Yearly Archives: 2022
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Del Toro takes his ‘Pinocchio’ to very dark places
Let’s face it, “Pinocchio” has always been an odd choice for a children’s morality tale. Of course, lying is wrong. But that’s not the only message ... -
Advice for home bartenders, plus four festive cocktails
Looking to create a bit of winter luxury when tending bar at home this holiday season? London’s top cocktail-makers have some tips. “Christmas is a special ... -
Voilà! ‘Emily In Paris’ returns, with surprises in store
Emily in Paris” fans will get a few surprises in their Christmas stockings, when the third season of the hit show arrives on Netflix today [Macau ... -
Why winter solstice matters around the world: 4 essential reads
If you’ve already spend hours shoveling snow this year, you may be dismayed to realize that technically, it’s not yet winter. According to the astronomical definition, ... -
Thursday, December 22, 2022 – edition no. 4158
* The seriously ill — While most cases are mild or asymptomatic, some 100 of over 300 Covid-19 hospitalized patients are in critical condition, according to ... -
Macau cancels Covid-19 risk zones for mainland
The government said yesterday that it will cancel its regulations on risk zones in mainland China starting from today. In addition, all arrivals into Macau via ... -
Islamic head in Macau hopes for more Halal food options amid tourism positioning
The Islamic Akhund in Macau claims that the city does not have a wide and reliable option of halal food even after approximately 20 years of ... -
Food festival in Cotai showcases Chinese Creative Cities of Gastronomy
Staged from now until December 26, the Crunch and Munch Fair in Macao – Fiesta for Five food festival will highlight the gastronomic elements from the ... -
Tong Sin Tong to receive SAR’s second highest recognition
Local association Tong Sin Tong will receive the Golden Lotus Medal, which is the second highest recognition in Macau, the government announced yesterday. The highest-ranking award ... -
Pope Francis puts Matteo Ricci on path to sainthood: report
Recognizing that Matteo Ricci “lived the Christian virtues to a heroic degree,” Pope Francis has officially put the famous 16th-century Italian Jesuit missionary to China on ... -
Australia’s foreign minister to meet counterpart in Beijing
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said yesterday she will meet with her counterpart, Wang Yi, in Beijing this week as Australia and China mark 50 years ... -
Events to celebrate Handover Anniversary
The Government announced a series of events in celebration of the 23rd anniversary of the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR). From 9am to ... -
20 experts worldwide at online conference on digital teaching and sustainable quality
The Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and the Asia Pacific Quality Network (APQN) have jointly organized the “14th Higher Education International Conference” on Online Teaching and Sustainable ... -
Economic bureau’s ‘Enjoy Taipa’ activities see 80 more businesses participating
The Enjoy Taipa business initiatives that aim at boosting retail and consumption hosted by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) has seen 80 additional participating ... -
Two Covid-19 deaths reported in Beijing as virus surges
Chinese health authorities yesterday announced two additional COVID-19 deaths, both in the capital Beijing, that were the first reported in weeks and come during an expected ... -
China, Russia to hold joint naval drills
Russian warships set off yesterday to take part in a joint naval drills with China, an exercise that showcases increasingly close defense ties between the two ... -
people seriously injured amid turbulence flight
Severe turbulence rocked a flight from Phoenix to Honolulu yesterday [Macau time], seriously injuring 11 people in what an Hawaiian Airlines official called an isolated and ... -
Navy searching for 31 missing sailors after ship sank
Thai navy ships and helicopters searched yesterday for more than 30 sailors still missing more than 17 hours after their warship sank in rough seas in ... -
Night-time drone attack hits Kyiv as Russian leader heads to Belarus
Multiple explosive drones attacked Ukraine’s capital before dawn yesterday, local authorities reported, as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to visit ally Belarus, which provided the Kremlin’s ... -
Brussels accuses Meta of antitrust breaches with classified ads
The European Union yesterday accused Facebook parent Meta of breaching the bloc’s antitrust rules by distorting competition in the online classified ads business. The bloc’s executive ... -
Historic biodiversity agreement reached at UN conference
Negotiators reached a historic deal at a U.N. biodiversity conference yesterday that would represent the most significant effort to protect the world’s lands and oceans and ... -
1989 US forces oust General Noriega
American troops have invaded Panama in a bid to oust dictator Manuel Noriega. Around 200 civilians, 19 US soldiers and 59 Panamanian troops are believed to ... -
Twitter poll closes, users vote in favor of Musk exit as CEO
More than half of 17.5 million users who responded to a poll that asked whether billionaire Elon Musk should step down as head of Twitter voted ... -
Best and worst of the tournament in Qatar
After 64 matches, 172 goals and one of the best finals in history, the 2022 World Cup is over. Argentina is the champion for the third ... -
Jesuits ask victims to come forward in artist abuse case
Pope Francis’ Jesuit order yesterday [Macau time] asked any more victims to come forward with complaints against a famous Jesuit artist who was essentially let off ... -
‘Avatar 2’ makes waves with $134 million domestic debut
“Avatar: The Way of Water ” didn’t make quite as big of a splash as many assumed it would, but James Cameron’s big budget spectacle still helped ... -
Energy transition, wishful thinking, and the erosion of democracy
One of the greatest uncertainties we are facing today is the duration of the global energy sector’s transition from fossil fuels – including oil, natural gas, ... -
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 – edition no. 4157
* Tourism boost — Macau cancels Covid-19 risk zones for mainland; extends NAT validity to 72 hours * Interview Islamic leader hopes for more Halal food ... -
MGM Grand Paradise Being Awarded Gaming Concession Contract with High Confidence in Macau’s Future Prospect
MGM Grand Paradise Ltd. (MGM Grand Paradise) would like to express its sincere gratitude to the Macao SAR Government and the Tender Committee for their efforts ... -
Golden Lion Team Marches into the Bright New Decade with Innovation
With deep roots in Macau since 2007, this year marks MGM’s 15th anniversary. In conveying the Company’s sincere appreciations to its Golden Lion team members, for ... -
Concessionaires to invest $15 billion in bold projects in upcoming decade
The six casino operators agreed last week to invest a total of MOP118.8 billion ($15 billion) after being granted 10-year operating licenses, with the bulk of ... -
Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
Argentina 3, France 3 (Penalties 4-2) Lionel Messi’s once-in-a-generation career is complete. The Argentina superstar is finally a World Cup champion. Messi scored two goals and ... -
Air Macau to resume int’l flights by Christmas
Local flag carrier Air Macau has announced plans to resume some international flights in the coming months, local media reports. Speaking to the media on the ... -
Covid-related deaths climb to 11; city implements home quarantine
Macau announced yesterday the death of two more people infected with Covid-19, bringing the total number of deaths thus far to 11. Most deaths were elderly ... -
Local Covid-19 positive YouTuber secures hotel room, amid difficulties
A local video producer has secured a hotel room at the Fisherman’s Wharf after testing positive for Covid-19 and after being refused accommodation by several other ...
