Yearly Archives: 2022
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China and US spar over climate on Twitter
The world’s two biggest emitters of greenhouse gases are sparring on Twitter over climate policy, with China asking if the U.S. can deliver on the landmark ... -
Restive south hit by wave of arson and bombings
A wave of arson and bombing attacks overnight hit Thailand’s southernmost provinces, which for almost two decades have been the scene of an active Muslim separatist insurgency, ... -
Little talk of rainforest protection in the Brazilian Amazon
In the Brazilian Amazon these days, it’s nearly impossible to run for office talking up the environment. More common is a scene like this: A candidate ... -
1969 Woodstock music festival ends
Thousands of young people are heading home after three days and nights of sex, drugs and rock and roll at the Woodstock music festival. An estimated ... -
Dubai sees air travel surge, expects FIFA World Cup boost
Dubai International Airport saw a surge in passengers over the first half of 2022 as pandemic restrictions eased and the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar ... -
Musk tweet joking about buying Manchester United causes stir
Elon Musk caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United — whose current owners are opposed by many fans ... -
Article on ‘fat’ Arab women sparks uproar over body-shaming
To Enas Taleb, the headline felt like a spiteful punch line. “Why women are fatter than men in the Arab world,” it read in bold, above ... -
UK inflation reaches 10.1% on soaring food, energy costs
Britain’s inflation rate rose to a new 40-year high of 10.1% in July, a faster pace than in the U.S. and Europe as climbing food prices ... -
Thursday, August 18, 2022 – edition no. 4077
* Last appeal — Group of migrant workers w ho faced maltreatment and live in despair appeals to the Chief Executive * Travel | Air ... -
Policies restorative tonic for population growth
The central authorities on Tuesday introduced a raft of policies, the most comprehensive at the national level, to encourage couples to have more children. The measures ... -
Diehard ‘Taiwan independence’ separatists banned from entry to mainland, SARs
Beijing yesterday announced sanctions on “Taiwan independence” diehards on a Chinese mainland’s list. To resolutely punish “Taiwan independence” diehard elements, it is decided that Bi-khim Hsiao, ... -
New anchorage regulation to begin in September
The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) has released a new anchorage regulation for Inner Habour whereby, starting from September 1, fishing boats will have to be ... -
Study: Single middle-aged men have ‘high probability’ of problem gambling
A study on gambling prevalence conducted by local scholars has shown that a middle-aged Chinese man who is self-employed, separated/widowed/divorced, and living alone has a high ... -
Collaboration duty dropped from ‘junkets bill’
The infamous Article 56 of the new law to regulate casino activities, also called the “junkets bill,” has been dropped from the bill’s final version by ... -
Germany flying six fighters 8K miles in 24 hours to Singapore island
A group of German air force fighter jets neared Singapore yesterday in a marathon bid to fly them some 12,800 kilometers (8,000 miles) from their home base ... -
Sands Shopping Carnival to be held from Sept. 10
The Sands Shopping Carnival will take place from September 10 to 12, after the event, originally to be held in July, was postponed due to the suspension ... -
Gov’t registers 933 tobacco law infractions in H1
In the first six months of 2022, 933 tobacco law violations were registered, of which 918 related to people identified as smoking in prohibited areas. According ... -
5G service to launch in Q1 2023
The 5G technology standard for 5G broadband cellular networks is expected to launch in Macau in the first quarter (Q1) of 2023, the Macao Post and ... -
Embracing sustainability through award winning programs
The challenges Macau has recently faced from Covid-19 have brought public and private entities together to combat the effects of the pandemic – yet amid these ... -
NAT Free Covid-19 test only for key groups
covid The appointment link for mass testing has been suspended from yesterday as the city enters the “normalization stage,” according to health authorities. The government is ... -
Gov’t eases requirements for arrivals of residents with Covid history
Individuals who have had Covid-19 abroad and intend to travel to Macau within two months of their infection will no longer need to present proof of ... -
Chinese navy ship docks in Sri Lanka, stokes worry in India
A Chinese navy vessel arrived at a Beijing-built port in southern Sri Lanka yesterday, after its port call was earlier delayed due to apparent security concerns raised ... -
US, South Korea to begin expanded military drills next week
The United States and South Korea will begin their biggest combined military training in years next week in the face of an increasingly aggressive North Korea, ... -
1998 Clinton admits Lewinsky affair
President of the United States Bill Clinton has admitted having an inappropriate relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. In a televised address Mr Clinton ... -
US futures turn around on strong performance from retailers
Wall Street nearly recouped overnight losses and was inching toward gains yesterday after some bell-weather retailers reported strong second-quarter earnings, suggesting that Americans have continued to ... -
American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic planes
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing ... -
The Residence at The Londoner Hotel wins accolade at International Hotel & Property Awards
The Residence, an exclusive club for guests of The Londoner Hotel, has been named ‘Best Restaurant in Asia Pacific’ at The International Hotel & Property Awards 2022 ... -
Wynn partners with local brand for ‘sustainably chic’ mooncake gift sets
Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace have once again collaborated with October Fifth Bakery Macau to present crafted mooncakes in “sustainably chic” gift sets for the Mid-Autumn ... -
Núñez sent off as Liverpool draws with Palace in EPL
Liverpool 1, C Palace 1 Two glaring misses then a red card for a reckless headbutt. It was a home debut to forget for Liverpool’s big ... -
Putin blasts US ‘hegemony,’ predicts end to ‘unipolar’ world
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the United States of trying to encourage extended hostilities in Ukraine as part of what he described yesterday as Washington’s alleged ... -
Climate change: High temps, drought affect drinking water, crops
Unusually high temperatures and a prolonged drought are affecting large swaths of China, reducing crop yields and drinking water supplies. The lack of rain has been ... -
Economy continues to inspire confidence
With the international situation becoming increasingly complicated and inflation rates soaring in the world’s major economies, it is not easy for China to maintain its economic ... -
Wednesday, August 17, 2022 – edition no. 4076
* Strait Crisis | China sets sanctions on Taiwan figures * Fishing boats | New anchorage regulation to begin in September * Single middle-aged men ... -
‘Junket bill’ to allow concessionaires to hire services of several gaming promoters
The analysis and discussion on the so-called “junkets bill”, which is part of the new gaming industry regulations to enter into force from next January 1, ... -
Legal status of old trees should be defined in cultural heritage law: Committee
In the debate as to whether 10 trees located at the original Cheok Ka Village in Taipa should be retained as they are, the Cultural Affairs ...
