Yearly Archives: 2020
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Former Secretary-General appointed China Ambassador
The former Secretary-General of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and Portuguese- speaking Countries (Forum Macao), Xu Yingzhen, has been appointed as the ... -
Academics say pandemic control should not come at price of economy
A group of academics that gathered yesterday at a University of Macau seminar to discuss suggestions for the upcoming Policy Address agreed that the success of ... -
Finance secretary currently working on two gov’t budgets
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong said yesterday after a public event that he is working on both the amended version of this year’s ... -
Fantastic Fun And Learning Cultural Activities For Your Kids At MGM COTAI
Are you looking for some quality time to spend with your children? Come to MGM COTAI to fully awake your creative senses during weekends. Interactive storytelling, ... -
Briefs | Two men sentenced to jail on probation for drunk driving
The court has recently sentenced two men to prison time with probationary periods on charges of drunk driving, along with suspending their driving licenses. In ... -
Investment in public infrastructure should proceed amid budget cuts, say commentators
Although the budget of nearly all government bureaus is being reduced due to the economic downturn caused by Covid-19, commentators say that now is still ... -
MELCO: Supporting local SMEs through times of challenge
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has generated more than MOP 2.6 million since January 2020 for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through its innovative roadshows with ... -
Gaming | Sands China records net loss of $562 million in Q3
Gaming operator Sands China has reported a net loss of $562 million in the third quarter of this year, up from the $549 million loss ... -
11 arrested for illegal fishing on HKZMB
Eleven “fishing enthusiasts” were recently arrested for unauthorized fishing on a pier of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HKZMB). Twenty-six fishing rods and five foam boxes of ... -
Anti-graft body detects three cases of residency obtained through deception
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has detected three cases involving the use of forged documents to apply for residency through investment immigration. The applicant in one ... -
Woman sent to hospital after struck by falling canopy
A falling piece of a building exterior struck a woman yesterday afternoon who was walking on a street in the ZAPE area. The incident occurred on ... -
T1 hoisted as SMG expects typhoon to come closer to Macau tomorrow
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau(SMG) hoisted Typhoon Signal No.1 at 6 p.m. today and will remain in effect until dawn. Typhoon Saudel is located about 590km ... -
HSBC’s iconic Hong Kong lions make return in subdued city
Damaged and defaced during tumultuous protests at the start of this year, the two bronze lion statues standing guard outside HSBC Holdings Plc’s main office in ... -
China criticizes US media controls as ‘political oppression’
China’s government yesterday demanded Washington stop “political oppression” of Chinese media after more were ordered to register as foreign missions but gave no indication how Beijing ... -
US approves $1 billion in new arms sales to Taiwan
The Trump administration has approved the sale of more than a billion dollars worth of advanced weaponry for Taiwan in a move that will enrage China ... -
Thailand | Gov’t cancels emergency decree in bid to calm protests
Thailand’s government yesterday canceled a state of emergency it had declared last week for Bangkok in a gesture offered by the embattled prime minister to cool ... -
This Day in History | 1951 Churchill denies ‘warmonger’ claims
The Conservative leader, Winston Churchill, has wound up his election campaign with a hard-hitting speech in which he vigorously denied accusations of warmongering. The former prime ... -
Viewers’ Guide | After chaotic debate, Trump, Biden try again
After meeting last month in perhaps the most chaotic debate in modern history, President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, will take the stage ... -
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 ...
