Yearly Archives: 2021
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Tourism industry praises gov’t’s local travel incentive
The government’s latest local travel incentives will be capable of helping the tourism and hotel industry amid current challenges, Wong Fai, director-general of the Travel Industry ... -
Gaming industry staff association slams latest gov’t stimulus
The Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association yesterday submitted a letter to the Chief Executive expressing the group’s dissatisfaction with the government’s latest stimulus rollout, which was ... -
Economic association forecasts positive 2H
A combination of factors, such as the latest stimulus rollout and rising visitor arrival counts, will have “vigorous and positive effects” on the economic forecast of ... -
Briefs | Nearly 31,000 receive Covid-19 jabs
A total of of 67,665 people have made appointments for vaccinations against Covid-19, of which 30,913 people have received a dose of the vaccine as ... -
Employment | Lei: unemployed residents refusing job offers by gov’t
Many local unemployed construction workers have refused to attend job interviews arranged by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), which is helping them to seek new job ... -
Education | IFTM launches postgraduate courses with UNWTO
The Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) recently launched a series of postgraduate courses in collaboration with the UNWTO Academy, becoming the first higher education institution ... -
Fire reported on two consecutive days
Two incidents of fire have been reported as breaking out on two hills on the Macau Peninsula over two consecutive days. Neither case caused injury. The ... -
Gov’t will consider establishing other rail routes if needed: DSAT
The SAR government will consider the possibility of establishing other light rapid transit routes based on the “actual situation”, according to the Transport Bureau (DSAT). In ... -
Gaming | GGR acceleration expected from March: JP Morgan
The city’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first 14 days of March is expected to reach MOP3.7 billion, with its run rate in the second ... -
Public consultation for new gaming tender to start in 2H
The retendering of gaming concessions is being prepared, with the public consultation period slated to begin in the second half of this year, the Secretary for ... -
Media | Ma’s SCMP joins Hong Kong press groups facing China control
As news broke that China is pressuring Jack Ma’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to sell the South China Morning Post (SCMP), surprised employees pondered the future ... -
Sharp jump in US Navy transits to counter China under Trump
Activity by the U.S. Navy in its campaign to challenge China’s efforts to restrict transit in the South China Sea and in the Taiwan Strait increased ... -
This day in history | 1968 Anti-Vietnam demo turns violent
More than 200 people have been arrested after thousands of demonstrators clashed in an anti-Vietnam war protest outside the United States embassy in London. The St ... -
Mozambique | Children among victims of jihadi rebels
Northern Mozambique’s humanitarian crisis is growing rapidly, with nearly 670,000 people displaced by the Islamic extremist insurgency in Cabo Delgado province, international aid groups said yesterday. ... -
Energy | US drivers are burning more gas, a trend likely to continue
After a year of getting pummeled by the coronavirus, U.S. oil demand is bouncing back – and this time it looks like it’s here to stay. ... -
Social media | China Signal users report difficulty accessing messaging app
Signal, an encrypted messaging app that competes with the likes of Facebook Inc.’s WhatsApp, appears to have been blocked in China, the latest move by Beijing ... -
Football | Liverpool beats Wolves, Patricio OK after head knock
Wolves 0, Liverpool 1 Diogo Jota scored the winner against his former club as Liverpool beat Wolverhampton 1-0 in an English Premier League match that ended ... -
The Buzz | EU countries pause use of AstraZeneca vaccine
Sweden is pausing the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as a precautionary measure amid concerns about reports of blood clots in some recipients in Europe. ... -
Covid-19 | Beijing approves another vaccine for emergency use
China has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one that was developed by the head of its Center for Disease Control, adding a fifth ... -
World Views | Sit back, relax and let the US economy run hot
Thanks to a $1.9 trillion stimulus package and accelerating vaccinations, prospects for a heavily caffeinated U.S. recovery are boosting growth projections around the world. For some ... -
Wednesday, March 17, 2021 – edition no. 3734
* Nobody’s happy — The second round of economic relief is being deemed confusing and insufficient by associations and scholars, few see an upside * Gaming ... -
Third round of stimulus package set to roll out in phases from April
The details regarding the new round of the much-anticipated stimulus packages were made public yesterday morning, but experts say that the rules for this digital voucher ... -
The well-intended scheme draws criticism due to ill preparation
Though the government has injected a hefty sum of MOP29.2 billion into this round of stimulus to drive domestic spending and stabilize the local economy, it ... -
Migrant groups pleased with inclusion of TNRs in new subsidy
Migrant group associations are delighted over the announcement of the new financial relief measure yesterday, which includes non-resident workers (TNRs). This is the first time that ... -
Gov’t to provide up to MOP20M for company upgrade, rental
Companies will be able to get up to MOP20 million in government subsidies to upgrade their equipment and offset their rental costs, a Chief Executive Dispatch ... -
CE: Patriots governing Macau a social, political foundation
The Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng emphasised yesterday the determination of the SAR government to adhere to the fundamental principle of “patriots governing Macau.” In a ... -
4 returnees test positive for Covid-19
Four local residents who flew from Europe via Taipei tested positive for Covid-19, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre announced in a statement last ... -
Doors to the mainland open for blue card holders
Non-resident workers (TNRs) and other non-Macau residents in the city on legal permits are now allowed to enter mainland China and return to the Special Administrative ... -
Corruption watchdog receives reports on election malpractice
Reports on malpractices during election campaign have been received by the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC), commissioner Chan Tsz King recently told the press. As the Chief ... -
Gov’t think tank to prioritize city’s Five-Year Plan
The new director of the Policy Research and Regional Development Bureau (DSEDPR) Cheong Chok Man was officially sworn in yesterday and has announced that his leadership ... -
Statement | Improving electoral system: a critical step in maintaining Hong Kong’s long-term prosperity and stability
On 11 March, the fourth session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) overwhelmingly approved the ‘Decision of the National People’s Congress On Improving the Electoral System ... -
Hong Kong | Activists say democracy fight to continue abroad
Hong Kong democracy activists have launched a new push to continue their fight among residents living abroad in the wake of a sweeping crackdown by Beijing ... -
On the Road to Alaska | Two key US cabinet members visit Japan for China-focused talks
Shared worry about China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region will take center stage when President Joe Biden’s defense chief and secretary of state visit Japan ... -
This day in history | 1953 Marshal Tito makes historic visit to London
Marshal Josef Tito of Yugoslavia has arrived in Britain, the first Communist head of state to visit the country. The Duke of Edinburgh, Prime Minister Winston ... -
Myanmar | Attacks on Chinese-run factories worry Beijing
Attacks on Chinese-run factories in Myanmar’s biggest city drew demands yesterday from Beijing for protection for their property and employees, while many in Myanmar expressed outrage ...
