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 he shakes his head and

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 of the Equifax credit

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 report by credit rating

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 a new virus, although

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 of how the world

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 – edition no. 3470

* At least three months needed for casino sector recovery after coronavirus, according to insider * Virus cases in Hong Kong apartments recall SARS memories * GGCT is paying close attention to

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) in Beijing: — China: 1,016 deaths

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 measures taken to contain

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 pulmonologist Zhong Nanshan 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. On Sunday, there were about

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 government last weekend that

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 six-month period, will not be

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 today until further notice,

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) warned in a statement. The

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 2019-nCoV. The finding comes

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 coronavirus known as 2019-nCoV. The

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 water bus lines previously suspended

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 easing borrowing terms to

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 the country making further

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 Holdings Bhd., one of

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