Monthly Archives: October 2020
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Taste of Edesia | Taste of home
Many city dwellers do not have patience for a long lunch during most days. While eating fast food is cheap and saves time, nutritional values might ... -
Book It | ‘A Song for the Dark Times’ contains two mysteries
Ian Rankin’s best-known character, John Rebus, typically resides in the dark world of the human soul and things are no different in “A Song for the ... -
tTunes | Seventeen offer fleeting distraction with new EP
Is it a “Homerun” for Seventeen? With special album “;(Semicolon),” Seventeen offer some comfort pop. Punctuation can be difficult, as is putting together a great album. ... -
Wellness | Time to shine
Life in a urban environment like Macau can be hectic. To reduce stress and anxiety, getting a massage is one of the best ways to relax ... -
Macau Racing Tips | The Salisbury 1510 Metres Sand 2020-10-23 | Fri | 21:05
Fantastic Friends was very impressive in his track work in the working, his trainer KM Chin took him out for some fast work and he responded ... -
The Buzz | Banksy artwork sells for almost $10 million at auction
Banksy’s playful take on a famous Impressionist painting has sold at auction for 7.6 million pounds ($9.8 million), the second-highest price ever paid for a work ... -
Celebrities unite to various get-out-the-vote efforts
In the final days before the U.S. election, celebrities from Kerry Washington to Billie Jean King and Danai Gurira are urging Americans to vote. Here are ... -
World Views | The lack of fiscal aid won’t wreck US consumer spending
In the world of investing, self-storage properties are about as bland as it gets. Then again, U.S. consumers are going to need a place to store ... -
Friday, October 23, 2020 – edition no. 3644
* Exclusive interview: Rodrigo Brum | Forum Macao top official finds great potential for trade in GBA * Budget cuts should not slow down public investment, ... -
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 ... -
Tourism board acknowledges 2020 arrivals may tumble over 90%
The city’s tourism board is expecting a decline of over 90% in tourist arrivals for the whole of 2020. The SAR government is not expected to ... -
Gaming analyst turns cautious on Macau recovery timeline
Gaming advisory firm Union Gaming has turned cautious on the Macau casino sector after failing to see signs of recovery. “Currently, there’s too much friction for ... -
Briefs | Man arrested for secretly photographing female students
On October 15, the Judiciary Police arrested a 27-year-old man on allegations of secretly filming and photographing female students in school uniform. The police found ...
