Yearly Archives: 2021
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Grand Prix has 133 drivers, up 12% from last year
The 68th Macau Grand Prix will have the participation of 133 drivers including local drivers and those coming from the mainland and Hong Kong, the president ... -
Gaming | Melco Q3 revenue plunges, ‘prepared for the worst’
Melco Resorts’ operating loss was USD182.2 million in the third quarter of 2021, compared with an operating loss of USD275.0 million in the third quarter of ... -
As many try living with virus, China keeps up zero tolerance
Wang Lijie planned to spend three days in the Gobi Desert last month to take in the area’s famous poplar forest as its trees turned a ... -
Chinese forces exercise near Taiwan in response to US visit
Chinese military forces are holding exercises near Taiwan in response to a visit by a U.S. congressional delegation to the island. The drills in the area ... -
This day in history | 2004 Veteran leader Yasser Arafat is dead
The veteran Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has died in hospital in Paris, France, aged 75. The man who led his people’s struggle for more than 40 ... -
Seoul rejects refugee claims by Chinese-North Korean defectors
South Korea has rejected refugee status for ethnic Chinese people who have been “stateless” since they fled North Korea years ago, two of the applicants and ... -
Tech | China’s Singles’ Day shopping fest muted amid tech crackdown
China’s biggest online shopping day, known as “Singles’ Day” on Nov. 11, is taking on a muted tone this year as regulators crack down on the ... -
Wynn donates MOP600,000 to support ‘Walk for a Million’
Wynn has continued to fully support and takes part in the “Walk for a Million” fundraising event organized by the Charity Fund from the Readers of ... -
Sands China makes donation to local charity for 18th consecutive year
Sands China Ltd. presented a ceremonial cheque for MOP 600,000 to Macau Tung Sin Tong Charitable Society yesterday at The Venetian Macao, to support the nongovernmental organisation’s ... -
Football | Socceroos feeling right at home ahead of World Cup qualifier
After 763 days, the Australian team will finally get to play on home soil when it hosts group-leading Saudi Arabia today in Asian qualifiers for the ... -
The Buzz | Study: Fox viewers more likely to believe Covid falsehoods
People who trust Fox News Channel and other media outlets that appeal to conservatives are more likely to believe falsehoods about COVID-19 and vaccines than those ... -
Thousands of red UK phone boxes to be protected from closure
Thousands of Britain’s iconic red phone boxes will be protected from removal under new rules, the U.K.’s telecommunications regulator said yesterday [Macau time]. The public payphone ... -
World Views | What the world can learn from the Buddhist concept loving-kindness
As the world deals with the trauma caused by COVID-19, World Kindness Day, observed on Nov. 13 annually, is a good opportunity to reflect on the ... -
Thursday, November 11, 2021 – edition no. 3892
* Full house for ‘home’ Grand Prix — 133 drivers from Macau, HK, mainland to race next week in Guia Circuit, tickets pre-sale surpasses 60% * ... -
Gaming law expert calls on gov’t to directly award gaming concessions
The Macau government should consider an amendment to the gaming law to provide for the possibility of directly awarding the casino gaming concessions to the current ... -
Briefs | IPIM brings 46 local enterprises to int’l import expo
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has organised 46 enterprises from Macau to exhibit at the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Participating entrepreneurs ... -
New group set up to assist gov’t in construction of securities market
A new group has been established with the aim of helping the government swiftly develop the securities market in Macau. The establishment of such a body ... -
New regime aims to attract ‘overseas Chinese’ talent
The new Regime for the Attraction of Qualified Personnel will aim to draw qualified Chinese people who are currently living overseas to live and work in ... -
‘Talents Regime’ to replace current ones running under IPIM
When approved, the new Regime for the Attraction of Qualified Personnel will replace the two existing methods under which individuals may apply for residency permits in ... -
Man almost killed by alleged illegal net fishing at Hac-Sa
A man was reportedly trapped by fishing net near Hac-Sa Beach and nearly drowned while playing wing foil, a reader told the Times. Professional diver and ... -
Consulate prompts Filipino community to avoid political assembly
The Philippine Consulate General in Macau has called on the Filipino community to refrain from organizing public gatherings without obtaining prior permits from the relevant Macau ... -
South China Sea | German navy chief vows long-term commitment to Indo-Pacific
The chief of Germany’s navy said yesterday that its dispatch of a warship to the Indo-Pacific underscores his country’s concern that freedom of navigation and the ... -
Zhang Zhan | US asks China to free jailed Wuhan citizen journalist
The U.S. state department has urged China to release citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, expressing deep concerns over her deteriorating health, BBC reported. Zhang was given a ... -
Taiwan says China seeking to degrade its military and morale
Taiwan yesterday said China is seeking to take control of the island by wearing down its military capabilities and influencing public opinion, while avoiding an all-out ... -
Covid-19 | Beijing committed to addressing global vaccine inequality: Russian media
China has shown its determination to improve COVID-19 vaccine accessibility and affordability in developing countries, urging all countries involved in vaccine production to strive towards this ... -
Singapore | Top court delays appeal hearing on disabled man’s execution
Singapore’s top court yesterday postponed the appeal hearing for a Malaysian man on death row believed to be mentally disabled, after he was diagnosed with COVID-19, ... -
Australia | PM announces policy to boost electric car sales
Australia’s prime minister yesterday announced plans to encourage people to buy electric vehicles weeks after his government was accused at a U.N. conference in Scotland of ... -
This day in history | 1995 Nigeria hangs human rights activists
The writer and human rights activist, Ken Saro-Wiwa, has been executed in Nigeria despite worldwide pleas for clemency. The country’s military rulers ordered the execution of ... -
UN says over 3 million in Myanmar need ‘life-saving’ aid
The U.N. humanitarian chief urged Myanmar’s military leaders yesterday [Macau time] to provide unimpeded access to the more than 3 million people in need of life-saving ... -
Trade | APEC leaders meeting to chart path forward from pandemic
U .S. President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will have a rare virtual encounter this week as they gather online with other Pacific ... -
MGM presents another round of support to Tung Sing Tong
MGM provided another year of support to Macau Tung Sing Tong Charitable Society’s annual fundraising campaign with a donation of MOP600,000. Supporting the association for the ... -
Local bakery raises funds to support breast cancer awareness
The Lord Stow’s Bakeries & Cafes have donated HKD10,773 to the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation. The money came from 50% of their total sales revenue ... -
Football | Germany player tests positive for virus, four more quarantined
A player on Germany’s national soccer team has tested positive for the coronavirus and four more are in quarantine as a precaution ahead of World Cup ... -
Football | Injured Pogba to miss France’s World Cup qualifiers
Paul Pogba will miss France’s World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Finland because of a right thigh injury, the national team said yesterday. Video footage on ... -
The Buzz | Hong Kong won’t open to world until mid-2022, top official says
Hong Kong could open up to global travel in roughly six months, after officials have successfully navigated the introduction of quarantine-free borders with mainland China and ...
