Shanghai lockdown tests ‘zero-Covid’ limits, shakes markets

A two-phase lockdown of Shanghai’s 26 million people is testing the limits of China’s hard-line “zero-COVID” strategy, which is shaking markets far beyond the country’s borders.

After Russian forces pull back, a shattered town breathes

The bodies of two Russian soldiers lie abandoned in the woods. Ukrainian forces piled atop a tank flash victory signs. Dazed people line up amid charred buildings

Protection of old trees demands coordination among stakeholders: IC

As the Times reported, the topic was raised for the first time during a meeting of the Urban Planning Committee (CPU) two weeks ago while discussing the

Arts Festival moving forward despite Covid-19 fears

The 32nd Macau Arts Festival (MAF) is moving ahead, opening April 29, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced yesterday in a press conference at the Macao

Insiders forsee gloomy outlook following premium payments, closure of satellite casinos

The anticipated revival of the gaming sector is again receding into the distance: with no recovery expected for at least six months. Gaming insiders have

Shanghai starts China’s biggest Covid-19 lockdown in two years

China began its most extensive lockdown in two years yesterday to conduct mass testing and control a growing outbreak in Shanghai as questions are raised about the economic toll

The night emotion won, for better and worse

Did I miss anything?” quipped Oscars co-host Amy Schumer, returning to the Dolby Theatre stage after a break. “There’s a different vibe in here.”  Oh my,

PJ investigation prompted by MGTO report

The Judiciary Police (PJ) investigation into the DarkHotel malware threat in Macau was prompted by a complaint made about the case by the Macao Government Tourism Office

Gov’t says returnee student requests to be considered case-by-case

Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Elsie Ao Ieong, has closed the door to further transportation of returnee students in batches yesterday, saying that requests will

HR group: Gov’t should subsidize employment of local workers

Subsidies may be given to local businesses to help them with the salary costs of local workers and encourage them to hire more staff, Chui

Restructured public works departments to be established Apr. 1

The new public works departments and the future urban construction bureau will be established on April 1, 2022, the Executive Council announced on Friday. The Macau

What’s next in China Eastern plane crash probe?

Even after the finding of the two “black boxes,” it may be a long time before investigators figure out what caused a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800

Diplomacy talk to kick off MUST 22nd anniversary celebrations

A public lecture on diplomacy featuring Singapore’s former ambassador to the UN and other speakers will be held on March 25 to begin the 22nd anniversary celebrations

Hotel quarantine shortened to two weeks for Macau residents

The Health Bureau has announced that from March 28, residents entering the city from non-mainland locations will have their quarantine period shortened to 14 days.

Macau hotels safe from malware attacks, industry leader says

The Judiciary Police (PJ) said they had received a report relating to a threat involving “DarkHotel” malware. Speaking to the Times, a PJ spokesperson declined

FM Wang makes surprise stop in Afghanistan

China's foreign minister made a surprise stop yesterday in Afghanistan’s capital to meet with the country’s new Taliban rulers — even as the international community fumes over

US to expand Russia sanctions, accept 100K Ukraine refugees

The United States will expand its sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, targeting members of the country’s parliament and the central bank’s gold

What is the new Covid-19 variant BA.2, and will it cause another wave of infections?

Prakash Nagarkatti University of South Carolina A new omicron subvariant of the virus that causes COVID-19, BA.2, is quickly becoming the predominant source of infections

Coutinho calls for another round of consumption cards, support for SMEs

Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho continues to urge the government to provide a new round of financial support using consumption cards. Coutinho made the call in

Local man scammed over ‘industrial visas’

A local man has reportedly been scammed out of RMB137,000 by a non-resident worker from the mainland employed in a watch shop in Macau, the

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