Yearly Archives: 2021
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China slams US plan to expel phone carriers in tech clash
China’s government yesterday called on Washington to drop efforts to expel three state-owned Chinese phone companies from the United States in a new clash over technology ... -
China seeks Biden-Xi summit in April if Alaska talks succeed
Beijing is seeking a meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping next month if the first high-level U.S.-China talks in Alaska this weekend are productive, according ... -
Blinken urges Beijing to convince North Korea to denuclearize
America’s top diplomat yesterday pressed China to use its “tremendous influence” to convince North Korea to abandon its nuclear program, hours after the North said ... -
This Day in History | 1976 Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon to split
Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon are to separate after 16 years of marriage, it has been announced by Buckingham Palace. After weeks of speculation a 39-word ... -
Oscars | ‘Mank’ leads nominations in a year of record diversity
After a pandemic year that shuttered movie theaters and upended the movie business, Academy Awards nominations this week went to two female filmmakers for the first ... -
Taste of Edesia | Evolution of masterpieces
The latest evolution of The Manor’s menu is here and it is indeed one of the most exciting selections of gastronomic masterpiece in town. Showcasing a ... -
F&B | Portuguese wines vying to crack China market
The agreement signed by China and the European Union (EU) in September 2020 to protect the geographical indications (GIs) of local products directly impacts one of ... -
Macau Racing Tips | The Luoyang 1200 Turf (Div 1) 2021-03-20 | Sat | 16:20
I am going again for another outsider this Saturday in Sheng Li Star. Again he is also an underdog in this low class race. He has ... -
The Buzz | China summons technology firms over voice software security
Chinese authorities summoned 11 companies including Alibaba and Tencent for talks regarding the security of voice software, as Beijing steps up scrutiny over the internet sector. ... -
One Good Thing | Venezuelan teen sells drawings on Twitter to buy food
Samuel Andrés Mendoza carefully chooses from dozens of colored pencils spread out on his kitchen table, humming a reggaeton song as he deftly applies contrast to ... -
World Views | To win over Asia, talk trade
President Joe Biden is showing he understands that Asia matters. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Japan and South Korea this week ... -
Friday, March 19, 2021 – edition no. 3736
* Compassionate release — A US judge sanctioned an early release of bribery convict Ng Lap Seng who will return to Macau due to his deteriorating ... -
Tourism | MGTO to promote city in Hangzhou to spur economic revival
The government is set to hold a roadshow in Hangzhou from March 26 to 28 in a bid to promote Macau’s tourism offerings amid its goal ... -
Gaming | Operators allegedly suspend customer services in mainland in wake of amended law
Some gaming operators in the city have allegedly dissolved or suspended their customer service teams in mainland China in order to avoid pitfalls from the recently ... -
Covid-19 | Gov’t to minimize disturbance in district-specific pandemic response
The government will try to limit the impact on residents if the Zone- and Category-specific Epidemic Control and Prevention Scheme needs to kick in, Ao Ieong ... -
Briefs | SSM: 4 Covid-19 antibody positive returnees in ‘good health condition’
Four returnees, who flew from Europe via Taipei and tested positive for the Covid-19 antibody test upon arrival on March 14, have not displayed any ... -
Booking for HK’s vaccination scheme surges after eligibility criteria loosened
The number of people registering for Hong Kong’s Covid-19 vaccination scheme surged eightfold after the government lowered the eligibility bar on March 16. On March 16, ... -
GBA | New round of foreign investment amid new five-year plan
The Fortune 500 company P&G has planned to launch an intelligent technology innovation center this year in Guangzhou, capital of south China’s Guangdong Province, another move ... -
SSM cancelation of Chinese medicine practitioner’s license was illegal: TSI
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has ruled that the move by the Health Bureau (SSM) to cancel the license of a Chinese medicine practitioner in ... -
DSF rejects Anima’s request to visit Canidrome
Anima Macau’s request to visit the Canidrome was rejected by the Financial Services Bureau (DSF) due to public safety reasons. The animal rights group had requested ... -
Association calls for e-voucher scheme improvement
There is room for improvement in the forthcoming e-voucher scheme, part of the third round of stimulus package, a local alliance representative opined during yesterday’s TDM ... -
Cash handout distribution to begin April 12
The annual Wealth Partaking Scheme will begin to roll out as early as April 12 to each Macau resident. As announced on Monday, the early annual ... -
Covid-19 | Taiwan, Pacific ally Palau to open travel bubble next month
Taiwan and the Pacific nation of Palau will launch a travel bubble next month, allowing people to travel between the islands without a COVID-19 quarantine. Palau ... -
On the Road to Alaska | US sanctions 24 mainland, Hong Kong officials ahead of talks
The U.S. sanctioned an additional 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on political freedoms in the semi-autonomous city, just ahead of the ... -
This day in history | 1992 South Africa votes for change
White South Africans have backed an overwhelming mandate for political reforms to end apartheid and create a power-sharing multi-racial government. In a landslide victory for change, ... -
Diplomacy | Top US officials weigh North Korea options in talks in Seoul
Fresh off a stop in Tokyo, President Joe Biden’s top diplomat and defense chief traveled to South Korea yesterday, a day after North Korea made sure ... -
Revenge spending | Americans prepare to spend the $1.7 trillion they’ve saved up
Shoppers are out for vengeance. A year into a pandemic that’s devastated lives, jobs and the economy, those who are lucky enough to have disposable income are ready ... -
Aux Beaux Arts reopens
Aux Beaux Arts, the French brasserie situated at the Grande Praça of MGM Macau, has returned and has brought back traditions and heritage of French cooking, ... -
Sailing | Team NZ beats Luna Rossa 7-3 to retain the America’s Cup
Team New Zealand has retained the America’s Cup, beating Italian challenger Luna Rossa 7-3 in the 36th match for sailing’s oldest trophy. The defender came into ... -
The Buzz | Biden questions ‘macho’ move to refuse vaccine
U.S. President Joe Biden is suggesting that some Americans who are unwilling to get vaccinated for the coronavirus are unpatriotic. Speaking to ABC News in an ... -
Atlanta shootings put spotlight on anti-Asian crimes in US
At least eight people were killed in shootings at three Asian massage parlors in the Atlanta area, sparking questions about how the U.S. can curb the ... -
World Views | There’s not a lot of bull in China’s markets and investors are frustrated
Investing in China’s $10.7 trillion stock market is a frustrating business. Over the years, the bull phase has been getting shorter and narrower, making buy-and-hold a ... -
Thursday, March 18, 2021 – edition no. 3735
* Today in Anchorage — Expectations are low for China-US talks in Anchorage, Alaska where top diplomats from both superpowers meet today * Hong Kongers grab ... -
Stimulus likely to stabilize market, but more explanation needed: scholar
The third round of the government’s stimulus package is expected to be efficacious in stabilizing Macau’s economy and employment rate, but it should be extended to ... -
Briefs | Woman allegedly steals HKD1M from sleeping acquaintance
A woman who had overstayed her visa has been caught allegedly stealing HKD1.32 million from a man known to her at a casino while the ...
