Monthly Archives: February 2021
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Covid-19 | More vaccines ordered to face potential international shortage
The government has ordered an additional 300,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Elsie Ao Ieong U, informed on the sidelines ... -
Covid-19 | CE leads high-ranked officials on first day of inoculation
The Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, was the first Macau resident to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, receiving his first dose as the vaccination plan started ... -
Crime | Businesswoman defrauded currency exchange gang out of HKD190,000
A mainland woman has been charged with defrauding a currency exchange gang out of 190,000 Hong Kong dollars. The arrest follows an investigation by the Judiciary ... -
Man attacks customs officers upon interception with excess wine
A man cursed at and attacked Gongbei customs officers when he was intercepted by the Zhuhai customs department for carrying an excessive amount of wine while ... -
Xi pitches vaccine to Eastern Europe in bid to revive ties
President Xi Jinping said China stands ready to provide eastern Europe with coronavirus vaccines, part of efforts to reboot relations harmed by the failure of the ... -
Gov’t blocks Clubhouse, app used for political discussion
Chinese authorities are blocking access to Clubhouse, a social media app that allowed users in China to discuss sensitive topics with people abroad including Taiwan and ... -
This Day in History | 1952 India passes first test of democracy
The Congress Party of India, led by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, has won an outright victory in the country’s first general election. The party has won 249 ... -
US exercises in South China Sea signal Biden’s stance on Beijing’s claims
Two U.S. carriers conducted a military exercise in the South China Sea, signaling that U.S. President Joseph Biden and his administration are taking a strong stance ... -
Taiwan says ties with US strong amid threats from China
As the U.S. Navy asserts its presence in the South China Sea, Taiwan’s leader says its ties with Washington remain solid over the transition from the ... -
Melco receives four accolades at Macau Energy Saving Activity 2020
In recognition of Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s energy conservation efforts, the company has been honored with four accolades at Macau Energy Saving Activity 2020. Studio City and ... -
MGM organizes spring cleaning for senior citizens
For the tenth consecutive year, the MGM organized spring cleaning, provided complimentary haircuts, massage and celebrated Chinese New Year with the elderly. As part of MGM’s ... -
Hong Kong exchange names JPMorgan’s Aguzin new CEO
Hong Kong’s stock exchange named Nicolas Aguzin, who heads JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s international private bank, as its new chief executive officer. After a protracted search, ... -
Football | Bayern beats Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final
Al Ahly 0, Bayern 2 Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich cruised into the Club World Cup final with a controlled 2-0 win over Egyptian ... -
Snowboarding | World championships moved to Aspen from China
The snowboarding world championships were moved yesterday from China to the United States because of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. The International Ski Federation ... -
The Buzz | UN experts: North Korea using cyber attacks to update nukes
North Korea has modernized its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles by flaunting United Nations sanctions, using cyberattacks to help finance its programs and continuing to seek ... -
WHO team | Coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab
The coronavirus most likely first appeared in humans after jumping from an animal, a team of international and Chinese scientists looking for the origins of COVID-19 ... -
China Daily | Differences and divergences no reason for Sino-US conflict
Be it calling China the “most critical challenge” or “most serious competitor”, the terms US President Joe Biden has adopted, although they may sound similar, ... -
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 – edition no. 3713
* Ho takes the lead — Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng led high-ranked officials yesterday by taking the first shot, aiming to send a message of ... -
UN experts: North Korea using cyber attacks to update nukes
North Korea has modernized its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles by flaunting United Nations sanctions, using cyberattacks to help finance its programs and continuing to seek ... -
Gov’t dedicated to stronger crackdown on counterfeit drugs
The Macau SAR government is dedicated to cracking down on illicit trade involving counterfeit drugs made from herbs, the First Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly ... -
VIVA MACAU | Lawmakers request gov’t’s explanation for public funds management
Lawmakers, particularly members of the Second Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL), have requested an explanation from the administration authority regarding public funds management. On ... -
Crime | Woman married local man to be a sex worker
Yesterday, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported details during the joint police press conference about a case in which a 36-year-old mainland woman married a ... -
Covid-19 | Vaccination for all residents kicks off on February 22
The vaccination for Covid-19 will be available for the general public as early as February 22, the Coordinator of the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center, ... -
Wong, Ao Ieong to receive Sinopharm shots today
The Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak has signed up to take the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine today. On the sidelines of the meeting of the Second ... -
University calls for promotion of mental health services
A recently published survey has found that 11.5% and 6.3% of residents have experienced moderate to severe symptoms of depression and anxiety, respectively, during the later ... -
Education | UM to launch Master’s degree programs in fintech, microelectronics
The University of Macau (UM) is set to launch three new master’s degree programs in the 2021/2022 academic year, covering professional fields of financial technology and ... -
The Londoner opens, Wilfred Wong optimistic about business in CNY
President of Sands China Ltd, Wilfred Wong, has been undaunted by the pandemic and held faith in the forthcoming Lunar New Year, believing the traditional travel ... -
This day in history | 1995 Space pioneers take first small steps
Michael Foale has become the first British-born American to walk in space. Dr Foale – originally from Lincolnshire – and Dr Bernard Harris, the first black ... -
Gov’t finalizes internet antitrust rules in just three months
China finalized rules to root out monopolistic practices in the internet industry just three months after unveiling the draft guidelines, underscoring the urgency of a campaign ... -
Australian leader dismisses reports of China-built city
The Australian prime minister yesterday dismissed as “speculative” reports that a Chinese company plans to build a new industrial island city near Australia’s porous sea border ... -
Luxury-jet market perks up as new buyers turn to private flying
A rebound in the luxury-jet market is gaining steam as more well-heeled customers turn to private flying because of the coronavirus pandemic, said the bankers who ... -
Tokyo 2020 | Opposition remains strong to Olympic Games after Mori remarks
Public opposition remains strong in Japan to holding the postponed Tokyo Olympics following derogatory remarks about women made last week by the head of the local ... -
The Buzz | Mysterious monolith pops up near Turkish World Heritage site
Turkish authorities are investigating the appearance of a mysterious monolith in southeastern Turkey. The metal block was found by a farmer on Friday in Sanliurfa province ... -
China arrests australian TV anchor on national security charge
China has formally arrested an Australian citizen who was formerly a news anchor for Chinese state television, escalating a case that has contributed to tensions between ... -
Our Desk | What’s going on with these people?
On the same day I wrote this article, something happened during my bus trip, which expanded my horizons. I was on my way to the office ...
