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 the Policy Address Report

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 the new concession tender is

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, the accused indecently assaulted four

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 muted on the talks

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, which he said epitomizes

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 fired on as they visited

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 War II, as a

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 of space junk. U.S. officials

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 boost its local financial

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 played different roles in a

Sands China launches new programme with MPI

According to the gaming operator, the initiative provides real-life opportunities for its participants to apply what they have learned in the classroom by completing projects for Sands China – such

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 stumbling to 0-0 at Northern

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 aims to reduce waste. The

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, 36, also lied about

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 get to Beijing. Among the

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – edition no. 3896

— Gaming concessions likely to be extended beyond 2022 if law is not ready in time, Ho Iat Seng said in a press conference after delivering the Policy Address at

Xi, Biden try to tamp down tension in long virtual meeting

Xi Jinping and Joe Biden's more than three-hour virtual talk concluded with the leaders of the superpowers agreeing they need to tread carefully as their nations find themselves in an

Covid-19 | Booster jabs extended to more groups

From yesterday, local health authorities extended the eligibility criteria for the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to more groups of people, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announced. As

Economic prosperity to improve in November, December: Association

If Covid-19 infections remain stable in Macau and the mainland, the city should be revitalized and thus the Prosperity Index will rise in November and December, the Macau Economic Association

Ao Ieong: 27 agreements signed to combat poverty in Congjiang

Public services, associations, and companies in the Macau SAR led the signing of a total of 27 poverty reduction agreements to fight poverty in Congjiang of Guizhou Province. This comes after

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