Daily Archives: Thursday, November 4, 2021
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China’s advice to stockpile sparks speculation of Taiwan war
A seemingly innocuous government recommendation for Chinese people to store necessities for an emergency quickly sparked scattered instances of panic-buying and online speculation: Is China going ... -
THE CONVERSATION | Many scientists are atheists, but that doesn’t mean they are anti-religious
Distrust of atheists is strong in the United States. The General Social Survey consistently demonstrates that as a group, Americans dislike atheists more than any other ... -
514 SMEs apply for financial support in scheme’s first week
A total of 514 Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have submitted applications for assistance under the government program set up to aid companies facing severe problems ... -
DSAL should thoroughly review TNR import data: Lei Wai Nong
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, has called on the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) to improve procedures and “rigorously assess and approve requests ... -
Hengqin to simplify customs clearance for freight between Macau and Guangdong
Hengqin will accelerate the development of the Guangdong-Macau In-depth Cooperation Zone, simplifying customs clearance for goods between Macau and Guangdong province, NewsGD, a Guangdong news outlet, ... -
Briefs | Minimum temperature to drop to 15°C
The weather is expected to be relatively warm and humid during the weekend, according to forecasts from the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau. As a cold ... -
‘Hush! 2021’ to present 50 local bands in collaborative performances
The city’s “hush! 2021” concerts kick off this weekend, showcasing 50 local bands, musicians and artists who will participate in Macau’s annual pop music extravaganza. This ... -
Gaming | Analysts warned new mainland outbreak may affect November revenues
Gaming analysts have expressed optimism for a recovery in gaming revenue this month, although the new outbreak of Covid-19 cases across mainland China is restraining the ... -
Applications for Economic Housing extended to the end of the month
The Housing Bureau (IH) has announced an extension to the application period for the government’s economic housing program. The application period, due to close on November ... -
Exhibition promotes Guia Circuit
The fifth “Macau Guia Circuit to the World Heritage of UNESCO” exhibition presents to the public 40 artworks by 23 local artists. The exhibition showcases a ... -
Pandemic, politics drive Xi’s absence from global talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping has been absent from the Group of 20 summit in Rome and this week’s global climate talks in Scotland, drawing criticism from ... -
Yahoo pulls out of China, citing ‘challenging’ environment
Yahoo Inc. said yesterday (Macau time) it has pulled out of China, citing an increasingly challenging operating environment. The withdrawal was largely symbolic, as many of ... -
China, Russia urge UNSC to end key sanctions on North Korea
China and Russia are urging the U.N. Security Council to end a host of sanctions against North Korea ranging from the export of seafood and textiles ... -
Philippines | Activists want Marcos son out of presidential race
Human rights groups asked the Philippine Commission on Elections to disqualify the son and namesake of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos from running for president in next ... -
This day in history | 1980 Reagan beats Carter in landslide
The former Hollywood actor and Republican governor of California Ronald Reagan is to be the next president of the United States. He has defeated Democrat Jimmy ... -
Glasgow Summit | Leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks at COP26
World leaders promised to protect Earth’s forests, cut methane emissions and help South Africa wean itself off coal at the U.N. climate summit yesterday [Macau time] ... -
Tech | Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data
Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people amid growing concerns about the technology and ... -
Melco sponsors ‘staycation learning experience’ for IFTM students
Melco Resorts & Entertainment recently supported a two-day staycation at Studio City for around 30 students from the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM). The staycation’s ... -
Sands China donates another MOP1m to tertiary institutions
Sands China Ltd. recently made its 15th consecutive donation in scholarship and fellowship funding to Macau tertiary institutions, presenting ceremonial cheques totalling MOP1.08 million to representatives ... -
Football | Champions League: Bayern, Juventus through to knockout rounds
Robert Lewandowski missed a penalty yesterday [Macau time] but still got a hat trick. The Poland star dominated on his 100th Champions League appearance to lead ... -
The Buzz | ‘My name is Cleo’: Police weep upon rescuing Australian girl
Police smashed their way into a suburban house yesterday and rescued a 4-year-old girl whose disappearance from her family’s camping tent on Australia’s remote west coast ... -
Four LatAm nations create fishing-free corridor in east Pacific
Four Latin American countries announced yesterday [Macau time] that they will expand and unite their marine reserves to create a vast corridor in the Pacific Ocean ... -
China Daily | Multilateralism and concrete actions prescription for green development
Whether in response to climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic or promoting a recovery of the global economy, multilateralism is a prerequisite. Addressing these challenges ... -
Thursday, November 4, 2021 – edition no. 3887
* HELP! — 500 SMEs apply for financial assistance in support scheme’s first week * Hengqin to simplify goods customs clearance * Secretary Lei Wai Nong ...
