Yearly Archives: 2020
-
Facebook allows ads to be served to mainland China users
Facebook Inc. has been allowing advertisers to target users in mainland China, despite a ban on the company’s social networks there that prohibits citizens from accessing ... -
Ritz-Carlton Bar offers nightly promotions, Tuesday to Sunday
The recently-launched “Intoxicating Sensations” program at The Ritz-Carlton Bar & Lounge features special promotions nightly between Tuesdays and Sundays from now until September 30, according to ... -
MGM, Macao Orchestra take orchestral journey
MGM has partnered with the Macao Orchestra to present the “Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day: A Tribute to Nature” concert at its integrated resort ... -
Wynn extends support for teaching, research at UM
Wynn Macau has announced that it will donate MOP80 million to the University of Macau Development Foundation (UMDF), supporting the educational development of the institution and ... -
The Buzz | Zimbabwe investigates mysterious deaths of 11 elephants
Zimbabwe’s parks authorities are investigating the death of 11 elephants in a forest in the west of the country, a parks spokesman said yesterday. The carcasses ... -
CUT continues endeavor to showcase local film talent
The former operator of the Cinematheque Passion, CUT Limited, is making a bid to continue serving as a platform to showcase local talent, and to increase ... -
World Views | Is Big Oil still a big deal?
From Monday there will be just one oil company in the Dow Jones Industrial Average — Chevron Corp. The removal of Exxon Mobil Corp. from the ... -
Monday, August 31, 2020 – edition no. 3608
* DSAL reckons 4,800 vacancies suitable for residents — The estimate comes to reassure the public after the Labour Affairs Bureau said nearly 3,500 people have ... -
Authorities hint casino closure possible upon hypothetical confirmation of Covid-19 case
Casinos may close once a Covid-19 case is detected in a particular gaming property, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) and Judiciary Police (PJ) announced ... -
Authorities allegedly slow to stop illegal construction causing damage to lower floor
A resident has filed a complaint about an illegal rooftop structure at her building but the authorities did not intervene in a timely manner, leading to ... -
Briefs | Gov’t plans to attract Lusophone countries to issue debts
The Macau SAR has announced plans to build a Sino-Portuguese financial service platform during the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese ... -
New school year starts in September except for nurseries
Foundational education, with the exception of nursery schools, will start the new school year gradually from September, the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau announced yesterday. Guidelines ... -
Analysts predict gambling location blacklist not for Macau
A recent blacklist system announced by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism aims at imposing restrictions upon mainland Chinese residents when traveling to enlisted “cross- ... -
Gov’t changes land strategy, drops Central Library, Justice Campus
The government has changed its strategy relating to the use of land for the construction of public facilities and the provision of public services. The decision ... -
Melco: Commitment to local SMEs contribute to city’s sustainable development
As part of Melco’s longstanding commitment to supporting SMEs for the sustainable and diversified development of Macau, the company has launched a new fast track payment ... -
Analysis | The CIA will not keep us safe online
Within the cybersecurity world, one of the well-established models for understanding security goals is the CIA triad, which stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. This model ... -
South China Sea | Beijing criticizes US sanctions over military buildup
China yesterday accused the United States of violating international law by imposing sanctions on officials and companies involved in Beijing’s military buildup in the disputed South ... -
China intercepts boat with activists suspected on board
Chinese authorities have arrested at least 10 people, including a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, after its coast guard intercepted a speedboat believed to be heading to ... -
This Day in History | 1985 East Germans charged with espionage
An East German couple have appeared before Horseferry Road magistrates court in London charged under the Official Secrets Act. Reinhard and Sonja Schulze of Cranford in ... -
Germany, Israel agree continued Iran arms embargo important
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas agreed with his Israeli counterpart yesterday that an effort must be made to extend a weapon embargo on Iran, while stressing Germany ... -
Australia | Canberra to phase out waste exports, boost recycling
The Australian government introduced legislation yesterday that would phase out exports of waste plastic, paper, glass and tires beginning January next year. The legislation introduced to ... -
China’s CCCC buys stake in Portugal’s Mota-Engil
Mota-Engil announced today (Thursday) that it is in the final stages of negotiating a strategic partnership and investment agreement with “one of the largest infrastructure groups ... -
Five MLS games called off as players call for racial justice
Five Major League Soccer matches were postponed as players made a collective statement against racial injustice. The action came after all three NBA playoff games were ... -
New Zealand mosque shooter sentenced to life without parole
The white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques was sentenced yesterday to life in prison without the possibility of parole, the first ... -
The Buzz | Report: China fires ‘carrier killer’ missile in disputed sea
China’s military test-fired two missiles into the South China Sea, including a “carrier killer” military analysts suggest might have been developed to attack U.S. forces, a ... -
World Views | A chance for the EU to become the green bond king
The green bond market has blossomed, with annual global issuance growing fivefold in the past half-decade. To become a fully fledged asset class, it needs a benchmark borrower. That’s ... -
Friday, August 28, 2020 – edition no. 3607
* Old Court, New Court? — The old court building is ‘likely to go back to its original duties’ in the city’s master plan to be ... -
Drive In | In ‘Copperfield,’ Iannucci brings Dickens to life
It’s not hard to draw a straight line from Charles Dickens to Armando Iannucci. In each there’s a passion for human frailty and absurdity, and, above ... -
Corporate Bits: Melco pledges new 14-day fast track payment initiative to support SMEs
As part of Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s “longstanding commitment to supporting Small & Medium Enterprises for the sustainable and diversified development of Macau,” the gaming operator ... -
Family members marry in-laws in Macau ID fraud
An uncle and nephew have married each other’s spouses in order to migrate to Macau and obtain residency status, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced ... -
Briefs | 14,000 electrical appliances collected for recycling
Launched in January by the Environmental Protection Bureau, the Electronic and Electrical Appliance Recycling Program has collected more than 45,000 pieces in its first seven ... -
11 Nepalese arrested for distributing child pornography
A group of 11 Nepalese men have been arrested by the Judiciary Police on allegations of owning and sharing pornographic videos depicting underage girls. In a ... -
Three cases of bank card abuse revealed
Recently, the Judiciary Police (PJ) received three different reports of credit or debit card abuse, resulting in a total loss of nearly MOP18,000 between the three ... -
Education | DSEJ aims to increase awareness of epidemic prevention and ‘love for motherland’
The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) is aiming to implement a new program in local schools for the 2020/2021 academic year with a special focus ... -
1,000 new spots opened on helicopter tour
Due to the popularity of the “Macau Ready Go! Local Tours” helicopter ride, the service provider has decided to launch additional tours for 1,008 participants from ...
