Daily Archives: Thursday, October 22, 2020
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Fire Services report drop in response services this year
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) has reported a drop in all its services during the first nine months of this year, partly due to the reduction ... -
Doctor at public hospital conceals travel to Qingdao
A plastic surgeon at the Conde São Januário Hospital failed to declare to his employer that he had traveled to Qingdao, China before resuming work. He ... -
All now welcome | IAM seen to overturn policy barring non-locals from BBQ
The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) appears to have overturned a controversial policy to bar non-residents from making appointments for barbeque (BBQ) facilities in public parks. A ... -
Government reviewing non-residents labor quota
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has said that the government is considering a change to the approval mechanism for qualified non-resident worker labor quotas. In a ... -
SMG considers hoisting typhoon signal today
A tropical cyclone signal may be considered today depending on the development of the northeast monsoon that has been affecting Macau since late afternoon yesterday, with ... -
IC official wins appeal over 30-day suspension
A department head from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has won an appeal to the Court of Second Instance (TSI) over a decision by former Chief ... -
Macau denies Ao Man Long request for Portugal transfer
The local government has denied a request from the former Secretary for Transport and Public Works to serve the remainder of his 29-year sentence in Portugal. ... -
Casinos expected to post combined $823 million quarterly loss
Macau casino operators are expected to post a combined loss of more than $800 million in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the ... -
Melco’s wealthy toy playground launches into second phase
The City of Dreams integrated resort welcomed new merchandise to the second version of “TheArsenale” pop-up store, with new products including a NASA-branded basketball, a sports ... -
Briefs | IAM plans to extend Taipa bicycle trail to Friendship Bridge
In response to lawmaker Lei Chan U’s recent written inquiry, José Tavares, president of the Executive Committee of the Municipal Affairs Bureau, has disclosed that ... -
39 Chinese are Thailand’s first foreign tourists in seven months
Thailand’s tourist industry took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes this week by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such ... -
Strongest yuan in two years tests China’s tolerance for gains
Traders are testing China’s tolerance for a strong yuan, which keeps rallying no matter what officials do to rein in appreciation. The currency climbed as much ... -
Japan PM pushes closer Southeast Asia ties in China counter
Japan’s new prime minister pledged yesterday to help Southeast Asian nations increase their maritime security capabilities, as he used his first overseas trip as leader to ... -
This Day in History | 1966 Double-agent breaks out of jail
One of Britain’s most notorious double-agents, George Blake, has escaped from prison in London after a daring break-out believed to have been masterminded by the Soviet ... -
Growing N. Korean nuclear threat awaits US election winner
Where’s the war? That’s how President Donald Trump defends his North Korea policy at campaign rallies even though he’s joined the list of U.S. presidents unable ... -
Huawei, China firms said to seek curbs on Nvidia’s arm deal
Chinese technology companies including Huawei Technologies Co. have expressed strong concerns to local regulators about Nvidia Corp.’s proposed acquisition of Arm Ltd., people familiar with the ... -
Lai Heen at The Ritz-Carlton launches two new tasting menus
The Michelin-starred Lai Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau has introduced two tasting menus to feature the flavors crafted by the restaurant’s Executive Chef, Jackie Ho, which ... -
Shine Spa at Sheraton Grand Macao rolls out treatment packages
Shine Spa at Sheraton Grand Macao is offering a new range of great value offers and treatment packages, available now until December 19 and starting from ... -
Drive In | Spike Lee, David Byrne take us on a hypnotic journey
Ever since the pandemic darkened theaters earlier this year, sending the entire performing arts world into a catastrophic state of limbo, we’ve seen all manner of ... -
The Buzz | Pope endorses same-sex civil unions in new documentary film
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered yesterday at the Rome ... -
Cathay Pacific cuts 8,500 jobs, shutters regional airline
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific Airways said yesterday it would cut 8,500 jobs and shut a regional airline as it grapples with the plunge in air ... -
World Views | Netflix may test just how essential it is
Forget dinner and a movie. As cinemas remain desolate, cooler weather puts an end to the enjoyment of safe outdoor dining and Covid-19 roars back across the world, ... -
Thursday, October 22, 2020 – edition no. 3643
* Welcome back to BBQ — A controversial policy barring non-residents from booking time at the grills appears to have been overturned * China is natural ...
