Monthly Archives: February 2020
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MUST launches ‘Cloud Classroom’ so students can continue their studies at home
The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched a ‘Cloud Classroom’ program to help its students continue their studies remotely in order to reduce ... -
1,700 doctors, nurses sick | Virus claims life of hospital director in hard-hit Wuhan
As a mysterious new virus enveloped central China’s Wuhan early this year, Liu Zhiming mobilized all the resources of his hospital in the city’s Wuchang district ... -
Quarantine on cruise ship in Japan comes under question
An extraordinary two- week quarantine of the Diamond Princess cruise ship ends today, with thousands of passengers and crew set to disembark over the next several ... -
China’s closed: Palestinian traders fear losing a good deal
The West Bank city of Hebron is separated from the epicenter of China’s virus outbreak by more than 4,000 miles and a ring of Israeli checkpoints. ... -
This Day in History | 1997 – China’s reformist Deng Xiaoping dies
China’s paramount leader Deng Xiaoping has died at the age of 92. He had been suffering from failing health for several years and was last seen ... -
HSBC cuts headcount by 35,000 in deep overhaul
HSBC will shed some 35,000 jobs as part of a deep overhaul to focus on faster-growing markets in Asia and as it tries to cope with ... -
Football | Tears of joy for Reinier as teen is presented by Real Madrid
Brazilian teenager Reinier couldn’t hold back the tears when he was officially introduced by Real Madrid late yesterday. The 18-year-old Reinier had to compose himself a ... -
The Buzz | Huge locust outbreak in East Africa reaches South Sudan
The worst locust outbreak that parts of East Africa have seen in 70 years has reached South Sudan, a country where roughly half the population already ... -
India hastily builds wall along slum ahead of Trump visit
A half-kilometer brick wall has been hastily erected in India’s Gujarat state ahead of a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, with critics saying it was ... -
World Briefs
JAPAN Health authorities said yesterday they have confirmed 88 more cases of the new virus on a quarantined cruise ship near Tokyo. The new cases bring ... -
Animal Farm | For us to think about!
The Government has taken steps to address the current situation. These are positive measures, but most will only start to apply when this outbreak passes. And ... -
Wednesday, February 19, 2020 – edition no. 3475
* Step-by-step • Casino operators say they will open Thursday, gradually, based on demand * Wuhan hospital director dies of virus; 1,700 doctors, nurses sick * ... -
Casinos confirm phased openings only
Macau casino operators plan to open in phases once the casino suspension order expires at midnight on Thursday, the Times has learned. It remains unclear whether ... -
Corporate Bits | Galaxy announces donation of 1 million masks to Macau, Zhuhai
Casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group has announced the donation of 1 million masks to the Macau SAR government, Zhuhai City government, and Hengqin New Area government ... -
Risk of avian influenza rises in overstocked Guangdong farms
Poultry and fish farms in neighboring Guangdong province are at greater risk of an avian influenza outbreak, according to the local agricultural authority, because of accumulated ... -
Measures on foreign workers from mainland to tighten
From Thursday, all foreign workers who have been to mainland China in the past 14 days will be required to undergo 14 days of medical observation ... -
Grace period granted to migrant workers overstaying their visas
Non-resident workers whose blue cards have expired since the Chinese Lunar New Year have until February 29 to settle their cases with the immigration department without ... -
Casinos permitted to apply for 30-day closure extension
Macau casino operators have been told to reopen at the stroke of midnight Thursday unless they apply for a grace period considering themselves not ready to ... -
Workers ‘losing hope’ over unsettled termination case
A group of workers from a night club and sauna were disappointed yesterday after going to the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) to present complaints that their ... -
Crime | Suspects stand firm against evidence of lies, say police
Two suspects in two unrelated cases have refused to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, maintaining their innocence even after they were found to be lying. The ... -
Crowds form after limited public services resume
Members of the public assembled at various public service buildings yesterday, despite the local government clearly advising people not to gather in large numbers. Yesterday, members ... -
Economist questions impact of tax benefits on job-related income
The support measures presented by the Secretary for Economy and Finance to address the taxation of work income are likely to have a negligible effect on ... -
Crime | Suspects stand firm against evidence of lies, say police
Two suspects in two unrelated cases have refused to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, maintaining their innocence even after they were found to be lying. The ... -
Financial measures to face delay at closed Legislative Assembly
The government’s raft of financial measures designed to stimulate the economy in the coming months will first need to be discussed and approved by the Legislative ... -
China may postpone annual congress because of virus
China said yesterday it may postpone its annual congress in March, its biggest political meeting of the year, as the military dispatched hundreds more medical workers ... -
Automakers gradually reopen after virus shutdown
Automakers are reopening factories in China that were idled by anti-virus controls as they try to reverse a sales slump in their biggest market. Local officials ... -
Pakistan | Afghan refugees tell UN: ‘We need peace, land to go home’
Hukam Khan isn’t sure how old he is, but his beard is long and white, and when he came to Pakistan 40 years ago fleeing an ... -
Crime | Suspects stand firm against evidence of lies, say police
Two suspects in two unrelated cases have refused to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, maintaining their innocence even after they were found to be lying. The ... -
Economist questions impact of tax benefits on job-related income
The support measures presented by the Secretary for Economy and Finance to address the taxation of work income are likely to have a negligible effect ... -
This Day in History | 2005 – Ban on hunting comes into force
Fox hunting with dogs is now illegal in England and Wales after a ban on the activity came into force overnight. The law faces a stiff ... -
USA | Trading quarantines, Americans from cruise back home
Two charter flights carrying cruise ship passengers from Japan landed at military bases in California and Texas overnight, starting the clock on a quarantine period to ... -
HSBC braces for huge overhaul as Quinn’s future in balance
From its headquarters near the Thames to its Asian hub by the South China Sea, HSBC Holdings Plc is abuzz. Trading desks and back offices are ... -
Athletics | Tokyo Marathon limited to elite runners because of virus
Tokyo Marathon organizers drastically reduced the number of participants for this year’s race yesterday out of fear of the spread of the virus coming from China. ... -
The Buzz | ‘Parasite’ director Bong greeted by applause in South Korea
Director Bong Joon-ho smiled and waved at a waiting crowd as he arrived home in South Korea, his first trip back since he won four Oscars ... -
He’s still standing: Elton John to finish Down Under tour
Elton John intends to play his remaining shows in New Zealand and Australia, his tour promoters said yesterday, a day after illness caused the singer to ...
