Daily Archives: Thursday, November 25, 2021
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Fitch Ratings: Zero Covid strategy hampers SAR’s gaming recovery
China’s zero Covid policy is slowing Macau’s recovery and its new concession process, according to the report, Fitch Ratings 2022 Outlook: Global Gaming. According to the ... -
Wynn issues investor alert after court defeat
Wynn Macau’s chairman, Allan Zeman, has stated in a filing submitted to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that the company will be jointly liable with Dore ... -
Consultancy IGamiX launches Cambodian subsidiary
IGamiX Management and Consulting Ltd (Macau) launched a Cambodian subsidiary yesterday, the firm being optimistic on the prospect of projects for the new branch. IGamiX ... -
Policy Address | André Cheong: 2022 will mostly be a year of continuity
Despite the large number of items mentioned in the presentation of the Policy Address for 2022 (LAG22) for the Secretariat of Administration and Justice, Secretary André ... -
UM offers scholarships to 356 outstanding students
The University of Macau (UM) yesterday offered MOP3.45 million in scholarships, donated by institutions, to 356 outstanding students. UM has offered more than 70 scholarships ... -
Cloee Chao asks gov’t to encourage casinos to issue subsidy to all employees
Many employees of the six gambling concessionaires are demanding an extra month of salary before Chinese New Year as a winter livelihood subsidy, Cloee Chao, president ... -
Crime | Teen suffers serious brain injury after physical assault
The Judiciary Police (PJ) yesterday announced that inspectors are still trying to track down two or more persons suspected of an aggravated physical assault which left ... -
Gov’t reinstates seven-day NAT validity for plane passengers
Individuals intending to leave Macau on a civil aviation flight are now required to present a nucleic acid test (NAT) certificate with a validity of seven ... -
It’s not just Peng; China is cracking down on MeToo movement
Huang Xueqin, who publicly supported a woman when she accused a professor of sexual assault, was arrested in September. Wang Jianbing, who helped women report sexual ... -
China, Russia sign roadmap for closer military cooperation
Russia’s defense chief yesterdat signed a roadmap for closer military ties with China, pointing to increasingly frequent U.S. strategic bomber flights near both countries’ borders. During ... -
Daniel Hsu | After four years as pawn in US-China game, Seattle man is home
Daniel Hsu, a U.S. citizen, fought for four years to escape China. The Seattle resident was barred from leaving despite having committed no crime. Then earlier ... -
This day in history | 1973 Army deposes ‘hated’ Greek president
The Greek Government has been toppled by the country’s armed forces after weeks of unrest. There appears to have been little or no resistance when tanks ... -
USA | Many environmentalists back Biden’s move to tap oil reserve
Democrats and climate activists generally supported President Joe Biden’s decision to release a record 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve, even as the ... -
Tech | Samsung says it will build USD17B chip factory in Texas
Samsung said it plans to build a $17 billion semiconductor factory outside of Austin, Texas, amid a global shortage of chips used in phones, cars and ... -
The St. Regis Macao announces festive menu
The St. Regis Macao is celebrating the festive season with a range of exquisite dining experiences at The Manor and the St. Regis Bar in December. ... -
Melco hosts competition promoting patriotism
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China, Melco Resorts & Entertainment hosted the “Melco Han Hero Chinese Knowledge Competition” for its ... -
Snooker | Pro star angry at having to play amateur after loss
After losing to an amateur in the first round of a major tournament, a former snooker world champion has blasted the decision to let a player ... -
Football | Ronaldo helps Man U into CL’s last 16 with win at Villarreal
Villarreal 0, Man U 2 A smart piece of improvisation by Cristiano Ronaldo helped send Manchester United into the last 16 of the Champions League as ... -
The Buzz | Europe is only region with more Covid, with 11% case rise
The World Health Organization said that coronavirus cases jumped by 11% in Europe in the last week, the only region in the world where COVID-19 has ... -
New Zealand to start reopening borders to world from January
New Zealand will reopen its borders to the world over the coming months, the government announced yesterday, allowing for the return of displaced residents from January ... -
China Daily | Call for oil reserve release coordination only testifies to limits of US leadership
US President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that the United States will release 50 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve from next month ... -
Thursday, November 25, 2021 – edition no. 3902
* Zero sum — Fitch Ratings says zero-tolerance Covid strategy hampers Macau’s gaming recovery * Wynn issues investor alert after court defeat * Policy Address | ...
