Yearly Archives: 2021
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AGTech Holdings set to buy Macau Pass
Technology conglomerate AGTech Holdings is aiming to acquire Macau’s mobile payment provider Macau Pass Holding, according to a statement from Macau Pass. The deal is subject ... -
Elections2021 | Democrat calls on gov’t to address reasons behind high number of spoiled ballots
The government should conduct reviews and reflect on the reasons behind the 5,000 or so spoiled ballots in this Legislative Assembly (AL) election, former lawmaker Paul ... -
Briefs | Visitor restrictions lifted at Grand Prix Museum
The restrictions on visitors at the Macau Grand Prix Museum and Ritz Building will be adjusted, raising the number of allowed visitors from 550 back ... -
Beijing says AL elections implemented ‘patriots administering Macau’ principle
The seventh Legislative Assembly (AL) election in Macau has fully implemented the fundamental principle of “patriots administering Macau,” according to a spokesperson from the Liaison Office ... -
UNU Macau research finds local organizations struggle with cybersecurity risks
A new study conducted by the United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau) has found that local civil society organizations (CSOs) lack the resources, expertise, ... -
Diplomacy | Japan candidate for premier singles out China threat
Japan’s former top diplomat and candidate to head its ruling party said yesterday that he supports boosting Tokyo’s defense budget amid China’s growing assertiveness in the ... -
China ranks ninth in global fatigue study
\China ranked ninth on a global fatigue index list, Sleepseeker, a United Kingdom-based company, said in a study published recently. A total of 16 countries were ... -
Shanghai cuts transport as Typhoon Chanthu moves up coast
Flights and train service were being canceled in Shanghai, China’s largest city, as Typhoon Chanthu moved up the mainland coast yesterday after bringing heavy rain and ... -
Malaysia | PM signs landmark pact with opposition lawmakers
Barely a month in office, Malaysia’s new leader has won opposition support to shore up his fragile government in exchange for a slew of reforms as ... -
Vietnam | Hanoi speeds up vaccine drive; 1M jabs over weekend
Vietnam is speeding up its vaccination program in an effort to loosen coronavirus lockdown restrictions in major cities by the end of the month, the government ... -
Thailand | Fire damages Pattaya nightclub popular with Indian tourists
A fire in Pattaya, the Thai seaside resort city southeast of Bangkok known for its racy nightlife, has badly damaged a large nightclub catering to Indian ... -
This day in history | 1981 Queen’s ‘fantasy assassin’ jailed
A teenage boy who fired blank shots at the Queen during a Trooping of the Colour ceremony has pleaded guilty to a charge under the 1848 ... -
North Korea says it tested new long-range cruise missiles
North Korea said yesterday that it successfully tested newly developed long-range cruise missiles over the weekend, the first known testing activity in months, underscoring how the ... -
Defense | Israeli firm unveils armed robot to patrol volatile borders
An Israeli defense contractor unveiled a remote-controlled armed robot it says can patrol battle zones, track infiltrators and open fire. The unmanned vehicle is the latest ... -
Rugby | Recalled Cooper kicks Australia to upset win over Springboks
South Africa 26, Australia 28 After four years in the international rugby wilderness, Quade Cooper had to question himself before he stepped up to take the ... -
The Buzz | Dutch court: Uber drivers covered by taxi labor agreement
A court in Amsterdam ruled yesterday that Uber drivers fall under the Dutch taxi drivers’ collective labor agreement — meaning they are entitled to the same ... -
China Daily | Strength of culture helped China fight pandemic
COVID-19 is the most infectious pandemic in the world in a century, testing the governance capacity of countries. In the face of a sudden and ... -
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 – edition no. 3857
* Jab or job — Workers must now choose between vaccine or frequent NATs to go to offices: Gov’t * Hello neighbor! | Policy secretaries shed ... -
Breaking News: Japan warns citizens of possible attack in Southeast Asia
Japan’s Foreign Ministry urged its citizens today (Monday) to stay away from religious facilities and crowds in six Southeast Asian nations, warning of a possible attack. ... -
Editorial | Numbers say it all?
Yesterday’s AL elections, apart from winners and losers (a figure that wasn’t available at the time of this writing) have one major distinction when compared to ... -
Voter finds lawmakers ‘not fulfilling promises’
A voter told the Times, “I found some lawmakers to be ‘slogan-yellers’ and not fulfilling their promises made during the election.” The voter, surnamed Lei, said ... -
Conservatives secure most seats at AL
Si Ka Lon was the most voted candidate at yesterday’s low turn-out Legislative Assembly (AL) elections, with a total of 26,593 votes. Leading the Fujian community ... -
AL2021 with the lowest turnout rate ever
The elections for the seventh Legislative Assembly (AL2021) have registered the lowest turnout rate ever with only 42.38% of the voters showing up at the polling ... -
China, Macau, Hong Kong banks to offer regional investments
Banks in Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong province are preparing to launch regional investment products soon. The investment options, dubbed the Wealth Management Connect program, are ... -
CE: Cooperation zone a ‘major move’ to promote SAR in development plan
Chief Executve (CE) Ho Iat Seng announced on Friday that the SAR government would advance work as a part of building the Guangdong-Macau in-depth cooperation zone ... -
Elections2021 | CCAC following up on ‘a few’ electoral offenses
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) is following up on complaints received concerning election-related offenses, commissioner Chan Tsz King said yesterday while voting in the Legislative ... -
Crime | Man arrested for rape and murder of woman; buried body at Hac Sa beach
The Judiciary Police (PJ) revealed on Saturday afternoon (September 11) that they have arrested a 36-year-old mainland man suspected of raping and murdering a 29-year-old woman, ... -
Elections2021 | Police investigating 44 electoral illegalities
The police forces are currently investigating a total of 44 cases that involve electoral irregularities, the president of the Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL), Tong ... -
FM Wang offers aid and friendship on Cambodia visit
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday that China has agreed to provide the Southeast Asian nation with grant aid of 1.75 billion yuan ($272 million), ... -
Afghanistan | Women can study in gender-segregated universities: Taliban
Women in Afghanistan can continue to study in universities, including at post-graduate levels, but classrooms will be gender-segregated and Islamic dress is compulsory, the Taliban government’s ... -
Pakistan | Police arrest alleged child abusers, seek suspects
Pakistan’s police said they were searching for members of a gang accused of abusing minors and making pornographic videos in a marriage hall in the eastern ... -
This day in history | 1993 Rabin and Arafat shake on peace deal
The Prime Minister of Israel, Yitzhak Rabin, and the PLO leader, Yasser Arafat, have shaken hands before cheering crowds on the White House lawn in Washington. ... -
9/11 | FBI releases newly declassified record on attacks
A declassified FBI document related to logistical support given to two of the Saudi hijackers in the run-up to the Sept. 11 attacks details contacts the ... -
Viva Ronaldo: Cristiano’s 2 goals on glorious United return
Manchester United 4, Newcastle 1 The leap, swivel and landing with outstretched arms were roared on by the Old Trafford crowd. If anyone missed it the ... -
The Buzz | New Zealand buys 500K Pfizer doses from Denmark
New Zealand is buying an extra 500,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine from Denmark as it tries to keep its coronavirus vaccination program running at full ...
