Yearly Archives: 2022
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Another Chinese Super League setback as Chongqing withdraws
Unable to pay players and staff, Chongqing Liangjiang withdrew from the Chinese Super League just over a week before the start of delayed season in yet ... -
WHO chief to be confirmed for second term after no opposition
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is expected to be confirmed by the U.N. health agency’s member countries for a second five-year term today [Macau time]. No ... -
China pledges greater credit support to stabilize economy
Chinese authorities have pledged to increase credit issuance and enhance financial support for key businesses and fields, Xinhua reports. Strengthened financial support will be given for ... -
Any plot to use Xinjiang against China is doomed to failure
It is no secret that the United States has been demonizing Xinjiang in a bid to curb China’s development, nor is there any doubt that all ... -
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 – edition no. 4017
* Foot works — Pedestrian system to create over 10km of walkways, outlines 10-year transport plan * Human Rights | Beijing claims sabotage as UN official ... -
No plan for health centers, dry market, extra public carpark in ZAPE: Gov’t
The government revealed that no health centers, dry markets, or extra public carparks are planned for the ZAPE district, amid the construction of new government buildings. ... -
Macau Legend: No irregularity between Levo Chan and companies
An independent consultant of Macau Legend Development did not find any irregularity in the dealings between the company and Levo Chan or his related entities. According ... -
IPIM president to step down
The president of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), Lau Wai Meng, will step down from his position after his term ends in May, ... -
10-year transport plan has lessons learned from Chongqing
The new 10-year plan (2021-2030) for transport in Macau is a result of the government’s learning from Hong Kong, Singapore, and mostly, Chongqing city in Sichuan ... -
Cable car to link Peninsula to Zone A draws surprise
One of the projects unveiled yesterday as part of the government’s 10-year plan for transport 2021-2030 was the proposal to build a cable car that, according ... -
Man arrested for taking pictures and disturbing four women
A male mainland tourist has been arrested by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) following reports of his causing a disturbance amid covertly photographing and videoing ... -
Food supplier takes own life at Cotai resort loading dock
A supplier of food to an integrated resort located in Cotai was found dead on Saturday afternoon at the resort’s loading dock, the Judiciary Police (PJ) announced. ... -
March average pay in financial industry nears MOP30,000
According to a recent government survey, the average monthly earnings in March in the financial industry amounted to MOP29,890, excluding bonuses. The survey gathered data from ... -
Beijing considering 7+7 quarantine policy; HK, Macau yet to announce
Beijing is reportedly considering implementing a 7+7 quarantine policy, which would allow overseas arrivals to stay at a designated medical observation facility for seven days, then ... -
Biden says US would act militarily to defend Taiwan, Beijing slams comments
President Joe Biden said yesterday that the U.S. would intervene militarily if China were to invade Taiwan, saying the burden to protect Taiwan is “even stronger’ ... -
Xinjiang in focus as UN rights chief arrives for China visit
Allegations of human rights abuses in northwestern China’s Xinjiang region will dominate a visit by the United Nations’ top rights official that began yesterday. Michelle Bachelet’s ... -
Biden launches Indo-Pacific trade deal, warns over inflation
President Joe Biden launched a new trade deal with 12 Indo-Pacific nations yesterday aimed at strengthening their economies as he warned Americans worried about high inflation ... -
Russia presses Donbas attacks as Polish leader praises Kyiv
Russia pressed its offensive in eastern Ukraine on Sunday as Poland’s president traveled to Kyiv to support the country’s European Union aspirations, becoming the first foreign ... -
1989 Yorkshire Ripper’s wife wins damages
A jury at the High Court in London has awarded Ł600,000 damages to Sonia Sutcliffe, wife of the Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe, against the satirical magazine ... -
Zelenskyy urges ‘maximum’ sanctions on Russia in Davos talk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for “maximum” sanctions against Russia during a virtual speech yesterday to corporate executives, government officials and other elites on the first ... -
IKEA launches summer campaign with shopping rewards
IKEA Hong Kong and Macau stores have launched its “Chill Summer with a Twist” campaign, which includes shopping rewards. Until June 12, those who take photos ... -
MGM holds blessing ceremony for dragon boat team
MGM held the annual blessing ceremony for its Dragon Boat Team at the Nam Van Lake Nautical Center, extending best wishes to 56 MGM team members. ... -
Man City wins sixth EPL title in 11 seasons in dramatic finale
ROB HARRIS, MANCHESTERMan City 3, Aston Villa 2 Manchester City scored three goals in five minutes to turn around a tense and dramatic season finale and ... -
German chancellor Scholz kicks off Africa trip in Senegal
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his country is interested in a major gas exploitation project in Senegal as he began a three-nation visit to Africa on ... -
Russian diplomat to UN in Geneva resigns over war in Ukraine
A veteran Russian diplomat to the U.N. Office at Geneva says he handed in his resignation before sending out a scathing letter to foreign colleagues inveighing ... -
The same but different: Australia elects a new government
Australia’s election returned the result of the Australian Labor Party coming to power. At this point it’s unsure whether the Labor Party will be able to ... -
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 – edition no. 4016
* Chongqing express — 10-year transport plan has lessons learned from Chongqing, public works chief said while unveiling details on the crucial LRT West line and ... -
Macau borders open to portuguese visitors: Gov’t
Macau health authorities announced Friday that non-resident Portuguese nationals will be allowed to enter the MSAR starting from May 27. According to the Novel Coronavirus Response ... -
Ex-IPIM chief sentenced to five years in prison
The former president of Macau’s technical immigration agency has been sentenced to five years of imprisonment without probation on several charges. Jackson Chang, the ex-president of ... -
Beijing, Macau ‘strongly oppose’ EU report
Both the Chinese and Macau governments have expressed “strong opposition” towards a European Union (EU) report recently published which summarizes Macau’s condition in 2021. “The Government ... -
SSM: Monkeypox transmitted by skin contact
In a statement, the Health Bureau (SSM) has reminded the public to stay vigilant against monkeypox, dozens of cases of which have been recorded in Europe. ... -
CCAC points out flaws in public housing construction, gov’t disorganization
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has issued a report slamming flaws in the construction of public housing buildings, as well the inability of government departments to ... -
City sees more schools with lighter backpacks
Some 31 further schools have lightened the weight of their school bags when compared with the last school year, education chief Kong Chi Meng has recently ... -
Studio City to open ‘Super Fun Zone’ in late June
Melco is set to launch a “Super Fun Zone” at Studio City at the end of June, in a bid to promote diversification in Macau. The ... -
261 SMEs supported by gov’t close down
A total of 261 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which benefited from government support measures have already closed their doors due to bankruptcy. Of these shutdowns, 80 ...
