Yearly Archives: 2021
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Wynn-sponsored sailing contest to drive economic diversification
Responding to the call by the government to promote sports and sports tourism in Macau, it was announced yesterday at a press conference that Wynn will ... -
Unified scan-by-customer mobile payment rolls out
After the consolidation of the first phase of mobile payment method, the second phase, in which customers can pay by scanning QR codes with any local ... -
Ponte 16 drags Success Universe from profit to loss in 2020
Ponte 16, a flagship investment project of Hong Kong-listed company Success Universe Group Ltd (Group), posted a negative adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation, and amortization ... -
MICE leaders positive about business in H2 2021
The meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry is sanguine about the prospect of the MICE sector in Macau in the second half of 2021. Some ... -
Presenting ‘To the Moon’ imbues energy to keep going, says the sole performer
As the sole performer in the upcoming play “To the Moon,” Wang Junhao, having played more than 60 shows of the namesake production, is not only ... -
Report: Chinese loan terms hamper post-virus debt talks
China’s loans to poor countries in Africa and Asia impose unusual secrecy and repayment terms that are hurting their ability to renegotiate debts after the pandemic, ... -
BBC correspondent leaves China amid safety concerns
A veteran BBC correspondent whose coverage angered China has left the country amid concerns for his safety, the BBC and a journalist organization said. The BBC ... -
South China Sea | Philippines hits China on vessels swarming six islands, reefs
The Philippine government said yesterday that more than 250 Chinese vessels it believes are manned by militia have been spotted near six Manila-claimed islands and reefs ... -
This day in history | 1957 BBC fools the nation
The BBC has received a mixed reaction to a spoof documentary broadcast this evening about spaghetti crops in Switzerland. The hoax Panorama programme, narrated by distinguished ... -
WHO team urges patience after first look for origin of virus
An international team behind a long-awaited study of the possible origins of COVID-19 with Chinese colleagues yesterday [Macau time] called it a “first start,” while the ... -
Pharma | Fosun says willing to supply BioNTech vaccine to Taiwan
The Chinese company with the deal to distribute BioNTech SE and Pfizer Inc.’s Covid-19 vaccine in “Greater China” says it’s willing to supply Taiwan, after the ... -
Football | World Cup Qualifiers: Ronaldo scores, Belgium and Dutch earn big routs
Belgium and the Netherlands scored 15 goals combined in big routs in World Cup qualifying yesterday [Macau time], while Portugal got one from Cristiano Ronaldo in ... -
The Buzz | Coffee, Ikea furniture, livestock among the Macau-bound objects stuck at the Suez Canal
Livestock and lumber. Oil and automobiles. Exercise equipment and instant coffee. Those were just some of the products that were blocked by the ship just dislodged ... -
China, US consulted on safety as their crafts headed to Mars
As their respective spacecrafts headed to Mars, China and the U.S. held consultations earlier this year in a somewhat unusual series of exchanges between the rivals. ... -
World Views | Can the world survive without dollar diplomacy?
The Federal Reserve’s rescue of the global financial system one year ago prevented a public health crisis from degenerating into market chaos. When histories of the ... -
Thursday, April 1, 2021 – edition no. 3745
* Normalize TCM — The government is set to establish a new dedicated department and legal framework to lay the groundwork for the surveillance and manufacturing ... -
SJM enticed Hangzhou tourists with promotions galore
Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (SJM) had drummed up its brand exposure in Hangzhou by launching a series of promotional activities at the “Macao Week ... -
Education officials receive briefing on youth apps
Macau’s education officials, among other social icons, have been briefed about which mobile apps are currently popular among the younger generations, officials from the Education and ... -
MGTO to partner with local enterprises to foster tourism
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is intending to forge a tighter partnership with local enterprises and co-create a diverse range of tourism offerings and products ... -
G2E Asia Online Expo to convene on May 25
Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia — considered to be a key annual casino fair for Asia’s gaming and entertainment industry — has made up lost ... -
China sharply reduces elected seats in Hong Kong legislature
China has sharply reduced the number of directly elected seats in Hong Kong’s legislature in a setback for the territory’s already beleaguered democracy movement. The changes ... -
CE reiterates importance of safe election this year
The government must ensure that the Legislative Assembly (AL) elections, scheduled for September this year, will run smoothly, Chief Executive (CE) Ho Iat Seng reiterated during ... -
Briefs | Health Bureau to retain essential services during Easter holiday
During the Easter holiday between April 2 and 6, the Health Bureau will retain regular services at the A&E Department, as well as regular Covid-19 ... -
Gov’t has no solutions for repatriation and hiring of TNRs
The government has no other solutions for the resolution of the problems related to the number of former non-resident workers (TNR) currently stranded in Macau due ... -
Hengqin as solution to Macau’s limited space: Economy chief
The lack of land resources in Macau is curtailing Macau’s economic development, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, said in a reply to ... -
MGM hosted Two Sessions explanatory event to educate staff
Following the conclusion of the Two Sessions, MGM China Holdings Limited (MGM) earlier hosted a “Sharing Session on National People’s Congress (NPC) and National Political Consultative ... -
Grand Lisboa Palace to open in H1 2021, Angela Leong confirms
Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) is slated to open in the first half of 2021 as scheduled, Angela Leong On Kei, executive director and co-chairman of SJM ... -
YouTube refuses to remove anti-Asian song, drawing staff ire
YouTube’s refusal to remove a song some employees find racist to people of Asian origin has caused a fracas inside the company, the latest clash in ... -
Economy | Vaccination plan could lift GDP growth to 9.3%
China’s ambitious plan to vaccinate 40% of its population by the end of June could pave the way for lifting the economy’s growth rate to 9.3% this year, ... -
Great Times | Easter Surprises at MGM
Easter Surprises flashing at MGM! Grab hold of the chances for a family-friendly weekend at MGM MACAU and MGM COTAI this Easter. Easter is one the ... -
Strait tensions | Palau president visits Taiwan despite Chinese pressure
The president of the Pacific island nation of Palau was visiting Taiwan yesterday along with the U.S. ambassador to his country, a show of solidarity as ... -
This day in history | 1986 Greater London Council abolished
Thousands of people have taken part in festivities to mark the historic final hours of 97 years of local rule in London. A throng of 250,000 ... -
World leaders call for pandemic treaty, but short on details
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called in a commentary published yesterday for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will ... -
Xi’s shifting China is compelling investors to run, hide or hire
For any company doing business in China, the choice is now clearer than ever: Avoid commenting on any controversial subjects or risk losing access to the ... -
Athletics | World champion Naser gets court date for doping rules case
World champion sprinter Salwa Eid Naser will have a two-day appeal hearing next month that could lead to a ban from the Tokyo Olympics for breaking ...
