Monthly Archives: May 2022
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Finance chief: Reopening of closed satellite casinos unlikely
Closed satellite casinos will not be permitted to reopen, despite the government’s recent U-turn in a legislative amendment, Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, ... -
Number of hotel employees down 4.7% y-o-y with non-renewal of TNR contracts
Local hotels employed 47,355 full-time staff at the end of the first quarter, down by 4.7% year-on-year, according to recent data from the Statistics and Census ... -
Artist integrates ancient Chinese art forms into multimedia landscape installation
Jennifer Wen Ma, an artist working in multiple media, is showcasing a sculptural landscape installation at MGM Cotai, continuing to follow her roots in Chinese ink ... -
No privilege for defending champs in basketball tournament
Title-defending teams will enjoy no privileges in the 3×3 basketball tournament to be held from June to October, Lou Kit Long, CEO of Starmac Entertainment Production ... -
China falls short on big Pacific deal but finds smaller wins
China fell short yesterday on a bold plan to have 10 Pacific nations endorse a sweeping new agreement covering everything from security to fisheries as some ... -
Chinatowns more vibrant after pandemic, anti-Asian violence
The last week of April was a whirlwind for San Francisco’s Chinatown. The storied neighborhood debuted the “AAPI Community Heroes Mural,” a mostly black and white ... -
Gov’t monitoring prices as new round of e-vouchers are issued
The Consumer Council (CC) and the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) have been monitoring the price situation in the market amid the launch of the ... -
Beijing appoints Zheng Xincong to lead Liaison Office
The State Council of China has appointed Zheng Xincong as director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macau SAR, replacing Fu ... -
Participation of foreign drivers in GP still unconfirmed
The possibility of international entrants appearing in the Macau Grand Prix in November is still unknown, Pun Weng Kun, president of Sports Bureau (ID), hinted yesterday. ... -
Gov’t continues to cut spending in 2023
In view of the uncertainty in the city’s economy, the SAR government is set to continue cutting public spending next year. In a Chief Executive Office ... -
Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee meets Chinese premier
Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee yesterday received an official letter of appointment from Beijing, a month before he is due to take over the leadership ... -
New opposition leader says China ‘biggest issue’
Former Defense Minister Peter Dutton was chosen yesterday to lead Australia’s conservative opposition following the party’s election defeat nine days ago. Defeated Prime Minister Scott Morrison ... -
Tokyo complains over Seoul marine survey in disputed waters
Japan lodged a complaint yesterday over a South Korean ship that was conducting a marine survey in waters near Japanese-claimed islands controlled by Seoul. Government spokesperson ... -
WHO says Monkeypox won’t turn into pandemic, but many unknowns
The World Health Organization’s top monkeypox expert said she doesn’t expect the hundreds of cases reported to date to turn into another pandemic, but acknowledged there ... -
1957 Arthur Miller guilty of contempt
US playwright Arthur Miller has been convicted of contempt of Congress. The conviction relates to an investigation last year by the House of Representatives’ Un-American Activities ... -
‘Real Housewives’ franchise takes its drama to flashy Dubai
The camera pans across a vast expanse of desert before careening toward an artificial island lined with luxury homes in the Persian Gulf. Eerie chords ring ... -
Melco collaborates with Black Pearl Diamond restaurants to offer gastronomic experience
Melco Style is presenting the “2022 The Black Pearl Diamond Restaurants Gastronomic Series” to open on June 24 to 25 in Macau, organized by Melco Resorts & ... -
Marcelo leaving Madrid after fifth Champions League title
Lifting yet another Champions League trophy, Marcelo put an end to his era at Real Madrid. The veteran Brazilian left back said after the team’s 1-0 ... -
NATO looks to ‘historic’ Madrid summit, with Sweden, Finland
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said yesterday that next month’s summit in Madrid will be a “historic” opportunity to strengthen the alliance in the face of Russian ... -
Man in wig throws cake at glass protecting Mona Lisa
A man seemingly disguised as an old woman in a wheelchair threw a piece of cake at the glass protecting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre ... -
India wrong to join US bid to contain China
The joint statement issued by the top leaders of Australia, Japan, India and the United States after they concluded their Quad summit in Tokyo on May ... -
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 – edition no. 4021
* Gaming | No U-turn for closed satellites: Gov’t * Art | Artist integrates ancient Chinese art forms into multimedia installation * Hotels employed 47,355 full-time ... -
Q1 GDP 50% lower than pre-pandemic levels
The Macau SAR’s gross domestic product (GDP) has declined further, by 8.9% year-on-year in real terms in the first quarter of 2022, as a result of ... -
Employment rate remains unchanged with 13,300 jobless
The city’s total employment figure stood at 370,400 and the number of employed residents totaled 278,800 in the February to April period, down by 800 and ... -
Firms to receive MOP20,000 subsidy for each local hire
The Executive Council recently finished discussing the draft of a new executive regulation allowing small and medium enterprises in Macau to receive MOP19,968 in subsidy for ... -
Lawmaker calls for debt extension for closed SMEs
A lawmaker has called for an extension to loan repayment periods and decreases for each repayment installment for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which have shutdown. Lawmaker ... -
MICE organizers’ revenue up to MOP10m
Income of the MICE exhibition surged by 64.1% year-on-year to MOP10.19 million in the first quarter of this year. Of this, 86.5% were generated from rental ... -
Gov’t: New Covid-19 test operator on the cards, hope for cheaper tests
A new SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test (NAT) operator may be approved to provide services next month, meaning cheaper tests may be possible, a senior official revealed ... -
SJM to purchase Oceanus for nearly MOP2b in convertible bonds
SJM Resorts Ltd. has entered into an agreement to purchase the Oceanus building for MOP1.91 billion, which the gaming operator has deemed “imperative, as it enables ... -
Gov’t to question Japan about Macau’s risk classification
Enquiries will be made to the Japanese Consulate on the country’s identifying Macau as riskier than Hong Kong, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao ... -
Preparatory works underway for Education Fund
The Student Welfare Fund, Education Development Fund and Higher Education Fund will be merged into the Education Fund June 1. The Education and Youth Development Bureau ... -
UN human rights chief asks China to rethink Uyghur policies
The top U.N. human rights official said Saturday that she raised concerns with Chinese officials about the impact of the broad application of counterterrorism and deradicalization ... -
Beijing, Shanghai ease restrictions as outbreaks fade
Shoppers returned to the malls of Beijing yesterday as the Chinese capital relaxed pandemic restrictions after declaring a small but persistent Covid-19 outbreak effectively under control. ... -
Ex-Malaysia PM: US-led trade group intended to isolate China
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad criticized a new U.S.-led economic grouping on Friday, saying it is intended to isolate China, and won’t benefit regional economic ... -
Director Kore-eda returns to Cannes with film about baby box
Shoplifters director Hirokazu Kore-eda returns to the Cannes Film Festival with “Broker,” another tale of misfits from society’s margins. This time, the film centers on the ...
