Taiwan | EU delegation meets island leader on first official trip

The head of a European Parliament delegation on its first official visit to Taiwan said yesterday that it’s “high time” for the European Union to step up its cooperation with

Pentagon: Chinese nuke force growing faster than predicted

China is expanding its nuclear force much faster than U.S. officials predicted just a year ago, highlighting a broad and accelerating buildup of military muscle designed to enable Beijing to

This day in history | 1984 Sandinistas claim election victory

Nicaragua’s ruling Sandinista Front (FSLN) has claimed a decisive victory in the country’s first elections since the revolution five years ago. Within hours of the count beginning, the leader of the

UK authorizes Merck antiviral pill, first shown to treat Covid

Britain has granted a conditional authorization to Merck’s coronavirus antiviral, the first pill shown to successfully treat COVID-19. It is the first country to OK the treatment, although it was

Drive In | Tom Hanks, a robot and a dog in ‘Finch’

Tom Hanks doesn’t need a human or even a sentient acting partner to make a film or a scene sing. Think Wilson the volleyball, Hooch and even that laptop from

Fashion | Gucci’s star-studded show shines bright in Hollywood

With stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Serena Williams sitting in the front row, Alessandro Michele’s nostalgic clothing designs inspired by old Hollywood glam shined just as bright during a Gucci

TASTE OF EDESIA | A new age of luxury

Glenfiddich, the world’s most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, is teaming up with MR PORTER, the award-winning online destination for men’s style, on a collaborative first for both brands. Creating

The Buzz | COP26: Countries pledge to phase out climate culprit coal

Several major coal-using nations have pledged for the first time to phase out their use of the heavily-polluting fossil fuel or to speed up existing plans to do so, while

US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4

Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the

Animal Farm | Dreaming is a right!

The first time I visited China, I had been invited by Ma Man Kei, thirty-three years after the founding of the People’s Republic of China. I visited Zhuhai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen

Friday, November 5, 2021 – edition no. 3888

* Covid-19 | Vaccine booster to rollout next week *High anxiety in Taiwan Strait * Lawmakers expressed concerns over proposal for the establishment of a Trade Union law in Macau – which

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 to war with Taiwan? The

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 religious group. According to

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 due to the economic

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 for import and contract

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, reported. According to the same

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 front reaches the South China

‘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 year’s event is themed “musical

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 optimism of the predictions.

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 12, has been extended until

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