Corporate Bits | European Chamber of Commerce donates to Italy and Spain relief efforts

The Macau European Chamber of Commerce (MECC) has donated MOP40,000 to both the Italian Red Cross Cross (Associazione della Croce Rossa Italiana), and the Spanish Red Cross (Cruz Roja Española)

Corporate Bits | Melco donates half a million more surgical masks to local government

Gaming operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced another contribution in Macau’s fight against Covid-19. In a statement issued yesterday, Melco said it has donated 500,000 surgical masks to the government

Drive In | In ‘Tigertail,’ an intergenerational immigrant tale

Oh, to be the other “Tiger” on Netflix. Alan Yang’s “Tigertail” is either blessed to arrive in the stormy wake of “Tiger King,” or doomed to be the other “Tiger” title

The Buzz | French court tells Amazon to stop some delivery

A French court has ordered Amazon to stop buying, storing or delivering non-essential goods for the next month to protect its employees from the virus. The emergency ruling yesterday requires Amazon

One Good Thing | Docs, nurses give taxi driver rare fares during pandemic

Nicolae Hent often would begin his day at JFK Airport, where he could clean his taxi while awaiting what might be a $70 fare before driving into Manhattan. No reason to

World Briefs

USA Bernie Sanders (left) has endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, encouraging his progressive supporters to rally behind the presumptive Democratic nominee in an urgent bid to defeat President Donald Trump.

World Views | In lockdown, people don’t reach for premium beers

  Lockdowns around the world have stressed-out consumers reaching for their beer glasses. But a tipple after a hard day working from home isn’t enough to preserve the world’s big brewers from the ravages

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – edition no. 3513

  * Smart shops — Retailers to end discounts before e-voucher credit released * China vows equal treatment for Africans after reports show 111 tested positive * Two more patients have been discharged from

46 million masks sold to public since late January

A total of 46 million masks have been sold to the public since the start of the government’s scheme in late January. According to data provided by the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination

E-voucher collection period starts today

The collection period for the first round of the e-voucher scheme starts today. Registered residents are reminded to collect their Macau Pass cards with the loaded funds in accordance with

Letter to the Editor | ‘When you go back to IPIM [to renew your BIR] your plea falls on deaf ears.’

Dear Editor, The Macau government must be applauded for the recent announcements by the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Mr. Lei Wai Nong, about the Economic Relief Fund Grants for eligible

HK expert microbiologist says summer travel plans will have to wait

Dr. Ho Pak Leung, an expert microbiologist from the University of Hong Kong, has warned Hong Kong residents that they “should not even consider overseas travel during the summer holidays,”

Survey suggests Macau visits are being postponed until next year

Mainland visitors appear to be postponing their Macau travel plans by as much as 12 months, according to a survey conducted by a research unit of Morgan Stanley, as entry

Guangdong reports on discovery of 400 asymptomatic coronavirus cases

Over the weekend, Guangdong Province reported its first batch of Covid-19 cases in which the patients showed no symptoms. A total of 398 individuals who were tested and confirmed to

Ho Iat Seng expected to deliver policy address next Monday

  Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng will deliver his 2020 policy address at the Legislative Assembly (AL) on April 20, according to public broadcaster Radio Macau. Citing unidentified sources, the broadcaster’s

Virus tests said to be made available to private sector

Covid-19 diagnostic tests may be made available to the private sector, Lo Iek Long, medical director of Centro Hospitalar Conde de São Januário announced during the press conference on Sunday. A private

Three Covid-19 patients discharged from hospital

Three patients who were diagnosed with Covid-19 during a second wave of infections in the city were recently discharged from the Conde São Januário Hospital (CHCSJ) and are now in

Sands China continuously strengthens its sustainability commitment through local procurement

Responding to the government’s call of turning the Macau SAR to become an eco-friendly city, Sands China Ltd. has always been keen on acquiring green and biodegradable products from local

Government reluctant to support trade union law

The local government’s recent opinion on the city’s employer-employee relationship shows it is reluctant to support a trade union law. Its representatives hold that the existing legislation is sufficient for

Sheldon Adelson retains title of wealthiest casino boss

Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson has once again been named the world’s wealthiest casino entrepreneur, according to Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List 2020. The gaming magnate, who has interests

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