Monthly Archives: March 2021
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Serious adverse effect experienced by elderly not linked to mRNA vaccine
The Health Bureau (SSM) confirmed that symptoms of acute coronary syndrome in a 67-year-old man following the mRNA vaccination is not linked to the vaccine itself. ... -
Gov’t commits to cultivating local filmmaking industry
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will continue to beef up efforts on driving the growth of Macau’s film industry and encouraging local talents engaging in the ... -
PSP urged to step up efforts on investigation assault cases against animals
The New Macau Association (AMN), together with several animal rights associations, convened a meeting with the Public Security Police Force (PSP) earlier to address the city’s ... -
Analysis | China, North Korea loom as Blinken, Austin head to Asia
Threats from China and North Korea will loom large over the Biden administration’s first Cabinet-level trip abroad, part of a larger effort to bolster U.S. influence ... -
Beijing hits back at US criticism of Hong Kong election change
A Chinese official hit back at U.S. criticism of planned election law changes in Hong Kong, noting the chaos surrounding the recent American presidential election. Semi-autonomous ... -
China voices firm opposition to UK, G7 statements over Hong Kong
The Chinese government expresses its strong condemnation of and firm opposition to “groundless slanders at China” and blatant interference in China’s internal affairs by some politicians, ... -
China Daily | Cherry blossom season brings nationwide medics back to Wuhan
Over a year ago, Fang Yafang made a decision to go to Wuhan where the country’s first cluster of COVID-19 cases was reported. The 27-year-old ... -
This day in history | 1990 Observer journalist executed in Iraq
Britain has strongly condemned the Iraqi authorities over the execution of The Observer journalist Farzad Bazoft in Baghdad. Mr Bazoft – who came to live in ... -
Still recovering, Japan marks 10 years since tsunami hit
Japan fell quiet at 2:46 p.m. last week Thursday to mark the minute that an earthquake began 10 years ago, setting off a tsunami and nuclear ... -
Rugby | Six Nations: England topples France to redeem woeful title defense
England redeemed a woeful Six Nations title defense by beating trophy favorite France 23-20 thanks to a dramatic Maro Itoje try in an empty Twickenham yesterday ... -
The Buzz | Japan to tighten border control against variants
Transportation minister Kazuyoshi Akaba says Japan will tighten border controls and limit the number of entrants to up to 2,000 per day to guard against the ... -
China aims to vaccinate 70-80% of population by mid-2022
China is aiming to vaccinate 70-80% of its population by mid-2022, the head of the country’s Center for Disease Control said this weekend. With four approved ... -
World Views | Should I stop talking now? Why we’re so bad at conversation
I’ve always felt that Jean-Paul Sartre narrowly missed the target. Hell is not necessarily other people. More precisely, hell is small talk. There: I’ve outed myself ... -
Monday, March 15, 2021 – edition no. 3732
* Ticket to mainland — China is easing visa rules for foreigners inoculated with Chinese-made vaccine and has also opened its doors to foreign local residents ... -
The nine articles
– Improving the electoral system of the HKSAR must fully and faithfully implement the policy of “One country, two systems” under which the people of Hong ... -
China approves plans to overhaul Hong Kong elections
The National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, passed a resolution to reconstruct Hong Kong’s electoral system yesterday to ensure the city is administered only by ... -
Landlords strive to retain lease: Savills
Some shops were not rented despite landlords’ willingness to lower the rent by half, Patrick Chan, vice director of Shop Sales and Lease at Savills said. ... -
Taxi driver group prepares to sue meter company over compulsory fee
A group comprised of a number of taxi drivers is in the process of taking legal action against the taxi meter company on the accusation of ... -
Court upholds Venetian action against ex-Greek Mythology casino director
Venetian Macau Limited (VML), owned by gaming concessionaire Sands China Ltd., has had its legal actions in Macau against Chen Mei Huan, former director of the ... -
Briefs | PJ warns of fake TDM hiring information
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has recently received reports on fake recruitment by an entity pretending to be the local broadcaster TDM. A mainland resident has ... -
Revamped GP Museum reopens doors next week
After a long period of closure for a complete renovation, the Macau Grand Prix (GP) Museum is finally ready to open its doors to the public, ... -
Areia Preta | Residential project to commence in H1
Macau Urban Renewal Limited (MUR) has been granted a lease concession over the future residential project in Areia Preta where construction works will commence in the ... -
CityU dormitory building to undergo major transformation
The seven-story building located at the Avenida da Praia Grande 701-723 which has been used as one of the student dormitories of the City University of ... -
Nominees of 2021 World Press Photo Contest unveiled
The World Press Photo (WPP) Contest nominated a total of 45 photographers from 28 countries for the 2021 event, the WPP announced. According to the WPP, ... -
Education | UM to launch new degrees, tuition fee surges up to 40%
The University of Macau (UM) will launch two new doctoral programmes in the 2021/2022 academic year, namely the Doctor of Education Programme, offered by the Faculty ... -
Briefs | IFT, IPM increase tuition fees
Local students are now required to pay MOP30,000 in annual fees at the Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT), MOP6,000 more than the fees currently. Students ... -
Beijing blasts BBC report after summoning UK ambassador
China is complaining anew about recent reporting by the BBC, days after summoning the British ambassador to Beijing to register displeasure over a recent article she ... -
Hong Kong | Court grants bail to fifth activist, jails another
A Hong Kong court yesterday granted bail to a fifth pro-democracy activist and former lawmaker but revoked bail for another, after both were charged with ... -
This day in history | 1964 Hoffa faces eight years behind bars
The president of the powerful American Teamsters union has been sentenced to eight years in jail on bribery charges. James Hoffa has also been fined $10,000 ... -
Analysis | Myanmar’s searing smartphone images flood a watching world
The images ricochet across the planet, as so many do in this dizzying era of film it, upload it, tell it to the world: scenes from ... -
Taste of Edesia | Not just for tea lovers
For people who have lived in cities like Paris or New York, chances are many would be delighted to have lifestyle boutiques like The Conran Shop ... -
Macau Racing Tips | The Angang 1350 Metres Sand 2021-03-14 | Sun | 16:20
I will give a good outsider’s chance on a runner from K.M Chin’s yard in Sheng Li Superstar this Sunday. Looking closely at his barrier trail ... -
Drive In | A moody and unsettling lo-fi dream in ‘Come True’
The murky and illogical territory of dreams and nightmares has always provided fertile ground for filmmakers. Not only can your imagination run wild on screen, but ... -
The Buzz | EU regulator recommends using J&J’s one-shot vaccine
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) yesterday gave the green light to Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose coronavirus vaccine, handing the European Union’s 27 nations a fourth vaccine ... -
Cambodia reports first Covid-19 death, one year into pandemic
Cambodia yesterday confirmed its first death from COVID-19 since the pandemic began more than a year ago as it battles a new local outbreak that has ...
