Yearly Archives: 2021
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The Buzz | Nobel in chemistry honors ‘greener’ way to build molecules
Two scientists won the Nobel Prize for chemistry yesterday for finding an “ingenious” new way to build molecules that can be used to make everything from medicines to ... -
Show me the way… | Zimbabwe reopens bars, but only for vaccinated drinkers
Zimbabwe is allowing bars to reopen for the first time in more than a year, but only fully vaccinated people will be allowed to take a ... -
Animal Farm | Diversification into vanity
Beauty products, make-up and skin care work their little miracles. Or to rephrase, when vanity helps this economy. Exports of goods as a contribution to GDP ... -
Thursday, October 7, 2021 – edition no. 3871
* Local contagion — In a ‘lecture’ on Macau’s pandemic situation, the head of the public hospital finally admitted that import-related cases are local infections, and ... -
THE CONVERSATION | Looking for transformative travel? Keep these six stages in mind
After a cooped-up year, people are hungry to travel. But why do we travel in the first place? What is the allure of the open road? ... -
Covid-19 | Gov’t defends decision not to cordon off Sands Macao, Oceanus closed
The 72nd Covid-19 patient did not walk into too many areas of the Sands Macao Hotel; so it poses less risk than the Oceanus Casino, public ... -
Covid-19 | Traces of virus found in mass NAT taker
A sample in a batch of 10 has been tested “suspiciously positive,” neurosurgeon Tai Wa Hou, medical director of the public Conde de São Januário Hospital, ... -
Covid-19 | 24-hour PCR required in departure areas
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng issued an Executive Dispatch yesterday, announcing updates on the requirement for entrants to the departure area of any local border checkpoint. ... -
75th Covid-19 case confirmed
The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre confirmed another Covid-19 case yesterday, Macau’s 75th. This is the fourth locally diagnosed case in just under 24 hours. ... -
Briefs | Catholic churches to close for three days
In line with the government’s appeal, Bishop Stephen Lee announced that, until October 7, all churches, institutions, and commission offices of the diocese will be ... -
Tourist arrivals in first four days of Golden Week down 91% y-o-y
The city has recorded just 1,800 tourist arrivals on the fourth day of Golden Week, a figure to be expected following the new Covid-19 cases recently ... -
Cotai Expo Halls transformed into mass testing station
Since Monday, Sands China is offering 24-hour Covid-19 testing at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Expo Halls A, B and C. The gaming operator also announced that ... -
Gaming | GGR at MOP5.88b following late September Covid-19 cases
Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) recorded an increase of 32.4% in September, reaching MOP5.88 billion and following the steep downturn in revenues in August due to ... -
Another gaming public consultation canceled
Following the recent outbreak of Covid-19 cases, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau has called off the planned second public consultation on gaming that was to ... -
PLA flies record 56 warplanes toward self-ruled Taiwan
China flew 56 fighter planes toward Taiwan on Monday in the largest show of force on record, continuing the three days of sustained military harassment against ... -
Property | Midsize developer misses payment, adding to industry strain
A midsize Chinese real estate developer failed to make a $205.7 million payment due to bondholders yesterday, adding to the industry’s financial strain as one of ... -
Japan | 0Kishida, Biden agree to cooperate on China, N.Korea
Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held his first talks as Japanese leader with President Joe Biden and confirmed they will work to strengthen their alliance ... -
Philippines | Son of Marcos to seek presidency
The son and namesake of the late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, who was toppled in a 1986 revolt, announced yesterday that he would seek the presidency ... -
This day in history | 1986 Nuclear technician missing after secrets leak
Fears are growing for the missing nuclear technician who disappeared in London after revealing details of Israel’s nuclear weapons programme. The American magazine, Newsweek, claimed earlier ... -
Social Media | Ex-Facebook employee bringing sharp criticisms to Congress
A former Facebook data scientist has stunned lawmakers and the public with revelations of the company’s awareness of apparent harm to some teens from Instagram and ... -
Wheels | Edmunds compares Hyundai Tucson and Honda CR-V SUVs
For years, the Honda CR-V has been one of the most appealing small crossover SUVs on the market. It boasts a smooth ride, enjoyable acceleration and ... -
The Buzz | French report: 330,000 children victims of church sex abuse
An estimated 330,000 children were victims of sex abuse within France’s Catholic Church over the past 70 years, according to a report released yesterday that represents ... -
Haiti to UN Security Council: Help us handle gang violence
Haiti’s top diplomat implored the U.N. Security Council yesterday [Macau time] for help tackling gang violence and crime, saying the existing U.N. political mission needs to ... -
World Views | How gratitude can help your financial life
Gratitude makes us more aware of the sources of joy, wonder and hope in our lives. Being grateful also can improve health, strengthen relationships and help ... -
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 – edition no. 3870
* Soft lockdown — Health authorities close Casino Oceanus while reinstating a lockdown on entertainment and sports venues in the wake of a new Covid case ... -
French report: 330,000 children victims of church sex abuse
An estimated 330,000 children were victims of sex abuse within France’s Catholic Church over the past 70 years, according to a report released today (Tuesday) that ... -
‘Pandora papers’ show London is a key hub for tax avoidance
Transparency advocates are calling on Britain to tighten the country’s defenses against money laundering and tax avoidance after a massive leak of financial data showed how ... -
Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram suffer worldwide outage
Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp platforms were down in parts of the world in the early hours of today (Tuesday, Macau time). The company said ... -
Breaking News | Two new cases of Covid confirmed; tally at 74
Authorities announced today (Monday) two new cases of Covid-19 in the city. The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre has revealed that a male, 52, from ... -
Another round of mass testing tonight
The third round of mass testing will commence at 9 p.m. tonight, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao Ieong U announced at a ... -
BREAKING NEWS | 72nd case confirmed
Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center announced that one case was confirmed today, marking the city’s 72nd Covid-19 case. The patient is a 46-year-old male, a ... -
10 individuals to be retested for Covid-19 following positive samples
A mixed sample containing ten samples preliminary tested positive for Covid-19, the Kiang Wu Hospital alerted the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center. In a statement, ... -
Vaccinated Macau residents allowed to cross the border: Zhuhai gov’t
Starting from tomorrow (Monday), locals can enter Zhuhai via Macau checkpoints with a negative NAT valid for 48 hours and a history of vaccination, Radio Macau ... -
Covid-19 | Omicron unravels travel industry’s plans for a comeback
Tourism businesses that were just finding their footing after nearly two years of devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic are being rattled again as countries throw ... -
Briefs | Just 796 commercial flights in August
Arriving and departing commercial flights totalled 796 trips in August, an increase of 86.9% year-on-year from a low base in 2020. In the first eight months ...
