Monthly Archives: September 2020
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Risk expert predicts HK’s national security law will expedite Greater Bay integration
Hong Kong’s economic integration into the Greater Bay Area will accelerate now that the Special Administrative Region has adopted its controversial national security legislation, according ... -
Briefs | Education authority encourages students to do volunteer work
The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) is encouraging secondary school students to do more volunteer work. In a reply to lawmaker Lam Lon Wai’s ... -
Children under three again allowed to attend school
After 10 days of confusion and public debate, children under the age of three will be allowed back to preschool as early as on September 21, ... -
Health code to resume once HK brings Covid-19 under control
Hong Kong authorities have announced that the health code system which will facilitate travel between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau will only be introduced once the ... -
Reconstruction works for Sé Cathedral to cost MOP9 million
The Sé Cathedral of Macau is set to undergo reconstruction works as the main roof needs to be “urgently repaired” for security reasons, the Diocese of Macau announced. ... -
China launches new optical remote-sensing satellite
China launched a new optical remote-sensing satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province yesterday. The Gaofen-11 02 satellite was launched by a ... -
Journalists for US media face possible expulsion
China is delaying the renewal of press cards for at least five journalists working at four U.S. media outlets, an organization of foreign correspondents said yesterday, ... -
China’s export growth quickens in August, imports edge lower
China’s export growth accelerated in August while imports edged lower as the world’s second-largest economy extended its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Exports rose 9.5% over ... -
This Day in History | 1986 Pinochet survives rebel ambush
The president of Chile has escaped an attempt on his life in a fierce attack which killed five of his bodyguards and wounded 11 more. General ... -
Typhoon lashes South Korea after battering Japanese islands
A powerful typhoon damaged buildings, flooded roads and knocked out power to thousands of homes in South Korea yesterday after battering islands in southern Japan, killing ... -
Airplane cabins could look different the next time you fly
Headrest canopies and fabric barriers between seats could start appearing in airplane cabins as the embattled industry tries to ward off the coronavirus. Airlines desperate ... -
China Evergrande offers 30% discount to boost property sales
China Evergrande Group kicked off a nationwide sales promotion with a 30% discount on all real estate properties as the developer tries to boost sales and ... -
Cycling | It’s a stressful rest day as Tour riders face COVID-19 tests
It’s a rest day like no other for the Tour de France bunch. After nine nervous and exhausting stages that took the peloton from the Riviera ... -
Football | Fati becomes youngest Spain scorer in win over Ukraine
SPAIN 4, UKRAINE 0 Teenager Ansu Fati became the youngest player to score for Spain in a 4-0 win against Ukraine in the Nations League yesterday ... -
The Buzz | Hospital: Russia’s Alexei Navalny out of coma, is responsive
Poisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s condition has improved, allowing doctors to take him out of an induced coma, the German hospital treating him said yesterday. ... -
Forum Macao | Secretary-General Xu Yingzhen leaves post
The Secretary-General of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Forum Macao), Xu Yingzhen, is leaving her position this week, the ... -
Our Desk | On the continuous dismay of the vulnerable groups
Groups of migrant workers’ associations have expressed dismay over the newly approved employment agency bill, as the Times reported yesterday. These groups are the associations – ... -
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 – edition no. 3614
* Xu Yingzhen leaves Forum Macao top post * Helena S. Fernandes exclusive | ‘MGTO role remains unchanged’ despite move to Economy secretariat * After ... -
WikiLeaks’ Assange in UK court to fight US extradition bid
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared in a London court today (Monday) to fight a U.S. extradition request, at a high-stakes hearing that was delayed by the ... -
Macau marathon to be held with infection control measures
The Galaxy Entertainment Macao International Marathon will be held on December 6, opening with a total of 12,000 spots available for participants, the Sports Bureau (ID) ... -
Briefs | 70-year-old indecently exposes self to child
A 70-year-old Macau man is facing charges for indecently exposing himself to a little girl. The Public Security Force (PSP) apprehended the elderly man after ... -
Education bureau meets with nurseries to discuss school ban for infants
A meeting was held between the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) and educational associations to discuss the issue of children under the age of 3 ... -
Lawmakers approve of merging auditor, accountant protocols
The Third Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) has agreed with the government’s proposal of merging the protocols for auditors and accountants. On Friday, the ... -
Migrant groups disappointed over unheeded petition
Migrant associations in the Macau SAR have expressed their distress regarding the recently approved bill on regulating employment agencies, noting that the legislature overlooked their suggestions ... -
Sixth dead dolphin found in 14 months
The body of a humpback dolphin was found Saturday morning off the coast of Tam Kong Temple, Coloane. This is the sixth dolphin from the species ... -
A tale of two doctors
The Covid-19 pandemic has been raging on for more than six months now and when it will all be over is anyone’s guess. Macau has fought ... -
Briefs | Gambling regulator denies approving Macau Mark Six
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has clarified that it has not approved the operations of the so-called lottery, the Macau Mark Six, by ... -
China jails two people for hiding trip to Wuhan
Two people who returned to their hometown after contracting the coronavirus in the Chinese city at the center of the outbreak in January have been ... -
Experts warn China-India standoff risks unintentional war
As a monthslong military standoff between India and China along their disputed mountain border protracts, experts warn that the nuclear-armed countries — which already have engaged ... -
Xi Jinping says Party can’t be split from masses
Chinese President Xi Jinping said nothing will come between the Chinese people and the Communist Party that has governed them for more than 70 years, setting ... -
China promises more market opening at trade fair
President Xi Jinping pledged to open China’s service industries wider to foreign competitors as its first in-person trade fair since the coronavirus outbreak opened under intensive ... -
This Day in History | 1992 Troops kill 24 at ANC rally
At least 24 people have been killed and 150 injured when soldiers fired on an African National Congress demonstration on the border of Ciskei in South ... -
Germany is re-engineering Europe’s most important river
Two shipping brothers on Germany’s Rhine faced a dilemma that has become increasingly common on Europe’s most important river. With the waters precariously low, Stephen and ... -
Activists call for ‘Mulan’ boycott over star’s HK stance
Activists are calling for a boycott of Disney’s live-action “Mulan” remake, citing a social media post from the lead actress in support of Hong Kong police. ... -
Indictment accuses 12 of illegally trading shark fins
Federal authorities in the U.S. said late last week that they have charged 12 people and seized nearly $8 million in cash, jewels and precious metals ...
