Yearly Archives: 2020
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Apple suppliers’ exodus from China won’t slow down under Biden
The splintering of the global tech supply chain that began during President Donald Trump’s watch looks set to persist under his successor. Apple Inc., the largest ... -
This day in history | 1962 US spaceman orbits Earth
The first American to orbit the Earth has landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean. Marine Lieutenant John Glenn, 40, travelled about 81,000 miles (more than 130,000km) ... -
UK set to be first to clear Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine
The U.K. is poised to become the first country to approve Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE’s Covid-19 vaccine, ahead of a long line of countries waiting ... -
Court orders France to rethink 30-person limit on worship
France’s highest administrative court yesterday ordered a rethink of a 30-person attendance limit for religious services put in place by the government to slow down the ... -
Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home
Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones. Consumers spent an estimated USD9 billion ... -
The Buzz | Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85
Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who was the body, though not the voice, of arch-villain Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died. He ... -
Mike Tyson returns to ring, draws in exhibition with Jones
Mike Tyson stepped through the ropes in his signature black trunks and heard the opening bell in a boxing ring for the first time in 15 ... -
World Views | Key question in Cosby appeal: Does defendant’s past matter?
In 2016, as Bill Cosby’s legal team prepared for trial in his stunning sexual assault case in Pennsylvania, the state Supreme Court quietly heard a death ... -
Monday, November 30, 2020 – edition no. 3668
* Shop local — Secretary Lei Wai Nong urges the public to use next year’s cash handouts in the city after confirming that the wealth partaking ... -
SMEs | longer path to recovery amid gradual tourist growth
With everyone staying at home to lower the risk of infection, social distancing has helped to obscure the issue of joblessness and financial ordeals some in ... -
MGTO: Shopping festival to help revive economy
The Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, has expressed her confidence that the upcoming Macau Shopping Festival will help ... -
Macau on a steady growth trajectory, MECC says
At a ceremonial event organized by the Macau European Chamber of Commerce (MECC) yesterday, the alliance’s members expressed confidence that the city is well-positioned for a ... -
Grand Lisboa eyeing 50% hotel occupancy for festive season
Grand Lisboa Macau remains positive that it will reach a hotel occupancy rate of 50% during the upcoming December festive season, despite the month not being ... -
Gaming | Fitch forecasts revenue declines of up to 60% in 1H2021
Fitch Rating is forecasting monthly revenue declines of 50% to 60% (relative to 2019) through the first half of 2021, with accelerating growth in the ... -
New bill aims to increase mobility for permanent teachers
A new bill that aims to amend Decree-Law 67/99/M, which establishes the general rules for teaching staff at the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ), as ... -
Bill concerning urban architecture limits detailed reading of fire safety law
The first detailed reading of the recently passed new law concerning fire safety in buildings and specific locations, such as outdoor public spaces, has been ... -
Crime | Sexual assault cases up 64% as of Q3
The total number of crime cases in the first nine months of the year plunged by 33.1% year-on-year, whereas the number of sexual assaults against children ... -
Gov’t’s contract with Alibaba expected to be extended
The government expects to extend its partnership with Alibaba Group, the Deputy Director of the Public Administration and Civil Service Bureau (SAFP), Ng Wai Han, disclosed ... -
China’s top diplomat stresses S.Korea ties amid row with US
China’s top diplomat yesterday stressed the importance of bilateral relations while meeting senior officials in South Korea, where there is growing concern the country is becoming ... -
This day in history | 1967 De Gaulle says ‘non’ to Britain – again
The French President, Charles de Gaulle, has for a second time said he will veto Britain’s application to join the Common Market. He warned France’s five ... -
USA | Biden seeks unity as Trump stokes fading embers of campaign
On a day of grace and grievance, President-elect Joe Biden summoned Americans to join in common purpose against the coronavirus pandemic and their political divisions while ... -
Drive In | ‘Ma Rainey’ is Boseman’s final, perhaps finest gift
Chadwick Boseman surges onto the screen as fast-talking trumpeter Levee in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” like a man on an electrified tightrope — balancing precariously between ... -
Macau Racing Tips: The Hibernian 1050 Metres Sand 2020-11-28 | Sat | 16:55
Blue Glory from YC Fung’s yard has shown enough to suggest that he can score another good sand race this Saturday. He rate favourably at his ... -
Taste of Edesia | A journey through time
There are many outstanding hotels in Shanghai and choosing where to stay during a short visit could be a difficult decision. For those who love history ... -
The Buzz | China won’t hike rates soon as it exits stimulus, says state media
China is very likely to exit from some of its stimulus measures as the economy improves, but there won’t be any interest rate hike soon, a leading state ... -
South Korean chat room operator gets 40 years for blackmail
The operator of online chat rooms in South Korea was sentenced yesterday to 40 years in prison on charges of blackmailing dozens of women, including minors, ... -
World Views | Why Maradona was better than Ronaldo and Messi
Soccer fans are fortunate to live in a time when two superstars are simultaneously making the claim to be the best player in the history of ... -
Friday, November 27, 2020 – edition no. 3667
* On the back of recovery — Macau’s SMEs need longer to recover despite progressive growth in tourist arrivals * Shopping festival to help revive economy: ... -
Policy Address | Cheong: Gov’t ‘highly concerned’ about accountability, democracy
Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong has affirmed that the Macau SAR government places great importance upon democracy and the accountability of high-ranking officials. During ... -
Policy Address | mandatory registration of food-takeout businesses being considered
The Macau SAR government will trial a mandatory registration measure for food take-out businesses, as announced by the Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong ... -
Letter to the Editor | Car parking in Coloane
Dear Editor, I write on behalf of some residents of Coloane regarding car parking in the village. Parking in the village has become a major challenge. ... -
WTT Macao | players outside Top 8 kick off tournament
The first-ever World Table Tennis (WTT) event kicked off yesterday at Macau’s Tap Seac Multisport Pavilion. Doing the honors of the event opening were the players ... -
11% of secondary school pupils bullied online
More than 11% of high school students have reported falling victim to cyberbullying, according to the results of a recent survey jointly published by the ... -
Crime | Man arrested after indecent videotaping
A male non-resident worker has helped police apprehend a man accused of non-consensual videotaping of a woman’s private parts at the Border Gate. At 10:15 p.m., ... -
Source market diversification vital to tourism in long term: academics
Macau’s long-term prospects of tourism revival and development will depend on cultural factors, Dr Pan Lei, academic at the University of Macau and an enthusiastic traveler, ...
