Yearly Archives: 2021
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China denounces people’s tribunal on alleged Xinjiang abuses
China yesterday denounced plans for a people’s tribunal in Britain on allegations of genocide against Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim people in Xinjiang region. The spokesman ... -
Hong Kong | ‘Life goes on:’ Lam says SAR still good for businesses
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam yesterday defended Hong Kong as an attractive place for businesses, after a recent survey found foreigners were considering leaving the longtime ... -
This day in history | 1998 Veterans reject Japanese ‘sorrow’
Emperor Akihito of Japan has spoken of his “deep sorrow and pain” over the suffering inflicted by his country during World War II, but did not ... -
Myanmar | UN envoy warns of possible civil war, seeks talks
The U.N. special envoy for Myanmar warned yesterday [Macau time] of possible civil war in the country, saying people are arming themselves against the military junta ... -
Gaming | US Judge says Saipan casino builder must pay seven ex-workers USD5.4m
A judge on the U.S. Pacific island of Saipan yesterday [Macau time] ordered a Hong Kong company to pay seven Chinese construction workers a total ... -
Markets | China stocks jump most since July amid record foreign purchases
China’s equity benchmark rallied by the most since July as investors piled into stocks amid attempts by policymakers to contain commodity prices. The yuan also advanced to ... -
Starbucks to launch summer menus
Starbucks Hong Kong and Macau will present its “Feel Good, Live Well!” vibe this summer as it launches a series of in-store and online activities and ... -
Galaxy launches fund to support Portuguese culture promotion
Galaxy Entertainment Group Foundation launched the “GEG Cultural & Academic Fund” early this year to support the Portuguese Institute of the Orient (IPOR) in organizing activities ... -
On the road to Euro 2020 | Virus poses financial, logistical challenges
A tournament intended to be a celebration of European soccer will instead reflect many of the uncertainties that have beset the sport during the coronavirus pandemic. ... -
The Buzz | Bitcoin slips below $38,000 in a retreat from Monday’s rally
Bitcoin traded lower yesterday as prices pulled back from a double-digit percentage rally, stoked by Elon Musk’s effort to bolster the token’s green credentials on Twitter. The largest ... -
Malaysia’s worsening Covid-19 outbreak spills over into Thailand
An worsening coronavirus outbreak in Malaysia has sparked alarm and is spilling over into neighboring Thailand, which recently discovered a more infectious variant in its south ... -
China Daily | Intl’ trade fairs, expos reaffirm China’s determination to wider opening-up
Under strict epidemic prevention and control protocols, China has recently held a series of international trade fairs and expos as a gesture to the world that ... -
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 – edition no. 3779
* Banned, again — The government banned the June 4 vigil – this time, citing as reasons, offense against public power and Covid-19 control * The ... -
Covid-19 | MGM debuts casino outreach Covid vaccination action
The Health Bureau (SSM) is operating a two-day outreach vaccination action at the MGM Cotai yesterday and today as part of the former’s Covid-19 vaccination program. ... -
MGM expects growth in tourist arrivals during Summer Holiday
There will likely be a further increase in the tourist arrival count from the average 30,000 to 40,000 daily arrivals during the Summer Holiday, Kenneth Feng, ... -
Tourism | April’s visitors slightly rose to 795,000
There was a rise in April visitor arrivals of 5.3% month-to-month to 794,819, totaling 2,533,247 tourist arrivals in the first four months of the year. According ... -
Covid-19 | SSM director urges the population to ‘raise the guard’ once again
The director of the Health Bureau (SSM), Dr. Alvis Lo, has urged the population to return to high alert mode and “raise the guard once more” ... -
Briefs | Security secretary admits Health Code hack investigation ‘difficult’
While discussing the cyberattack on the Macau Health Code, Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak admitted yesterday that the investigation is facing difficulties, as most ... -
TDM rejects alteration to editorial guidelines
Public broadcaster TDM has clarified that it will not alter its editorial guidelines, which had earlier stirred public controversy. In a reply to lawmaker Sulu Sou, ... -
Architecture exhibition in Italy showcases Macau’s urban life
The “17th International Architecture Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia – Exhibits from Macau, China” has launched in Venice, presenting a picture of cross-border life in the Guangdong-Hong ... -
Local resident found lifeless during mountain run
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is following up on the local resident who passed away while on the Kailas Mountain Training Running Competition in ... -
Crime | Man arrested for allegedly committing sexual assault in elevator
A nearly 40-year-old man from mainland China was recently apprehended on allegations of committing sexual assault on a woman in a hotel elevator, the Public Security ... -
Fewer job vacancies in financial sector in Q1, English and Mandarin languages crucial
At the end of the first quarter (Q1) of this year, the number of job vacancies in the financial sector decreased significantly (-27.7%) year-on-year, a survey ... -
PSP summons drivers who posed danger on Friendship Bridge
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has summoned two drivers from Transmac and TCM following a video circulating on the internet that showed dangerous driving on ... -
World’s supply of chips is in danger unless Taiwan gets vaccines
Back in February, as the world was beating a path to Taiwan’s door for help to tackle a shortage of semiconductors, the health minister got into ... -
China to try Australian writer on espionage charges
Australia said its citizen Yang Hengjun will be tried by a Chinese court on espionage charges on Thursday amid deteriorating relations between the countries. Yang has ... -
This day in history | 1961 Kennedy pledges man on Moon
President John F Kennedy has called for millions of dollars to fund a space programme to get the first man on the Moon by 1970. In ... -
Samoa in crisis as elected leader locked out of Parliament
Samoa was plunged into a constitutional crisis yesterday when the woman who won an election last month was locked out of Parliament and the previous leader ... -
Wynn participates in recent Macao Week in Jiangsu
Wynn recently partnered with the SAR government for the “Macao Week in Jiangsu” roadshow at Nanjing Confucius Temple. Located along Nanjing’s famous Pedestrian Street at the ... -
Sands China leads delegation to Hengqin
Sands China Ltd. recently led a diverse delegation of team members to Zhuhai, as part of the company’s ongoing professionalism training initiatives in the Greater Bay ... -
Gaming | Genting woes lay bare Covid’s impact on travel and leisure
More signs of strain are showing at the Genting group after its Hong Kong-listed cruise ship operator reported a record loss and warned about its ability ... -
Euro 2020 | Injured Ramos not included in Spain’s list for finals
Sergio Ramos was left off Spain’s squad for the European Championship yesterday following a season plagued by injuries. Spain coach Luis Enrique said Ramos’ lack of ... -
The Buzz | Blinken off to Mideast to push peace talks after Gaza truce
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to the Middle East to press the Israelis, Palestinians and regional players to build on last week’s Gaza cease-fire by laying ... -
Belarus opposition figure detained when flight diverted
A prominent opponent of Belarus’ authoritarian president was arrested after the airliner in which he was traveling was diverted to the country after a bomb threat, ... -
World Views | Cars are about to get a lot more expensive
Cars are about to get a lot more expensive. Manufacturers and drivers should brace themselves. The price of everything that goes into a vehicle is going ...
