China’s military conducts assault drills in seas near Taiwan

Chinese fighter jets, anti-submarine aircraft and combat ships conducted assault drills near Taiwan yesterday with the People’s Liberation Army saying the exercise was necessary to safeguard China’s sovereignty. China has stepped

China blames US over Afghanistan, but says will work with it

  China has expressed a willingness to hold talks with the U.S. to promote a “soft landing” in Afghanistan, while heavily criticizing Washington and again demanding that the Biden administration halt

U-turn convenience encouraging helpers to change job: agency association

Some migrant domestic helpers are using the mainland-Macau U-turn convenience to change jobs, Ao Ieong Kuong Kao, president of the Macau Overseas Worker Employment Agency Association, disclosed. He added that, with

Entertainment venues to resume operations

Entertainment venues and facilities can resume operations from tomorrow, August 18, according to the government’s scheduled lifting of Covid-19 pandemic-related mandates. The relaxation of restrictions was revealed yesterday, as the

Crime | Romance scams continue, woman claims loss of MOP445,000

A 40-year-old woman currently living in Macau has reportedly lost MOP445,000 in a scam involving an alleged virtual boyfriend, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported yesterday during the regular joint press

Gaming | Mass market wins drive Wynn revenue up 70.5% in H1

Wynn Macau Limited’s total operating revenue increased by 70.5% from HKD3.97 billion in the first half (H1) of 2020 to HKD6.76 billion in H1 2021, predominantly driven by a surge

Afghanistan | Chaos as thousands flee after Taliban takeover

Thousands of people packed into the Afghan capital’s airport yesterday, rushing the tarmac and pushing onto planes in desperate attempts to flee the country after the Taliban overthrew the Western-backed

Gaming | Sands China posts 91% increase in net revenue for H1

Sands China Ltd. raked in aggregate net revenue of HKD12.58 billion in the first half (H1) of 2021, representing a remarkable 91% increase compared to HKD6.57 billion in the first

Taiwan-Macau gay marriage sparks thrill, reflection on local progress

News of the legal marriage of Taiwanese man Ting Tse-yan and Macau’s Guzifer Leong in Taiwan late last week has sparked joy and feelings of hope locally, local LGBT rights

Speedboat with alleged illegal immigrants invades Cheoc Van Beach

A speedboat carrying alleged illegal immigrants “berthed” riskily yesterday at Cheoc Van Beach after a marine chase with the mainland coastal authorities, Macao Customs Service announced. Upon the boat’s arrival in

DSEDJ calls on students, teachers to return to Macau earlier

The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has called on all non-higher education students and teachers to return to Macau earlier, ahead of the start of the new academic year. The

Economic association predicts recovery to slow amid new cases

Following the latest round of disease control and prevention measures across the city, the Macau Economic Association predicts that the economic revival will be slower than in previous stages. According to

Afghanistan | Taliban enter Kabul, await ‘peaceful transfer’ of power

Taliban fighters entered Kabul yesterday and sought the unconditional surrender of the central government, officials said, as Afghans and foreigners alike raced for the exit, signaling the end of a

Gaming | GEG sees revenue grow to HKD10.7b in H1

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) posted a net revenue of HKD10.7 billion in the first half (H1) of the year, a surge of 71% year-on-year, with Adjusted EBITDA of HKD2.0 billion. The

Covid-19 | Potential second round of NAT mass testing is ready

A potential second round of nucleic acid testing (NAT) for the whole population of Macau has been prepared and can be implemented at any time, health authorities said yesterday during

No immigration loopholes for unskilled TNRs, skilled can avoid U-turn

Non-resident workers (TNRs) engaging in skilled professional activities are exempt from the requirement to exit and then return to Macau if they want or need to change employer, the Public

Jollibee to acquire Tim Ho Wan; impact on Macau stores unclear

Philippine catering chain Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) will soon close a deal to acquire Hong Kong-born Michelin-starred Cantonese food chain Tim Ho Wan, according to Philippine media reports. The Hong Kong

White paper on human rights | China highlights progress through moderate prosperity attainment

China yesterday issued a white paper to elaborate on how its realization of all-round moderate prosperity represents comprehensive progress in ensuring universal human rights in China, and a new contribution

Macau Badminton Open canceled due to Covid-19 restrictions

The 2021 Macau Badminton Open has officially been canceled by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). In a statement, the international governing body of the sport announced that the local event, together

Mandatory quarantine constitutes ‘justified leave’: DSAL

Workers living in red or yellow zones who are in mandatory quarantine should be considered as being on justified leave, Chan Chon U, vice director of the Labour Affairs Bureau

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