Yearly Archives: 2021
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Markets | World shares mixed as China reports so-so economic data
Shares rose in Europe after a mixed session in Asia yesterday as China reported a variety of data that painted a complicated picture of its recovery ... -
Corporate bits | The Parisian Macao offers Easter promotions
The Parisian Macao is offering special festive menus at the Brasserie, picnicking at Le Jardin and pampering spa treatments promotions at Le SPA’tique. The French Brasserie restaurant is offering delicious Easter lunch and ... -
Football | Son called up for South Korea hours after injuring hamstring
Just hours after injuring a hamstring in Tottenham’s 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the Premier League, Son Heung-min was selected by South Korea to face Japan ... -
The Buzz | Vatican excludes gay union blessing as God ‘can’t bless sin’
The Vatican decreed that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions since God “cannot bless sin.” The Vatican’s orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of ... -
Australians rally at Parliament to demand justice for women
Australians rallied in the capital and other cities yesterday demanding justice for women and calling out misogyny and dangerous workplace cultures as the government reels from ... -
World Views | Hong Kong’s latest Covid surge began in a gym, so it’s targeting kids
Hong Kong’s children are at the center of the city’s latest ham-handed and inconsistent response to the latest outbreak of the disease. And it’s not a good look for one of ... -
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 – edition no. 3733
* Shy relief — Government’s new stimulus package draws criticism, falls short to help SMEs * Migrant groups pleased with inclusion of TNRs in new ... -
Subsidy | New 4-pronged stimulus package set to roll out in phases from April
The details regarding a new round of the much-anticipated stimulus packages were made this morning, but experts said the byzantine rules applied to this time’s digital ... -
Unemployed local construction workers protest at DSAL
A meeting with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), convened by lawmaker José Maria Pereira Coutinho and several local unemployed construction workers to discuss the far-reaching unemployment ... -
New blue cards to feature real-time validity
Residence permit cards of non-resident workers, colloquially known as blue cards, will now allow authorities to conduct a real-time check on the permit’s expiry date via ... -
China eases visa rules for foreigners who get Sinopharm jabs
Non-resident workers (TNRs) can apply for a visa to enter mainland China on the condition that they are vaccinated with the Sinopharm inactivated virus vaccine, according ... -
Group foresees Chinese religious events to remain small
Crowd gathering is not part of the agenda of Chinese religious events this year, Ip Tat, president of Macau Temple Festival Cultural Promotion Association, said at ... -
City’s first pump track to open for trial tomorrow
The city’s first pump track at Flora Park will open to the public for a trial run tomorrow, following the reopening of the children’s cycling, scooter ... -
Briefs | 9 Immunization Incidents reported within 24 hours
Between 4 p.m. on March 12 and 4 p.m. on March 13, nine adverse events following immunization (AEFI) for the Covid-19 vaccine have been recorded ... -
Press association decries implications for press freedom over broadcaster’s policy
The Macau Portuguese and English Press Association (AIPIM) has expressed solidarity with Portuguese and English journalists following the alleged implementation of new editorial guidelines for the public broadcasters’ newsroom, ... -
Regulation to foster educational exchange with Guangdong Province takes effect
The Executive Council (ExCo) has completed the discussions on two draft administrative regulations, which stipulate the particulars in the “Allowance for Macau’s students enrolled in ... -
Serious adverse effect experienced by elderly not linked to mRNA vaccine
The Health Bureau (SSM) confirmed that symptoms of acute coronary syndrome in a 67-year-old man following the mRNA vaccination is not linked to the vaccine itself. ... -
Gov’t commits to cultivating local filmmaking industry
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will continue to beef up efforts on driving the growth of Macau’s film industry and encouraging local talents engaging in the ... -
PSP urged to step up efforts on investigation assault cases against animals
The New Macau Association (AMN), together with several animal rights associations, convened a meeting with the Public Security Police Force (PSP) earlier to address the city’s ... -
Analysis | China, North Korea loom as Blinken, Austin head to Asia
Threats from China and North Korea will loom large over the Biden administration’s first Cabinet-level trip abroad, part of a larger effort to bolster U.S. influence ... -
Beijing hits back at US criticism of Hong Kong election change
A Chinese official hit back at U.S. criticism of planned election law changes in Hong Kong, noting the chaos surrounding the recent American presidential election. Semi-autonomous ... -
China voices firm opposition to UK, G7 statements over Hong Kong
The Chinese government expresses its strong condemnation of and firm opposition to “groundless slanders at China” and blatant interference in China’s internal affairs by some politicians, ... -
China Daily | Cherry blossom season brings nationwide medics back to Wuhan
Over a year ago, Fang Yafang made a decision to go to Wuhan where the country’s first cluster of COVID-19 cases was reported. The 27-year-old ... -
This day in history | 1990 Observer journalist executed in Iraq
Britain has strongly condemned the Iraqi authorities over the execution of The Observer journalist Farzad Bazoft in Baghdad. Mr Bazoft – who came to live in ... -
Still recovering, Japan marks 10 years since tsunami hit
Japan fell quiet at 2:46 p.m. last week Thursday to mark the minute that an earthquake began 10 years ago, setting off a tsunami and nuclear ... -
Rugby | Six Nations: England topples France to redeem woeful title defense
England redeemed a woeful Six Nations title defense by beating trophy favorite France 23-20 thanks to a dramatic Maro Itoje try in an empty Twickenham yesterday ... -
The Buzz | Japan to tighten border control against variants
Transportation minister Kazuyoshi Akaba says Japan will tighten border controls and limit the number of entrants to up to 2,000 per day to guard against the ... -
China aims to vaccinate 70-80% of population by mid-2022
China is aiming to vaccinate 70-80% of its population by mid-2022, the head of the country’s Center for Disease Control said this weekend. With four approved ... -
World Views | Should I stop talking now? Why we’re so bad at conversation
I’ve always felt that Jean-Paul Sartre narrowly missed the target. Hell is not necessarily other people. More precisely, hell is small talk. There: I’ve outed myself ... -
Monday, March 15, 2021 – edition no. 3732
* Ticket to mainland — China is easing visa rules for foreigners inoculated with Chinese-made vaccine and has also opened its doors to foreign local residents ... -
The nine articles
– Improving the electoral system of the HKSAR must fully and faithfully implement the policy of “One country, two systems” under which the people of Hong ... -
China approves plans to overhaul Hong Kong elections
The National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, passed a resolution to reconstruct Hong Kong’s electoral system yesterday to ensure the city is administered only by ... -
Landlords strive to retain lease: Savills
Some shops were not rented despite landlords’ willingness to lower the rent by half, Patrick Chan, vice director of Shop Sales and Lease at Savills said. ... -
Taxi driver group prepares to sue meter company over compulsory fee
A group comprised of a number of taxi drivers is in the process of taking legal action against the taxi meter company on the accusation of ... -
Court upholds Venetian action against ex-Greek Mythology casino director
Venetian Macau Limited (VML), owned by gaming concessionaire Sands China Ltd., has had its legal actions in Macau against Chen Mei Huan, former director of the ...
