Daily Archives: Monday, January 25, 2021
-
Year after lockdown, Wuhan dissident more isolated than ever
One year after lockdown, Wuhan has long since sprung back to life — but Zhu Tao remains bunkered in his 14th-floor apartment, spending his days doomscrolling ... -
Portuguese presidential election: Turnout in the SAR more than doubles
The voter turnout for the Macau-based polling station for the current Portuguese presidential election is more than double the figure of the last presidential election, held ... -
MGTO lowers expectations for CNY tourist arrivals
Given the changeable coronavirus situation in China, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is expecting reduced tourist arrivals in Macau during the Lunar New Year, compared ... -
Gov’t to obtain insurance for all Covid-19 jab recipients
All recipients of Covid-19 vaccines in Macau, including local residents and non-resident workers, shall be insured and the premium will be borne by the government, Secretary ... -
Returnee from Ukraine to Zhuhai tests positive for Covid-19
A Zhuhai resident has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 after their quarantine-upon-arrival from Ukraine, the Macau Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center has announced. The center was ... -
Pereira Coutinho, Agnes Lam against new law for hiring of TNRs
Lawmakers José Pereira Coutinho and Agnes Lam have voiced their opposition to the application of the new law for the hiring of non-resident workers (TNRs), which ... -
Covid-19 vaccine | Lawmakers concerned about population awareness
Lawmakers Wong Kit Cheng and Leong Sun Iok are concerned about the population’s level of awareness regarding Covid-19 vaccines, calling on authorities to strengthen the promotion ... -
Discussion on bill guaranteeing workers’ rights to participate in professional associations voted down
A bill presented by the initiative of lawmaker Sulu Sou was voted down from being discussed at the Legislative Assembly (AL) by the vast majority of ... -
Local property agents paint a grim picture for 2021
Small businesses and neighborhood shops closing; housing tenants returning their apartments due to their inability to pay rental fees – these are just some examples of ... -
CCAC initiates investigation into falling tiles in economic housing
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has instigated an investigation into some departments, including the Housing Bureau and the Infrastructure Development Office, over the falling tiles ... -
Gaming | Digital yuan may benefit mass and premium-mass market: Bernstein
The brokerage Sanford C. Bernstein believes that the digital yuan, if actualized in casino chip transactions, may be a boon for Macau’s mass and premium-mass market ... -
City’s highest award given to Chui Sai On, Zhong Nanshan
The Decoration of Honour – Grand Lotus award was given to former Chief Executive Chui Sai On, and Zhong Nanshan, the Chinese pulmonologist who has been leading ... -
US reaffirms Taiwan support after China sends warplanes
The U.S. has reaffirmed support for Taiwan following China’s dispatch of warplanes near the island in an apparent attempt to intimidate its democratic government and test ... -
This day in history | 1999 Olympic officials face bribery charges
Six members of the International Olympic Committee face expulsion following an inquiry into a corruption scandal which has deeply shaken the Olympic movement. The six were ... -
Russia | 3,000 arrested at protests demanding Navalny’s release
Russian police arrested more than 3,000 people Saturday in nationwide protests demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin’s most prominent foe, according to ... -
Diamond trade is roaring back thanks to stuck-at-home shoppers
The global diamond trade spent years in the doldrums, only to be crippled by the pandemic just as things started looking up. Now, at last, business ... -
WeChat-owner Tencent seeks USD6b loan after deals
Tencent Holdings Ltd., the creator of the messaging platform WeChat, is in talks with banks for a USD6 billion loan, according to people familiar with the ... -
‘Three Monks’ play performed at Broadway Theatre
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) recently supported the Macao Association of Chinese Culture and Arts Development in organizing a performance of “Three Monks” in the Broadway Theatre ... -
MGM holds seminar on mainland’s consumption habits
MGM has collaborated with the University of Macau (UM) to hold the “MGM Talent Development Series Seminar – Chinese Consumer Behavior: Challenges and Trends,” attracting 200 participants. ... -
The Buzz | China law empowers coast guard to use force amid disputes
China has authorized its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels and destroy structures on features it claims, potentially raising the possibility of clashes with regional ... -
Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty
The Kremlin on Friday welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposal to extend the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries, which is set ... -
Monday, January 25, 2021 – edition no. 3701
* Gov’t’s got it covered | Post-vaccination protection — The SAR government will obtain insurance for Covid-19 recipients, offering financial support in case the recipient develops ... -
Exit poll: Incumbent Rebelo de Sousa wins Portugal’s presidential election
Portugal’s president appeared poised to win a second term in office Sunday, in an election held amid a devastating COVID-19 surge that has made the European ...
