Gov’t hints at MOP120 million being spent on quarantine NATs to date

The local government is estimated to have spent around 120 million patacas on nucleic acid tests (NAT) alone, undertaken by those in Macau quarantine since

March hotel occupancy down 41% from last year

The number of hotel guests in March has fallen 41.3% year-on-year to 365,000. Mainland guests (269,000) have fallen by 50.2%, while local guests (70,000) have increased

Half-price coronavirus tests in quarantine for students abroad

Local residents currently studying full-time at schools and universities abroad will be granted a 50% discount on the nucleic acid tests (NAT) to be undertaken during

IAM to collect used furniture at 60 locations

To make it easier for residents to dispose of large items of unwanted furniture, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will designate 60 temporary collection points for this type

Top court judge points to ‘intolerance to the simple exercise of fundamental rights’

Justice José Maria Dias Azedo has issued a voting declaration highlighting his disagreement in a judgment, made by a panel of three judges, against former University

Lawmaker calls on gov’t to control commodity prices as new subsidy round introduced

The Consumer Rights Protection Law should be used to guard against profiteering or price speculation on daily commodities as the government introduces a new

Sports day in Hac Sa on Labor Day

A sports day will be held at Hac Sa Beach Park from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. this Sunday, the Labor Day public holiday. Recreational and sporting

Sands China loss widens, LVS bets on Singapore’s open borders

Sands China has reported a downturn in revenue, with a USD336 million net loss recorded in the first quarter for this year, a greater fall than

art auction to raise funds for capoeira master’s cancer treatment

The Albergue SCM will host an art auction tomorrow to raise funds for a capoeira master who is in need of chemotherapy following a cancer diagnosis.

Lawmakers question division of authority over junket contracts

Members of the Second Standing Committee of parliament have questioned the authority governing junket contracts being divided between two different officials, committee president Chan Chak Mo

Beijing orders schools closed in tightening of virus rules

  The city of 21 million has already ordered three rounds of mass testing this week, with the third coming Friday. Yesterday, the city’s Education Bureau

Taiwan faces largest outbreak yet

Taiwan, which had been living mostly free of COVID-19, is now facing its worst outbreak since the beginning of the pandemic with over 11,000 new

China grants first driverless taxi permits to Baidu, Pony.ai

China has granted Chinese internet services company Baidu and a rival autonomous car company, Pony.ai, permits to provide driverless ride-hailing services to the public in Beijing,

Actor Kenneth Tsang dies in quarantine hotel

Veteran Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang has died while in a COVID-19 quarantine hotel in the southern Chinese city, local media reported. Tsang was best

A sensational Mother’s Day

For those who have it all, sometimes the perfect gift is an experience. This Mother’s Day, pamper all the significant women in your life at the Forbes

Russian offensive in east gathering momentum as Guterres surveys destruction

Russia's offensive in eastern Ukraine gathered momentum yesterday as the United Nations’ chief surveyed the destruction in towns outside Kyiv that experienced some of the worst

1978 Afghan coup rebels claim victory

The new rulers of Afghanistan have announced that almost the whole of the leadership of the ousted regime is dead.  Two days ago, they declared President

Liam Neeson kills down ‘Memory’ lane

Memory” is an interesting title for the latest Liam Neeson thriller. Do you remember the last Liam Neeson thriller? Or the one before that? Who was

Fit for a connoisseur

This month, St. Regis Macao's The Manor is launching monthly wine dinners known as The Connoisseur’s Table.  French wine connoisseurs will be thrilled in May

Americans increasingly see China as a threat

Americans are increasingly seeing China as a world superpower and a threat, though growing numbers perceive it more as a competitor than an enemy, according

Surging sales at McDonald’s offsets trouble in China, Russia

Higher U.S. menu prices and easing COVID-19 restrictions elsewhere helped McDonald’s offset troubled markets like China and Russia in the first quarter. Revenue rose 11% to $5.66

US the one that doesn’t want to talk

In an interview with Voice of America last week, George Friedman, the US geopolitical forecaster and strategist, said that, “I think the reality that China needs to face

Friday, April 29, 2022 – edition no. 4001

* Covid-19 | Gov’t spent MOP120 million on quarantine NATs * Residents currently studying full-time at schools and universities abroad will be granted a 50% discount on Covid tests * Gaming: Sands

Gov’t will not deliver supplies if there is a mass Covid-19 outbreak

The government will not organize the central delivery of supplies for affected residents in the event of a mass outbreak of Covid-19 in Macau, Secretary

Tropical cyclone to form this weekend

According to a blog post by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO), citing European and American weather authorities, a tropical cyclone will form over the coming weekend above the

Gov’t considering easing entry requirements from selected countries of origin

The Macau SAR government is currently studying the possible easing of entry requirements for travelers from countries with close ties to Macau. Secretary for Social

Secretary Lei urges business leaders to launch promo in May Golden Week

Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong has called on business leaders to lead the sector in preparing for the May 1 Golden Week

Multipurpose land plots trigger debate in CPU

During the discussion of the conditions for several plots, some of the members noted that there was more than one purpose allowed for the same

Gov’t plans to build a commercial tower at former Cotai border post

The government is planning to build a commercial tower to be located on part of the land plot once used by the former Lotus Flower

Wynn Boosts Local Employment with New Opportunities for Macao’s Job Seekers

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on Macao’s economy and employment market and has caused a subsequent surge in unemployment recently. In line with the SAR government’s

85% of former workers in junket sector still unemployed

About 85% of employees dismissed from junket operators, due to the turmoil engulfing the sector, are still unemployed, with most being unable to make ends

Water Poon’s exhibition at Sands Gallery raises funds

Sands China is presenting a new exhibition by artist and photographer Water Poon – the second exhibition from the artist in Macau in the pandemic era. This time,

Footprint registration to expand coverage

The Health Bureau (SSM) has announced that it would expand the coverage of the footprint registration function: a function reliant on the Macao Health Code app developed by

Shanghai seeks ‘societal zero Covid’ with rounds of testing

Shanghai city authorities said yesterday they will start rounds of COVID-19 testing over the next few days to determine which neighborhoods can safely be allowed a limited

China says US hyped sailing of Navy warship in Taiwan Strait

China protested yesterday against the sailing of a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer through the Taiwan Strait the previous day, accusing the American side of hyping the

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