Yearly Archives: 2021
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NPC | China sets growth target ‘over 6%’, raises military spending
China’s No. 2 leader set a healthy economic growth target and vowed to make the nation self-reliant in technology amid tension with the U.S. and Europe ... -
Economy | Chinese exports surge as global demand recovers from virus
China’s exports surged 60.6% over a year earlier in the first two months of 2021, after factories reopened and global demand started to recover from the ... -
US | Biden marking ‘Bloody Sunday’ by signing voting rights order
A new executive order from President Joe Biden directs federal agencies to take a series of steps to promote voting access, a move that comes as ... -
S. Korea, US scale back drills over virus, N. Korea diplomacy
The South Korean and U.S. militaries are scaling back their annual exercises this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to support diplomacy focusing on North ... -
Twenty20 cricket | NZ beats Australia by 7 wickets, wins T20 series 3-2
Ish Sodhi led a concerted attack by New Zealand’s spin bowlers before Martin Guptill smashed a quickfire 71 runs to set up a seven-wicket win over ... -
The Buzz | Sydney’s LGBTQI Mardi Gras goes ahead, with restrictions
Sydney’s annual iconic Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras went ahead during the weekend, only in a different format due to coronavirus restrictions. It was being held ... -
Myanmar | Police fire on protesters in ancient former capital
Police in Myanmar’s ancient former capital, Bagan, opened fire yesterday on demonstrators protesting last month’s military takeover, wounding several people, according to witness accounts and videos ... -
World Views | So far, Biden’s Iran policy isn’t Trump’s — or Obama’s
When it comes to President Joe Biden’s Iran policy, the safest thing to say is that it’s a work in progress. On the one hand, the ... -
Monday, March 8, 2021 – edition no. 3727
* A tribute to fallen compatriots — Myanmar nationals in Macau held a candlelight vigil to mourn the victims of the military coup, which saw at ... -
Gaming | Pansy Ho is coming home
The co-chairperson and executive director of gaming operator MGM China Holdings Ltd [MGM], Pansy Ho, is getting ready to return “home” and take the helm of ... -
Gaming | LVS property sale could be related to Macau concession tender: expert
The sale of two properties by Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) on Wednesday might be related to the company’s bid for the tender of the new ... -
Economic Freedom Index | SARs excluded from rankings as policies ‘ultimately controlled from Beijing’
Macau and Hong Kong were dropped from an economic freedom index as the Heritage Foundation noted that their economic policies are controlled by Beijing. The Heritage ... -
Public housing | Residents have freedom to opt out from Wai Long: Rosário
The government has never forced residents to apply for the proposed public housing project opposite the University Hospital which is the subject of debate, Secretary for ... -
Construction association inaugurates 10th-term management
The Macau Construction Association held a ceremony yesterday at MGM Cotai to inaugurate its 10th term of management, the swearing-in for which was postponed to this ... -
Sector calls for centralized licensing system for construction workers
A centralized licensing system for construction workers should be established to eradicate the difficulties contractors encounter in finding reliable workers, Lo Chi Cheong, director-general of the ... -
Education | IFTM achieves high score in QS World University Rankings
The Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) has achieved strong results in this year’s QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Rankings. The updated rankings for 2021 were ... -
Lei Chin Ion appointed to Academy of Medicine role
The outgoing director of the Health Bureau (SSM), Lei Chin Ion, has been appointed to the role of medicine specialist of the Specialty Council of the ... -
China Daily | Two sessions will set course that will also help the world
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, the start of the country’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) and its ... -
CPPCC | China to foster ‘patriotism among young people’ in Macau, Hong Kong
China’s top legislative advisory body opened its annual session Thursday against the background of a crackdown on Hong Kong’s political opposition and the country’s recovery from ... -
EXPLAINER | What to look for at China’s annual Congress
China’s legislature begins its annual meeting this week with economic growth, climate and a crackdown on political opponents in Hong Kong expected to be on the ... -
Hong Kong Pro-democracy activists’ court hearing enters fourth day
A marathon court hearing for 47 democracy activists charged under Hong Kong’s national security law entered its fourth day yesterday, as the court deliberates whether the ... -
This day in history | 1956 US court victory for black students
The United States Supreme Court has upheld a ban on racial segregation in state schools, colleges and universities. The University of North Carolina was appealing against ... -
Myanmar | 38 died on deadliest day yet for coup opposition: UN
Myanmar security forces were seen firing slingshots at protesters, chasing them down and even brutally beating an ambulance crew in video showing a dramatic escalation of ... -
Drive In | In ‘Truffle Hunters,’ an enchanting but beset world
You’ve got to love a movie that credits its dogs before it does its executive producers. “The Truffle Hunters,” Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw’s exquisitely charming ... -
Wellness | Emotional Beauty
In the 21st century, discerning skin care consumers are now moving away from purchasing items made mostly of chemicals. Emotional benefits gained while using skin care ... -
Taste of Edesia | Gourmet hot dogs
Everyone knows Vida Rica Bar at Mandarin Oriental, Macau is the place to be for cocktails, but this spring they are surprising foodies with some of ... -
Macau Racing Tips | The Curitiba 1350 Meters Sand 2020-03-05 | Fri | 19:40
I like the name of this race The Curitiba, if my memory serves me right this is the place where top jockeys such as J. Moreira ... -
The Buzz | Meghan accuses palace of ‘perpetuating falsehoods’
The Duchess of Sussex has said Buckingham Palace could not expect her and Prince Harry to be silent if it was “perpetuating falsehoods about us,” BBC ... -
Chinese astronauts training for space station crewed flights
China said yesterday a cohort of astronauts is training for four crewed missions this year as the country works to complete its first permanent orbiting space ... -
World Views | How farmers could fight climate change (and make a profit)
Agriculture has never been a principal focus of efforts to reduce greenhouse gases. But farm emissions — which make up about 10% of the U.S. ... -
Friday, March 5, 2021 – edition no. 3726
* The world according to Xi — China’s legislature begins its annual meeting today with economic growth, climate, patriots and Xi’s new mantra of tech self-sufficiency ... -
Ho Iat Seng to attend NPC opening session in Beijing
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng will attend the opening of the fourth session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing tomorrow. In addition to ... -
Former SMG head wins court case against gov’t
Fong Soi Kun, the former director of the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG), has had his successful challenge of his dismissal by the government upheld at ... -
Covid-19 | Registered senior citizens for inactivated virus jab transfer requests to mRNA vaccine
Half of approximately 100 senior individuals have transferred their vaccine requests to the mRNA vaccine, which rolled out yesterday, due to suitability concerns, Dr Tai ... -
Gaming | Gov’t records MOP3.2b in gaming tax revenue
Macau SAR’s tax revenue from the gaming industry stood at MOP3.21 billion for the first month of 2021, plunging an aggregate of 63.3% year-on-year. In the ...
