Monthly Archives: December 2020
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World Views | Boris Johnson’s Brexit Divide-and-Rule Plan Is Failing
Wednesday was supposed to be Boris Johnson’s ultimate showdown: A face-to-face meeting with Ursula von der Leyen, boss of the European Commission, to make a once-and-for-all ... -
Friday, December 11, 2020 – edition no. 3676
* Ready for the track — A group of youngsters are gearing up to carry the Macau flag to the top of the podium once race ... -
Lawmaker’s agenda | Wang Sai Man wants mechanism to reemploy stranded TNRs
Lawmaker Wang Sai Man is urging the government to create a temporary mechanism to handle the cases of the many non-resident workers (TNRs) who have lost ... -
Survey: Permanent residents use western new media at a higher frequency
A survey conducted by the Macao Media Research Center at the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) has shown that, in 2020, permanent residents of ... -
DSPA reports higher recycling efficiency in high-rise buildings
Recycling efficiency in high-rise buildings is far more significant than recycling in public streets, according to Chan Kwok Ho, Chief of the Environmental Protection Bureau’s (DSPA) ... -
GTEF2020 | Industry should acclimatize to mainland travelers’ evolved demands: Experts
National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) and the travel trade have to get in early in adapting to the drastic changes in travel behaviors and preferences among mainland ... -
Economy to grow by over 60% year-on-year in 2021
Macau’s economy is forecast to shrink around 54%, year-on-year (YoY) in 2020, but rebound by over 60% YoY in 2021, according to the latest report published ... -
2020 tourist arrivals to reach over five million
Visitor arrivals in the Macau SAR for 2020 may total around five million, underscoring the fact that the city is only recording between 18,000 and 20,000 ... -
Briefs | Gov’t continues with building constructions to save on rents
The SAR Government has recently announced that another land plot, sized 6,480 sqm and located opposite the main door of the Macao Cultural Centre, will ... -
CRIME | Man assists friend to rape own partner
A man who allegedly helped his friend twice to rape his former girlfriend, who was then a minor, was accidentally discovered while local law-enforcement authorities were ... -
Taipa construction accident leaves one dead
A construction worker was killed in an accident in which he was buried by falling earth at a construction site near the Light Rail Transit’s Ocean ... -
Artyzen Grand Lapa to undergo further rebrand in early 2021
Grand Lapa Macau has announced its change of name to Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau as part of its rebranding process. Although they are yet to announce ... -
Portuguese, English press explore GBA cities
The Macau Portuguese and English Press delegation is currently visiting the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area’s cities of Guangzhou, Zhaoqing and Jiangmen, among others, to ... -
Sulu Sou appeal to plenary on disclosure of associations’ accounts rejected
A final appeal made by lawmaker Sulu Sou to the plenary of the Legislative Assembly (AL) over the decision to reject the discussion of a bill ... -
UAE says Chinese vaccine 86% effective, offers few details
The United Arab Emirates said yesterday a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, in a statement that provided few details ... -
Gov’t orders removal of 105 apps, including TripAdvisor
Companies including the Chinese arm of TripAdvisor Inc. have been ordered by regulators to overhaul their mobile phone apps in what the Chinese government said is ... -
Merkel pleads for Christmas sacrifice to protect loved ones
Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Germans to rein in Christmas celebrations, making an unusually emotional appeal as the country’s soft shutdown fails to slow the coronavirus spread. ... -
Turkey | Erdogan downplays rifts with US, dismisses EU threat
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signaled he’s interested in resolving differences with U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, a vocal critic, as the Turkish government finds itself increasingly ... -
China set to bail out Iraq with multibillion-dollar oil deal
Iraq is poised to sign a multibillion-dollar contract with China ZhenHua Oil Co., a bailout from Beijing for the cash-strapped government which will receive money upfront ... -
Football players lay down ‘marker’ in fight against racism
Players have taken a knee, unfurled slogans and demanded tougher action only to find soccer — their working environment — remains infected with racism. The tipping ... -
The Buzz | UK investigates possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 shot
U.K. regulators said yesterday that people who have a “significant history’’ of allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine while they investigate two adverse reactions ... -
China, Nepal say Everest a bit higher than past measurements
China and Nepal jointly announced a new official height for Mount Everest, ending a discrepancy between the two nations. The new height of the world’s highest ... -
World Views | EU rolls Brexit tanks onto U.K. hedge fund lawn
As negotiations about the terms of the U.K.’s departure from the European Union rumble on interminably, it’s pretty clear that the future relationship will be fractious at ... -
Thursday, December 10, 2020 – edition no. 3675
The need to adapt — Tourism experts called on the industry to make headway to accommodate evolved travel sentiments and needs of mainland travelers in the ... -
First comprehensive publication on Macau Gaming Law issued
The recently launched “Macau Gaming Law – Annotated with Comments” is a new, four-volume publication that covers all local gaming regulations with explanations and comments by ... -
Briefs | MGTO welcomed media delegation from mainland
Titled “Integrated Media Visit to Macau”, a delegation comprising 11 mainland China’s news media paid a familiarization visit to the SAR for a coverage of ... -
Free Covid-19 vaccination on a voluntary basis for residents
Macau’s citizens will be able to enjoy a free vaccination for Covid-19 if they request one. However, the SAR government cannot announce a concrete timetable for ... -
Education | Bureau to run survey on mainland teacher exchange program
For the first time in a decade, the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) will run a survey asking local teachers about the mainland “instructor-teacher” program, ... -
Briefs | DSAL: Construction sites, casinos have the most job hazards
In the latest survey on occupational safety, conducted by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), authorities determined that the sites with the greatest number of accidents ... -
Crime | Woman charged over unlawful hiring of domestic helper
A 50-year-old local resident is being charged by the judiciary authorities over the unlawful hiring of a domestic helper from Vietnam, the Public Security Police Force ... -
CE congratulates AIPIM on its 15th Anniversary
Although not present at the 15th anniversary celebration of the Macau Portuguese and English Press Association held yesterday, Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng sent his written ... -
GEG’s Responsible Gaming Efforts to Bring Families Together By Building a Healthy Community
A responsible gaming culture not only contributes to the industry’s health, but helps support the health and well-being of employees and their families. Galaxy Entertainment Group ... -
DSEJ: Budgeting investment against GDP ‘impractical’
Budgeting education investment against the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) is impractical, Lou Pak Sang, director of the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ), said at ... -
Sands China awards suppliers, local SMEs in ceremonies
For the first time ever, Sands China Ltd. hosted two ceremonies on the same day to honor distinguished suppliers for the group and support local small ... -
Chambers kick off festive season with gathering
A total of five Chambers of Commerce in Macau held their annual Inter-Chamber Christmas Party at Naam Garden at Grand Lapa Hotel, attracting some 200 guests. ...
