Yearly Archives: 2022
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Two residents lose over HKD4.6M in cryptocurrency investment scams
Two local women in their early forties have reported an aggregated loss that amounts to over HKD4.6 million in two similar scams involving alleged investments in ... -
Human trafficking case sparks government response in China
Sustained, palpable anger in China over the case of a mother of eight found chained inside a shed has prompted an unusually strong government response to ... -
Beijing eases control to let ruble fall faster against yuan
China is easing government exchange rate controls to let the Russian ruble fall faster in value against the Chinese yuan to help insulate Beijing from economic ... -
Taiwan minister: China war a disaster regardless of outcome
A conflict with China, which threatens to invade Taiwan, would be a disaster for all sides regardless of the outcome, the island’s defense minister said yesterday. ... -
Japan cautiously welcomes South Korean president-elect
Japan’s government yesterday welcomed the election of a new president in South Korea who supports stronger ties with Washington and Tokyo, as officials and experts expressed ... -
Philippines ready to back US if it gets embroiled in war
The Philippine president is ready to open the country’s “facilities” to American forces under a 1951 mutual defense treaty if Russia’s war against Ukraine turns for ... -
White House warns Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine
The Biden administration publicly warned yesterday [Macau time] that Russia might seek to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine as the White House rejected Russian ... -
Cases, deaths continue to drop globally, WHO saysCases, deaths continue to drop globally, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths globally have continued to fall in the past week, the World Health Organization said, with only the Western ... -
1985 Gorbachev becomes Soviet leader
There is a new man in charge at the Kremlin – Mikhail Gorbachev has taken over following the death of Konstantin Chernenko. Chernenko, 73, died yesterday ... -
‘The Adam Project,’ a blockbuster therapy session
Pathos and action are found in equal parts in “ The Adam Project,” the latest attempt by Netflix to create the kind of throwback blockbuster that ... -
Jiangnan and Cantonese wonders
Spring is finally here and The Ritz-Carlton Macau is inviting Chef Jack Yu to bring Jiangnan flavours to its Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant Lai Heen. He will ... -
Curated luxury
During March and April, DFS Group is partnering with City of Dreams Macau to present its tenth annual Masters of Wines and Spirits exhibition at T ... -
China fights new COVID-19 spike with more selective approach
China is tackling a COVID-19 spike with selective lockdowns and other measures that appear to slightly ease its draconian “zero tolerance” strategy. In Hong Kong, where ... -
No breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia talks
Ukraine’s foreign minister says talks between the top diplomats of Moscow and Kyiv produced no breakthrough on ending the war in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. Ukrainian ... -
Gas price hikes fueling electric vehicle conspiracy theories
Some social media users suggest that soaring fuel prices in the U.S. aren’t the result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, increased consumption or supply chain issues ... -
Friday, March 11, 2022 – edition no. 3969
* SME | Live with Covid or ‘die’ — Macau entrepreneurs find gov’t support insufficient and advocate a city with less restrictions: it’s a matter of ... -
Detour similar to site of Broadway’s fatal motor-cycle accident near Galaxy
At least two egress points have been made to allow future motor traffic to cross three lanes on Cotai and enter Galaxy Macau’s new convention center, ... -
‘CHINA-AUSTRALIA RELATIONS TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTING’
Dear Editor, I write as an Australian private citizen who first visited Macau in 2005 and has been an active business owner in the SAR since ... -
Macau gaming firms’ involvement in Vladivostok casinos a risk factor: Vickers
In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and amid Beijing’s refusal to condemn the invasion, the state of China and U.S. relations remains in a ... -
NPC committee deliberates draft amendment to law on local legislatures, governments
The Constitution and Law Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) earlier this week deliberated a draft amendment to the Organic Law of the Local People’s ... -
Student rescued after falling into sea
A female student fell into the sea from the Taipa Coastal Promenade and was rescued on Tuesday, in a suspected suicide attempt. As the girl reacted ... -
FAOM lawmakers hope for better rights for female workers
Four lawmakers with the Macao Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) expressed their hopes to see further improved rights for female workers. The four are directly elected ... -
Golden snub-nosed monkey family welcomes new member
The female golden snub-nosed monkey living in Seac Pai Van Park recently gave birth to a male golden snub-nosed monkey, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced ... -
Loss of earrings led to sexual abuse finding
A local 40-year-old woman losing a pair of expensive earrings prompted an investigation that unexpectedly discovered that she had been sexually assaulted, the Public Security Police Force ... -
Trading company manager misappropriates MOP1.8m in products
A 41-year-old local woman is being accused by the owner of a trading company where she worked for misappropriating the company’s products valued at MOP1,761,500, the Judiciary ... -
Surge in cross-border smuggled goods
The Macao Customs Service has seized a total of MOP12.25 million in smuggled goods in a span of two months following the unearthing of 75 cases, ... -
Hong Kong leader says no fixed time frame for mass testing
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said yesterday that reducing the skyrocketing number of deaths in the latest coronavirus surge is the city’s priority, putting a plan ... -
UN rights chief to visit Xinjiang as groups press for report
The U.N. human rights chief said this week that her office and China’s government have reached an agreement for her to visit in May the western ... -
Suffering goes on in encircled Mariupol as evacuation fails
Two million people — half of them children — have fled Ukraine in the less than two weeks since Russia invaded the country, officials said yesterday ... -
Top lawmakers reach deal on Ukraine aid, USD1.5t spending
Congressional leaders reached a bipartisan deal yesterday providing $13.6 billion to help Ukraine and European allies plus billions more to battle the pandemic as part of ... -
1956 Riots erupt in Cyprus over Archbishop
Rioting and demonstrations have broken out in the crown colony of Cyprus after yesterday’s deportation by the British authorities of the head of the island’s Greek ... -
Beefing up its cybersecurity, Google buys Mandiant for USD5.4b
Google is fortifying its cloud services with a $5.4 billion acquisition of the cyber security firm Mandiant, the companies announced yesterday [Macau time]. The acquisition is ... -
Rowdy fans barred, 14 arrested in Mexico match brawl
Mexico’s soccer federation said yesterday [Macau time] it will ban clubs of rowdy fans known as “barras” from attending away matches after a mass weekend brawl ... -
Ron Stander, ‘Bluffs Butcher,’ dies; fought Frazier in 1972
Ron Stander, whose fight against unbeaten world heavyweight champion Joe Frazier in 1972 was the highlight of his 13-year career, has died. He was 77. Toddy ...
