Yearly Archives: 2020
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Melco’s wealthy toy playground launches into second phase
The City of Dreams integrated resort welcomed new merchandise to the second version of “TheArsenale” pop-up store, with new products including a NASA-branded basketball, a sports ... -
Briefs | IAM plans to extend Taipa bicycle trail to Friendship Bridge
In response to lawmaker Lei Chan U’s recent written inquiry, José Tavares, president of the Executive Committee of the Municipal Affairs Bureau, has disclosed that ... -
39 Chinese are Thailand’s first foreign tourists in seven months
Thailand’s tourist industry took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes this week by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such ... -
Strongest yuan in two years tests China’s tolerance for gains
Traders are testing China’s tolerance for a strong yuan, which keeps rallying no matter what officials do to rein in appreciation. The currency climbed as much ... -
Japan PM pushes closer Southeast Asia ties in China counter
Japan’s new prime minister pledged yesterday to help Southeast Asian nations increase their maritime security capabilities, as he used his first overseas trip as leader to ... -
This Day in History | 1966 Double-agent breaks out of jail
One of Britain’s most notorious double-agents, George Blake, has escaped from prison in London after a daring break-out believed to have been masterminded by the Soviet ... -
Growing N. Korean nuclear threat awaits US election winner
Where’s the war? That’s how President Donald Trump defends his North Korea policy at campaign rallies even though he’s joined the list of U.S. presidents unable ... -
Huawei, China firms said to seek curbs on Nvidia’s arm deal
Chinese technology companies including Huawei Technologies Co. have expressed strong concerns to local regulators about Nvidia Corp.’s proposed acquisition of Arm Ltd., people familiar with the ... -
Lai Heen at The Ritz-Carlton launches two new tasting menus
The Michelin-starred Lai Heen at The Ritz-Carlton, Macau has introduced two tasting menus to feature the flavors crafted by the restaurant’s Executive Chef, Jackie Ho, which ... -
Shine Spa at Sheraton Grand Macao rolls out treatment packages
Shine Spa at Sheraton Grand Macao is offering a new range of great value offers and treatment packages, available now until December 19 and starting from ... -
Drive In | Spike Lee, David Byrne take us on a hypnotic journey
Ever since the pandemic darkened theaters earlier this year, sending the entire performing arts world into a catastrophic state of limbo, we’ve seen all manner of ... -
The Buzz | Pope endorses same-sex civil unions in new documentary film
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered yesterday at the Rome ... -
Cathay Pacific cuts 8,500 jobs, shutters regional airline
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific Airways said yesterday it would cut 8,500 jobs and shut a regional airline as it grapples with the plunge in air ... -
World Views | Netflix may test just how essential it is
Forget dinner and a movie. As cinemas remain desolate, cooler weather puts an end to the enjoyment of safe outdoor dining and Covid-19 roars back across the world, ... -
Thursday, October 22, 2020 – edition no. 3643
* Welcome back to BBQ — A controversial policy barring non-residents from booking time at the grills appears to have been overturned * China is natural ... -
Tourism board acknowledges 2020 arrivals may tumble over 90%
The city’s tourism board is expecting a decline of over 90% in tourist arrivals for the whole of 2020. The SAR government is not expected to ... -
Gaming analyst turns cautious on Macau recovery timeline
Gaming advisory firm Union Gaming has turned cautious on the Macau casino sector after failing to see signs of recovery. “Currently, there’s too much friction for ... -
Briefs | Man arrested for secretly photographing female students
On October 15, the Judiciary Police arrested a 27-year-old man on allegations of secretly filming and photographing female students in school uniform. The police found ... -
Latin American Festival adjusts to pandemic by suspending food festival
The 8th Latin American Cultural Festival in Macau kicked off yesterday with a ceremony held at the Macau Tower. This year, the festival was forced to ... -
HKD real-time settlement system proves popular on first day
The Hong Kong Dollar Real-time General Settlement System, which was launched this Monday, recorded a total of HKD9.4 billion worth of transactions occurring in a single ... -
Upcoming joint exhibition to limit number of visitors per zone
An upcoming joint exhibition will be held both online and offline with a limit on visitor numbers as part of the government’s epidemic prevention measures. The ... -
Tropical storm Saudel not expected to directly impact Macau
The weather system that has recently strengthened and been named tropical storm Saudel is not likely hit the Pearl River Estuary directly, the Meteorological and Geophysical ... -
DSEJ plans to establish licensing system for tuition centers, nurseries
Daycare facilities may soon require licenses issued by the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) in order to operate, Hon Wai, director of the Social Welfare ... -
Greater China offshore loan volumes show signs of recovery
Offshore loan volumes in the Greater China region rebounded in the third quarter from the previous three months amid a recovery in the nation’s economy from ... -
Carrie Lam calls for HK to up competitiveness
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong said yesterday that both Hong Kong and Shenzhen have their own advantages, and the Hong Kong needs to enhance its ... -
Analysis | ‘Xi Thought’ is touching everything from Chinese sci-fi to company filings
What sort of science fiction does Xi Jinping like? How can China’s weathermen use the president’s political philosophy to improve their forecasts? In what ways can ... -
Fortunes of internet tycoons soar amid pandemic
Jack Ma, founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba, held onto his status as China’s richest tycoon this year as surging demand for online shopping and other services ... -
Chinese drugmaker setting up vaccine production lines
A state-owned Chinese drugmaker is setting up production lines to supply 1 billion doses of two possible coronavirus vaccines that are being tested on 50,000 people ... -
This Day in History | 2001 Anthrax claims third victim in US
A third person has been diagnosed in the US with the most serious form of anthrax. The unnamed Washington postal worker is being treated for inhalation ... -
Running angry | Trump attacks Fauci, press and polls
An angry President Donald Trump has come out swinging against Dr. Anthony Fauci, the press and polls that show him trailing Democrat Joe Biden in key ... -
Cathay to cut 6,000 jobs and close Dragon Brand, says media report
Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. will cut 6,000 jobs and close its Cathay Dragon brand, the South China Morning Post reported, as part of a strategic review ... -
Football | Back in the bubble, Chinese Super League into playoff stages
When Odil Ahmedov left Shanghai SIPG to join fellow Chinese Super League club Tianjin Teda in August, the midfielder didn’t have to travel anywhere to meet ... -
The Buzz | Nokia to build moon’s first 4G cell network for NASA program
Nokia says it has been tapped by NASA to build the first cellular communications network on the moon. The Finnish telecommunications equipment maker said yesterday [Macau ... -
Duterte: Hold me responsible for killings in drug crackdown
The Philippine president has said he accepts responsibility for the thousands of killings committed during police operations in his crackdown on drugs, adding that he was ... -
World Views | Thailand’s leaders can’t afford confrontation
Anti-government marchers have been gathering across Thailand in defiance of a state of emergency, and their list of demands now stretches to include reining in the powerful monarchy. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha has indicated he wants to talk. ...
