Yearly Archives: 2021
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One of China’s wandering elephants is returned to reserve
A male Asian elephant that had separated from a herd that has been wandering southwest China for more than a a year has been anaesthetized and ... -
This day in history | 2001 Scientists discover why we are here
A Californian University has thrown more light on why the Big Bang works after nearly 40 years of world-wide research. Most scientists accept that the universe ... -
Haiti | Future uncertain after brazen slaying of president
An already struggling and chaotic Haiti stumbled into an uncertain future yesterday, reeling from the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse followed by a reported gunbattle in ... -
England beats Denmark 2-1, reaches Euro 2020 final
England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55 years. Harry Kane converted the ... -
TASTE OF EDESIA | Festive favorites
Mid-Autumn Festival is a jubilant moment celebrated with joyous reunion and laughter. JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau have selected the finest ingredients in ... -
FASHION | Putting the past behind
Starting next year, Greubel Forsey will firmly abide by its convictions and no longer use any animal-based product, of any kind or origin, for any of ... -
Macau Racing Tips : The Soko Island 1350 Metres Sand 2021-07-09 | Fri | 20:50
This Iffraaj NZ gelding from S.H Cheong’s yard really caught any track watchers eyes in the morning, then again his trainer gave him a barrier trail ... -
The Buzz | Latest hack to test Biden’s vow for consequences for Russia
President Joe Biden said he would “deliver” a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin about the latest ransomware attacks targeting American businesses, setting up a test ... -
IOC’s Bach arrives in Tokyo; greeted by state of emergency
IOC President Thomas Bach arrived in Tokyo yesterday just as a ban on spectators at the Tokyo Olympics is likely after Japan Prime Minister Yoshihde Suga ... -
China Daily | Data security vital to national security
The investigations announced by China’s Cyber Security Review Office into Yunmanman and Huochebang truck delivery platforms, Boss Zhipin recruitment website, as well as ride-hailing app ... -
Friday, July 9, 2021 – edition no. 3810
* New faces, little to no relevance — The change of some faces running in the direct election will not cause any significant changes to this ... -
Fitch: MGM rating outlook remains Negative
Fitch Ratings has confirmed that the Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) for MGM Resorts International and MGM China Holdings are at ‘BB-’. The agency said that the ... -
PJ head promoted to Chief Inspector
Sit Chong Meng, director of the Judiciary Police (PJ), was promoted yesterday from First-tier Inspector to Chief Inspector, a position crucial to holding the directorship ... -
Lawmaker calls for special measures for patients seeking treatment in Hong Kong
Lawmaker Agnes Lam has suggested that the government provide a special avenue to allow Macau patients seeking medical treatment to travel to Hong Kong without needing ... -
CE, as UM chancellor, reminds university to follow national development plans
Chief Executive (CE) Ho Iat Seng, who is also the Chancellor of the University of Macau (UM), has impressed upon the university’s management that the institution ... -
Elections 2021 | CAEAL publishes candidate lists for September elections, few surprises
The Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) yesterday published the 24 lists that are running for seats in the seventh term of the Legislative Assembly (AL), ... -
Election group trustee suspects targeted attack
Lo Chun Seng, trustee of and the first candidate in Macau Victory’s candidate list for the upcoming Legislative Assembly Election, complained yesterday to the Legislative Assembly ... -
Association urges reinstatement of seven-day validity period for Covid-19 test
Representatives of the New Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association delivered a petition letter to Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng yesterday, calling on him to moderate stringent ... -
Croupiers worried about Hong Kong patrons
In its petition, the New Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association also expressed safety concerns about the upcoming flow of Hong Kong patrons should the intercity border ... -
Consumer Council to increase staff for new consumer protection law
The government intends to amend the legislation to enable the Consumer Council (CC) to hire more staff to prepare for the forthcoming consumer protection bill, slated ... -
International travel expo kicks off tomorrow
The 9th Macau International Travel (Industry) Expo will be held from July 9 to 11 at Cotai Expo Halls A and B of the Venetian Macau ... -
Crime | Police bust online gangs in joint SAR operations
Police in Macau and Hong Kong have busted an online scam syndicate, arresting four suspects in Macau and three in Hong Kong, the Judiciary Police (PJ) ... -
Aussie treasurer: National interests come first with China
Australia will always put its national interests ahead of economic interests in its troubled relationship with China, a senior Australian lawmaker said yesterday after a White ... -
Xiplomacy | Xi calls on political parties to pursue ‘wellbeing and progress of mankind’
The choice is in our hands and the responsibility falls on our shoulders.” That was what Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist ... -
This day in history | 2003 Conjoined twins die in separation op
Conjoined Iranian twins who volunteered to go ahead with a major operation to separate them have both died during surgery. Laleh and Ladan Bijani suffered a ... -
Nissan CEO tells Tokyo court Carlos Ghosn had too much power
Nissan Chief Executive Makoto Uchida told a Japanese court yesterday that the company’s former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, had held too much power, failed to listen to ... -
Covid-19 | Australia’s largest city Sydney locks down for third week
Sydney’s two-week lockdown has been extended for another week due to the vulnerability of an Australia population largely unvaccinated against COVID-19, officials said yesterday. “The situation ... -
Biden: US damage appears minimal in big ransomware attack
President Joe Biden said yesterday (local time) that damage to U.S. businesses in the biggest ransomware attack on record appears minimal, though information remained incomplete. The ... -
Galaxy co-hosts activities promoting responsible gaming
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) and the Macao Gaming Industry Employees Home Integrated Services Centre (MGIEH) have joined hands on organizing a series of activities to promote ... -
MGM and DSAL launch trainings for different professionals
In view of providing more targeted trainings for different types of professionals, MGM collaborated with the Macau Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) again to launch the “Professional ... -
Semi-finals | Review: Italy beats Spain on penalties, reaches Euro 2020 final
Facing a wall of nervous blue-and-white clad Italy fans behind the goal, Jorginho took his trademark hop and skip before calmly stroking in the winning penalty. ... -
The Buzz | Dutch crime reporter shot, badly wounded in Amsterdam street
One of the Netherlands’ best known crime reporters was shot Tuesday evening in a brazen attack in downtown Amsterdam and was fighting for his life in ... -
Bodies of plane crash victims found in Russia’s Far East
Rescuers have found the bodies of 19 victims a day after a plane crash in a remote area in Russia’s Far East, the authorities said. An ... -
China Daily | World needs consultation, not confrontation
When Communist Party of China Central Committee General Secretary Xi Jinping said in his speech on July 1 that “we will never allow any foreign ... -
Thursday, July 8, 2021 – edition no. 3809
* Speculations cleared — Lingering doubts on candidate lists for the upcoming election have now been clarified, following the Electoral Affairs Commission’s publication of the 24 ...
