Yearly Archives: 2022
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Nearly MOP90,000 losses in scam
Two victims are reported to have lost a total of MOP88,880 to scams in August this year, according to the Judiciary Police (PJ). The first victim, ... -
Taiwan forces fire at drones flying over island near China
Taiwan’s military fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline, underscoring heightened tensions and the self-ruled island’s resolve ... -
Buffett’s company trims its stake in Chinese EV maker BYD
Warren Buffett’s company has trimmed its stake in Chinese electric car and battery maker BYD for the first time since it bought the shares in 2008, ... -
Seeking arms buildup, ministry makes opaque budget request
Japan’s Defense Ministry made a budget request for the coming year yesterday without specifying the costs of missiles for preemptive strikes and dozens of other weapons ... -
Government asks navies not to send ships pending review
The Solomon Islands yesterday asked countries to not send naval vessels to the South Pacific nation until approval processes are overhauled, amid concerns over a new ... -
1939 Germany invades Poland
German forces have invaded Poland and its planes have bombed Polish cities, including the capital, Warsaw. The attack comes without any warning or declaration of war. ... -
2023 Nissan Leaf vs. 2023 Chevy Bolt EV
Shopper interest in electric vehicles, or EVs, is rising. According to data from the Pew Research Center in 2021, 40% of non-EV owners are very or ... -
Sands Resorts Macao invites Zhuhai residents to ‘Experience Macao, Unlimited’
Sands Resorts Macao participated in the ‘Experience Macao, Unlimited’ Caravan Roadshow Series across the Greater Bay Area, hosted by the SAR government to attract more tourists to Macau ... -
Imperial Court at MGM Macau presents flavors of abalone
This September, Imperial Court at MGM Macau will welcome the fall season with an exquisite abalone menu, presenting a line-up of crafted delicacies featuring the crown of seafood. ... -
Wesley Fofana joins Chelsea from Leicester for $87M
Wesley Fofana became one of the most expensive defenders in soccer history after securing a move to Chelsea from Premier League rival Leicester for a reported ... -
Hong Kong fields first against India in Asia Cup
Underdog Hong Kong won the toss and elected to field against mighty India in the Asia Cup yesterday. Hong Kong qualified for the Asia Cup after ... -
Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ battle returns after pandemic hiatus
People from around the world pasted each other with tomatoes as Spain’s famous “Tomatina” street tomato fight took place once again yesterday following a two-year suspension ... -
Chinese manufacturing weak, adding to economic pressure
Chinese manufacturing contracted in August amid weak export and consumer demand, a survey showed yesterday, adding to downward pressure on the struggling economy. A monthly index ... -
Japan should not politicize its aid to Africa
That Japan has pledged to invest $30 billion over three years in Africa should be good news for the development of the continent. But that is ... -
Thursday, September 1, 2022 – edition no. 4086
* Bonds Spread — Central gov’t to issue a new round of bonds in Macau valued at RMB3 billion aiming to internationalize the Chinese currency ... -
Mikhail Gorbachev, who steered Soviet breakup, dead at 91
Mikhail Gorbachev, who set out to revitalize the Soviet Union but ended up unleashing forces that led to the collapse of communism, the breakup of the ... -
‘Dream goes on’
Weeks before the deadline to submit a bid for the gaming tender (September 14), Wilfred Wong is optimistic about Sands China Limited (SCL) being able to ... -
Three suspects arrested due to aggravated harm in Areia Preta fight
The three suspects involved in the armed fight in an eatery in Areia Preta have been arrested, the Judiciary Police (PJ) said in a special press ... -
China announces visa schemes for foreigners in Macau to enter Hengqin
A Chinese diplomatic official has announced at a forum in Macau that visas will become available to facilitate foreigners’ entries to Hengqin alone. The announcement was ... -
Millions in new lockdown as China keeps strict policy
China has placed millions of its citizens under renewed lockdown following fresh outbreaks of COVID-19, authorities reported yesterday, as the government persists in its hard-line policy ... -
AL closes the year with approval of lifts bill
The Legislative Assembly (AL) closed this legislative session on Monday evening with the final approval of the Elevator and Escalator Safety Legal System bill. The bill ... -
Cross-border traffic plunges 95%
Cross-border vehicular traffic in July plunged by 94.5% year-on-year to 19,371 trips, of which light automobile trips (332) tumbled by 99.9%, data from the Statistics and ... -
Over 30 awards given in sustainability design contest
CESL Asia and the Macau Youth Art Association have co-organized the “CESL Asia Social Investment Initiative Teen’s Design Contest 2022 – Sustainable City Mascot” event, inviting ... -
Tsai tells troops to keep cool amid Chinese threats
Taiwan’s leader told the self-ruled island’s military units yesterday to keep their cool in the face of daily warplane flights and warship maneuvers by China, saying ... -
President says IMF talks nearing successful end
Sri Lanka’s president said yesterday that his bankrupt country’s talks with the International Monetary Fund for a rescue package have successfully reached final stages as he ... -
Japanese business pioneer, philanthropist Inamori dies at 90
Kazuo Inamori, founder of Japanese ceramics and electronics maker Kyocera who also became a philanthropist singing the virtues of fairness and hard work, has died. He ... -
UN warns six million Afghans at risk of famine as crises grow
Warning that Afghanistan faces deepening poverty with 6 million people at risk of famine, the U.N. humanitarian chief yesterday [Macau time] urged donors to restore funding ... -
1959 Anglo-US TV debate makes history
British prime minister Harold Macmillan (pictured) and American president Dwight Eisenhower have given an historic live television broadcast from Downing Street. Among the subjects the two ... -
‘Tape or chewing gum:’ Twitter’s lapses echo worldwide
From fire departments to governments, from school districts to corporations, from local utilities to grassroots organizers around the world, Twitter at its best is a tool ... -
Man United set to sign Brazil winger Antony from Ajax
Brazil winger Antony looks set to complete a move to Manchester United for $95 million, joining Lisandro Martinez in making a big-money switch from Dutch club ... -
Tea drinkers enjoy possible health benefits, study suggests
A cup of tea just got a bit more relaxing. Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a ... -
China sets Oct. 16 opening date for Communist Party congress
China says a key congress of the ruling Communist Party at which leader Xi Jinping is expected to be granted a third five-year term will open ... -
Pakistan fatal flooding has hallmarks of warming
The familiar ingredients of a warming world were in place: searing temperatures, hotter air holding more moisture, extreme weather getting wilder, melting glaciers, people living in ... -
Wednesday, August 31, 2022 – edition no. 4085
* Down the border — Macau reopens borders to 41 countries, excludes migrants’ nationalities * Wilfred Wong exclusive | Sands will stay in Macau ‘for ... -
Macau reopens borders to 41 foreign passport holders
Foreign residents from 41 countries and regions will be allowed to enter Macau from September 1, the government announcement in a statement. The latest announcement is ...
