Yearly Archives: 2022
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Taxi group leader advises using taxi recorder to investigate complaints
Kuok Leong Son, executive director Macao Taxi Driver Mutual Association, hopes that the government can use taxi recorder data to help verify complaints that have been ... -
Only vaccinated travelers allowed entry from Apr. 3
Vaccination against Covid-19 will be required for travelers entering Macau aged 12 and over from April 3, the government yesterday announced in a statement. Travelers entering ... -
DSEDJ study to examine ‘what goes on in young people’s minds’
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) will conduct a study to understand what goes on in the minds of younger generations, Cheong Man Fai, chief ... -
Hotel guests near 500,000 in February
The number of guests at hotel establishments in February increased 29.3% year-on-year to 493,000, with the number of mainland guests (396,000) and local guests (68,000) rising ... -
Sands China works with traditional SME to boost eco-friendly printing
In order to promote the latest products and services, Sands China has invested significantly in printing, and has set strict quality requirements. Accordingly, the integrated resort ... -
Four Macau restaurants on Asia’s 100 Best Restaurants listing
Macau, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, has seen four of its restaurants ranked among Asia’s 100 best restaurants. The four restaurants are namely Wing Lei ... -
Shanghai lockdown tests ‘zero-Covid’ limits, shakes markets
A two-phase lockdown of Shanghai’s 26 million people is testing the limits of China’s hard-line “zero-COVID” strategy, which is shaking markets far beyond the country’s borders. ... -
India plans power project in Sri Lanka after China’s shelved
India has signed an agreement to set up hybrid power projects on northern Sri Lankan islands in a deal seen as a strategic victory in its ... -
After Russian forces pull back, a shattered town breathes
The bodies of two Russian soldiers lie abandoned in the woods. Ukrainian forces piled atop a tank flash victory signs. Dazed people line up amid charred ... -
Ukraine, Russia hold new talks aimed at ending the fighting
The first face-to-face talks in two weeks between Russia and Ukraine began yesterday in Turkey, raising flickering hopes there could be progress toward ending a war ... -
1981 President Reagan is shot
President Ronald Reagan has been shot and wounded after a lone gunman opened fire in Washington. He is currently undergoing emergency surgery at George Washington University ... -
EU wants to end golden passport schemes, targets Russians
The European Commission recommended that EU nations end golden passport schemes that allow wealthy people to buy their way into the bloc’s citizenship, and urged them ... -
Usyk leaves Ukraine, preparing for rematch with Joshua
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is preparing for a rematch with Anthony Joshua after leaving his native Ukraine, where he was helping his country in the ... -
Belgian club goalkeeper Van Damme dies from leukemia aged 28
Cercle Brugge goalkeeper Miguel Van Damme has died following a long fight against leukemia, his club said on Tuesday. He was 28. Van Damme started in ... -
Guterres launches effort for Ukraine humanitarian cease-fire
The United Nations chief launched an initiative yesterday [Macau time] to immediately explore possible arrangements for “a humanitarian cease-fire in Ukraine” in order to allow the ... -
Coppola, Pacino, De Niro say ‘Viva Ukraine!’ at Oscars night during ‘The Godfather’ homage
The Godfather’ film trilogy director, Francis Ford Coppola and stars Al Pacino, and Robert DeNiro went on stage at the 2022 Oscars this week to celebrate the ... -
Local governments attractive targets for hackers
Local governments in the U.S., like schools and hospitals, are particularly enticing “soft targets” – organizations that lack the resources to defend themselves against routine cyberattacks, ... -
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 – edition no. 3982
* Low on cash — Gaming operators in the city are ‘running low’ on cash, reporting USD800 million in losses per quarter, Morgan Stanley reports * ... -
Only vaccinated travelers allowed entry from Apr. 3
Vaccination against Covid-19 will be required for travelers aged 12 and above entering Macau from April 3, the government announced in a statement today. Travelers entering ... -
Protection of old trees demands coordination among stakeholders: IC
A group of 10 old trees in Taipa’s Caminho das Hortas street can only be protected through a coordinated decision involving all the stakeholders, the president of ... -
CE to answer questions before AL
The Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng will attend the Legislative Assembly to answer lawmakers’ questions on April 12. The session will be held as a plenary ... -
Four arrested trying to smuggle cellphones worth MOP1.07m
Four tourists have been arrested on charges of smuggling 308 cellphones by rope gliding, the Macao Customs (SA) announced yesterday. Another suspect, who gave orders from ... -
Employment 921 residents hired through DSAL sessions
921 residents have been hired through the 31 job pairing sessions held by the Labor Affairs Bureau’s (DSAL). The Subsidized Training Plan, which aims to reduce ... -
Arts Festival moving forward despite Covid-19 fears
The 32nd Macau Arts Festival (MAF) is moving ahead, opening April 29, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced yesterday in a press conference at the Macao ... -
MUST opens China’s first external scientific field station
The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) officially opened the National Observation and Research Station of Coastal Ecological Environments in Macao (the Station) yesterday ... -
Insiders forsee gloomy outlook following premium payments, closure of satellite casinos
The anticipated revival of the gaming sector is again receding into the distance: with no recovery expected for at least six months. Gaming insiders have admitted ... -
Committee established for 15th National Games
A committee responsible for the organization of the 15th National Games jointly organized by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau has been officially established, according to a ... -
Executive confirms ‘Suncity cage’ operation at The Star
Junket operator Suncity has operated as a third party at Australian casino, The Star, via a “Suncity cage” as the operator lacked regulatory approval, which involved ... -
Shanghai starts China’s biggest Covid-19 lockdown in two years
China began its most extensive lockdown in two years yesterday to conduct mass testing and control a growing outbreak in Shanghai as questions are raised about ... -
The night emotion won, for better and worse
Did I miss anything?” quipped Oscars co-host Amy Schumer, returning to the Dolby Theatre stage after a break. “There’s a different vibe in here.” Oh my, ... -
Ukraine leader says he seeks peace ‘without delay’ in talks
Ukraine could declare neutrality and offer security guarantees to Russia to secure peace “without delay,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ahead of another planned round of talks ... -
1971 Manson sent to gas chamber
Charles Manson and three members of his hippy cult have been sentenced to death in Los Angeles. They were found guilty of the August 1969 murders ... -
China’s Huawei says 2021 sales down, profit up
Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei said yesterday its sales fell but profit rose 76% in 2021, despite U.S. sanctions. Huawei’s chief financial officer was released by ... -
Sands China observes Earth Hour for 14th straight year
Sands China Ltd. observed Earth Hour 2022 at its properties Saturday, turning off exterior lights and non-essential indoor lights for one hour in support of the annual global ... -
Was it worth it? F1 race in Saudi Arabia raises questions
When a missile flew into an oil depot close to the track hosting the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, discussions among Formula One teams and drivers switched ...
