Monthly Archives: April 2021
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Selection process for home swap housing to commence in May
Macau Urban Renewal Company (MUR) will start the flat selection process for home swap housing units on Lot P in Areia Preta in May, the company ... -
Chinese firms are listing in the US at a record-breaking pace
Chinese companies are listing in the U.S. at the fastest pace ever, brushing off tensions between the world’s two biggest economies and the continued risk of ... -
ByteDance’s IPO plans snarled by regulatory demands, SCMP Says
TikTok parent ByteDance Ltd.’s plans for an initial public offering have been put on hold as it seeks to comply with regulatory demands from both China ... -
Aerospace | Official: China’s moon probe will carry French, Russian gear
China will launch its next robot lunar lander in 2024, and it will carry equipment from France, Sweden, Russia and Italy, the official news agency reported. ... -
Cybersecurity | UK spy chief warns China, Russia threats to web freedom
The freedom and security of the internet is at risk from the competing world views of China and Russia, and Western nations must adapt to ... -
This day in history | 1993 Recession over – it’s official
The government has reacted with relief to news that Britain’s economy grew by 0.2% in the first three months of this year, and declared the longest ... -
ASEAN leaders tell Myanmar coup general to end killings
Southeast Asian leaders demanded an immediate end to killings and the release of political detainees in Myanmar in an emergency summit Saturday with its top general ... -
Chelsea the big winner in EPL’s top 4 race as Liverpool held
Chelsea has made a significant move in the English Premier League’s frenetic race to qualify for the Champions League, a competition the club’s hierarchy secretly tried ... -
The Buzz | Indonesia navy declares lost sub with 53 aboard sunk
Indonesia’s navy on Saturday declared its missing submarine had sunk and cracked open after finding items from the vessel over the past two days, apparently ending ... -
Covid-19 | India’s crematoriums overwhelmed as virus ‘swallows people’
India’s crematoriums and burial grounds are being overwhelmed by the devastating new surge of infections tearing through the populous country with terrifying speed, depleting the supply ... -
World Views | The Cold War playbook won’t help Alexey Navalny
Should the U.S. put the fate of dissidents at the core of its Russia policy? The question has become unavoidable. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government seems seton ... -
Monday, April 26, 2021 – edition no. 3760
* Heightened alert — Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak called for improvements in the security operation following the Crystal Fish drill * Ng Lap Seng ... -
Breaking News: Bribery convict Ng Lap Seng’s back in Macau since Wednesday
Ng Lap Seng, a bribery convict who was granted early release from the U.S. prison, was confirmed to return to Macau on April 21 Wednesday, a ... -
Staycation booking volumes expected to grow in Summer holiday
At present, Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau has registered around 1,000 bookings under the government-initiated domestic travel scheme “Stay, Dine and See Macao,” Rutger Verschuren, general manager ... -
Tourism | visitor arrivals for March up 77%
Official data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicates that visitor arrivals to Macau in March totalled 754,541, a significant increase of 76.7% month-to-month ... -
Come2hk | Non-Hong Kong residents exempted from quarantine from mid-May
The Come2hk Scheme is set to be launched in mid-May, a scheme proposed by the HKSAR government that allows non-Hong Kong residents in Guangdong province and ... -
US lists Macau as Level 4 in travel warning
In a recent travel warning list issued by the U.S. government, Macau has been ranked “Level 4 – do not travel” alongside at least 149 other ... -
Chan Tak Seng first to step up in AL elections
Representatives from the District Development Promotion Association were the first to submit a list of 500 signatures endorsing the group’s candidacy for September’s Election for the ... -
Gaming | Sands China saw 112.8% uptick in EBITDA, strong recovery in premium mass
Sands China Ltd. (SCL) posted positive adjusted property earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), of USD100 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021, ... -
GEG clarifies voluntary resignation programs
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) is purported to have asked its team members to resign voluntarily and agreed to pay special compensations to them, according to information ... -
Further delay on Qingmao Border Checkpoint
There has been a further delay on the completion of the Qingmao Border Checkpoint Building, Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, admitted yesterday. ... -
Second generation ‘Made in Macao’ enterprise thrives
The “Made in Macao” enterprise, Beansmaster, was chosen by Sands China Ltd. in 2012 to be one of its suppliers. The company is valued for its ... -
Covid-19 | Authorities report two more cases of adverse effects after jabs
Two more people in Macau have reportedly suffered from adverse effects after being inoculated with Covid-19 jabs, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announced in ... -
Briefs | Gov’t to introduce elderly e-card
The face of the Elderly Card has been updated and renewal should roll out soon. The government is about to introduce an electronic version of ... -
Hotel business law | Guests’ data may be provided to gov’t
In the future, hotels may be required by law to provide civil protection data to the government when the city enters certain civil protection states. The ... -
19% rise on fire service dispatches recorded in Q1
The Fire Services Bureau (CB) released data yesterday on the first quarter of this year. According to the data, 222 dispatches for fire cases were recorded, ... -
Gov’t blasts Australia’s decision to cancel belt and road deal
China has slammed Australia’s decision to cancel agreements between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Victoria state government, signaling a worsening of ties between the ... -
This day in history | 1984 Scientist finds Aids virus
The discovery of a virus which may cause Aids, the fatal disease sweeping through America, has been hailed as a “monumental breakthrough” in medical research. The ... -
Taste of Edesia | A sumptuous picnic experience
As the Covid-19 situation continues to worsen around the world, there aren’t many places to travel except to mainland China. For a staycation in Macau, there ... -
US | Momentum grows in congress for legislation confronting China
Congress is moving with increasing urgency on bipartisan legislation to confront China and bolster U.S. competitiveness in technology and critical manufacturing with the Senate poised to ... -
Book It | New collection of columns by the late Jenny Diski
A lot of criticism doesn’t age well because it’s tied to ephemeral moments in our cultural life. Jenny Diski’s is likely to stand the test of ... -
tTunes | Rhiannon Giddens considers the meaning of home
Rhiannon Giddens’ new album masterfully mixes the music of Ireland, Italy, Appalachia and heaven. A year of death and lockdown left Giddens thinking about home and ... -
Macau Racing Tips | The Montreal 1800 Metres Turf 2021-04-24 | Sat | 16:55
Treasurelakebuddy caught the eye in his track work and preps. His recent form also suggests that he is quite ready for a good solid race in ... -
The Buzz | Missile from Syria lands in Israel, triggers Israel strike
A Syrian anti-aircraft missile landed in southern Israel yesterday, setting off air raid sirens near the country’s top-secret nuclear reactor, the Israeli military said. In response, ... -
Relics seized from smugglers are returning to Afghanistan
Precious relics of Afghanistan’s ancient past are returning home as the nation confronts deepening uncertainty about its future. A collection of 33 artifacts seized from a ...
