Monthly Archives: March 2021
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New social-distancing rule for standing bet perplexes many
The new social-distancing rule imposed on local casinos for the reinstated standing bet, which forces standing bettors to keep at least 1 meter apart from each ... -
CE pledges to extend support to residents’ union
At the reception celebrating the 37th Anniversary of the General Union of Neighborhood Associations of Macao (UGAMM), Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng remarked that the government ... -
Galaxy invites NPC and CPPCC delegates ‘to share Two Sessions’ spirit’
Inspired by the Fourth Plenary Session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) and the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), ... -
SPLENDORS OF CHINA | Melco promotes patriotism among colleagues and the community
Acknowledging the importance of national education, Melco Resorts & Entertainment launched its Splendors of China learning program in 2016 to promote patriotism among colleagues and ... -
MUST holds forum to discuss life science, AI
A two-session forum on life science and artificial intelligence was held yesterday at the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) as part of the institution’s ... -
Communications Association sees high-potential in Macau as new technology testing ground
From left: Harun Hamja, Carlos Rui Marcelo, Windus Lam The Macao Communications Development Association (MCDA) believes that Macau’s geographic location and size could be an advantage ... -
Analysis | Hong Kong vaccination drive struggles to gain public trust
Hong Kong’s sudden suspension of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech is another blow to a vaccination program already struggling against a wall of ... -
China attacks foreign clothing, shoe brands over Xinjiang
China’s ruling Communist Party is lashing out at H&M and other clothing and footwear brands as it retaliates for Western sanctions on Chinese officials accused of ... -
Facebook finds hacking operation targeting Uyghurs, no links to Chinese gov’t
Hackers in China used fake Facebook accounts and impostor websites to try to break into the computers and smartphones of Uyghur Muslims, the social network said ... -
North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles in message to US
North Korea yesterday test-fired its first ballistic missiles since President Joe Biden took office as it expands its military capabilities and increases pressure on Washington while ... -
One report, four theories | Scientists mull clues on coronavirus’ origin
A team of international and Chinese scientists is poised to report on its joint search for the origins of the coronavirus that sparked a pandemic after ... -
This day in history | 1973 Stock Exchange admits women
Women have been admitted to the London Stock Exchange for the first time in the institution’s 200 year history. Ten newly elected lady members entered the ... -
Egypt | Stuck ship in Suez Canal imperils shipping worldwide
A skyscraper-sized cargo ship wedged across Egypt’s Suez Canal further imperiled global shipping yesterday as at least 150 other vessels needing to pass through the crucial ... -
Taste of Edesia | Comfort food à la française
The wait for the reopening of one of the most traditional French restaurants in town is over. Aux Beaux Arts, the French brasserie of MGM MACAU, ... -
Macau Racing Tips: The Anshan 1200 Metres Turf 2021-03-27 | Sat | 15:10
It is a big day for racing this Saturday, with the Dubai World Cup on the agenda I wish my favourite horse Midnight Sand would run a big ... -
Drive In | In ‘The Courier,’ Cumberbatch is an everyman spy
The new Cold War film “The Courier “ about a Soviet whistleblower and the British businessman who helped transport information to Western intelligence agencies is both ... -
The Buzz | Philippine leader orders mayors investigated
The Philippine president has ordered at least nine city and town mayors investigated for possible charges after they reportedly jumped ahead of a priority list led ... -
UK court rejects Depp bid to appeal ‘wife beater’ ruling
A British court yesterday refused Johnny Depp permission to appeal a judge’s ruling that he assaulted ex-wife Amber Heard, saying his attempt to overturn the decision ... -
World Views | Let’s cut capitalism some slack
In the annals of 21st century capitalism, Covid-19 will go down as a pressure cooker. The pandemic has put enormous strains on livelihoods, individual well-being, healthcare systems, the ... -
Friday, March 26, 2022 – edition no. 3741
* Size matters — A recently established communications association sees high-potential in small Macau as new technology testing ground, its founders told the Times in an ... -
Lisbon calls for compliance with Basic Law in TDM’s patriotic editorial line case
The Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Augusto Santos Silva, has called on his counterparts in the People’s Republic of China to scrupulously respect and apply the ... -
Guangzhou establishes school for students from SARs
The first school solely dedicated to enrolling students from Hong Kong and Macau is ready to operate from September this year, China Daily reported. Located in ... -
SARs temporarily suspend BioNTech vaccine amid ‘packaging defects’
The Macau SAR government suspended the BioNTech vaccination from yesterday following a request made during an online meeting with Fosun Pharma. The suspension requested by Fosun ... -
Junket denies link with fraudulent website
Paradise Entertainment Limited denied its link to a fraudulent website which used certain information of the company and claimed that it was the online lottery gaming ... -
Briefs | 3 returnees test positive for Covid-19 antibodies
Three returnees from Europe and the U.S. who returned to Macau via Taipei on March 7 tested positive for Covid-19 antibodies, the Novel Coronavirus Response ... -
CEM to select eligible buildings for electricity facility upgrade
The preparatory works of the Safety Upgrade Subsidy Program for Communal Electrical Installations in Low-rise Aging Buildings (Program), launched by the Companhia de Electricidade de Macau ... -
Petition on e-voucher scheme to push through this Sunday
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has approved lawmaker Au Kam San’s request to protest the consumer e-voucher scheme on Sunday. The demonstrators will assemble at ... -
Unique users and products make SME stand out
Macao has been recognized as UNESCO-designated Creative City of Gastronomy. To reflect the diversified catering characteristics and rich choices available in Macao, ingredients and seasonings of high ... -
Travel practitioners yearn for GBA tourism to stay afloat
Some of Macau’s tourism practitioners — especially those who offer outbound trips — have called on the government to introduce Greater Bay Area (GBA) multi-destination travel ... -
Crime | Man reports loss of HKD340,000 in a cryptocurrency investment scam
A local man has reported a loss of a total of HKD340,000 in an online cryptocurrency investment scheme, the Judiciary Police (PJ) informed yesterday during the ... -
46 graduated from program organized by UM and Sands China
Two cohorts of graduates from the one-year business management diploma program, jointly organized by the University of Macau’s (UM) Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) and Sands ... -
China bashes US over racism, inequality, pandemic response
China lashed out yesterday at the U.S. over racism, financial inequality and the federal government’s response to the coronavirus in an annual report that seeks to ... -
Airbnb asked to drop Olympic ties over rights issues
Airbnb Inc. is being asked to drop its sponsorship connections to next year’s Beijing’s Winter Olympics by a coalition of 150 human-rights campaigners. The coalition is ... -
This Day in History | 1975 Saudi’s King Faisal assassinated
King Faisal of Saudi Arabia has died after a gun attack in Riyadh despite the efforts of doctors to save him. The king was rushed to ... -
USA | Asian Americans seek greater political power after shootings
Speaking on the floor of the Georgia state Senate last week, Michelle Au implored her colleagues to “stand up” to the hatred aimed at Asian Americans ...
