Monthly Archives: August 2022
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Mikhail Gorbachev, who steered Soviet breakup, dead at 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, who set out to revitalize the Soviet Union but ended up unleashing forces that led to the collapse of communism, the breakup of the ... -
‘Dream goes on’
Weeks before the deadline to submit a bid for the gaming tender (September 14), Wilfred Wong is optimistic about Sands China Limited (SCL) being able to ... -
Three suspects arrested due to aggravated harm in Areia Preta fight
The three suspects involved in the armed fight in an eatery in Areia Preta have been arrested, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said in a special press ... -
China announces visa schemes for foreigners in Macau to enter Hengqin
A Chinese diplomatic official has announced at a forum in Macau that visas will become available to facilitate foreigners’ entries to Hengqin alone. The announcement was ... -
Millions in new lockdown as China keeps strict policy
China has placed millions of its citizens under renewed lockdown following fresh outbreaks of COVID-19, authorities reported yesterday, as the government persists in its hard-line policy ... -
AL closes the year with approval of lifts bill
The Legislative Assembly (AL) closed this legislative session on Monday evening with the final approval of the Elevator and Escalator Safety Legal System bill. The bill ... -
Cross-border traffic plunges 95%
Cross-border vehicular traffic in July plunged by 94.5% year-on-year to 19,371 trips, of which light automobile trips (332) tumbled by 99.9%, data from the Statistics and ... -
Over 30 awards given in sustainability design contest
CESL Asia and the Macau Youth Art Association have co-organized the “CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative Teen’s Design Contest 2022 – Sustainable City Mascot” event, inviting ... -
Tsai tells troops to keep cool amid Chinese threats
Taiwan’s leader told the self-ruled island’s military units yesterday to keep their cool in the face of daily warplane flights and warship maneuvers by China, saying ... -
President says IMF talks nearing successful end
Sri Lanka’s president said yesterday that his bankrupt country’s talks with the International Monetary Fund for a rescue package have successfully reached final stages as he ... -
Japanese business pioneer, philanthropist Inamori dies at 90
Kazuo Inamori, founder of Japanese ceramics and electronics maker Kyocera who also became a philanthropist singing the virtues of fairness and hard work, has died. He ... -
UN warns six million Afghans at risk of famine as crises grow
Warning that Afghanistan faces deepening poverty with 6 million people at risk of famine, the U.N. humanitarian chief yesterday [Macau time] urged donors to restore funding ... -
1959 Anglo-US TV debate makes history
British prime minister Harold Macmillan (pictured) and American president Dwight Eisenhower have given an historic live television broadcast from Downing Street. Among the subjects the two ... -
‘Tape or chewing gum:’ Twitter’s lapses echo worldwide
From fire departments to governments, from school districts to corporations, from local utilities to grassroots organizers around the world, Twitter at its best is a tool ... -
Man United set to sign Brazil winger Antony from Ajax
Brazil winger Antony looks set to complete a move to Manchester United for $95 million, joining Lisandro Martinez in making a big-money switch from Dutch club ... -
Tea drinkers enjoy possible health benefits, study suggests
A cup of tea just got a bit more relaxing. Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a ... -
China sets Oct. 16 opening date for Communist Party congress
China says a key congress of the ruling Communist Party at which leader Xi Jinping is expected to be granted a third five-year term will open ... -
Pakistan fatal flooding has hallmarks of warming
The familiar ingredients of a warming world were in place: searing temperatures, hotter air holding more moisture, extreme weather getting wilder, melting glaciers, people living in ... -
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 – edition no. 4085
* Down the border — Macau reopens borders to 41 countries, excludes migrants’ nationalities * Wilfred Wong exclusive | Sands will stay in Macau ‘for ... -
Macau reopens borders to 41 foreign passport holders
Foreign residents from 41 countries and regions will be allowed to enter Macau from September 1, the government announcement in a statement. The latest announcement is ... -
Virus curbs must change to help economy
A Chinese think tank issued a rare public disagreement yesterday with the ruling Communist Party’s severe “zero COVID” policy, saying curbs that shut down cities and disrupt ... -
Fourth bridge to be completed Q1 2024
The fourth bridge linking Macau and Taipa is projected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024, the Public Works Bureau (DSOP) announced yesterday. The ... -
Four injured in armed fight in Areia Preta eatery
At about 1 p.m. yesterday, a fight took place in an eatery located in Areia Preta District, resulting in four injured people, the Public Security Police ... -
Conditions offered to airport arrivals concern Pereira Coutinho
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho is concerned with the treatment of returning residents of Macau upon their arrival at the local airport. In a spoken inquiry delivered ... -
E-cigarettes banned in Macau, parallel trade feared
The Legislative Assembly (AL) has passed, on its final reading, the amendments to the smoking law banning the import, sales, and transport into Macau of all ... -
Wynn Stands Together with the Community to Fight the Pandemic
Thanks to the efforts of all segments of society, whose members have been dedicated to their positions and fully supported the Macao SAR Government’s pandemic prevention ... -
Security Secretary blames foreign influence for distorted national security mindset
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak has warned that foreign influences may impact or alter a person’s national identity recognition. He stressed that such an impact ... -
Promotional campaign in Qingdao kicks off Sept. 8
As the first of the series this year, the Macao Week in Shandong-Qingdao will dazzle at Gate 5 of Olympic Sailing Centre in the Southern District ... -
FAOM lawmakers call for clarity on support measures and salary claim mechanism
Several lawmakers linked to the Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) have delivered spoken inquiries to the government at the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday, calling on ... -
Retailers anticipate upcoming revenue downturn as sales plunge to MOP13b in Q2
The value of retail sales decreased by 36.6% year-on-year to MOP13.14 billion in the second quarter of 2022 amid the Covid-19 cases reported in mid-June. 69.4% ... -
Stats Hotel occupancy in July drops to 38% owing to partial lockdown
The average occupancy rate of guest rooms in July dropped by 25.6 percentage points year-on-year to 38.1% owing to the lingering impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, ... -
Great Times
Tailor Your Relaxation Indulgence Tria, the Forbes Five-Star and SpaChina Awards winner, offers a holistic package for you to create your very own spa experience from a ... -
IAEA to visit Ukraine nuclear plant amid renewed shelling
The U.N. nuclear watchdog yesterday injected a ray of hope in the standoff over the Zaporizhzhia atomic power plant at the heart of fighting in Ukraine ... -
1980 Polish workers win trade union rights
Striking Polish workers have won a sweeping victory in a two-month battle with their Communist rulers for the right to independent trade unions and the right ... -
New United Way CEO wants local focus after turbulent years
Angela Williams’ first year as United Way Worldwide’s president and CEO has been marked with challenges: rising inflation, the war in Ukraine driving increased demand for ...
