Yearly Archives: 2022
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Tesla launches in Thailand, vying to compete with China EVs
Tesla has launched sales in Thailand, offering its popular Model 3 and Model Y at prices aimed at competing with rivals like China’s BYD. The company ... -
China trade shrinks amid virus pressure, interest rate hikes
China’s imports and exports shrank in November under pressure from weakening global demand and anti-virus controls at home. Exports sank 9% from a year ago to ... -
Nation contributes to biodiversity via COP 15
Because of human activities, species are disappearing from the planet with alarming rapidity, at 50 to 100 times the historical rate. But while the loss of ... -
Thursday, December 8, 2022 – edition no. 4150
* Patacas & cents — 2023 budget sent to AL plenary for final approval; Residents, SMEs have no extra benefits * Economy | Fitch estimates 46% ... -
25 arrested on suspicion of planning far-right armed coup
Thousands of police officers carried out raids across much of Germany today (Wednesday) against suspected far-right extremists who allegedly sought to overthrow the government in an ... -
Former HKEx boss permitted to operate financial services in Macau
Former Hong Kong Stock Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) boss Charles Li has been given the green light to operate financial and investment services in Macau. ... -
Aim to attract mainland tourists remains despite ‘unstable policy’
The Macau SAR’s “unstable” Covid-19 policy has deterred mainland Chinese travelers from visiting, making it an “unpopular” destination for mainland visitors, according to China’s giant global travel ... -
New concessionaires will have to reemploy closed satellite casino workers
The new gaming concessionaires will have to take responsibility for the workers of the “satellite casinos” that will eventually close, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, ... -
Four gaming operators seeking MOP135m compensation from Levo Chan
Four gaming operators are seeking a combined MOP135 million in damages from former junket mogul Levo Chan as his trial in a local court began on ... -
Late Chinese leader Jiang hailed in memorial service
China’s leaders eulogized the late Jiang Zemin yesterday as a loyal Marxist-Leninist who oversaw their country’s rapid economic rise while maintaining rigid Communist Party control over ... -
MGTO head hopes border restrictions can be lifted soon
Macau is ready to start receiving visitors from all locations and it is just waiting for the lifting of the border restrictions to put its plans ... -
Central Library completion date uncertain
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Elsie Ao Ieong, said yesterday at the Legislative Assembly that there is not yet a concrete date for the ... -
Gov’t holds group mourning for former president Jiang Zemin
The local government hosted a group mourning event following the passing of former Chinese president Jiang Zemin at the Forum Macao Complex yesterday. Images released by ... -
Gov’t prepares plan to relax pandemic measures
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Elsie Ao Ieong U, yesterday said that as new variants have been reported to be weaker, Macau’s policies will ... -
China blasts US report, reiterates ‘no first use’ nuke policy
China strictly adheres to its policy of no first use of nuclear weapons “at any time and under any circumstances,” its Defense Ministry said yesterday in ... -
Amnesty International Canada says it was hacked by Chinese
The Canadian branch of Amnesty International said yesterday [Macau time] it was the target of a cyberattack “sponsored by China.” The human rights organization said ... -
South Korean lawmakers raise concerns over Chinese voters
Members of South Korea’s ruling conservative party have proposed a bill that would place tighter restrictions on the voting rights of foreign permanent residents in local ... -
EU, Western Balkans to boost partnership
European Union leaders and their Western Balkan counterparts worked to strengthen their partnership at a summit yesterday as Russia’s war in Ukraine threatens to reshape the ... -
1983 Tomcat halts steeplejack
Chief chimney-toppler Fred Dibnah has been halted in his work after a ginger tomcat got to his latest assignment first. Troublesome feline George has climbed a ... -
WC betting down in Las Vegas but higher than expected
The World Cup may be the globe’s biggest sporting event, yet in the United States in the fall, it competes with a full sports betting calendar. ... -
Boxing powerhouse Cuba lets women boxers compete
Legnis Cala Massó carefully removes her necklace and smiles as her coach slides her bright red boxing gloves over her French tip nails. The 31-year-old swings ... -
Croatia going deep again at finals after shootout win
Japan 1, Croatia 1 (1-3 penalties) Croatia is going deep at another World Cup, and the team is taking the long route once again. Goalkeeper Dominik ... -
Brazil dancing again after big win at World Cup
Brazil 4, S.Korea, 1 The joy — and the dancing — are back for five-time champion Brazil at the World Cup. The big win over South ... -
Five plants that say ‘holiday season,’ and how to care for them
Holiday horticulture tends to revolve around the same handful of plants. So if you don’t already have any or all of these five holiday plants, now ... -
Indonesia’s Parliament votes to ban sex outside of marriage
Indonesia’s Parliament unanimously passed a long-awaited revision of the country’s penal code yesterday that criminalizes sex outside of marriage for citizens as well as foreigners, prohibits ... -
Jiang Zemin’s legacy inspiration for nation on path to modernization
Jiang Zemin passed away in Shanghai on Nov 30 at the age of 96. The profound outpouring of grief by the nation speaks volumes of the ... -
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 – edition no. 4149
* Micro steps — HK’s former stock market chief Charles Li was given the green light to start an asset exchange in Macau – a platform ... -
Unemployment, causes, and consequences in debate at AL
The unemployment rate among local residents, its causes, and consequences were highlighted yesterday at the Legislative Assembly (AL). Dedicated to hearing the government’s replies to lawmakers ... -
Testimonies confirm Tak Chun involved in side betting
As court sessions for illegal gambling allegations against Tak Chun Group unveiled yesterday morning, testimonies pointed to the group’s operations of side betting. The original boss ... -
China eases controls, gives no sign when zero-Covid ends
China is easing some of the world’s most stringent anti-virus controls and authorities say new variants are weaker. But they have yet to say when they ... -
Police announce alleged money laundering of about MOP140m
A woman has been apprehended on allegations over smuggling and money laundering to the value of around MOP140 million, the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced yesterday. Apart ... -
Gov’t runs subsidized RAT sales at MOP20/5 kits
Amid the government starting to charge people for SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test (RAT) kits, it is simultaneously instigating a scheme like its mask sale scheme. Since ... -
Mbappé is bringing football to a new dimension at finals
France 3, Poland 1 Cristiano Ronaldo’s precision. Lionel Messi’s vision. The speed and power of the original Ronaldo — the one from Brazil. Kylian Mbappé is ... -
PBOC and AMCM renew currency swap
The People’s Bank of China and the Monetary Authority of Macau have renewed their bilateral currency swap agreement for another three years. Under the arrangement, the ... -
India signals it will continue to buy oil from Russia
India will prioritize its own energy needs and continue to buy oil from Russia, its foreign minister signaled yesterday, as Western governments press Moscow with a ...
