Yearly Archives: 2021
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USA | What to Watch: Democrats to argue Trump alone incited mob
House Democrats will begin two days of arguments in Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial, trying to convince skeptical Republicans that the former president alone was responsible ... -
Drive In | ‘Little Fish’ is a pandemic-era, sci-fi love story
The year is 2021. A frightened, angry crowd lines up outside a medical center, desperate for a cure for a terrible virus. “He pushed in front!” ... -
Taste of Edesia | A festive celebration
Year of the Ox is finally here and everyone is looking for a unique way to celebrate with family and friends. To do so without spending ... -
Book It | Priyanka Chopra Jonas reveals private life details
Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s memoir, “Unfinished,” is a moving story of her rise to fame — and of her life before anybody knew her name. Chopra Jonas ... -
tTunes | CNCO gives fans a swanky ‘Déjà Vu’ on covers album
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and a covers album is the most earnest form of vocal flexing. What better way to prove you’re not ... -
The Buzz | Hong Kong to reopen venues, relax distancing rules as cases drop
Hong Kong will allow restaurant dining-in services until 10 p.m. and relax other social-distancing rules after the Chinese New Year, as the city tries to move ... -
Chinese spacecraft nearing Mars, world’s second in two days
A Chinese spacecraft appears poised to enter orbit around Mars, one day after an orbiter from the United Arab Emirates did so and about a week ... -
World Views | Fox News follows the money away from Trump
Fox News, calling itself a “center-right” network, is distancing from Donald Trump and effectively reminding investors that its political coverage and on-air roster are more profit strategy than ... -
Thursday, February 11, 2021 – edition no. 3714
* Mild ambition — MGTO expects 20,000 visitors a day in CNY and strives for an ambitious target of 6-10 million tourist arrivals the whole year ... -
Crown Resorts isn’t fit to run Sydney casino, Inquiry finds
Crown Resorts Ltd. isn’t fit to run its new flagship Sydney casino unless it replaces its chief executive officer and restructures the board, an inquiry recommended ... -
Briefs | 122 residents tested negative for antibodies
122 residents who are under medical observation after coming back to Macau via Tokyo on January 21 tested negative for antibodies, the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center ... -
A lifeline of MOP809,000 temporarily bails out Anima
The local animal rights alliance, Anima, has received donations totaling MOP 809,000 as a lifeline, according to an official statement on the association’s Facebook page. “Anima ... -
Three more deceased cats found
Three deceased cats were found in an alley at Iao Hon yesterday, the same area where animal rights groups initially reported the findings of three deceased ... -
Gaming | Bernstein projects weaker revenue in first week of Feb
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) contracted in the first week of February compared with the same period in January 2021, driven by the continual pressure stirred ... -
Immigration Law | Security organizations may prohibit non-residents from leaving territory
The immigration law enacted earlier this month contains a new provision allowing the “security organizations to prevent non-residents from leaving the Macau SAR,” leaving legislators heavily ... -
Briefs | 3,782 non-Chinese departed Macau with gov’t assistance
The Macau SAR government has assisted a total of 3,782 foreign persons to leave Macau between March 2020 and the end of 2020. Lawmaker José Pereira ... -
Covid-19 | More vaccines ordered to face potential international shortage
The government has ordered an additional 300,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Elsie Ao Ieong U, informed on the sidelines ... -
Covid-19 | CE leads high-ranked officials on first day of inoculation
The Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, was the first Macau resident to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, receiving his first dose as the vaccination plan started ... -
Crime | Businesswoman defrauded currency exchange gang out of HKD190,000
A mainland woman has been charged with defrauding a currency exchange gang out of 190,000 Hong Kong dollars. The arrest follows an investigation by the Judiciary ... -
Man attacks customs officers upon interception with excess wine
A man cursed at and attacked Gongbei customs officers when he was intercepted by the Zhuhai customs department for carrying an excessive amount of wine while ... -
Xi pitches vaccine to Eastern Europe in bid to revive ties
President Xi Jinping said China stands ready to provide eastern Europe with coronavirus vaccines, part of efforts to reboot relations harmed by the failure of the ... -
Gov’t blocks Clubhouse, app used for political discussion
Chinese authorities are blocking access to Clubhouse, a social media app that allowed users in China to discuss sensitive topics with people abroad including Taiwan and ... -
This Day in History | 1952 India passes first test of democracy
The Congress Party of India, led by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, has won an outright victory in the country’s first general election. The party has won 249 ... -
US exercises in South China Sea signal Biden’s stance on Beijing’s claims
Two U.S. carriers conducted a military exercise in the South China Sea, signaling that U.S. President Joseph Biden and his administration are taking a strong stance ... -
Taiwan says ties with US strong amid threats from China
As the U.S. Navy asserts its presence in the South China Sea, Taiwan’s leader says its ties with Washington remain solid over the transition from the ... -
Melco receives four accolades at Macau Energy Saving Activity 2020
In recognition of Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s energy conservation efforts, the company has been honored with four accolades at Macau Energy Saving Activity 2020. Studio City and ... -
MGM organizes spring cleaning for senior citizens
For the tenth consecutive year, the MGM organized spring cleaning, provided complimentary haircuts, massage and celebrated Chinese New Year with the elderly. As part of MGM’s ... -
Hong Kong exchange names JPMorgan’s Aguzin new CEO
Hong Kong’s stock exchange named Nicolas Aguzin, who heads JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s international private bank, as its new chief executive officer. After a protracted search, ... -
Football | Bayern beats Al Ahly to reach Club World Cup final
Al Ahly 0, Bayern 2 Robert Lewandowski scored twice as Bayern Munich cruised into the Club World Cup final with a controlled 2-0 win over Egyptian ... -
Snowboarding | World championships moved to Aspen from China
The snowboarding world championships were moved yesterday from China to the United States because of travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic. The International Ski Federation ... -
The Buzz | UN experts: North Korea using cyber attacks to update nukes
North Korea has modernized its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles by flaunting United Nations sanctions, using cyberattacks to help finance its programs and continuing to seek ... -
WHO team | Coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab
The coronavirus most likely first appeared in humans after jumping from an animal, a team of international and Chinese scientists looking for the origins of COVID-19 ... -
China Daily | Differences and divergences no reason for Sino-US conflict
Be it calling China the “most critical challenge” or “most serious competitor”, the terms US President Joe Biden has adopted, although they may sound similar, ... -
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 – edition no. 3713
* Ho takes the lead — Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng led high-ranked officials yesterday by taking the first shot, aiming to send a message of ... -
UN experts: North Korea using cyber attacks to update nukes
North Korea has modernized its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles by flaunting United Nations sanctions, using cyberattacks to help finance its programs and continuing to seek ...
