Lawmaker Coutinho criticizes gov’t inaction over major social issues

Lawmaker Pereira Coutinho said that the city’s current employment situation, quality of education, issues with corruption, and the inability of government officials to solve population issues all continue to be

Briefs | DSAL monitors case complaint by construction workers

  The Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) said that it is monitoring the case submitted by a group of resident construction workers and pledged to assist them in regards to employment opportunities.

Sulu Sou requests more answers from Secretary for Security

  Dissatisfied with the reply from the Office of the Secretary for Security to his previous inquiries, lawmaker Sulu Sou has submitted another inquiry with additional questions. The lawmaker’s previous inquiry focused

Hong Kong virus cases increase to 1,958

The Hong Kong government announced the extension of social distancing measures yesterday, as 73 additional confirmed cases of Covid-19 were reported, bringing the total cases to 1,958. At a media briefing

MGTO promotes Macao Ready Go! to Guangdong in anticipation of travel resumption

Following the gradual of the tourism market, we will promote the Macao Ready Go! platform to tourists. We have already started marketing efforts in Mainland China, especially in Guangdong,”

WeChat now only payment method for Golden Bus tickets

All ticketing services for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge shuttle bus have been moved online “due to Covid-19 containment needs”, the shuttle bus operator has announced. Commonly referred to as the Golden

Chang’s defense refutes ‘criminal organization’ accusation in IPIM case

An investigator from the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) yesterday tried to prove the existence of a criminal organization run by one of the defendants in the ongoing corruption case involving

Sheldon Adelson’s Singapore casino ends suit with $6.5 million payment

The Singapore casino run by billionaire Sheldon Adelson’s Las Vegas Sands Corp. has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a former patron, meeting his demand for a S$9.1 million

Lawrence Ho purchases $60 million in Studio City senior notes

Casino billionaire Lawrence Ho has purchased $60 million (478 million patacas) worth of senior notes offered by Studio City, saying the funds will help continue its Phase 2 construction. Ho acquired

Briefs | Visitor arrivals bounce in just 90% decline

  Visitor arrivals declined by more than 90% in June, according to the latest information released by the Statistics and Census Service, showing some improvement over the previous months as border

Jack Ma’s Ant seeks $200 billion value in landmark dual IPO

Billionaire Jack Ma’s Ant Group is seeking a valuation north of $200 billion as it goes public in Hong Kong and Shanghai, people familiar with the matter said, kicking off

Japan starts paying firms to cut reliance on Chinese factories

Japan’s government will start subsidizing some companies to invest in factories in Japan and South-East Asia as part of efforts to reduce reliance on manufacturing in China. Fifty-seven companies including privately-held

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong seeking seat in legislature

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong filed candidacy papers yesterday for upcoming legislative elections in Hong Kong, where the new national security law could prevent opposition candidates from taking seats. Wong was one

HK jobless rate jumps to highest in over 15 years

Hong Kong’s unemployment rate rose in June to the highest in more than 15 years, as the city’s economy remains under pressure from the coronavirus pandemic as well as escalating

UK to make changes to extradition treaty with Hong Kong

Britain’s government will be making changes in its extradition arrangements with Hong Kong, after China imposed a tough new national security law. As tensions grow with Beijing, Prime Minister Boris Johnson

This Day in History | 1969 Man takes first steps on the Moon

American Neil Armstrong has become the first man to walk on the Moon. The astronaut stepped onto the Moon’s surface, in the Sea of Tranquility, at 0256 GMT, nearly 20 minutes

Insults, slammed fists: EU virus summit goes into fourth day

Weary and bleary, European Union leaders yesterday geared up for a fourth day of fighting over an unprecedented 1.85 trillion-euro ($2.1 trillion) EU budget and coronavirus recovery fund, barely recovered

Citi, UBS pause Hong Kong back-to-office plans as cases jump

Global banks including Citigroup Inc. and UBS Group AG are suspending their return-to-office plans in Hong Kong after the city reported a daily record of more than 100 new coronavirus

Football | Madrid and Barcelona savor break ahead of Champions League

With the Spanish league over, Real Madrid and Barcelona are ready to recharge and regroup as they turn their focus to the Champions League. The teams responded differently following the stoppage

Ballon d’Or canceled this year amid coronavirus disruption

The prestigious Ballon d’Or will not be awarded this year because the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the soccer season. Awarded by France Football magazine, the Ballon d’Or has been given out

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