyiv have fought to defend the city from an encroaching, larger army. On Jan. 30, 1918, a force ... -
Thursday, March 17, 2022 – edition no. 3973
* Ready to bond — Lawyer says Macau laws already sufficient for bond transactions * Dragon Boat Races might be locals-only this year * GBA ... -
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 ...
