Monthly Archives: June 2020
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Greater Bay | New cross-city alliance promotes urban design collaboration
The Greater Bay Area Urban Designer Alliance (GBAUDA) was inaugurated on Wednesday in a ceremony that was held both online and offline. Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, ... -
Greater Bay | Foshan to open SARs youth entrepreneur incubator
Foshan, a city in the Greater Bay Area, is planning to build a youth entrepreneurship incubation base for Hong Kong and Macau residents. The Foshan government ... -
Bolton: Trump solicited Chinese help for his reelection effort
President Donald Trump “pleaded” with China’s Xi Jinping during a 2019 summit to help his reelection prospects, according to a scathing new book by former Trump ... -
This Day in History | 1982 ‘God’s banker’ found hanged
The body of a top Italian banker has been found hanging from Blackfriars Bridge in London. Known as God’s banker for his links with the Vatican, ... -
India cautions China over its claim to area of deadly clash
India yesterday cautioned China against making “exaggerated and untenable claims” to the Galwan Valley area even as both nations tried to end a standoff in the ... -
Nepal moves closer to claiming disputed land with India
Nepal’s upper house of parliament yesterday signed off on a proposed constitutional amendment that would change the nation’s political map to include strategically important territory also ... -
Gaming | Vegas to get new casino ahead of schedule
Real estate developer Derek Stevens is opening the Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas on Oct. 28, two months earlier than initially planned, as ... -
Spotify turns to Warner Bros.’ DC superheroes for new podcasts
Superheroes have swarmed comic-book stores, movie theaters and TV. Now they’re coming for podcasts. AT&T Inc.’s Warner Bros. will produce a slate of original scripted ... -
Football | At 35, Ronaldo may have lost a step during the lockdown
At 35, Cristiano Ronaldo is struggling to regain his famous explosiveness following the three-month break for the coronavirus pandemic. The Juventus striker failed to make an ... -
The Buzz | US: 1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, a historically high number, even as the economy increasingly reopens and employers bring some ... -
228,000 receive gov’t income subsidy, more to come
A total of 228,000 residents have received the 15,000 patacas distributed by the government as part of the income subsidy scheme. The scheme aims to mitigate ... -
World Views | Fear of infection hurt the economy more than lockdowns
Until recently, it seemed like the contentious debate over lockdowns was over. By the end of May, many states were defying the warnings of public-health ... -
Friday, June 19, 2020 – edition no. 3559
* Repatriated — 362 Filipino nationals flew home yesterday after being stranded in Macau for up to four months * Suicide | City yet to ... -
Asia Today: Beijing’s daily cases drop, India’s rise sharply
China’s capital reported a decline in newly confirmed cases of coronavirus Thursday, with a public health expert saying a recent outbreak in the city was under ... -
Melco suspends and revamps House of Dancing Water show
Melco Resorts & Entertainment announced its House of Dancing Water show at the City of Dreams Cotai property will be suspended starting from today (Thursday) to January ... -
MGTO local tours receive over 3,100 registrations on first day
As of 5 p.m. yesterday, 3,135 people have signed up to participate in the “Macao Ready Go! Local Tours” scheme on its opening day, Inês Chan, ... -
Stricter measures for Beijing arrivals following ‘extremely grave’ situation
Individuals who have visited Beijing in the 14 days prior to their arrival in Macau are required to undergo a 14-day period of medical observation in ... -
Non-resident workers to face added difficulties accessing jobs in Macau
Foreign workers aiming to find jobs in Macau will soon face additional difficulties in accessing the documents that allow such work. Analysis and discussions about the ... -
‘Blue cards’ up hirer’s sleeve
One of the concerns previously raised by local migrant workers associations and groups is the added difficulties or impracticability workers will encounter when attempting to ... -
Crime | Overstayers forge Macau ID to work
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has detained two mainlanders who have been overstaying in Macau for a considerable period of time, during which they illegally ... -
Briefs | Taiwan to ease border controls for business people
Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Centre has stated that from Monday it will accept business people coming from lower-risk areas including Hong Kong, Macau, New Zealand, ... -
Quarantine violators to face jail
Two Macau local residents will face jail sentences for breaking their quarantine, according to a statement released by the Court of Final Appeal. The defendant in ... -
CUT loses bid in Cinematheque operation
Current operator CUT Lda. has lost the bid to extend its rights to operate Cinematheque Passion, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) unveiled yesterday. The Cinematheque is ... -
China’s great firewall looms over Hong Kong as surveillance grows
Hong Kong, already grappling with tightened policing to rein in widespread protests that followed last year’s proposed extradition bill, is now bracing for the prospect of stricter digital controls ... -
This Day in History | 1965 Drink-drive limit to be introduced
The government has announced it will introduce a blood alcohol limit for drivers. Anyone found to be driving when over the set limit will be penalised ... -
China says it agrees with India to peacefully solve tensions
China said yesterday that it is seeking a a peaceful resolution to its Himalayan border dispute with India following the death of 20 Indian soldiers in ... -
Trade | EU seeks to rein in competition from foreign rivals
The European Union unveiled plans yesterday to fight unfair competition from foreign companies backed by powerful non-EU trade rivals amid China’s growing influence in the bloc’s ... -
Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, are donating $120 million toward student scholarships at historically black colleges and universities. The couple is ... -
MGM Cotai receives accolade from TTG China
MGM Cotai has won the “Best Meeting & Conventions Hotel in Macau” award at the 13th TTG China Travel Awards. Hubert Wang, president of MGM China Holdings ... -
GEG sponsors Children’s Day event
Galaxy Entertainment Group title sponsored the Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Services Coordination Office (SKH) in organizing the “GEG Presents: International Children’s Day ‘Smile behind the ... -
Horce Racing | Tiz the Law is class of Belmont field, Triple Crown favorite
While there won’t be school buses of fans hoping to see a New York-bred horse make Belmont history, there is a busload of Triple Crown expectations ... -
The Buzz | North Korea says it’s sending soldiers to joint border sites
North Korea said yesterday that it will send soldiers to now-shuttered inter-Korean cooperation sites in its territory and reinstall guard posts and resume military exercises at ... -
China wants banks to cap their profit gains to single digits
China’s financial regulators are asking banks to keep profit growth below 10% this year as they direct the nation’s lenders to support an economy facing its ... -
World Views | Street vendors won’t save China’s economy
For a decade, I lived in a leafy Shanghai neighborhood known for unlicensed street vendors who sold barbecued lamb kebabs, knock-off DVDs and (often) hashish. ... -
Thursday, June 18, 2020 – edition no. 3558
* Beijing blues — New outbreak worries Macau, world * Fatal clash in the Himalayas ups ante for China and India * 3,135 people have ...
