Daily Archives: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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Ships sink after blaze returns following initial extinguishment
Fire and smoke reignited early today on a fishing ship that was destroyed Monday evening as they caught fire, before some of them were partially submerged. ... -
These energy innovations could transform how we mitigate climate change, and save money in the process
To most people, a solar farm or a geothermal plant is simply a power producer. Scientists and engineers see far more potential. They envision offshore wind ... -
Inner Harbor fire consumes half dozen ships
Large flames off Inner Harbor yesterday evening consumed at least half a dozen fishing ships, with an undisclosed number of people injured as of press time. ... -
Storeowner accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old
A 62-year-old toy store owner from a local shopping mall has been accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl when she visited his shop, a Judiciary Police ... -
Overstayer performs scam simulating job opportunity
A man from the mainland who has been illegally overstaying in the Macau region since October last year has been accused of defrauding another person from the ... -
Mainland man arrested for thefts at bus stops
A 50-year-old male resident from the mainland has been apprehended by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) while committing a theft at the Ponte 16 bus ... -
MGTO is looking for GP photos from the first 25 years
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is looking for photographs from the first 25 years, between 1954 and 1979, of the Macau Grand Prix (GP) for ... -
Sports Bureau confounds lawmaker
Despite emphasizing the autonomy vested in local sports associations under the law, the Sports Bureau (ID) said it reserves its rights to the final approval when ... -
Guangdong GDP exceeds RMB2.85 trillion, up 3.3%
Guangdong’s GDP reached about 2.85 trillion RMB in the first quarter of 2022, up 3.3% year-on-year. The province’s added value of industries above designated size grew by 5.80%, its retail ... -
Beijing districts placed under lockdown as cases mount
Beijing began testing millions of residents and shutting down residential and business districts yesterday amid a new outbreak of COVID-19. While only 70 cases have been ... -
Kazakh president, Chinese defense minister agree to strengthen military cooperation
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and visiting Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense Wei Fenghe voiced common readiness yesterday to step up bilateral cooperation. ... -
Australia commemorates war dead with few Covid restrictions
Large crowds gathered in Australia yesterday to pay tribute to their war dead on Anzac Day largely free of pandemic restrictions for the first time since ... -
Ukraine removes Hirohito from video after Japan protests
Ukraine’s government has apologized and removed a photo of Japanese wartime Emperor Hirohito from a video showing him with Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini after Japan ... -
France To Europe’s relief, Macron wins but far-right becomes mainstream
French President Emmanuel Macron comfortably won a second term Sunday, triggering relief among allies that the nuclear-armed power won’t abruptly shift course in the midst of ... -
1984: Reagan arrives in China
The US President, Ronald Reagan, has landed in China at the start of a six-day visit – the first by an American president since Nixon in ... -
Smart-home devices could save you money on home insurance
A smart thermostat can turn up the heat in your home before you roll out of bed. A smart speaker can play your favorite podcasts with ... -
Former South Africa captain Smith cleared of racism
Former South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith was cleared of racism allegations yesterday by an independent investigation that looked into claims that he used his influence ... -
MGTO hopes for 60% hotel occupancy amid further extended NAT validity
With further easing of disease control measures, the head of the city’s tourism board hopes the hotel occupancy rate will reach 60% over the coming Labor ... -
Macau gov’t extends ban on foreign entrants
The Chief Executive has decided to extend the city’s ban on foreign entries, with the announcement of an Executive Order to that effect taking place yesterday. ... -
Proper trash disposal can help us win fight against virus
Several Chinese cities and provinces are facing a novel coronavirus resurgence, with strict pandemic prevention and control measures, even lockdowns if necessary, being implemented in places ... -
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 – edition no. 3998
* Inner Harbour Inferno * Macau Tourism Office is looking for photographs from the first 25 years of the Grand Prix, between 1954 and 1979 * ...
