Daily Archives: September 21, 2022
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Parallel gaming was widespread across all VIP rooms in Macau, Chau says
Parallel gaming activities in local casino VIP rooms were taking place for a very long time, even before Macau’s handover, the former junket and entertainment mogul, ... -
Nie Xinping: Hengqin will provide further support and services to int’l talents
Attracting international talents and people from Macau to help develop Hengqin is one of the goals of the Hengqin authorities, said an authority representative, according to ... -
CE, NPC Macau members meet for upcoming Policy Address
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng recently met with the Macau members at the National People’s Congress (NPC) to gather suggestions while compiling his next Policy Address. ... -
Departure NAT validities for foreign travels eased Departure NAT validities for foreign travels eased
Whilst many countries are no longer requiring SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test (NAT) results upon arrival or departure, the Macau government updated the validity requirements for departure ... -
UNESCO urged to review Guia Lighthouse project in new letter
A concerned group is urging UNESCO to maintain a firm stance on the decision it made in 2008 in reducing the height of the building project ... -
Suspected child abuse case in local childcare facility
A suspected instance of child abuse is alleged to have occurred in a local childcare facility, a woman said in the Macau Forum Monday. The woman ... -
August visitors down 19% y-o-y
Visitor arrivals recorded a staggering increase in August, totaling 331,397, attributable to the easing of cross-border measures between Zhuhai and Macau in early August. Although the ... -
65 tourism trade workers get int’l accreditation for English proficiency in H1
The city has seen 65 workers from the tourism industry obtain international English accreditation in the first half of the year, a government body has disclosed. ... -
F&B sector revenues plunge 70% in July
Revenues for restaurants and similar establishments dropped by 71.4% year-on-year in July amid the partial lockdown as the city faced its largest outbreak during the summer. ... -
Pollution bureau pledges to monitor noise constantly
In response to lawmakers’ questions, the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) emphasized it has been continually notified about noise complaints. Lawmaker Lei Leong Wong has, in his ... -
China quarantine bus crash prompts outcry over ‘zero Covid’
A nighttime bus crash that killed 27 people in southwest China this week has set off a storm of anger online over the country’s strict COVID-19 policies. ... -
Hong Kong man arrested after paying tribute to queen
Hong Kong police said yesterday they have arrested a man who paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II near the city’s British Consulate for alleged sedition. Police ... -
S. Korea requests Interpol’s help in Terraform Labs probe
South Korean prosecutors have asked Interpol to issue a fugitive alert for the founder of Terraform Labs as they investigate a $40 billion crash of the ... -
Miner Fortescue reveals USD6.2 billion carbon plan
Australian iron ore miner Fortescue Metals Group announced on yesterday a $6.2 billion plan to eliminate fossil fuels and carbon emissions from its operations by the ... -
French foreign minister urges Iran: Accept nuclear deal
France’s foreign minister on Monday urged Iran to take the last offer on the table to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, saying the window of opportunity ... -
1998 Clinton’s Grand Jury testimony released
Bill Clinton’s testimony about his relationship with a young female assistant has been released to the United States public. The video of the American president’s 17 ... -
Britain’s Truss doesn’t expect UK-US trade deal anytime soon
Prime Minister Liz Truss has kicked off her first visit to the United States as Britain’s leader with an admission that a U.K-U.S. free trade deal ... -
Melco named Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year by Global Gaming Awards
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has been honored by Global Gaming Awards Asia 2022 as Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year. The Asian edition of Global Gaming ... -
Wynn donates MOP80 million to UM
Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. has announced a donation of MOP80 million to the University of Macau Development Foundation (UMDF). The contribution will support the development of ... -
Tough start at Milan for US defender Dest
United States defender Sergiño Dest joined Italian champion AC Milan with the hope of getting more playing time ahead of the World Cup. He’s gotten off ... -
UN chief: World is ‘paralyzed’ and equity is slipping away
In an alarming assessment, the head of the United Nations warned world leaders yesterday that nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or ... -
Belgian bishops propose prayer for gay couples, not marriage
Belgian bishops yesterday published a proposed text for a prayer liturgy for same-sex couples that includes prayers, Scriptural readings and expressions of commitment, despite a 2021 ... -
Why Pope Francis chose to highlight religious freedom during his visit to Kazakhstan
Pope Francis spent three days in Kazakhstan, starting Sept. 13, 2022, to attend the Seventh Congress of World and Traditional Religions. The pope met with religious ... -
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 – edition no. 4099
* Everyday irregularities — Side-betting activities widespread in casinos’ VIP rooms: Alvin Chau * Hengqin to boost incentives to attract Macau talents * Ho Iat ...
