Yearly Archives: 2021
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Academics predict economy will rebound, albeit slowly
Following the last economic trough in the second quarter of 2020, the economic outlook for this year should be cautiously optimistic, Dr. Samuel Tong, president of ... -
Young entrepreneur incubation center collaborates further with MGM
Considering the “pleasant partnership” the Macao Young Entrepreneur Incubation Centre (MYEIC) has with MGM China, the “MGM x MYEIC Young Entrepreneur Nurturing Program” is likely to ... -
Coup a further complication for tricky Myanmar-China ties
Before Monday’s coup in Myanmar, the country’s relations with China already were complicated by Chinese investments in its infrastructure and the Myanmar military’s campaigns along their ... -
Covid-19 | WHO team visits Wuhan virus lab at center of speculation
World Health Organization investigators yesterday visited a research center in the Chinese city of Wuhan that has been the subject of speculation about the origins of ... -
Covid-19 | Beijing to send 10 million coronavirus vaccine doses abroad
China yesterday announced a plan to provide 10 million coronavirus vaccine doses to developing nations through the global COVAX initiative as part of its ambitious diplomatic ... -
This day in history | 1968 More Kenyan Asians flee to Britain
Another 96 Indians and Pakistanis from Kenya have arrived in Britain today, the latest in a growing exodus of Kenyan Asians fleeing from laws which prevent ... -
UK | Health chief says new study vindicates delaying second virus vaccine shot
Britain’s health chief said yesterday that a new study suggesting that a single dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine provides a high level of protection for ... -
Football | Man United beats Southampton by landslide, ties biggest EPL win
Man U 9, Southampton 0 Manchester United beat nine-man Southampton 9-0 yesterday [Macau time] to tie the biggest margin of victory in a Premier League match. ... -
Football | Atlético forward João Félix tests positive for Covid-19
Portugal forward João Félix has tested positive for the coronavirus, Atlético Madrid said yesterday. The club said the 21-year-old player is in isolation at home and ... -
The Buzz | China not convinced by Canada’s Wu-Tang Clan explanation
A ruckus brought by China over Canadian T-shirts bearing an altered logo of the New York hip-hop group Wu-Tang clan continued yesterday, with China’s Foreign Ministry ... -
Hard Rock casino bonuses thank workers during pandemic
Hard Rock International is handing out cash bonuses to its workers in several states, including New Jersey and Florida, to thank them for their efforts, including ... -
Our Desk | The fallout from ill-planned infrastructure
Several weeks ago, I took my first ride on the Macau Light Rail Transit (LRT), heading from The Londoner Macao to Old Taipa Village for lunch. ... -
Thursday, February 4, 2021 – edition no. 3709
* Waiting at the door — Hong Kong mulls on reopening borders to Macau when Covid-19 cases subside to low double or single digits * The ... -
MUST to launch training course for USCPA certification
Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) is slated to launch a training programme this March for the American Certified Public Accountant (USCPA) certification exam, according ... -
Malaysia requests Interpol to issue red notice against ‘Broken Tooth’
Notorious triad boss, Wan Kuok-koi, more commonly known by the pseudonym “Broken Tooth”, is currently wanted by the Malaysian Police, according to the country’s media outlets. ... -
Media | Ho Iat Seng praises English, Portuguese press work during pandemic
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng expressed “heartfelt” gratitude yesterday for the role of the local press in the English and Portuguese languages during the pandemic for ... -
Aollywood aims to bring 3,000 film production companies to town
Aollywood’s film workers’ association has ventured their plans to bring over 3,000 film and television production companies to Macau and the Greater Bay Area by 2025, ... -
Concert gouger accused of scam involving HKD150,000
A local man is facing charges after he misrepresented himself to be a concert ticket gouger to obtain HKD150,000 from one of his friends. The suspect, ... -
Academic slams domestic violence counting system
The disparity in figures for domestic violence cases in Macau recorded by different entities is confusing and a waste of resources, according to Cecilia Ho, local ... -
Wage of local construction workers down 2% in Q4 2020
The average daily wage of construction workers dropped by 0.6% quarter-to-quarter to MOP739 in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020. The daily salary for local ... -
Lawmakers trigger alarm on acquisition of goods and services bill
Several lawmakers raised questions regarding the amendments to legislation governing the acquisition of goods and services by the government in discussion at the plenary session at ... -
Survey reveals students’ poor nutrition and physical activity
Some secondary school students in Macau do not get adequate exercise and overindulge in sugary beverages, according to a survey recently conducted by the General ... -
Fund-raiser partnership of Albergue, Caritas helps cancer patients
Albergue SCM has again partnered with Caritas Macau to set up a wishing well to raise funds from February 1 to March 14 to offer succor ... -
Police arrest suspects in fake Covid-19 vaccine ring
Chinese police have arrested more than 80 suspected members of a criminal group that was manufacturing and selling fake Covid-19 vaccines, including to other countries. Police ... -
Covid-19 | WHO team visits animal disease center in Wuhan
World Health Organization experts visited an animal disease center in the Chinese city of Wuhan yesterday as part of their investigation into the origins of the ... -
Ren Quanniu | Beijing strips license from second lawyer for HK activists
A second Chinese lawyer who represented a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist was stripped of his license yesterday as Beijing attempts to crush opposition to its tighter ... -
This day in history | 1959 Buddy Holly killed in air crash
Three young rock ‘n’ roll stars have been killed in a plane crash in the United States. Buddy Holly, 22, Jiles P Richardson – known as ... -
Analysis | Myanmar, Russia pose early tests for Biden’s foreign policy
A military coup in Myanmar and a mass crackdown on dissidents in Russia are presenting early tests for the Biden administration as it tries to reestablish ... -
Alibaba offers few answers as crackdown uncertainty persists
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. offered investors few clues into how the regulatory crackdown on Jack Ma’s tech empire will impact its future growth after reporting a ... -
Sands presents Valentine’s Day treats
For couples seeking a relaxing and reinvigoration session together, spa treatments are available at The Venetian Macao’s V Retreat, The Parisian Macao’s Le SPA’tique and Conrad Macao’s ... -
CCILC visits IPIM to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation with lusophone countries
A delegation of the Portugal-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCILC) recently visited the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) to discuss and exchange ideas ... -
Football | FIFA pledges taking no health risks in World Cup qualifiers
With 3,000 soccer players due to travel internationally for World Cup qualifying games next month, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said yesterday [Macau time] all will conform ... -
Tokyo 2021 | Japan extends emergency amid vaccine, Olympic uncertainty
Japan announced yesterday that it is extending a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and nine other areas through March 7. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s announcement ... -
The Buzz | Euro economy shrank at end of 2020 under pandemic’s weight
The European economy shrank by a smaller than expected 0.7% in the last three months of 2020 as businesses in France and Germany weathered a renewed ... -
Top Chinese diplomat urges closer ties with US under Biden
China’s top foreign policy adviser is urging closer ties with the U.S. under the Biden administration, while saying Washington must “effectively respect China’s position and concerns ...
