Monthly Archives: February 2020
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Thailand | Health authority yields to virus fears, bars docking of cruise ship
Thai health authorities have barred a cruise ship from docking that has already been turned away by the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan out of concern over ... -
Singapore | Vacant booths and general gloom at virus-hit airshow
The first day of the Singapore Airshow usually features teeming crowds, flashy presentations and big orders for aircraft makers. The coronavirus outbreak has shot that to ... -
Philippines notifies US of intent to end major security pact
The Philippines notified the United States yesterday it would end a major security pact allowing American forces to train in the country, in the most serious ... -
This Day in History | 1999 – Scientists highlight hazards of GM food
A group of international scientists has reinforced warnings genetically modified food may be damaging to health. The 20 independent scientists have signed a memorandum in support ... -
Offbeat | Prosecutors: Thief dropped journal with list of homes to hit
Authorities in Tennessee say they busted a well-organized burglar after he allegedly dropped a notebook during a break-in that contained a list of other places he ... -
Is figure skating becoming acrobatics on ice?
There are times when Brian Boitano marvels at what he sees on the ice. And there are times — far too many times nowadays — when ... -
The Buzz | China denies cybertheft following Equifax accusations
China denied involvement in any hacking activities yesterday after the United States indicted four members of the Chinese military for allegedly breaking into the computer networks ... -
Fitch confident Macau banks better prepared than in 2003
Banks in the two special administrative regions are “more insulated” from declines in property prices than they were during the SARs period, according to the latest ... -
World Briefs
THAILAND Health authorities have barred a cruise ship from docking that has already been turned away by the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan out of concern over ... -
Macau Matters | Sand Stories
I love the serendipity of the Internet where it is so easy to find information that brings out something interesting that makes you rethink your understanding ... -
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 – edition no. 3470
* More countries turn away Chinese visitors * At least three months needed for casino sector recovery after coronavirus, according to insider * Virus cases in ... -
New virus has infected more than 43,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 43,000 people globally. The latest figures reported by global health authorities as of today (Tuesday) ... -
Six days without new cases | Gov’t remarks on quarantine success, but concerned about hidden infections
On the sixth day since the last confirmed case of novel coronavirus infection in Macau was reported, the health authorities remarked on the efficiency of the ... -
New study findings will not change procedures for now
The existing procedures in Macau for preventing the spread of the virus will not be immediately revised because of the recent findings of Chinese epidemiologist and ... -
Border traffic minimal, expected to drop further
The number of people crossing Macau’s border continues to rest at the minimal level reported by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) during Sunday’s press conference. ... -
Group of terminated workers still waiting for DSAL outreach
A growing number workers at a local nightclub and sauna are coming forward with consistent accounts of being made redundant, contrary to the insistence of the ... -
Mega-event Art Macao canceled this year
Art Macao is canceled this year, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has informed the Times. The government-organized mega-event featuring artworks of various forms and spanning a ... -
Macau, HK residents barred from entering Taiwan
With the exception of three types of Macau and Hong Kong residents, all other residents from the two SARs will be prohibited from entering Taiwan from ... -
Police warn about surveillance camera hacking threat
A group of international hackers has threatened to attack Internet Protocol surveillance cameras across the People’s Republic of China on February 13, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
90% approval of government epidemic prevention measures
Nine out of 10 members of the public are satisfied with the local government’s measures to prevent a further outbreak of the novel coronavirus known as ... -
MUST sets up epidemic prevention work team
The Macao University of Science and Technology (MUST) has set up a work team to contribute to the fight against the spread of the novel ... -
Guangzhou to resume routine operation of public transport
Local authorities in Guangzhou announced that the city gradually resumed routine operation of public transport yesterday. Night buses and business lines resumed operation, with four ... -
Hong Kong | HSBC offers $3.9 billion in liquidity relief to firms
HSBC Holdings Plc is providing more than HKD30 billion ($3.9 billion) in liquidity relief to its business customers in Hong Kong, joining other lenders that are ... -
China outbreak to spur higher prices as farm links disrupted
China’s consumer prices rose the fastest in more than eight years last month, with the outbreak of the coronavirus and subsequent shutdowns of transport links across ... -
Palm oil giant says blow to sales is ‘temporary’
The double-whammy to palm oil demand from a trade spat with India and the coronavirus in China is likely to prove only temporary, according to FGV ... -
Hot pot stocks slide after family gets coronavirus in HK
Chinese hot pot stocks skidded in Hong Kong yesterday, after members of the same family who shared a large dinner in January were confirmed to have ... -
NYC Lunar New Year parade showcases support for China, Wuhan
Signs of support for the Chinese city at the center of a global virus outbreak marked floats at the Lunar New Year parade in Manhattan’s Chinatown ... -
Wuhan Corona Virus | Mainland China cases rise again after earlier decline
Mainland China has reported another rise in cases of the new virus after a sharp decline the previous day, while the number of deaths grow by ... -
Oscars 2020 | South Koreans explode with joy over ‘Parasite’ wins
South Koreans reacted with rare collective joy yesterday after director Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” won the Oscar for best picture and three other awards, good news ... -
Indonesian president urges closer Australian partnership
Indonesia’s president spoke to Australia’s Parliament yesterday, urging a closer partnership between their nations as their shared democratic values are threatened by uncertain global economics. President ... -
Oscars 2020 | Obama-backed documentary on Ohio factory wins Academy Award
The Oscar for best feature-length documentary has gone to “American Factory,” the first documentary released by Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company. The Netflix film is ... -
USA | Trump hosts governors, claims credit for their performance
President Donald Trump claimed some of the credit yesterday [Macau time] as he congratulated America’s governors for what he said is the “tremendous” yet sometimes difficult ... -
This Day in History | 1990 – Freedom for Nelson Mandela
Leading anti-apartheid campaigner Nelson Mandela has been freed from prison in South Africa after 27 years. His release follows the relaxation of apartheid laws – including ... -
Offbeat | British Airways flight crosses Atlantic in less than five hours
For the first time in years, a commercial passenger plane has flown across the Atlantic in less than five hours. A British Airways flight landed early ... -
Oscars 2020 | Big wins for ‘Parasite’ give awards night an emotional high
Called up to the stage again and again, Bong Joon Ho kept saying he was ready for a drink — “bloody ready.” But the Oscars weren’t ...
