Daily Archives: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Gaming law expert calls on gov’t to directly award gaming concessions
The Macau government should consider an amendment to the gaming law to provide for the possibility of directly awarding the casino gaming concessions to the current ... -
Briefs | IPIM brings 46 local enterprises to int’l import expo
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has organised 46 enterprises from Macau to exhibit at the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Participating entrepreneurs ... -
New group set up to assist gov’t in construction of securities market
A new group has been established with the aim of helping the government swiftly develop the securities market in Macau. The establishment of such a body ... -
New regime aims to attract ‘overseas Chinese’ talent
The new Regime for the Attraction of Qualified Personnel will aim to draw qualified Chinese people who are currently living overseas to live and work in ... -
‘Talents Regime’ to replace current ones running under IPIM
When approved, the new Regime for the Attraction of Qualified Personnel will replace the two existing methods under which individuals may apply for residency permits in ... -
Man almost killed by alleged illegal net fishing at Hac-Sa
A man was reportedly trapped by fishing net near Hac-Sa Beach and nearly drowned while playing wing foil, a reader told the Times. Professional diver and ... -
Consulate prompts Filipino community to avoid political assembly
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau has called on the Filipino community to refrain from organizing public gatherings without obtaining prior permits from the relevant Macau ... -
South China Sea | German navy chief vows long-term commitment to Indo-Pacific
The chief of Germany’s navy said yesterday that its dispatch of a warship to the Indo-Pacific underscores his country’s concern that freedom of navigation and the ... -
Zhang Zhan | US asks China to free jailed Wuhan citizen journalist
The U.S. state department has urged China to release citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, expressing deep concerns over her deteriorating health, BBC reported. Zhang was given a ... -
Taiwan says China seeking to degrade its military and morale
Taiwan yesterday said China is seeking to take control of the island by wearing down its military capabilities and influencing public opinion, while avoiding an all-out ... -
Covid-19 | Beijing committed to addressing global vaccine inequality: Russian media
China has shown its determination to improve COVID-19 vaccine accessibility and affordability in developing countries, urging all countries involved in vaccine production to strive towards this ... -
Singapore | Top court delays appeal hearing on disabled man’s execution
Singapore’s top court yesterday postponed the appeal hearing for a Malaysian man on death row believed to be mentally disabled, after he was diagnosed with COVID-19, ... -
Australia | PM announces policy to boost electric car sales
Australia’s prime minister yesterday announced plans to encourage people to buy electric vehicles weeks after his government was accused at a U.N. conference in Scotland of ... -
This day in history | 1995 Nigeria hangs human rights activists
The writer and human rights activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, has been executed in Nigeria despite worldwide pleas for clemency. The country’s military rulers ordered the execution of ... -
UN says over 3 million in Myanmar need ‘life-saving’ aid
The U.N. humanitarian chief urged Myanmar’s military leaders yesterday [Macau time] to provide unimpeded access to the more than 3 million people in need of life-saving ... -
Trade | APEC leaders meeting to chart path forward from pandemic
U .S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will have a rare virtual encounter this week as they gather online with other Pacific ... -
MGM presents another round of support to Tung Sing Tong
MGM provided another year of support to Macau Tung Sing Tong Charitable Society’s annual fundraising campaign with a donation of MOP600,000. Supporting the association for the ... -
Local bakery raises funds to support breast cancer awareness
The Lord Stow’s Bakeries & Cafes have donated HKD10,773 to the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation. The money came from 50% of their total sales revenue ... -
Football | Germany player tests positive for virus, four more quarantined
A player on Germany’s national soccer team has tested positive for the coronavirus and four more are in quarantine as a precaution ahead of World Cup ... -
Football | Injured Pogba to miss France’s World Cup qualifiers
Paul Pogba will miss France’s World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Finland because of a right thigh injury, the national team said yesterday. Video footage on ... -
The Buzz | Hong Kong won’t open to world until mid-2022, top official says
Hong Kong could open up to global travel in roughly six months, after officials have successfully navigated the introduction of quarantine-free borders with mainland China and ... -
Russia comes in from cold on climate, launches forest plan
A Russian island north of Japan has become a testing ground for Moscow’s efforts to reconcile its prized fossil fuel industry with the need to do something ... -
China Daily | Sullivan’s remarks were reassuring but they need matching with deeds
Talking about the United States’ relations with China and the Joe Biden administration’s China policies in a Sunday interview with CNN, US National Security Advisor ... -
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 – edition no. 3891
* Nobels and champions — The government announced a new scheme to attract top talent to Macau in key areas of big health, sports and culture, ...
