Monthly Archives: October 2021
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Myanmar upset its military leader barred from regional meet
Myanmar’s military-installed government on Friday sharply challenged a pronouncement by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations barring its leader from from attending the regional bloc’s summit ... -
This day in history | 1983 US troops invade Grenada
United States marines and army rangers have invaded the Caribbean island of Grenada, seized the country’s two airports and taken Cuban and Soviet prisoners. The action, ... -
EU unconvinced by Polish arguments on rule of law changes
Polish arguments that fundamental judicial changes the country has made would not undermine the European Union on Friday failed to convince key bloc leaders who said ... -
F1 | Verstappen takes pole over Hamilton to start US Grand Prix
Lap by lap, Formula One’s best championship duel in years takes one dramatic turn after another. The U.S Grand Prix has played a role in this ... -
The Buzz | Third bank robbed in Myanmar’s largest city in three months
Five men robbed a bank in Yangon on Friday, in at least the third major bank heist in Myanmar’s largest city in just over three months, ... -
Covid-19 | African effort to replicate mRNA vaccine targets disparities
In a pair of Cape Town warehouses converted into a maze of airlocked sterile rooms, young scientists are assembling and calibrating the equipment needed to reverse ... -
World Views | Hollywood’s love of guns increases the risk of shootings – both on and off the set
In what appears to be a tragic accident, actor Alec Baldwin shot dead a cinematographer on Oct 21, 2021, while discharging a prop gun on ... -
Monday, October 25, 2021 – edition no. 3880
* Data breaches — The public hospital might have breached doctor-patient confidentiality in a recent substance use case announced by the PJ, a member of the ... -
Squid Game | Parents, educators should have meaningful dialogue with minors to deal with violent fiction: experts
Adults should take time to “discuss with children and teenagers after they view [violent content] to ease their own anxieties,” Nadia Chan Hei Ka, a UK-registered ... -
Schools to resume on Monday
After almost a month of school suspensions caused by the Covid-19 outbreaks in late September and early October, students will return to school this coming Monday, ... -
No salary rise for civil servants in 2022
The civil service salary index will remain unchanged for the second consecutive year in 2022, Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong said on the sidelines ... -
Gov’t to create new drug affairs bureau
Yesterday, the government announced its intention to create a new bureau to handle all matters related to drug registration and administration, including those used in Traditional ... -
Briefs | Over 80% of Galaxy employees vaccinated
Close to 82% of Galaxy Entertainment Group’s employees have been vaccinated to date, the gaming operator announced yesterday. Since the launch of the Government’s vaccination ... -
Gov’t adds 12 new items to immovable assets heritage list
The government has added 12 new items to the immovable assets heritage list for the purpose of classification and protection, the Secretary for Administration and Justice ... -
Sands China supports Made in Macao enterprise
Since the spread of Covid-19, masks have become a daily necessity for all of us. For Macao’s integrated resorts, a mask is more than just an ... -
Evergrande | Struggling Chinese developer calls off $2.6B asset sale
A major Chinese real estate developer whose struggle to avoid defaulting on billions of dollars of debt rattled financial markets says it has called off the ... -
Guo Shuqing | China aims for better finance environment through regulation, innovation
China strives to create a better finance environment through strengthened laws, regulations, and innovation, Guo Shuqing, chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, told ... -
Australia | Outback town overwhelmed by response to free land offer
The Australian Outback town of Quilpie hoped its offer of free residential land to anyone who would make it their home might attract five new families ... -
This day in history | 1966 Double-agent breaks out of jail
One of Britain’s most notorious double-agents, George Blake, has escaped from prison in London after a daring break-out believed to have been masterminded by the Soviet ... -
Covid-19 | India celebrates 1B vaccine doses, hopes to speed second shots
India celebrated giving its billionth COVID-19 vaccine dose yesterday, a hopeful milestone for the South Asian country where the delta variant fueled a crushing surge earlier ... -
The Autumn Salon 2021 | Leaves of art
The Autumn Salon 2021, organized by the Art For All Society (AFA) and Fundação Oriente, will open at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at Casa Garden. The exhibition ... -
FASHION | Transitional journey
Canada Goose has launched its newest capsule collection, designed in partnership with guest designer, Angel Chen. The Chinese designer, known for her colourful approach and fusion ... -
TASTE OF EDESIA | Chic afternoon delight
Max Mara boasts a history of impeccable style. To commemorate its 70th Anniversary, The Ritz-Carlton, Macau has partnered with the fashion brand to launch the Max ... -
The Manor at St. Regis presents Alba white truffle creations
The Manor at The St. Regis Macao presents ‘Diamonds of the Kitchen’ six-course Alba white truffle menu, the hotel announced in a press release. The Manor is also ... -
Eight more accolades for Grand Lisboa in China’s Wine List of the Year Awards
The Grand Lisboa Hotel and Grand Lisboa Palace Resort have garnered eight more accolades from China’s Wine List of the Year Awards 2021, the properties’ owner ... -
The Buzz | Facebook says it will pay French publishers for news content
Facebook said yesterday that it has struck a deal with a group of French publishers to pay for links to their news stories that are shared ... -
Canadian wins 18th Chopin international piano competition
Bruce Liu Xiaoyu of Canada was named yesterday as the winner of the 40,000-euro ($45,000) first prize in the 18th Frederic Chopin international piano competition, a ... -
Animal Farm | The economic recovery imperative
The Government has decided to launch towards the end of this economic year “8 measures to support SMEs,” to which I add, and workers. For the ... -
Friday, October 22, 2021 – edition no. 3879
* School’s back Monday if no covid cases in the coming days * Netflix to Education Bureau | Fictional series Squid Game is for ‘mature ... -
Breaking News: China boots Caixin financial news from approved media list
China’s leading financial magazine has been dropped from an official list of outlets websites can republish, reducing the exposure of a rare independent voice as the ... -
THE CONVERSATION | Viruses are both the villains and heroes of life as we know it
Viruses have a bad reputation. They are responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic and a long list of maladies that have plagued humanity since time immemorial. Is ... -
Judiciary Year opening | AAM president criticizes those profiting from ‘patriotic’ propaganda
President of the Macau Lawyers Association (AAM) Jorge Neto Valente has openly criticized those profiting from ‘patriotic’ propaganda. Neto Valente was speaking at the AAM’s opening ... -
Judiciary Year opening | Top judge claims courts have always interpreted Basic Law correctly
All three of the judicial levels in Macau have always respected and correctly interpreted the Basic Law, president of the Court of Final Appeal (TUI) Sam ... -
Science | MUST prepares for moon rock analysis
The State Key Laboratory of Lunar and Planetary Sciences of the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) will analyze the moon rock samples collected by ... -
GBA | Cross-boundary wealth management
The landmark Wealth Management Connect (WMC) pilot program in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) saw solid results on its first day of operations this week, ...
