Daily Archives: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
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CTM upgrades infrastructure to enhance cybersecurity
Infrastructure has been constantly upgraded in order to achieve a higher level of cybersecurity, telecom service provider CTM said in a statement. “Before the implementation of ... -
Registrations open for new DSAL jobs program
Registration for a new round of the employment training program run by the Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) has begun, but some members of the community ... -
Lawmaker Ron Lam raises postgrad subsidy issues
In a recent written enquiry, lawmaker Ron Lam revealed that certain postgraduate applicants for the tertiary education subsidy have been denied funding due to their non-current ... -
Craft market kicks off on Friday
The Tap Seac Craft Market will be held at Tap Seac Square for the next two weekends. It runs from Friday to Sunday each weekend, ... -
CE: Lifting entry ban for domestic workers a ‘very difficult decision’
Allowing foreign arrivals, particularly domestic workers, is a “very difficult decision” to make, as most of them hail from high-risk countries, Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng ... -
Gov’t investment in Provident Fund depending on surplus
The government investment share on the individual accounts from the Central Provident Fund can only resume after the government accounts are back to register surplus, Chief ... -
MOP10,000 subsidy for eligible residents from Nov. 26
Low-income employees, the self-employed and business operators who are facing difficulties are eligible to receive a one-time subsidy of MOP10,000, according to a statement released by ... -
Policy Address | Pandemic prevention still tops gov’t priorities for next year
Measures directly or indirectly related to Covid-19 pandemic prevention and control still top the government’s policy priorities for 2022. This was acknowledged by the government in ... -
Gaming | Concessions likely to be extended again if law not ready
Set to expire in June 2022, the current gaming licenses could again be extended if the new gaming law that will set the rules for ... -
Crime | Middle court sends pedophile sex offender to jail
The Court of Second Instance has denied a suspect’s appeal and jailed him immediately for the crime of sexual assault against minors. In October last year, ... -
CHINA-US | Xi-Biden talks raise hope for better ties but strains remain
China yesterday welcomed a virtual meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden as raising hopes for better relations, while the U.S. was more ... -
North Korea | Kim praises efforts to build ‘model’ city
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has returned from a monthlong break from public view to inspect a major development project near the border with China, ... -
This day in history | 1997 Egyptian militants kill tourists at Luxor
More than 60 people have been killed after an attack on a group of foreign tourists visiting a temple in southern Egypt. The tourists’ bus was ... -
World War II | US veterans recall flying aid to China
Veterans and officials from China and the United States yesterday celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Flying Tigers, American pilots who flew for China in World ... -
Space | Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts
Russian officials yesterday rejected accusations that they endangered astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) by conducting a weapons test that created more than 1,500 pieces ... -
Aviation | Emirates says IPO a possibility for famed long-haul carrier
The president of long-haul carrier Emirates said yesterday that an initial public offering of stock in the Dubai-based airline could happen as the city-state tries to ... -
Jin Chen becomes ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Rado
One of China’s most popular actresses and models has landed a starring role as a brand ambassador for Swiss watchmaker Rado: Jin Chen. Jin Chen has ... -
Sands China launches new programme with MPI
A newly launched programme, “Art Talent Development Showcase x Sands China”, is offering students and recent alumni of the Macao Polytechnic Institute’s (MPI) School of Arts a ... -
Football | Italy stumbles into playoffs again, England cruises in WC qualifying
Italy is facing another detour to get to a World Cup final. The playoffs beckon for the Azzurri — just like four years ago — after ... -
The Buzz | Diners now have to ask for plastic utensils in Los Angeles
Customers at Los Angeles restaurants will only get plastic utensils and napkins if they ask for them, under a new ordinance taking effect this week that ... -
Navy officer guilty of hiding ties to Chinese businessman
A Florida-based U.S. Navy flight officer has been convicted of buying guns for a Chinese businessman who was later convicted of export crimes. Lt. Fan Yang, ... -
World Views | Travel trouble: US Olympians face uncertain road to Beijing
Making an Olympic team is hard enough. This winter, those who earn their spots on the U.S. squad might find it takes even more work to ... -
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – edition no. 3896
* Extension on the table — Gaming concessions likely to be extended beyond 2022 if law is not ready in time, Ho Iat Seng said in ...
