Yearly Archives: 2020
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The Buzz | UK warns of ‘bumpy’ post-Brexit transition despite deal
First came the Brexit trade deal. Now comes the red tape and the institutional nitty gritty. Four days after sealing a free trade agreement with the ... -
Box Office | ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ debuts with pandemic-best $16.7M
Despite premiering simultaneously by streaming service, “Wonder Woman 1984” managed the best box office debut of the pandemic, opening with $16.7 million over the Christmas weekend, ... -
Our Desk | Macau’s only problem
Reading the daily news and strolling around the city, one might easily be led to think that Macau, despite being a beautiful and safe place to ... -
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 – edition no. 3683
* Christmas blues — Caritas Macau saw a growing number of struggling migrant workers in town * Tests in Macau can detect new virus strains: ... -
North Korea: Mired in crises, Kim to open big party meeting
Coronavirus restrictions that have significantly limited his public appearances. Warning signals for an economy battered by pandemic-related border closings and natural disasters. The impending departure of ... -
Gov’t signs collaboration with China Media Group to promote sports, culture
The SAR government struck a strategic collaboration agreement with China’s chief state media company China Media Group (CMG) on December 26, with a view to capitalize ... -
Briefs | Weather bureau warns of cold New Year’s Eve
The Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau forecasts that the weather on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day will be cold, with a minimum temperature of ... -
Hotel occupancy rate increased during Christmas holiday
The Director of Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes told the media on the sidelines of an event earlier that the city’s ... -
Quarantine measures extended to more mainland China cities
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center has recently announced that the quarantine period will be lengthened to 21 days for individuals arriving from places outside ... -
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, On Sunday evening [last week], I witnessed a youth sports event that resulted in a young boy being rushed to the hospital. The different behaviors ... -
Commentators, ANM oppose gov’t plans for Sai Van
Two draft planning condition graphs on the future of several land plots between the Sai Van and the Nam Van Lakes have received negative feedback from ... -
Briefs | Lawmaker warns locals to watch for mainland property scams
Lawmaker Leung Sun Lok calls on the locals to stay vigilant regarding property scams in mainland China, especially off-plan properties which have accounted for over ... -
Proposal for new bureau to be established in February
The Executive Council (ExCo) has completed the draft for an administrative regulation regarding the integration of two government departments, after suggesting the creation of a new ... -
Macau to host large electronics fair next year, eyeing tech hub
Macau will be staging a new large-scale electronics fair that aims to compete with renowned international consumer electronics fair Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is hosted ... -
MGM Instills Craftsmanship into Team Members and the Community | First Integrated Resort Operator to Introduce this Concept to Staff Training
MGM continues to demonstrate craftsmanship spirit by practicing strong work ethics, pursuing perfection, staying focused at work and being innovative. In support of the Nation’s advocacy ... -
Covid-19 | Morocco acquires 65 million vaccine doses from China, UK
Morocco announced it has acquired 65 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from China’s Sinopharm and Britain’s AstraZeneca, as the north African kingdom prepares to launch a ... -
China orders Ant Group to rectify businesses
Chinese regulators have ordered Ant Group, the world’s largest financial technology company, to rectify its businesses and comply with regulatory requirements amid increased scrutiny of ... -
Law | Beijing lowers age of criminal liability to 12 for some crimes
China has lowered the age of criminal responsibility for some serious crimes from 14 to 12, as it looks to combat juvenile crime committed by children. ... -
Pandemic | After early success, South Korea sleepwalks into virus crisis
South Korea had seemed to be winning the fight against the coronavirus: Quickly ramping up its testing, contact-tracing and quarantine efforts paid off when it weathered ... -
This day in history | 1980 Green light for breakfast television
A shake-up of broadcasting franchises has paved the way for the launch of breakfast television. The Independent Broadcasting Authority announced the breakfast contract will go to ... -
EU nations eagerly kick off mass Covid-19 vaccinations
European Union nations kicked off a coordinated effort yesterday to give COVID-19 vaccinations to the most vulnerable among the bloc’s nearly 450 million people, marking a ... -
Musk says it’s ‘impossible’ to take Tesla private, mulls new IPO
Billionaire Elon Musk said it’s “impossible” to take Tesla Inc. private now even though he would have liked to spend more time on innovation. “Tesla public ... -
Bitcoin miners in Nordic region get a boost from cheap power
The Nordic region once again has become a lucrative place to mine crypto-currencies, thanks to a plunge in electricity prices. The wettest weather in at least ... -
Melco announces adoption of water refill system
As part of Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s commitment to eliminate single-use plastic (SUP) and its Zero Waste Resorts goal by 2030, the gaming operator has installed ... -
Conrad Macao launches ‘A Taste of The Londoner Macao’ package
To celebrate the first phase opening of The Londoner Macao integrated resort, Conrad Macao has launched ‘A Taste of The Londoner Macao’ Room and Afternoon Tea Offer, including ... -
NBA | Young leads Hawks to second win, 122-112 over Grizzlies
Trae Young scored eight straight points down the stretch and finished with 36 points as the Atlanta Hawks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-112 yesterday [Macau time]. ... -
The Buzz | At least seven killed in knife attack in northeastern China
At least seven people were killed and another seven injured in a knife attack in northeastern China, state media reported yesterday. The attack in the city ... -
EU, UK unveil vast trade pact set to enter force on Jan 1
The European Union and the United Kingdom made public yesterday the vast agreement that is likely to govern future trade and cooperation between them from Jan. ... -
World Views | Boris Johnson unleashes the animal spirits with Brexit deal
The completion of the long-awaited Brexit trade deal comes just as U.K. markets closed for the Christmas break, but things are set fair for next year ... -
Monday, December 28, 2020 – edition no. 3682
* Better than expected — Tourist arrivals and hotel occupancy rate exceed city’s anticipations * Gov’t signs collaboration agreement with China Media Group to boost sports, ... -
Explainer | Are new coronavirus strains cause for concern?
Reports from Britain and South Africa of new coronavirus strains that seem to spread more easily are causing alarm, but virus experts say it’s unclear if ... -
Cut off: UK facing travel bans on fears of new virus strain
Trucks waiting to get out of Britain backed up for miles and people were stranded at airports today (Monday) as countries around the world imposed stringent ... -
Quarantine extended to 21 days for all arrivals, except from mainland China, Taiwan
The government has announced that from 10 p.m. today (Monday) all travellers entering the territory other than from medium risk regions in mainland China and from ... -
Debunked COVID-19 myths survive online, despite facts
From speculation that the coronavirus was created in a lab to hoax cures, an overwhelming amount of false information clung to COVID-19 as it circled the ... -
Here’s what you need to see and do this Christmas season
The pandemic has made life hard for everyone in Macau and abroad, but it cannot keep Christmas joy away from the city’s residents, who live in ...
