Monthly Archives: July 2022
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McDonald’s posts lower Q2 revenue, charges weigh down profit
McDonald’s revenue fell short of expectations in the second quarter as coronavirus restrictions shuttered stores in China and higher prices took a toll on U.S. demand. ... -
England sweeps past Sweden 4-0, reaches Women Euro 2022 final
England is heading back to Wembley Stadium for a European Championship final. This time it’s the women’s team going for the title. Sealed with an impudent ... -
Croatia opens Adriatic coast bridge, linking divided region
Croatia yesterday [Macau time] opened a long-awaited bridge connecting two parts of the country’s Adriatic Sea coastline while bypassing a small sliver of Bosnia’s territory. Top ... -
No one wins US Mega Millions, jackpot now over USD1b
A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers yesterday [Macau time] and won the top prize. The ... -
Taiwan question being recklessly hijacked by Washington politicians
This year is the 30th anniversary of the 1992 Consensus in which both sides of the Taiwan Straits agreed that there is only one China. A ... -
Thursday, July 28, 2022 – edition no. 4062
* The game masters — They are the members of the tender commission that will dictate the engagement of six gaming concessionaires for the next ten ... -
Japan minister says women ‘underestimated’
Japan’s minister for gender equality and children’s issues called the country’s record low births and plunging population a national crisis and blamed “indifference and ignorance” in ... -
Dozens of cleaners endure three months without wages
Several non-resident workers employed in the cleaning sector face serious financial difficulties as many are reportedly yet to receive their salaries after their contracts ended on ... -
Gov’t business restrictions a challenge for smaller firms
Local employees are overwhelmed by the government’s strict arrangements for work during this consolidation period. The government has gradually lifted restrictions on industrial and commercial activities ... -
Chinese analyst pessimistic about Macau’s July GGR
An analyst from a Chinese securities agency in Hong Kong has forecast that Macau’s July gross gaming revenue (GGR) will plunge to MOP100 million at its ... -
Covid rules for hospital patients questioned
Former lawmaker Sulu Sou has posted on his social media page a letter from a fellow user complaining about Macau’s overemphasis on a single disease. The ... -
Authorities hint 14 days of ‘zero cases’ needed to reopen
Health authorities hinted yesterday that Macau needs to achieve the goal of having no new positive cases of Covid-19 in the community for 14 days to ... -
Sudden arena idea angers, unnerves Philadelphia’s Chinatown
Wei Chen wants people who visit Philadelphia’s Chinatown to look through the community’s gateway arch and see the residents chatting in Mandarin on the steps to ... -
Authorities hit back at key area NAT notifications criticism
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center has urged all citizens to pay attention to the data they input to the Macao Health Code system, calling ... -
Disparity or discrimination? Was the daily NAT regime for Filipinos based on science?
The SAR health authorities announced that from July 22, all Filipino nationals are mandated to take daily nucleic acid tests without exception. Any missing daily nucleic ... -
IAM accommodates over 160 pets during partial lockdown
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) has accommodated over 160 pets during the partial lockdown, as well as those living in red zone buildings. During the partial ... -
DSAT clarifies schedules displayed at LRT stations following accusations
Schedules are displayed at all Light Rapid Transit (LRT) stations and platforms for passengers’ information, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) said in reply to lawmaker Ron Lam’s ... -
Two residents found dead in apparent suicides
Two residents have died by suicide in the span of just two days, and the Judiciary Police is now investigating the cases. In a building along ... -
Widespread condemnation of execution of prisoners
International outrage over Myanmar’s execution of four political prisoners intensified yesterday with grassroots protests and strong condemnation from world governments, as well as fears the hangings ... -
US sends Sherman, Kennedy to visit south pacific islands
The U.S. is sending a high-profile diplomatic delegation to visit the Solomon Islands next week led by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and including Ambassador ... -
Two leadership contenders spar over tax in TV debate
The two candidates vying to be Britain’s next prime minister sparred yesterday [Macau time] over how to help families struggling with the soaring cost of living, ... -
1965 Heath is new Tory leader
Shadow Chancellor Edward Heath has beaten off his rivals in the Conservative leadership contest triggered by last week’s unexpected resignation of Sir Alec Douglas-Home. Mr Heath’s ... -
Alibaba to seek primary listing in Hong Kong, adding to NYSE
Alibaba, the world’s biggest e-commerce company by sales, announced plans yesterday to change the status of its shares traded in Hong Kong, making them more accessible ... -
EU reaches deal to ration gas amid Russian cut-off fears
European Union governments agreed yesterday to ration natural gas this winter to protect themselves against any further supply cuts by Russia as Moscow pursues its invasion ... -
Some league players in Australia refuse pride jersey
Seven Manly Sea Eagles players have withdrawn from a National Rugby League match in Australia because they’re unwilling to wear their club’s inclusion jersey. The jersey ... -
France’s Macron in Cameroon at start of three-nation Africa tour
French President Emmanuel Macron, in Cameroon to start his 3-nation Africa tour, is expected to discuss the food crisis in Africa provoked by Russia’s war in ... -
Indonesia’s Widodo to talk investment, G-20 with Xi
Chinese investment and trade — and possibly an invitation to the Group of 20 summit in Bali this fall — are on the table in talks ... -
A decade of rising forest cover and better protecting the environment
Just as US presidents always take part in the annual Thanksgiving Day ceremony of pardoning the turkey in the White House and thanking God for a ... -
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 – edition no. 4061
* Zero salary — Dozens of cleaners endure three months without wages, the Times has learned * SME | Gov’t business restrictions a challenge for smaller ... -
SMEs negotiating rent with landlords amid pandemic crisis
Several small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have to face the pressure of landlords not decreasing their rent while operations of their business are restricted, according to ... -
Struggling catering workers desperate for early resumption of dine-in service
It is hoped that dine-in services will be able to resume soon since catering workers have recently been faced with intensifying survival pressures, head of the ... -
Gov’t suspends operation of outdoor NAT station due to heat
The health authorities have suspended the operation of the new nucleic acid test (NAT) sampling station located outdoors on its first day of operations. According to ... -
MUST study shows mRNA booster produces more antibodies against Omicron variants
A study from the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has found that people taking the BioNTech mRNA vaccine as the third booster dose produces more ... -
30,000 people in two new key areas, NAT required
Health authorities established yesterday two key areas located around Areia Preta district in which all people living, working, or undergoing any activities for over 30 minutes ... -
Myanmar executes ex-lawmaker, three other political prisoners
Myanmar’s government confirmed yesterday it had carried out its first executions in nearly 50 years, hanging a former lawmaker, a democracy activist and two other political ...
