Yearly Archives: 2020
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HK’s richest tycoon gives $13 million to battle virus
The charity of Hong Kong’s richest man donated HKD100 million ($13 million) to help Wuhan, the city at the epicenter of China’s coronavirus outbreak. The money ... -
Virus cases in HK apartments recall SARS memories
The diagnosis of four people living in a single Hong Kong apartment block who were sickened by a new virus is prompting worried comparisons with the ... -
Singapore braces for 30% tourism drop after virus outbreak
Singapore could see a 25% to 30% decline in tourist arrivals and spending this year because of the coronavirus outbreak, as the industry braces for ... -
Dubai’s jobs vanish at the fastest pace in a decade
Business growth in Dubai stalled while jobs disappeared at the fastest pace in at least a decade in the latest signs of strain on the ... -
Sands China donates 500,000 surgical masks
Sands China Ltd. is donating 500,000 medical facemasks to the local government as part of the company’s pledge to support the SAR’s efforts to combat the ... -
GEG to extend donation to local schools
Galaxy Entertainment Group announced a subsidy scheme to assist local schools and nursery service users amid the pneumonia outbreak caused by the novel coronavirus. Initiated by ... -
UN experts meet to fast-track drugs, vaccines for new virus
The World Health Organization convened a group of experts yesterday to fast-track promising tests, drugs and vaccines to help slow the outbreak of a new virus ... -
Mainland’s daily death toll from virus tops 100 for first time
China’s daily death toll from a new virus topped 100 for the first time and pushed the total for the outbreak above 1,000, authorities said yesterday, ... -
UK man linked to virus spread thanks doctors for recovery
A businessman from England who contracted the new virus from China and may have spread it through his wide travels thanked Britain’s National Health Service after ... -
Thailand | Health authority yields to virus fears, bars docking of cruise ship
Thai health authorities have barred a cruise ship from docking that has already been turned away by the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan out of concern over ... -
Singapore | Vacant booths and general gloom at virus-hit airshow
The first day of the Singapore Airshow usually features teeming crowds, flashy presentations and big orders for aircraft makers. The coronavirus outbreak has shot that to ... -
Philippines notifies US of intent to end major security pact
The Philippines notified the United States yesterday it would end a major security pact allowing American forces to train in the country, in the most serious ... -
This Day in History | 1999 – Scientists highlight hazards of GM food
A group of international scientists has reinforced warnings genetically modified food may be damaging to health. The 20 independent scientists have signed a memorandum in support ... -
Offbeat | Prosecutors: Thief dropped journal with list of homes to hit
Authorities in Tennessee say they busted a well-organized burglar after he allegedly dropped a notebook during a break-in that contained a list of other places he ... -
Is figure skating becoming acrobatics on ice?
There are times when Brian Boitano marvels at what he sees on the ice. And there are times — far too many times nowadays — when ... -
The Buzz | China denies cybertheft following Equifax accusations
China denied involvement in any hacking activities yesterday after the United States indicted four members of the Chinese military for allegedly breaking into the computer networks ... -
Fitch confident Macau banks better prepared than in 2003
Banks in the two special administrative regions are “more insulated” from declines in property prices than they were during the SARs period, according to the latest ... -
World Briefs
THAILAND Health authorities have barred a cruise ship from docking that has already been turned away by the Philippines, Taiwan and Japan out of concern over ... -
Macau Matters | Sand Stories
I love the serendipity of the Internet where it is so easy to find information that brings out something interesting that makes you rethink your understanding ... -
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 – edition no. 3470
* More countries turn away Chinese visitors * At least three months needed for casino sector recovery after coronavirus, according to insider * Virus cases in ... -
New virus has infected more than 43,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 43,000 people globally. The latest figures reported by global health authorities as of today (Tuesday) ... -
Six days without new cases | Gov’t remarks on quarantine success, but concerned about hidden infections
On the sixth day since the last confirmed case of novel coronavirus infection in Macau was reported, the health authorities remarked on the efficiency of the ... -
New study findings will not change procedures for now
The existing procedures in Macau for preventing the spread of the virus will not be immediately revised because of the recent findings of Chinese epidemiologist and ... -
Border traffic minimal, expected to drop further
The number of people crossing Macau’s border continues to rest at the minimal level reported by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) during Sunday’s press conference. ... -
Group of terminated workers still waiting for DSAL outreach
A growing number workers at a local nightclub and sauna are coming forward with consistent accounts of being made redundant, contrary to the insistence of the ... -
Mega-event Art Macao canceled this year
Art Macao is canceled this year, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has informed the Times. The government-organized mega-event featuring artworks of various forms and spanning a ... -
Macau, HK residents barred from entering Taiwan
With the exception of three types of Macau and Hong Kong residents, all other residents from the two SARs will be prohibited from entering Taiwan from ... -
Police warn about surveillance camera hacking threat
A group of international hackers has threatened to attack Internet Protocol surveillance cameras across the People’s Republic of China on February 13, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
90% approval of government epidemic prevention measures
Nine out of 10 members of the public are satisfied with the local government’s measures to prevent a further outbreak of the novel coronavirus known as ... -
MUST sets up epidemic prevention work team
The Macao University of Science and Technology (MUST) has set up a work team to contribute to the fight against the spread of the novel ... -
Guangzhou to resume routine operation of public transport
Local authorities in Guangzhou announced that the city gradually resumed routine operation of public transport yesterday. Night buses and business lines resumed operation, with four ... -
Hong Kong | HSBC offers $3.9 billion in liquidity relief to firms
HSBC Holdings Plc is providing more than HKD30 billion ($3.9 billion) in liquidity relief to its business customers in Hong Kong, joining other lenders that are ... -
China outbreak to spur higher prices as farm links disrupted
China’s consumer prices rose the fastest in more than eight years last month, with the outbreak of the coronavirus and subsequent shutdowns of transport links across ... -
Palm oil giant says blow to sales is ‘temporary’
The double-whammy to palm oil demand from a trade spat with India and the coronavirus in China is likely to prove only temporary, according to FGV ... -
Hot pot stocks slide after family gets coronavirus in HK
Chinese hot pot stocks skidded in Hong Kong yesterday, after members of the same family who shared a large dinner in January were confirmed to have ...
