China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for six key days

In the six days after top Chinese officials secretly determined they likely were facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus, the city of Wuhan at the epicenter of the disease

Trump ends US aid to WHO, says not enough done to stop virus

President Donald Trump said he was cutting off U.S. payments to the World Health Organization during the coronavirus pandemic, accusing the organization of failing to do enough to stop the

Retailers to end discounts before e-voucher credit released

Apparel and sportswear across the city have been discounted for long stretches since the Chinese New Year. Up to now, several shops along Leal Senado up to Rua do Campo

Three new entry requirements adopted to protect flight crews

As of yesterday, people attempting to fly to Macau must meet three new criteria in order to board their flight, Dr Leong Iek Hou, coordinator at the local Center for

City scores record low tourist arrivals during Easter break

Tourist arrivals during the Easter break hit a record low after the city only recorded 810 arrivals over the weekend, plunging 99.8% compared to the same holiday period in 2019. Last

Guangzhou China vows equal treatment for Africans after reports show 111 tested positive

China pledged to ease health measures on Africans in the southern city of Guangzhou, as the country sought to resolve a dispute that could set back Beijing’s diplomatic outreach during

Three more Covid-19 patients recover in Macau

Two more patients have been discharged from the Conde São Januário Hospital (CHCSJ), Lo Iek Long, medical director of the hospital announced at yesterday’s daily press conference, while a third

HK expert microbiologist says summer travel plans will have to wait

Dr. Ho Pak Leung, an expert microbiologist from the University of Hong Kong, has warned Hong Kong residents that they “should not even consider overseas travel during the summer holidays,”

Survey suggests Macau visits are being postponed until next year

Mainland visitors appear to be postponing their Macau travel plans by as much as 12 months, according to a survey conducted by a research unit of Morgan Stanley, as entry

Guangdong reports on discovery of 400 asymptomatic coronavirus cases

Over the weekend, Guangdong Province reported its first batch of Covid-19 cases in which the patients showed no symptoms. A total of 398 individuals who were tested and confirmed to

Sheldon Adelson retains title of wealthiest casino boss

Las Vegas Sands Chairman and CEO Sheldon Adelson has once again been named the world’s wealthiest casino entrepreneur, according to Forbes’ World’s Billionaires List 2020. The gaming magnate, who has interests

Health or wealth? Nations pressured to loosen virus rules

As the coronavirus pandemic throws millions out of work and devastates economies worldwide, governments are struggling with the dilemma between keeping people safe from a highly contagious virus and making

Moody’s forecasts 20% plunge in city’s GDP

American business and financial services company Moody’s Corporation is predicting the city’s gross domestic product (GDP) for this year will plummet 20%, contrary to the 3% rise that the firm

Two local architecture projects receive international accolades

A Macau residential building and a public information counter won awards in the latest International Property Awards. Both projects are from local firm AETEC-Mo Architecture and Engineering Ltd., led by architect

World of troubles | Wuhan ends lockdown as health workers buckle under strain

After 76 days in lockdown, the Chinese city at the heart of the global pandemic reopened yesterday, and tens of thousands immediately hopped on trains and planes to leave. Elsewhere,

10 billion relief fund details announced: New round of MOP5,000 e-vouchers

An extra round of e-vouchers and salary subsidy for eligible employees, among other financial subsidies, will be issued later this year, Lei Wai Nong, Secretary for Economy and Finance has

Lawmaker urges temporary visa extension for non-local workers

Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng is calling on the local government to consider benevolent measures for non-local workers who face problems with their visas and lodging. The lawmaker hopes that the local

SSM gives no assurance to access crucial medicine

A shortage of essential medications is expected to gradually affect local patients as both sea and land public passenger transports between the two Special Administrative Regions have been halted. Lo Iek

Developer of The 13 requests a ‘standstill’ for being unable to pay debt

The developer and promoter of the troubled The 13 Hotel has requested a standstill from its bank to avoid the enforcement of security and liquidation of the company, after the

Virus puts world in intensive care; state of emergency

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in intensive care yesterday fighting the coronavirus, while authorities in New York and elsewhere in Europe hoped that an apparent plateau of deaths and

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