Monthly Archives: December 2021
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UM monitoring alleged sexual harassment case following former student’s claim
A Facebook post from a former University of Macau (UM) student has been circulating online regarding a current PhD student’s alleged behavior, including harassment, manipulation, and sexual ... -
Sands China continues to fulfil sustainability commitments
Sands China Ltd. has continued to progress on its sustainability commitments leading to garnering renowned accolades. In 2021, Sands China made significant strides in achieving measurable ... -
Trip.com: Rebranding Macau as a leisure destination will lead to huge travel pick-up
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought tourism to a pause, as borders around the globe were shut to deter the spread of the virus. But with the ... -
CDC: Quarantine-free scheme with Hong Kong may only welcome vaccinated travelers
Although there no update from the local government on border normalization with Hong Kong at the regular health press conference yesterday, Dr Leong Iek Hou, coordinator ... -
Chinese central banker says market can handle developer debt
Financial markets can cope with the impact of a Chinese real estate developer that is struggling to avoid defaulting on $310 billion in debt, the central ... -
Gov’t dismisses UK, Canada Olympic boycott as ‘farce’
China yesterday dismissed the decision by Canada and the United Kingdom to join Washington’s diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games as a “farce.” ... -
This day in history | 1988 Death toll rises in Armenian earthquake
Up to 45,000 people have died and a further 500,000 are homeless after the devastating earthquake which ripped through Armenia, official figures revealed today. Rescue work ... -
Book It Memoir: Leaving the Children of God ‘sex cult’ and her Macau childhood
Faith Jones’ vivid memoir “Sex Cult Nun” chronicles her 23 years in the infamous Children of God cult and her slow journey to leave. Born into ... -
TASTE OF EDESIA | A chocolate affair
This Winter, Four Seasons Hotel Macao’s Valrhona Afternoon Tea Set at Xiao Ting features artful western savouries and sweets at the elegant space. Founded in 1922, Valrhona is a small ... -
Hong Kong tycoon, two others convicted over Tiananmen vigil
Hong Kong tycoon and prominent pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and two others were convicted yesterday for their roles in last year’s banned Tiananmen candlelight vigil, amid ... -
The Buzz | Remains of US soldier killed in Korean War identified
Beverly Guliuzza was overcome with a mix of shock, sadness and relief when military officials told her they had identified the remains of her brother, Benjamin ... -
World Views | Medical examiners and coroners have borne a heavy burden during the Covid-19 pandemic
“We stopped doing heads.” It was the second time I’d heard a medical examiner say this while I was studying how the roles of medical examiners ... -
Friday, December 10, 2021 – edition no. 3912
* Rebranding Macau — Macau in a good position to market itself as a travel destination with high-quality offerings as purchasing power grows among millennials: Trip.com ... -
Bernstein: Casino operators may follow closures of junket room operations
Junket operators have been instructed to cease offering credit to their customers and request that chip purchases can only made upfront and in cash, brokerage Sanford ... -
Taxi company considers taking legal action on false online rumors
The right to take legal action against social media users spreading “untruthful” information will be considered, the Macau Radio Taxi Services Limited threatened in a statement. ... -
DSAL to hold information session for potential caregivers
The Labor Affairs Bureau (DSAL) continues to monitor the evolution of the employment market to support the labor integration of residents. In response to the increased ... -
MGTO well-prepared for HK border normalization
Speaking about her anticipation of the border normalization between Macau and Hong Kong, Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), ... -
Basketball Super League moves forward in 2022, Macau represented in GBA team
The basketball East Asia Super League (EASL) will proceed with its new format of home-and-away pan-regional games in 2022, the EASL has announced. The new format ... -
One-year-old girl tests positive for Covid-19
A one-year-old Macau resident tested positive for Covid-19 this weekend, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre has informed. The infection is classified as a relapse case, ... -
Influencer marketing a trend local businesses should put forward: Economic Union
Popular influencers and livestreamers should be invited to Macau to conduct exchange sessions so that local residents will understand the new marketing model put forward by ... -
Crime | Worker steals HKD800,000 from shop to gamble
An employee of a dried seafood store is being accused of stealing HKD800,000 from the shop’s safe deposit box, the Judiciary Police (PJ) informed. According to ... -
Several alleged similar suicide cases reported in a short period
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has been called to investigate a series of deaths by apparent suicide, all of which had the same cause, the PJ reported. ... -
Wynn Champions Macao’s Developing Sports Culture
Wynn is dedicated to supporting a wide range of sports events and proactively works to uphold the policies of the Macao SAR Government that promote sports ... -
Covid-19 | Hong Kong loses shine amid tough coronavirus restrictions
The bustling, cosmopolitan business hub of Hong Kong may be losing its shine among foreign companies and expatriates with its stringent anti-pandemic rules requiring up to ... -
Japan | About 100 lawmakers visit controversial shrine
A group of about 100 Japanese lawmakers prayed at a Tokyo shrine viewed by China and the Koreas as a symbol of Japanese wartime aggression yesterday, ... -
Cybersecurity | Report says Russian hackers haven’t eased spying efforts
The elite Russian state hackers behind last year’s massive SolarWinds cyberespionage campaign hardly eased up this year, managing plenty of infiltrations of U.S. and allied government ... -
This day in history | 1980 John Lennon shot dead
Former Beatle John Lennon has been shot dead by an unknown gunman who opened fire outside the musician’s New York apartment. The 40-year-old was shot several ... -
EXPLAINER | Chinese builder’s debt struggle rattles investors
Global investors are watching nervously as one of China’s biggest real estate developers tries to avoid a default on its $310 billion mountain of debt. Evergrande ... -
MGM attains five awards at MORS
MGM Golden Lion Team attained a total of five Gold Pin Awards at the Macao Occupational Skills Recognition System (MORS) Gold Pin Competition. A professional honor recognized by ... -
Sands Resorts Macao participates in ‘Macao Week in Chongqing’
Sands Resorts Macao participated in ‘Macao Week in Chongqing’ from Dec. 2 to 6, introducing The Londoner Macao to local residents about the British-themed integrated resort. ... -
China says US diplomatic boycott violates Olympic spirit
China yesterday accused the United States of violating the Olympic spirit by announcing an American diplomatic boycott of February’s Beijing Winter Games, amid an increasingly bitter ... -
No ‘doomsday,’ but malaria fight disrupted by pandemic: WHO
The World Health Organization said that the global response to the longtime threat of malaria has taken a hit as the coronavirus pandemic disrupted health services ... -
The Buzz | China’s November exports rise 21.4% but growth eases
China’s exports rose by double digits in November but growth declined, while imports accelerated in a sign of stronger domestic demand. Exports rose 21.4% over a ... -
World Views | Why does Beijing have the Olympics again?
The Beijing Winter Olympics open in just under two months and are now the target of a diplomatic boycott by the United States, with others likely ... -
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 – edition no. 3911
* Influencer marketing — A new association is set to reinforce online livestreaming as a marketing strategy to businesses, which has garnered great success on the ...
