Yearly Archives: 2021
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Gov’t dedicated to stronger crackdown on counterfeit drugs
The Macau SAR government is dedicated to cracking down on illicit trade involving counterfeit drugs made from herbs, the First Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly ... -
VIVA MACAU | Lawmakers request gov’t’s explanation for public funds management
Lawmakers, particularly members of the Second Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL), have requested an explanation from the administration authority regarding public funds management. On ... -
Crime | Woman married local man to be a sex worker
Yesterday, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) reported details during the joint police press conference about a case in which a 36-year-old mainland woman married a ... -
Covid-19 | Vaccination for all residents kicks off on February 22
The vaccination for Covid-19 will be available for the general public as early as February 22, the Coordinator of the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center, ... -
Wong, Ao Ieong to receive Sinopharm shots today
The Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak has signed up to take the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine today. On the sidelines of the meeting of the Second ... -
University calls for promotion of mental health services
A recently published survey has found that 11.5% and 6.3% of residents have experienced moderate to severe symptoms of depression and anxiety, respectively, during the later ... -
Education | UM to launch Master’s degree programs in fintech, microelectronics
The University of Macau (UM) is set to launch three new master’s degree programs in the 2021/2022 academic year, covering professional fields of financial technology and ... -
The Londoner opens, Wilfred Wong optimistic about business in CNY
President of Sands China Ltd, Wilfred Wong, has been undaunted by the pandemic and held faith in the forthcoming Lunar New Year, believing the traditional travel ... -
This day in history | 1995 Space pioneers take first small steps
Michael Foale has become the first British-born American to walk in space. Dr Foale – originally from Lincolnshire – and Dr Bernard Harris, the first black ... -
Gov’t finalizes internet antitrust rules in just three months
China finalized rules to root out monopolistic practices in the internet industry just three months after unveiling the draft guidelines, underscoring the urgency of a campaign ... -
Australian leader dismisses reports of China-built city
The Australian prime minister yesterday dismissed as “speculative” reports that a Chinese company plans to build a new industrial island city near Australia’s porous sea border ... -
Luxury-jet market perks up as new buyers turn to private flying
A rebound in the luxury-jet market is gaining steam as more well-heeled customers turn to private flying because of the coronavirus pandemic, said the bankers who ... -
Tokyo 2020 | Opposition remains strong to Olympic Games after Mori remarks
Public opposition remains strong in Japan to holding the postponed Tokyo Olympics following derogatory remarks about women made last week by the head of the local ... -
The Buzz | Mysterious monolith pops up near Turkish World Heritage site
Turkish authorities are investigating the appearance of a mysterious monolith in southeastern Turkey. The metal block was found by a farmer on Friday in Sanliurfa province ... -
China arrests australian TV anchor on national security charge
China has formally arrested an Australian citizen who was formerly a news anchor for Chinese state television, escalating a case that has contributed to tensions between ... -
Our Desk | What’s going on with these people?
On the same day I wrote this article, something happened during my bus trip, which expanded my horizons. I was on my way to the office ... -
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 – edition no. 3712
* Vaccines rolling — The inoculation for Covid-19 shots will be available for the general public as early as February 22 along with an insurance of ... -
Macau Legend allegedly swapping part of workers’ bonus with F&B vouchers
The New Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association filed a complaint on February 5 with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL), alleging that Macau Legend Development Ltd (Macau ... -
Gaming | Wynn posts turnaround in Q4 2020, committed to expanding premium mass market
Wynn Macau Ltd posted a turnaround in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020, with its adjusted property earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of USD39.4 ... -
48th Covid-19 case recorded in city
A new case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in Macau, bringing the total reported since the beginning of the pandemic up to 48. The newest ... -
Inoculation efforts for 100,000 Sinopharm jabs roll out
A vaccination ceremony is expected to take place tomorrow as the first 100,000 doses of the inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine arrived in Macau last Saturday, director of ... -
2017 AL election | TSI confirms sentence of former candidate charged with aggravated disobedience
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has ruled in favor of maintaining the sentence handed down by the Court of First Instance (TJB) for the crime ... -
Wai Long | New social housing plans include 2,000 fewer residential units
The Macau government has introduced new plans for the social housing project at Av. Wai Long, which will contain approximately 2,000 fewer residential units than the ... -
City adds Gaodong Town to the list of zones requiring quarantine
The Macau government has added Gaodong Town, in the Pudong New Area of Shanghai, to the list of places in mainland China that will require ... -
Crime | Baby injured by father in a dispute with grandmother
A five-month-old boy has been unintentionally injured by his father with a knife during an argument with the child’s grandmother, the Judiciary Police (PJ) informed the ... -
Rise in number of new companies in Q4 2020
A total of 1,537 new companies were registered in Macau in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020, up by 101 year-on-year, according to the latest figures ... -
8 candidates awarded fashion design subsidy
A total of eight candidates have been selected as winners of the 8th Subsidy Programme for Fashion Design on Sample Making. According to the Cultural Affairs ... -
3 cats found dead in Iao Hon street, investigation handed to police
Three dead cats have been found in an alley near Rua Dois do Bairro do Iao Hon in the northern district, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) ... -
Chinese whistleblower doctor honored on death anniversary
The message was tucked into a bouquet of chrysanthemums left by a mourner at the back of Wuhan Central Hospital to honor a Chinese whistleblower doctor ... -
This day in history | 1962 Eight die in Paris riot
At least eight people have been killed during a demonstration in Paris against the recent wave of bomb attacks in the French capital. One of the ... -
US, China top diplomats discuss key issues, show differences
The top American and Chinese diplomats spoke Saturday in the first major exchange between the countries since President Joe Biden took office and touched on several ... -
Palestine | Leader’s path to elections is fraught with peril
President Mahmoud Abbas’ call for elections has thrown his political future into peril, forcing him to negotiate competing demands to engage with a friendlier U.S. administration, ... -
The tennis crowd: players thrive with fans back in Australia
Novak Djokovic was about to respond to a question about Australian Open crowds when he paused, thought for a moment, and then asked an official if ... -
The Buzz | China rights activist missing after being stopped at airport
Authorities have given no word on the status of Chinese legal rights activist Guo Feixiong after he was blocked from leaving the country last week to ... -
Myanmar | Internet access restored as coup protests grow
As enthusiastic crowds of tens of thousands marched through the streets of Myanmar’s biggest city yesterday to protest last week’s coup, their spirits were lifted by ...
