Monthly Archives: April 2022
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US to sanction Putin’s two adult daughters
The U.S. yesterday announced that it is sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters as part of a new batch of penalties on the country’s ... -
Aggressive action imperative to cut emissions
Reports by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change are considered the most authoritative, thus the most widely trusted, source of information and wisdom regarding ... -
Thursday, April 7, 2022 – edition no. 3987
* Who’s listening — Lawmaker, lawyer appeal for independent supervisory for call monitoring * GBA | Contactless self-declaration of tax caters to expats in Hengqin * ... -
Hong Kong: Chief Secretary Lee resigns, announces leadership bid
Hong Kong’s No. 2 official, a staunch supporter of a Beijing-backed crackdown on pro-democracy activists, tendered his resignation today (Wednesday) to pave the way for his ... -
Who is a better ally for the US – Russia or China?
Harvard University Forty-five years ago last February, U.S. President Richard Nixon returned from a visit to China that shocked the world and unsettled leaders in Moscow, ... -
Absence of Secretary to answer about logistics center upsets parliamentary head
Kou Hoi In, president of the Legislative Assembly, was not completely satisfied that no senior official was present to answer lawmakers’ question on the long-proposed logistics ... -
Gov’t sees no plan for specific legislation on leisure, thematic facilities
Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong revealed that the government had no plan to start specific legislation the governs leisure and theme park facilities. In ... -
Philippine Consulate sees record voter registrations for upcoming election
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau has briefed association leaders on the overseas voting for the upcoming Philippine Presidential Election which will run from April 10 ... -
Still no flight application from Cebu Pac following promo announcement
The Macau Civil Aviation Authority has so far received no application from Cebu Pacific Air to resume flights to Macau. In a post on March 29, ... -
DSAL in communication with Grand Emperor, SJM concerning casino closure
The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has already contacted the Grand Emperor Hotel and concessionaire SJM, regarding the closure of the casino. Concerning casino workers, the concessionaire ... -
ABM to bring alliance between local and Lusophone banks
The Macau Association of Banks (ABM) aims to bring a proposal that establishes an alliance between Macau banks and those of the Portuguese-speaking countries to an ... -
Slight decline in broad money supply
Macau’s supply of broad money retreated 0.6% month-on-month to MOP688.3 patacas in February 2022, the special administrative region’s monetary watchdog said yesterday. According to statistics released ... -
China sends in military to help with Shanghai virus outbreak
China has sent more than 10,000 health workers from around the country to Shanghai, including 2,000 from the military, as it struggles to stamp out a ... -
Russia faces growing outrage amid new evidence of atrocities
Russia faced a fresh wave of condemnation yesterday after evidence emerged of what appeared to be deliberate killings of civilians in Ukraine. Some Western leaders called ... -
1988 Hijackers free 25 hostages
Hijackers who took control of a Kuwait Airways jumbo jet have released 24 women passengers and one man with a heart condition. They were freed after ... -
‘Green steel’ heating up in Sweden’s frozen north
For hundreds of years, raging blast furnaces — fed with coking coal — have forged steel used in cars, railways, bridges and skyscrapers. But the puffs ... -
Floral surprises at Sands Resorts Macao
To embrace the breeze this Spring, guests can take a gondola ride on the outdoor lagoon at The Venetian Macao. Macau ID cardholders can enjoy a ... -
The Lounge at JW Marriott Hotel Macau expands menu
The Lounge at JW Marriott Hotel Macau has expanded its menu, offering brand new cocktails, small plates and other culinary creations. At The Lounge, guests can ... -
European champions highlight the quarterfinals
The Champions League resumes this week with the first-leg matches in the quarterfinals, which are dominated by English and Spanish teams and include a couple of ... -
WHO says 99% of world’s population breathes poor-quality air
The U.N. health agency says nearly everybody in the world breathes air that doesn’t meet its standards for air quality, calling for more action to reduce ... -
Jon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crowned
Olivia Rodrigo made an impressive Grammy debut, Silk Sonic claimed two major awards and Jon Batiste had the most stunning victory of the night winning the ... -
EU should stand on the right side of history by upholding autonomy
Despite the two sides’ divergences on the Ukraine crisis and some other issues, the virtual meeting between President Xi Jinping and European Council President Charles Michel ... -
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 – edition no. 3986
* Carrie, out — Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam won’t seek new term after rocky five years as Chief Executive; media hints her No. 2 John Lee ... -
Hong Kong: Carrie Lam won’t seek new term after rocky five years
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said today (Monday) she wouldn’t seek a second term after a rocky five years marked by huge protests calling for her ... -
LRT passenger suggests merchandise sale for railway promotion
A Light Rapid Transit (LRT) passenger suggested yesterday the rail line sell branded souvenirs and merchandise to better promote the infrastructure. Yesterday saw the railway’s reopening following ... -
Another round of e-voucher scheme will be launched soon: Lei Wai Nong
The government will introduce a new round of electronic consumer cards (e-vouchers), Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, announced on Friday at the Legislative ... -
Simple Pay operators offer surcharge reductions till end-September
Service providers of Simple Pay have agreed to extend special surcharge arrangements till September 30 this year, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) said in a ... -
Illegal accommodation law effective from April 1
The new legal regime on the banning of illegal accommodation came into force last Friday, April 1. The new law aims to stop the provision of ... -
MUST appoints veteran pediatrician as new vice president
The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) appointed on April 1 a new vice president, Chair Professor Paul Kwong Hang Tam, who is a renowned ... -
Money laundering involved over MOP400m in cryptocurrency
Police have detained eight men for money laundering. The group used stolen funds to purchase USD56 million (MOP430 million) in cryptocurrency over a six-month period, of ... -
Food poisoning agent detected at Inner Harbour’s Thai restaurant
Bacteria known to cause food poisoning, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, was detected in a sample of Thai shrimp sashimi at a Thai restaurant located in the Inner Harbour, ... -
Association calls on gov’t to conserve Taipa trees
As part of a radio show, Leong Kun Fong, executive director of the Association for the Promotion of Landscaping and Greening in Macao (the Association) said ... -
New directors for new bureaus sworn in
The directors and deputy directors of the Land and Urban Construction Bureau (DSSCU) and Public Works Bureau (DSOP) officially took office last Friday, April 1. The ... -
Casino at Grand Emperor Hotel to halt operations June 26
The casino at Grand Emperor Hotel will close for business as they will not renew the service agreement with gaming concessionaire SJM, which expires June 26, ... -
Ella Lei: No further employment arrangements for casino closure
Lawmaker Ella Lei has stressed that the Grand Emperor Hotel group has not further announced any employment arrangements for its staff. “Many people are worried that ...
