Yearly Archives: 2021
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MGTO lowers expectations for CNY tourist arrivals
Given the changeable coronavirus situation in China, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is expecting reduced tourist arrivals in Macau during the Lunar New Year, compared ... -
Gov’t to obtain insurance for all Covid-19 jab recipients
All recipients of Covid-19 vaccines in Macau, including local residents and non-resident workers, shall be insured and the premium will be borne by the government, Secretary ... -
Returnee from Ukraine to Zhuhai tests positive for Covid-19
A Zhuhai resident has tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 after their quarantine-upon-arrival from Ukraine, the Macau Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center has announced. The center was ... -
Pereira Coutinho, Agnes Lam against new law for hiring of TNRs
Lawmakers José Pereira Coutinho and Agnes Lam have voiced their opposition to the application of the new law for the hiring of non-resident workers (TNRs), which ... -
Covid-19 vaccine | Lawmakers concerned about population awareness
Lawmakers Wong Kit Cheng and Leong Sun Iok are concerned about the population’s level of awareness regarding Covid-19 vaccines, calling on authorities to strengthen the promotion ... -
Discussion on bill guaranteeing workers’ rights to participate in professional associations voted down
A bill presented by the initiative of lawmaker Sulu Sou was voted down from being discussed at the Legislative Assembly (AL) by the vast majority of ... -
Local property agents paint a grim picture for 2021
Small businesses and neighborhood shops closing; housing tenants returning their apartments due to their inability to pay rental fees – these are just some examples of ... -
CCAC initiates investigation into falling tiles in economic housing
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has instigated an investigation into some departments, including the Housing Bureau and the Infrastructure Development Office, over the falling tiles ... -
Gaming | Digital yuan may benefit mass and premium-mass market: Bernstein
The brokerage Sanford C. Bernstein believes that the digital yuan, if actualized in casino chip transactions, may be a boon for Macau’s mass and premium-mass market ... -
City’s highest award given to Chui Sai On, Zhong Nanshan
The Decoration of Honour – Grand Lotus award was given to former Chief Executive Chui Sai On, and Zhong Nanshan, the Chinese pulmonologist who has been leading ... -
US reaffirms Taiwan support after China sends warplanes
The U.S. has reaffirmed support for Taiwan following China’s dispatch of warplanes near the island in an apparent attempt to intimidate its democratic government and test ... -
This day in history | 1999 Olympic officials face bribery charges
Six members of the International Olympic Committee face expulsion following an inquiry into a corruption scandal which has deeply shaken the Olympic movement. The six were ... -
Russia | 3,000 arrested at protests demanding Navalny’s release
Russian police arrested more than 3,000 people Saturday in nationwide protests demanding the release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin’s most prominent foe, according to ... -
Diamond trade is roaring back thanks to stuck-at-home shoppers
The global diamond trade spent years in the doldrums, only to be crippled by the pandemic just as things started looking up. Now, at last, business ... -
WeChat-owner Tencent seeks USD6b loan after deals
Tencent Holdings Ltd., the creator of the messaging platform WeChat, is in talks with banks for a USD6 billion loan, according to people familiar with the ... -
‘Three Monks’ play performed at Broadway Theatre
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) recently supported the Macao Association of Chinese Culture and Arts Development in organizing a performance of “Three Monks” in the Broadway Theatre ... -
MGM holds seminar on mainland’s consumption habits
MGM has collaborated with the University of Macau (UM) to hold the “MGM Talent Development Series Seminar – Chinese Consumer Behavior: Challenges and Trends,” attracting 200 participants. ... -
The Buzz | China law empowers coast guard to use force amid disputes
China has authorized its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels and destroy structures on features it claims, potentially raising the possibility of clashes with regional ... -
Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty
The Kremlin on Friday welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposal to extend the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries, which is set ... -
Monday, January 25, 2021 – edition no. 3701
* Gov’t’s got it covered | Post-vaccination protection — The SAR government will obtain insurance for Covid-19 recipients, offering financial support in case the recipient develops ... -
Exit poll: Incumbent Rebelo de Sousa wins Portugal’s presidential election
Portugal’s president appeared poised to win a second term in office Sunday, in an election held amid a devastating COVID-19 surge that has made the European ... -
Portugal chooses a president amid a severe pandemic surge
Portugal held a presidential election today (Sunday), with the moderate incumbent candidate strongly favored to earn a second five-year term as a devastating COVID-19 surge grips ... -
Analysis | How to stay safe with a fast-spreading new coronavirus variant on the loose
A fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been found in at least 22 U.S. states, and people are wondering: How do I protect ... -
47th case: One among 109 returnees tests positive for Covid-19
One of the returnees who arrived in Macau last night (Thursday) tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the government announced. 109 residents from 14 countries returned ... -
Portugal halts flights to UK over virus variant
Portugal is stopping flights to and from the United Kingdom from tomorrow (Saturday), blaming a COVID-19 variant first identified in the U.K. for a devastating surge ... -
Anima in financial hardship as it calls for funding to save over 700 animals
The lives of over 700 animals are on the line as Anima has been struck with financial hardship due to the sharp shrinkage in funding granted ... -
Team members prepare for The Londoner’s opening
More than 2,000 Sands China team members joined rallies at the Londoner Theatre Tuesday, as they gathered to prepare for the upcoming February 8 first-phase ... -
Sands China to hand out discretionary allowance to 99% of its employees
Sands China Ltd. has affirmed its commitment to deliver a discretionary allowance to its more than 26,000 eligible full-time staff, according to a statement released by ... -
109 residents arrive after difficulties coming back home
Two flights carrying a total of 109 returning residents arrived last night from Tokyo-Narita via Air Macau’s NX861 and NX867. The flights arrived at around 7:50 ... -
30 domestic violence cases recorded in first three quarters of 2020
In the first three quarters of 2020, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has categorized 30 cases as domestic violence violations, out of 1,381 incidents recorded by ... -
Gov’t proposes exempting domestic retention of hazardous materials
Detergents, laundry bleach, alcohol swabs and a stipulated amount of liquidized petroleum gas shall be allowed to be stored at a household and will not be ... -
Briefs | Head of loan shark group handed to Macau
The suspected head of a money laundering cartel, which was busted by the Judiciary Police (PJ) two years ago, has been arrested in Zhuhai and ... -
Finance secretary pledges to attract more major MICE events
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong has pledged that the government will attract large-scale international conventions and exhibitions to Macau on a continuous basis. ... -
GDI receives 14 bids for 4th Macau-Taipa bridge construction
The Infrastructure Development Office (GDI) opened the bidding process yesterday morning for the construction of the road network on the periphery of the starting and ... -
Quality of public housing and guarantees to buyers and tenants questioned
The quality of construction in public housing developments was brought into question at yesterday’s plenary session at the Legislative Assembly (AL). Four lawmakers presented spoken inquiries ...
