Daily Archives: Monday, March 1, 2021
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Covid-19 | mRNA vaccines arrive, gov’t reopens jab registrations for seniors
The Pfizer-BioNtech mRNA vaccine produced in Germany, and distributed in cooperation with Fosun, arrived on Saturday in Macau and it will be made available to the ... -
Vaccinations will reassure travelers, MGTO anticipates
The city’s vaccination scheme will give people greater reassurance when travelling to Macau once the border reopens, director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Maria ... -
André Cheong refers to PSP on non-locals’ right to protest
Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong has recommended that members of the public refer to the interpretation of the police authority, especially the Public Security ... -
ELECTIONS 2021 | Au Kam San will not run for the AL
Lawmaker Au Kam San has decided not to run in the 2021 Legislative Assembly (AL) elections, but he will continue to focus on local community workers ... -
Tourism | Chui Sai Peng expresses hope that Beijing could classify the SAR a ‘domestic region’
Lawmaker Chui Sai Peng hopes that more policies can be put forward this year to let people know that, unlike, in his view, Taiwan and Hong ... -
Chinese state-owned firms investing in the EU to face challenges unseen at home: scholar
Chinese enterprises, many of which are state-owned, may face challenges when attempting to break into the European market, where participation by Chinese-owned businesses is restricted, an ... -
GAMING | Suncity to open VIP clubs at The Londoner, Grand Lisboa Palace
Macau’s junket Suncity Group is set to gain a firmer grasp of the market, as it plans to launch VIP gaming clubs at The Londoner Macao ... -
Jun Liu appointed new rector at CityU
Professor Jun Liu has been appointed rector of the City University of Macau (CityU) and will assume office today, CityU informed in a statement. The institution ... -
World Press Photo | HKBU cancels exhibition, cites Covid-19 safety concerns
The Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has called off their hosting of the World Press Photo 2020 (WPP2020) exhibition. The exhibition was canceled on Friday afternoon, ... -
IAS to add 200 more early intervention spots
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has stated that it will add an extra 200 places for early treatment of developmental disorders and intellectual disabilities. IAS ... -
Hong Kong | Police charges 47 opposition activists under security law
Hong Kong police charged dozens of opposition activists including Joshua Wong with violating the city’s national security law, taking formal action against them less than a ... -
US signals it will implement rule curbing China tech threats
The U.S. signaled it currently intends to go ahead with a Trump administration-proposed rule to secure the information-technology supply chain next month, a move that gives ... -
This day in history | 1954 US tests hydrogen bomb in Bikini
The US has produced the biggest ever man-made explosion so far in the Pacific archipelago of Bikini, part of the Marshall Islands. It is believed the ... -
Biden hails House passage of USD1.9T virus bill, now to Senate
The House approved a USD1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill that was championed by President Joe Biden, the first step in providing another dose of aid to ... -
Auckland Covid outbreak hits cricket, sailing, rugby
The fourth Twenty20 cricket international between New Zealand and Australia has been shifted and the first weekend of racing in the America’s Cup sailing match has ... -
The Buzz | Rooster kills Indian man during banned cockfight
A man was killed by a rooster with a blade tied to its leg during an illegal cockfight in southern India, police said, bringing focus on ... -
‘Not a good idea:’ Experts concerned about pope trip to Iraq
Infectious disease experts are expressing concern about Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Iraq, given a sharp rise in coronavirus infections there, a fragile health care system ... -
World Views | Tailored ads are killing the informed consumer
In many ways, the tailored advertising that supports much of the internet works pretty well. It helps people with money figure out where to spend it ... -
Monday, March 1, 2021 – edition no. 3722
* Right to protest — Secretary André Cheong said that the public should refer to the interpretation of the PSP in regards to the non-residents’ rights ...
