Monthly Archives: September 2021
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US cattle producers have a beef with 35-year marketing campaign
Cattle producers for 35 years have been bankrolling one of the nation’s most iconic marketing campaigns, but now many want to end the program that created ... -
China Daily | China sets good example sharing vaccines
Even as wealthy countries are considering rolling out vaccine booster shots for their citizens this month, billions of people in the developing world are yet ... -
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 – edition no. 3852
* Cross-boundary crackdown — The annual mega crime crackdown of Macau, Guangdong and Hong Kong held a total of 746 operations, deploying over 9,700 officers * ... -
International Trade Fair between China and Brazil continuing in online format
Beginning on August 30 and running until September 16, the International Trade Fair between China and Brazil is currently underway, making use of virtual tools to ... -
Elections2021 | CAEAL warns lists about unlawful campaigning behavior
The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) has once again warned that, during the electoral campaign period, candidate lists must follow the rules and guidelines issued ... -
SSM appeals for attention to youth mental health
The Health Bureau (SSM) has appealed to the public to pay greater attention to the mental health of the city’s youth, following the death of a ... -
China issues plan for building Guangdong-Macau cooperation zone in Hengqin
China’s central authorities have issued a general plan for building a Guangdong-Macau in-depth cooperation zone in Hengqin. The plan, issued by the Communist Party of China ... -
928 Challenge | First start-up competition between China and Portuguese-speaking countries to kick off October
In October this year, Macau will organize the first ever start-up competition dedicated to bringing together university students from China and Portuguese-speaking countries. The competition, which ... -
Broad money supply continues to fall in July
Macau’s broad money supply decreased 0.7% month-on-month to MOP690.2 billion in July with a stable share of patacas, the Special Administrative Region’s monetary watchdog announced on ... -
Entrants from parts of Guangzhou to be quarantined upon arrival
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center has announced that entrants to Macau who were on Jianshe Street in the Yuexiu District of Guangzhou, capital ... -
Removal of Portuguese stones from St. Lazarus District streets sparks public concerns
A cultural scholar has called for an explanation regarding the removal of Portuguese stone pavement from the St. Lazarus District and its replacement with reinforced concrete ... -
Hong Kong | Group behind Tiananmen vigil denies foreign ties
The group behind the annual Tiananmen Square memorial vigil in Hong Kong said yesterday it will not cooperate with police conducting a national security investigation into ... -
Create a Better Tomorrow Today | MGM Extends its Craftsmanship Training Series to Promote Talent Development in Lingnan Culinary
Recognizing the importance of nurturing and passing on of the craftmanship to promote cultural tourism, MGM, the Guangdong Federation of Trade Union and Macau Federation of ... -
Lithuania recalls Beijing ambassador over Taiwan spat
Lithuania this weekend recalled its ambassador to China following the Baltic country’s decision in July to allow self-governing Taiwan to open an office in its capital ... -
This day in history | 1997 Diana’s funeral watched by millions
Britain and the world have said farewell to Diana, Princess of Wales, at the end of an unprecedented week of mourning. A four mile procession brought ... -
New Zealand | Extremist stayed in the country despite immigration fraud
The Islamic State-inspired extremist who attacked shoppers in a New Zealand supermarket had been fighting deportation for immigration fraud, leaving the nation’s leader expressing frustration at ... -
India | Kashmir leader’s family charged under anti-terror law
Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir charged family members of late resistance leader Syed Ali Geelani under a harsh anti-terror law for raising anti-India slogans and wrapping his ... -
Football | World Cup Qualifiers: France held at Ukraine; Denmark stays perfect in qualifying
Ukraine 1, France 1 Reigning champion France missed the injured Kylian Mbappé in a 1-1 draw at Ukraine in World Cup qualifying yesterday [Macau time] but ... -
The Buzz | Prince Charles’ ex-aide quits charity role amid honor claims
A former close aide to Prince Charles stepped down temporarily from his role as chief executive of a royal charity amid reports that he helped secure ... -
Climate change | More sharks, rays threatened with extinction: Report
The world’s sharks and rays have seen declines in their populations since 2014 and more and more are now threatened with extinction, according to a new ... -
China Daily | New exchange will better serve innovation
In his remarks via video links at the Global Trade in Services Summit on Thursday as part of this year’s China International Fair for Trade ... -
Monday, September 6, 2021 – edition no. 3851
* Strategic planning — China has issued a master plan for building a Guangdong-Macau in-depth cooperation zone in Hengqin that aims to boost Macau’s economic diversification ... -
Xi attends 6th Eastern Economic Forum opening ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended and addressed the opening ceremony of the plenary session of the sixth Eastern Economic Forum on Friday via video link in ... -
Covid-19 | Gov’t announces further vaccination drive, results of NHC review
The principle of “Vaccinate the Necessary Groups” will be upheld, and as such more measures to encourage the public to get Covid-19 jabs will be rolled ... -
Qingmao Port | New border crossing ready to open; no foreigners permitted
The newest border-crossing post between Macau and the mainland will open to the public next week. The Qingmao Port, located just a few hundred meters from ... -
DSAT: Use public transportation to travel to Qingmao
The Transport Bureau (DSAT) wants people to use public transportation to arrive at the new Qingmao Port, DSAT’s head of the Transport Management Division Ho Chan ... -
Melco earnings up 10% year-on-year
Melco International Development Limited recorded earnings of HKD8.43 billion in the first half of the year, an increase of 9.7% compared with the HKD7.68 billion recorded ... -
Gaming | Deutsche Bank forecasts MOP97b for this year’s GGR
Deutsche Bank has lowered its estimate for the 2021 gross gaming revenue (GRR) of the city following August’s steep downturn in revenue. The investment banking company ... -
Briefs | Macau-Shenzhen ferry services resume today
The ferry services connecting Outer Harbor Ferry Terminal and Taipa Maritime Terminal with Shenzhen’s Shekou Ferry Terminal will resume today after being suspended for nearly ... -
Elections2021 | Candidate complains about campaign site set-up at ZAPE
Agnes Lam, a candidate in the Legislative Assembly election, complained yesterday afternoon about being put in “a cage” at the designated campaign site on Alameda Dr ... -
First GBA shopping festival opens in Beijing
The first Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area shopping festival kicked off in Beijing yesterday. An online opening ceremony was held at 3 p.m. The festival, which ... -
Get the Jab incentive program raises employee vaccination rate to over 70% | Melco supports SAR government efforts towards community-wide vaccination
With colleague immunity established as a key company objective to ensure a safe environment for colleagues, guests and the community, Melco Resorts & Entertainment is supporting ... -
Xi unveils new measures to facilitate trade in services
President Xi Jinping yesterday unveiled a slew of new measures to facilitate trade in services in the country’s latest efforts to share its development opportunities and ... -
Tech | Regulators order ride-hailing firms to correct unfair tactics
Chinese regulators have ordered ride-hailing platforms to correct unfair market tactics amid a broad crackdown on the internet sector that has spooked investors and shaved billions ... -
US envoy Kerry says China crucial to handling climate crisis
China needs to expand its efforts to reduce carbon emissions to help hold back the rise in global temperatures, U.S. envoy John Kerry said yesterday. Kerry, ...
