Yearly Archives: 2022
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1997 Mother Teresa dies
Mother Teresa, the Nobel Peace Prize winner who devoted her life to helping the sick and the poor, has died at the age of 87. She ... -
Serena’s gone, Open must go on: Kvitova, Pegula set rematch
Much like for so many other folks, Serena Williams’ last match at the U.S. Open was must-see TV for players still in the tournament, so Jessica ... -
Gorbachev buried in Moscow in funeral snubbed by Putin
Russians who came for a last look at former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on Saturday mourned both the man and his policies that gave them hope. ... -
Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating national parks series
Barack Obama is halfway to an EGOT. The former president won an Emmy Award on Saturday to go with his two Grammys. Obama won the best ... -
Sign of rebounding militarism
The defense budget request made by Japan’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday is the largest ever. If approved, it will continue the country’s soaring military spending over ... -
Monday, September 5, 2022 – edition no. 4088
* Falling income — Survey shows most employees suffered a salary drop of about 20% to 30% this year * Alvin Chau’s first hearing | Gov’t ... -
Gaming sector suffers from outbreak aftermath as slumps continue in August
Macau’s gross gaming revenue fell to MOP2.19 billion in August, a plunge of 50.7% year-on-year, as the city struggles with the aftermath of its largest outbreak ... -
Border reopening to 41 countries for economic reasons
The decision to reopen Macau’s borders to visitors of 41 countries has not been solely based on a pandemic risk evaluation, but also relates to spending ... -
DSAL to hold career expo amid high unemployment rate
The Macau government is promoting measures to help local residents find employment due to the high unemployment rate. Between January to March, the unemployment rate of ... -
Ho Iat Seng’s FDCT member designation criticized, fund defends decision
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho has slammed Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng’s act of appointing his son to the Science and Technology Development Fund (FDCT), but the ... -
Beijing rejects UN report on Uyghur abuses in Xinjiang
China has denounced a long-delayed U.N. report that was released over its protest and that says the government’s arbitrary detention of Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim ... -
Cost of NAT lowered to mop45
The price of nucleic acid tests (NAT) for those who need to cross the border was reduced from 50 to 45 patacas yesterday. The measure was ... -
Local tours extended to December
Due to the popularity of “Stay, Dine and See Macao” activities, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has decided to extend the period of operation from ... -
DSEDJ: Schools welcomed back some 50,000 students in new academic year
Local schools have resumed classes yesterday, welcoming some 50,000 students in the new academic year. “Over 50 schools with a combined 50,000 students welcomed a new ... -
Cheoc Van pool closed 54% of season, reasons vary
The Cheoc Van Swimming Pool, a facility under the management and supervision of the Sports Bureau (ID), has been closed for over 54% of the 2022 ... -
Gov’t still mulling details of next MOP10b subsidies
In reply to a lawmaker’s enquiry, head of the Financial Services Bureau (DSF), Iong Kong Leong, has affirmed that the government is still gathering public opinion ... -
Authorities lock down 21 million in Chengdu in outbreak
Chinese authorities have locked down Chengdu, a southwestern city of 21 million people, following a spike in COVID-19 cases. Residents have been ordered to stay home, ... -
China, Russia hold key to North’s denuclearization: Seoul
China and Russia’s reluctance to toughen U.N. sanctions on North Korea is “the biggest challenge” facing efforts to eliminate the North’s nuclear arsenal, a top South ... -
It’s back to school in Ukraine – but far from normal
The first day of school in Ukraine won’t include children sharing memories of fun vacations with their families. Their stories are of surviving war. For many, ... -
1979 Ripper suspected of 12th murder
Police have discovered the body of a young woman – thought to be the 12th victim of the “Yorkshire Ripper” – in an alleyway near the ... -
In ‘Honk for Jesus,’ a megachurch mockumentary
Regina Hall and Sterling K. Brown give fully committed performances in “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul,” so why does the film lack faith in itself? ... -
Exploring heritage
This month, Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau showcases the cultural heritage of authentic Taishi dishes. Cantonese restaurant Palace Garden will present a Taishi Dinner Menu. Prepared ... -
Macron vows to prevent Russia from winning war in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron ysterday pledged to keep up France’s humanitarian, economic and military support to Ukraine and to bolster European unity as a way to ... -
China demands US drop tech export curbs after Nvidia warning
The Chinese government yesterday called on Washington to repeal its technology export curbs after chip designer Nvidia Corp. said a new product might be delayed and ... -
Washington’s latest attempt at technological hegemony will prompt China to sharpen tools
Washington has intensified its efforts to put a speed limiter on China’s technological capabilities. In its latest attempt to impose a “technological blockade” on China, it ... -
Friday, September 2, 2022 – edition no. 4087
* August to forget — Gaming slumps continue in August as concessionaires prepare for bid * Covid-19 | Border reopening to 41 countries for economic reasons: ... -
Central gov’t to issue RMB3b in bonds, aiming to internationalize RMB
The central government is once again issuing government RMB- denominated bonds in Macau. This time, the issuance has a face value of RMB3 billion and will ... -
Transport Bureau has no plan to right roadside EV charger wrongs
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has no plans to change laws to allow electric vehicles (EVs) to park and charge legally in roadside parking spots. The layout ... -
FAOM lawmaker calls for better monitoring of cultural heritage
Lawmaker Ella Lei has asked the government to completely review the implementation of the Cultural Heritage Protection Law to enhance relevant policymaking. She pointed out that, ... -
Suicidal tendencies grow over pandemic, young women at higher risk
The Covid-19 pandemic impacts, particularly during the periods of more severe restrictions, have not only contributed to an increase in the number of suicides as health ... -
Gorbachev mourned as rare world leader but some still bitter
The passing of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union and for many the man who restored democracy to then-communist-ruled European nations, was mourned ... -
Survey finds more residents in favor of cash handouts than e-consumption
A recent survey conducted by the General Union of Neighborhood Associations of Macao (UGAMM) found that a large majority of the residents surveyed would prefer that the ... -
Suspected illegal worker numbers at record low in June, July
Authorities detected 28 suspected illegal workers in the city during both June and July, the lowest figure reported so far this year. Normally, authorities would report ... -
Ron Lam urges gov’t to pay for micro to medium enterprises’ NAT
Lawmaker Ron Lam has delivered a spoken inquiry calling on the government to ease the burden on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who currently need ... -
PJ: Intelligence interception can avoid national security risks
A mid the ongoing public consultation on the national security law, a resident has asked in yesterday’s TDM Macau Forum why the interception of intelligence communications ...
