Monthly Archives: July 2020
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China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
China launched its most ambitious Mars mission yet yesterday in a bold attempt to join the United States in successfully landing a spacecraft on the red ... -
Beijing cites ‘malicious slander’ as Houston consulate closes
China said “malicious slander” is behind an order by the U.S. government to close its consulate in Houston, Texas, and maintained yesterday that its officials have ... -
This Day in History | 1974 Nixon ‘must hand over Watergate tapes’
The United States Supreme Court has ordered President Nixon to surrender tape recordings of White House conversations about the Watergate affair. Giving the judgement to a ... -
Virus antibodies fade fast but not necessarily protection
New research suggests that antibodies the immune system makes to fight the new coronavirus may only last a few months in people with mild illness, but ... -
North Korea | Kim visits chicken farm, calls for improvements
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a new chicken farm being built in a county south of capital Pyongyang and called for improvements to ... -
Jack Ma is telling China’s startup founders it’s time to go public
Jack Ma’s timing is frequently spot-on. Now, he’s signaling to a host of Chinese startups it’s time to race ahead with multi-billion-dollar stock sales before the ... -
Macau Racing Tips | The Dundee 1200M race 2020-07-26 | Sun | 16:10
The strong trail of Mission GDragon (pictured) and Partners› Fortune from Pat Lee›s yard were very impressive down at the straight earlier this week; both horses ... -
The Buzz | Trump admin $21M gambit for Pepcid as a Covid-19 remedy fizzles
As the coronavirus began its deadly march through the world, two well-respected American doctors identified a possible remedy: Pepcid, the heartburn medication found on drugstore shelves ... -
On the road to the White House | Joe Biden calls Trump the country’s ‘first’ racist president
Joe Biden said yesterday [Macau time] that President Donald Trump was the country’s “first” racist president. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee’s comments came during a virtual ... -
World Views | Brandy and gin are the perfect drinks in a pandemic
Lockdown has us all reaching for the brandy. That’s a tonic for high-end liquor makers, but a worry for brewers of mainstream beers. French spirits ... -
Friday, July 24, 2020 – edition no. 3583
* Over the Moon — China launches its most ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars * Hong Kong’s daily cases hit record high under ... -
Asia Today: Tokyo sets virus case record as holiday begins
TOKYO — The city of Tokyo announced a record 366 new daily coronavirus cases on Thursday, exceeding 300 for the first time as Japan begins a ... -
Thai serial killer cremated after decades as museum display
For decades, some Thai parents warned their naughty children that if they didn’t behave, Si Ouey would come eat their livers. If the threat of a ... -
Gov’t finds public opposes Av. Rodrigo Rodrigues tall buildings
Nearly 80% of opinions received by the government oppose the proposal of 90-meter tall buildings on Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, local media outlet Macau Concealers ... -
Platform breaks down under helicopter tour demand
The registration platform for the Macao Ready Go! Local Tours campaign broke down yesterday morning after being overwhelmed by registrations for a new helicopter tour, the ... -
Commercial property rents in central Macau retreat to 2010 levels
The number of residential and commercial property sales plunged in the first half of the year amid the ongoing coronavirus-induced economic recession. According to real estate ... -
Macau casinos likely to post $1 billion loss in second quarter
Macau casino operators are expected to post a loss of over USD1 billion (8 billion patacas) collectively in their earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ... -
Crime | Deputy police chief caught drunk driving after crashing motorcycle
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has revealed that a member of the force has been caught driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing his ... -
Briefs | CE calls on universities to turn technology into productivity
Chief Executive (CE) Ho Iat Seng has urged higher education institutions to use technological advancements to increase productivity. Ho was speaking at a joint meeting ... -
Crime | Local businessman tricks HK friend in mask scam
A local trader who agreed to help his friend in Hong Kong source 2.5 million facemasks during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, has taken ... -
BNU chief says diversification needs joint venture strategy
Matching local financing with regional talent and expertise abroad could kickstart Macau’s economic diversification efforts, according to Carlos Cid Álvares, CEO of note-issuing bank Banco Nacional ... -
MGTO focuses promotion on city’s ‘bread and butter’
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is prioritizing promotions targeting mainland China, particularly Guangdong Province, which it has dubbed the city’s “bread and butter.” In a ... -
Pandemic | Silent spread of virus keeps scientists grasping for clues
One of the great mysteries of the coronavirus is how quickly it rocketed around the world. It first flared in central China and, within three months, ... -
US orders China to close its consulate in Houston
The United States said yesterday that it has ordered China to close its consulate in Houston “to protect American intellectual property” and the private information of ... -
Taiwan says China sending planes near island almost daily
China is sending military planes near Taiwan with increasing frequency in what appears to be a stepping up of its threat to use force to take ... -
This Day in History | 1974 Greek military rule gives in to democracy
The military government in Greece has collapsed and the former prime minister Constantine Karamanlis has been invited to return. Huge crowds gathered to greet him at ... -
US accuses Chinese hackers in targeting of COVID-19 research
Hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade ... -
Aviation | Cathay delays Airbus deliveries to stem crippling cash drain
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. will delay deliveries of Airbus SE aircraft by as much as two years, in a move that could cut the carrier’s monthly ... -
Nestle adds Chinese water brands to list of possible disposals
Nestle SA is considering selling a bottled water business in China as the world’s largest food company sheds underperforming brands. Nestle said yesterday it’s considering a ... -
Juan Ángel Napout: Ex-South American soccer head stays in prison with virus
A federal judge denied a request for compassionate release by the former head of South American soccer after he contracted the coronavirus while serving a nine-year ... -
The Buzz | World shares turn lower as virus caseloads rise
World shares were mostly lower yesterday on renewed worries over surging coronavirus caseloads in many countries. U.S. futures also edged lower, though President Donald Trump’s statement ... -
Trump | Twitter says it’s cracking down on QAnon conspiracy theory
Twitter says it is cracking down on accounts and content related to QAnon, the far-right U.S. conspiracy theory popular among supporters of President Donald Trump. The ... -
World Views | As the EU evolves, it’s jerks against creeps
Europe will be “forged in crises,” said Jean Monnet, a founding father of what became the European Union. For decades it’s been a favorite quote ... -
Thursday, July 23, 2020 – edition no. 3582
* House loses — Macau casinos to post $1 billion loss in second quarter; break even likely in third quarter * MGTO | Platform crashes under ... -
Asia Today: Australian state leader says sick not isolating
MELBOURNE — Australia’s hard-hit Victoria state reported a record 484 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday and health authorities warned that numbers could continue to rise. With ...
