Monthly Archives: January 2022
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World Views | In global 5G race, European Union is told to step up pace
As the United States grapples with the 5G rollout affecting airlines, a European Union watchdog warned on Monday the EU faces much bigger economic and security ... -
Thursday, January 27, 2022 – edition no. 3942
* Mass shall return — Academic estimates this year’s tourist arrivals can reach as much as 20 million * Gaming | Wynn signs multibillion-dollar deal to ... -
Lawmaker demands gov’t prepare early for border normalization with Hong Kong
Lawmaker Ip Sio Kai has called on the government to release more details of plans for border normalization between Macau and Hong Kong. He pointed out ... -
Partial win on sentence appeal for former IAM chief tried for abuse of power
A former Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) Chief of the Division of Animal Inspection and Control, accused of abuse of power with the purpose of self-enrichment, has partially ... -
Macau-Shenzhen ferry services to resume today
Ferry services between Macau and Shenzhen will resume today, with ferries to be operated between the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, the Taipa Maritime Terminal in Macau ... -
Macau seeing a pandemic-boosted expat exodus
A large number of people are currently leaving or preparing to leave Macau in what can potentially represent the largest exodus of expatriates in a long ... -
Macau joins other jurisdictions welcoming back B737 MAX
From Monday, Macau has joined the group of countries and regions accepting flight applications involving the once-troubled Boeing B737 MAX aircraft, the Civil Aviation Authority of ... -
Lack of skills and persistence justifies low rate of construction worker employment: DSAL
The lack of professional skills and willingness to learn new skills and techniques were given as justifications in a statement by the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) ... -
AMCM working to introduce cross-bank credit card settlement services
The Easy Transfer function may be upgraded to facilitate settlement of credit card repayments from one bank to another, the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) announced ... -
Covid-19 | Hong Kong virus cluster in housing prompts partial lockdown
Hong Kong expanded a partial lockdown and tightened pandemic restrictions yesterday after more than 200 cases of Covid-19 were discovered at a public housing estate. Hong ... -
Analysis | 2008 Beijing Olympics vs 2022: No lofty promises this time
The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics showcased China’s reemergence on the world stage. In awarding those Games to China, the International Olympic Committee predicted the Olympics could ... -
China Daily | Games all set to be spectacular and safe
After seven years of preparation, the curtain will soon be raised on the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games, as the Games are now entering the final ... -
US combat jet crashes in South China Sea exercise, seven hurt
A U.S. Navy F35C Lightning II combat jet conducting exercises in the South China Sea crashed while trying to land on the deck of an American ... -
Koreas | South officials say North tested cruise missiles
North Korea yesterday test-fired two suspected cruise missiles in its fifth round of weapons launches this month, South Korean military officials said, as it displays its ... -
Malaysia | New carrier SKS Airways takes to the skies
New low-cost Malaysian carrier, SKS Airways, took to the skies yesterday with short-haul flights to holiday island resorts as domestic travel rebounds after months of lockdown ... -
Ukraine crisis | German caution on arms rooted in history, energy
Germany’s refusal to join other NATO members in providing weapons to Ukraine has annoyed some allies and raised questions about Berlin’s resolve in standing up to ... -
This day in history | 1969 Prague riots over student martyr
Police wielding truncheons and firing tear gas from pressure canisters have broken up a march by hundreds of demonstrators in central Prague. The violence erupted as ... -
Technology | Ron Deibert, Citizen Lab | ‘The world is heading into a pretty dark period’
The internet watchdog Citizen Lab has been remarkably effective in calling to account governments and private sector firms that use information technology to put people in ... -
MGM announces festive activities for upcoming CNY
Celebrating the arrival of the Year of Golden Tiger, MGM extends the joyous spirit of the Winter Sports Village at the Spectacle to its upcoming Chinese ... -
Sands Resorts and Sands Macao launch Valentine’s Day offerings
This Valentine’s Day, a romantic rendezvous is available at The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Londoner Macao and Sands Macao restaurants, with an array of specially curated menus ... -
UK to lift travel test requirements for the vaccinated
The British government announced yesterday [Macau time] that it is scrapping coronavirus travel testing requirements for the vaccinated, news hailed by the travel industry as a ... -
The Buzz | Australian opposition leader: China relations won’t change
The opposition leader in Australia said yesterday its relationship with China will remain difficult even if his center-left Labor Party wins power at elections for the ... -
World Views | More women in a STEM field leads people to label it as a ‘soft science’
One factor that influences the use of the labels “soft science” or “hard science” is gender bias, according to recent research my colleagues and I conducted. ... -
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 – edition no. 3941
* Expat exodus — Macau’s seeing a pandemic-boosted trend of expatriates shipping personal goods back home * Macau joins other jurisdictions welcoming back B737 MAX * ... -
Tennis Where is Peng Shuai? T-shirts will be OK at Australian Open
Restrictions which resulted in the removal of a spectator for wearing a T-shirt supporting Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai at the Australian Open have been overhauled ... -
Privatizing city’s orchestras leave musicians in limbo
The two orchestras in the city are currently in limbo as musicians await information on the future of the organizations following leaks that several staff have ... -
Economy Macau to fully recover only in 2025: IMF
The level of the SAR’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to surpass its precrisis level only in 2025, given the depth of the economic losses ... -
IMF affirms city’s new financial infrastructure
The International Monetary Fund Mission welcomed the initiatives of the SAR’s Monetary Authority in launching new financial infrastructure to promote the development of modern financial services. ... -
Sands China honors local suppliers, launches book to highlight SMEs
Sands China Ltd. recently honoured some of its outstanding suppliers, recognized local SMEs graduating from its procurement training programme, and launched a book highlighting the success ... -
Gaming law | Satellite casino makes the core of amendment’s first reading
Similar to many members of the public, most lawmakers were concerned with the termination of “satellite casinos” in the first reading of the Gambling Law amendment. ... -
Ron Lam vetoes bill
Citing the Financial Secretary’s insufficient disclosure on key information, lawmaker Ron Lam voted no on the Bill’s first reading at the parliament. More an expression of ... -
Mong Ha Sports Center opens more facilities
Mong-Ha Sports Centre is opening more sports facilities for public from tomorrow, such as futsal court and squash court and volleyball court, the Sports Bureau said ... -
CTM to launch price reduction from Feb. 1
Telecom operator CTM is set to reduce prices and enhance speeds from February 1. The new pricing scheme will cover customers of residential, ordinary business Internet ... -
Dire Strait Beijing sends 39 warplanes toward Taiwan, largest in new year
China flew 39 warplanes toward Taiwan in its largest such sortie of the new year, amid tensions over the self-ruled island’s future and as the U.S. ... -
Covid-19 | China tests 2M in Beijing, lifts lockdown in Xi’an
A fresh outbreak in Beijing has prompted authorities to test millions and impose new measures two weeks ahead of the opening of the Winter Olympics, even ...
