This Day in History | 1950 US and Europe agree Nato aims

Almost exactly a year after signing the North Atlantic Treaty, 12 nations have agreed a permanent organisation for the defence of the United States and Europe. The final meeting of the

China faces angry world at key WHO meeting

At the first meeting of the World Health Organization’s governing body since Covid-19 stormed the globe, China is set to be challenged on two of its most sensitive issues: The

Europe’s broken tourism industry struggles to save the summer

On the Greek island of Mykonos, Mayor Kostas Koukas is desperately trying to revive the tourism that is the life blood of the local economy. Koukas, and his counterparts in towns

The Buzz | Officials: Chinese ambassador to Israel found dead in home

The Chinese ambassador to Israel was found dead in his home north of Tel Aviv yesterday, Israel’s Foreign Ministry said. No cause of death was given and Israeli police said it

Hong Kong shop offers ‘tear gas’ flavor ice cream

Tear gas is among the new flavors at a Hong Kong ice cream shop. The main ingredient is black peppercorns, a reminder of the pungent, peppery rounds fired by police on

World Views | The coronavirus isn’t the end of your career

  For the hotel chef who can’t afford his nine prescriptions, losing a job could be a matter of life and death. Even among the employed, fear of what’s around the

Monday, May 18, 2020 – edition no. 3535

* Lawmakers squabble over dress code amid June Fourth debate * HK watchdog finds police action in protests ‘reasonable’ * The tourism board’s four so-called ‘mega-events’ accounted for 30% of Macau’s tourism

Asia Today: India cases pass China; Nepal reports first death

India's confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed China's, with the Health Ministry on Saturday reporting a spike to 85,940 infections and 2,752 deaths. China has reported 82,941 confirmed case and 4,633 deaths

‘Step-down is according to the original plan,’ gaming inspection chief says

The step-down from the post of director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) by Paulo Martins Chan was expected and done according to the original plan, the director

Lawmakers squabble about dress code when there is none

During the meeting, Sulu Sou wore a short-sleeve white t-shirt with the inscription “People Will Not Forget”. The slogan is related to the June Fourth incident. Chan’s opinion occurred during the

Health authority hints Covid-19 is here to stay in the long-term

Macau must adapt its coronavirus response for the long-term, Dr. Alvis Lo Iek Long, medical director of the public Conde São Januário Hospital, said at yesterday’s daily health briefing in

Education | At least six cases of teacher dismissal counted by DSEJ

The director of the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ), Lou Pak Sang, has acknowledged that the DSEJ has so far received six complaints from teachers in relation to the

Zhuhai residents unhappy with test price double standards

Zhuhai local residents have been dissatisfied with the double standards applied to Macau and Zhuhai residents by the Zhuhai government for some time now. Earlier this week, the Zhuhai Hygiene and

Briefs | Dead dolphin found in Coloane waters

Following the sighting of a dolphin off the coast from the Kun Iam Statue in the city’s NAPE District two days ago, the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) was notified

Gaming | Deal between SJM and Grand Emperor extended for 2 years

A satellite casino arrangement between gaming concessionaire SJM Holdings Ltd and the Grand Emperor Hotel has been extended for another two years. The service agreement was signed by Tin Hou Ltd,

Briefs | Hengqin gas supply to Macau surged in March and April

  Hengqin’s natural gas supply to Macau increased 80% in March and April compared to the same period last year, according to Gongbei’s customs authority. In the first month of 2020,

Gaming | Galaxy reports 61% revenue crunch, while Melco’s falls 41%

Melco Resorts & Entertainment reported its unaudited financial results yesterday showing revenue fell 41% in year-on-year terms to $810 million (MOP6.4 billion) in the first quarter of 2020. Meanwhile, its

Banco Delta Asia scores in the battle against FinCEN

Stanley Au’s Delta Asia Financial Group (Banco Delta Asia) has achieved a partial victory in its dispute against the U.S. Treasury Department of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). According to a

Hong Kong’s economic crisis just keeps getting worse

On the ninth floor of a building near Hong Kong’s old Kai Tak airport, Kung Fu master Lam Shu-shing teaches the Wing Chun technique to students, something he’s been doing

Tedros | UN health agency chief unbowed amid attacks, Trump criticism

The World Health Organization’s director-general has faced many challenges during the coronavirus pandemic: racial slurs, death threats, social media caricatures — he was once depicted as a ventriloquist’s dummy in

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