Monthly Archives: November 2020
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UK | Boris in quarantine but declares himself fit, working
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said yesterday he is as “fit as a butcher’s dog” after being instructed to self-isolate for 14 days because he recently ... -
Korean air aims for top-10 world ranking with Asiana deal
South Korea’s two biggest airlines plan to merge, with Korean Air Lines Co. acquiring Asiana Airlines Inc. for 1.8 trillion won ($1.6 billion) following an injection ... -
St. Regis Macao launches festive offerings
The St. Regis Macao is celebrating the festive season with a suite package offer, as well as a range of culinary delights available until end of ... -
MGM donates MOP600,000 to Tung Sin Tong
MGM presented another year of support by donating MOP600,000 to the Macau Tung Sin Tong Charitable Society’s annual fundraising campaign, the gaming operator announced in a ... -
Football | Nations League: Belgium ends England’s Nations League hopes with clear win
Belgium 2, England 0 Dries Mertens scored a superb free kick as a resilient Belgium ended England’s hopes of reaching the Nations League finals with a ... -
The Buzz | UAE national carrier to start flying to Tel Aviv next spring
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced yesterday it would start operating daily nonstop flights to Tel Aviv next spring, a move ... -
Trump campaign retreats from key claim in Pennsylvania suit
President Donald Trump’s campaign is withdrawing a central part of its lawsuit seeking to stop the certification of the election results in Pennsylvania, where Democrat Joe ... -
Our Desk | Beef or no beef, that is the question
I was walking by a fast food chain the other day when my attention was caught by a drop-down banner hanging on the window, facing the ... -
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 – edition no. 3659
* The worst of times — In his Policy Address, Ho Iat Seng warns residents to brace themselves for 2021, comes short of economic relief ... -
Association calls for salary protection in letter to CE
The New Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association, a local activist alliance, has implored the government to safeguard the wage entitlements of local casino workers, in a ... -
Local youth want expedited public housing construction: survey
Local youth are confident in the current government, but are pinning their hopes on it to speed up the construction of public housing, according to a ... -
Group urges continued investment by gov’t in central provident fund
A group of four representatives of the New Democratic Macau Association has urged the local government to maintain its investment in the city’s non-mandatory Central Provident ... -
Artistic circle describes late Master Mio as ‘standard setter’
Over the weekend, the passing of artistic master Mio Pang Fei stunned the creative circle of Macau. The master, who passed away at the age of ... -
Gov’t calls off pandemic measures decision within hours
This past Friday night, the Times learned from a sports association that its training sessions over the weekend were forced to be called off due to ... -
77-year-old dies by suspected suicide in nursing home
A 77-year-old local resident has reportedly committed suicide by hanging in the bathroom of his room at a nursing home located in Taipa, the Judiciary ... -
Sands China to hold shopping event
Casino operator Sands China Ltd. will hold a shopping event, coined the Sands Mega Brand Sale, from November 26 to 29 at its Cotai Expo ... -
Internal security law | Committee dubs security bill provision ‘too abstract’
Members of the Third Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) have requested that the local government further explain the dissuasion of security force personnel from ... -
Sulu Sou urges suspension of mainland teachers’ exchange program
Lawmaker Sulu Sou has urged the local government to suspend the “Outstanding Teachers from Mainland China to Macau for Exchange,” noting that mainland teachers are not familiar with Macau’s educational culture, institution ... -
Food enthusiasts gather at festival amid social distancing measures
The 2020 Macau Food Festival is giving locals a chance to celebrate togetherness even whilst observing socially distancing measures. On the first Sunday since its opening, ... -
Grand Prix kicks off with car show
The 67th edition of the Macau Grand Prix was officially inaugurated on Saturday with the launching of a racing car show at Tap Seac Square. As ... -
ASEAN, China, other partners set world’s biggest trade pact
China and 14 other countries agreed yesterday to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal ... -
This day in History | 1983 England fans rampage in Luxembourg
More than 20 English football supporters have been arrested in Luxembourg after a night of violence. The fans are being held for drunkenness, fighting and stealing ... -
US secretary of state begins 7-nation tour in France
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed “global challenges” with a handful of members of a Paris think tank Saturday at the start of a seven- ... -
Diwali gold-buying frenzy missing on key day for Indian demand
Gold jewelry stores in India this year were less busy on the most auspicious day to buy the precious metal as higher prices and the impact ... -
The Buzz | Egypt unveils ancient coffins, statues found in Saqqara
Egyptian antiquities officials announced the discovery of at least 100 ancient coffins, some with mummies inside, and around 40 gilded statues in a vast Pharaonic necropolis ... -
Vintage car show enlivens St. Lazarus District
A vintage car show presenting several generations of the famous Celica and Supra car models from Japanese manufacturer Toyota enlivened St. Lazarus District area on Saturday ... -
World Views | What’s the cheapest way to save all those phone photos?
If you’re used to storing your photos and videos for free in the Google cloud, then this week brought some bad news: The days of unlimited ... -
Monday, November 16, 2020 – edition no. 3658
* Homage to a late master — Artist Mio Pang Fei nurtured many generations of artists for the city – where many of them have become ... -
Lawmakers probe gov’t on budget defiance to Basic Law
Lawmakers of the First Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) have questioned the government regarding the 2021 budget bill, which presents a deficit due to ... -
Education suffers MOP1 billion cut in 2021
The education sector will face a 1 billion pataca cut in 2021, as per the 2021 Budget bill presented by the government. The bill, currently under ... -
Ao Ieong dispels public worries over recruitment of mainland teachers
The recruitment of 27 teachers from mainland China to offer local teachers tutelage on assistance and counseling by the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) has ... -
Unitary police law remains in place
The unitary police law remains in place following yesterday’s discussion by the First Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL). Yesterday, members of the committee met ... -
Local racers deny document forgery accusations in court
Two local car racers have denied the Macao Foundation’s accusations of document forgery in the Court of First Instance, according to a report by Macao Daily ... -
Gaming tax drops 74% in Jan-Oct period
The SAR government has reaped MOP24.3 billion in gaming taxes from January to October, a sharp drop of 74% from the same period last year, the ... -
Wynn Promotes Traditional Chinese Culture
Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. and the National Conditions Education (Macau) Association co-organized the fourth ‘Wynn Cup—Macau Primary School Student National Education Drawing Competition’ under the theme ...
