Viral outbreak spooks Asian places of worship

In a popular Catholic church in the Philippines, nearly half of the pews were empty for Sunday Mass. The few hundred worshippers who showed up were asked to refrain from

China reports major drop in new virus cases, 143 new deaths

China reported 143 virus deaths and a dip in new cases today (Saturday) while the government announced new anti-disease measures as businesses reopen following sweeping controls that idled much of

Basic public services resume Monday, government urges avoiding crowds

The resume of service concerns all types of public departments. The resume of basic public services does not mean government services will return in full force. Different departments will decide

Gov’t launches proactive financial measures

The government announced yesterday a raft of financial measures aiming to make the recovery for both local residents and companies in the coming months easier. The Secretary for

Third patient discharged from hospital, confirmed cases drop to 7

A third coronavirus patient was discharged from hospital yesterday afternoon, the clinical director of Conde de São Januário Hospital Center (CHCSJ), Doctor Lei Wai Seng, informed during yesterday’s

Longtime CEO Jim Murren to step down from MGM

MGM Resorts International’s longtime chairman and chief executive officer, Jim Murren, plans to step down before his contract expires - departing as the casino company copes with fallout

Covid-19 | China reports spike in virus cases with new way of counting

China yesterday reported a sharp spike in deaths and infections from a new virus after the hardest-hit province of Hubei applied a new classification system that broadens the

Beijing picks new provincial leaders in virus epicenter

China yesterday replaced its top officials in the central province of Hubei and its capital, Wuhan, the epicenter of a viral outbreak that has infected more than 45,000

China’s new HK boss used to rip crosses from churches

China named an official known for tearing crosses from the roofs of churches to lead the agency that oversees Hong Kong, in the biggest shakeup yet after months of

Mask provision delayed at some pharmacies

The third phase of the sale of surgical face masks administered by the government was running behind schedule yesterday, reported some pharmacies. Several pharmacies along and around the Avenida de Horta

Second patient discharged from hospital

  Without the pomp and circumstance of the first recovery, Macau health authorities informed the public yesterday of the release of the second patient to recover from novel coronavirus (Covid-19). The

Over 130 Filipinos still stranded in travel ban

We’re really helpless at this moment as there is no other way for me, my wife and my seven-month old son to go back to the Philippines,” said Richard Tadina,

Communist Party faces its biggest crisis since SARS

China’s ruling Communist Party needs to make a politically fraught decision: Admit a viral outbreak isn’t under control and cancel this year’s highest-profile official event. Or bring 3,000 legislators to

MGEMA: Gaming industry may take three months to recover

At least three months will be needed for business in the casino sector to recover from the effect of the coronavirus and the closure of entertainment facilities mandated by the

Hundreds of local students unable to return to Taiwan

Nearly 1,200 Macau students are unable to return to Taiwan to resume their studies after the Taiwan government suspended Hong Kong and Macau residents’ entry to the territory, starting from

GGCT in contact with local residents aboard cruise ship in Yokohama

The Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) said it is paying close attention to developments in the case of a cruise ship harbored in Yokohama, which has five local residents aboard. The

Alibaba blocked from Hong Kong stock link to China

Investors betting on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s inclusion in a program allowing mainland Chinese investors to buy its shares in Hong Kong could be in for a disappointment. China’s largest e-commerce

Mega-event Art Macao canceled this year

Art Macao is canceled this year, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has informed the Times. The government-organized mega-event featuring artworks of various forms and spanning a six-month period, will not be

Wuhan Corona Virus | Mainland China cases rise again after earlier decline

Mainland China has reported another rise in cases of the new virus after a sharp decline the previous day, while the number of deaths grow by 97 to 908, with

Oscars 2020 | Big wins for ‘Parasite’ give awards night an emotional high

Called up to the stage again and again, Bong Joon Ho kept saying he was ready for a drink — “bloody ready.” But the Oscars weren’t bloody ready to stop giving

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