No confirmation yet on whether face mask scheme to continue past round 14

The 14th round of the public mask distribution scheme kicks off today under the same rules and conditions as the previous rounds. Earlier, the authorities had hinted that the centralized mask

Macau one of 15 places worldwide to eliminate virus

  Macau is one of just 15 countries and territories to have reportedly eliminated Covid-19, according to official data collated from around the world. Macau’s last case recovered on May 19. The

UK may offer citizenship path to 3 million HK residents

The U.K. may open a path to citizenship for almost 3 million Hong Kong residents unless China backs down on its planned security law for the city. The move would vastly

Latest CEPA amendments take effect today

The latest amendments to the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) will come into effect today, in the hopes of further promoting economic ties between mainland China and Macau. CEPA resembles a

The Buzz | 13 years a Times: the ‘teens’

Thirteen years ago, only someone with a crystal ball would have been able to predict how the year 2020 would turn out. Macau practically isolated from Hong Kong and Guangdong, with

Top court upholds police ban of June 4 vigil this year

The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled that a decision by the police to ban this year’s June 4 vigil due to the government’s Covid-19 prevention measures will be

Financial support for employees and businesses distribution expected in June

Local government may start distributing the financial relief exclusively for employees and business in June, the Secretary for Administration and Justice said during a press conference today (Friday). The Executive Council

Death of Macau’s King of Gambling gives empire reins to daughter

About an hour after the death of Stanley Ho, the billionaire who built the Chinese territory of Macau into the world’s biggest gambling hub, his large clan gathered in front

Macau delegation strongly endorses mainland justice

The Macau delegation of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) has endorsed mainland China’s justice system, in particular the Supreme People’s Court of China as well as the Supreme

Letter to the Editor | National Security Legislation for HKSAR: A fundamental guarantee for the long-term smooth implementation of ‘One Country, Two Systems’

On 28 May, the third session of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) of the People’s Republic of China passed the “Decision on Establishing and Improving the Legal Systems and

Research suggests luxury groups rethinking online presence post Covid-19

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus is forcing companies to rethink almost every aspect of their businesses as it becomes increasingly difficult to keep up with the effects of Covid-19. Fflur

Charities turn to web for fundraising as pandemic persists

Charity organizations in Macau have been taking steps to advance digital initiatives, including but not limited to fundraising, to help manage the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. At least three such

Crime | Police bust HK drug shipping schemes involving local teenagers

  The Judiciary Police (PJ) has cracked down on two separate drug trafficking cases this week involving local teenagers, who were sent packages containing illegal narcotics. According to the PJ, due to

‘Musical chairs’ at lawyers association hints at disharmony

Two members of the board of directors of the Macao Lawyers Association (AAM) have left the association in one stroke. Oriana Pun and Bruno Nunes requested to leave their positions

TUI late to respond to vigil cancellation appeal

The organizers of the annual June 4 vigil, headed by lawmaker Au Kam San, say that the appeal filed to the Court of Final Appeal (TUI) regarding the decision of

Sands China ensures safety and well-being of its team members amid pandemic crisis

Sands China has taken a series of preventive measures to ensure all team members have a safe working environment amid the pandemic outbreak as the group considers the 29,000 team

Asia Today: Virus cases jump again in South Korea, India

SEOUL — South Korea on Thursday reported its biggest jump in coronavirus cases in more than 50 days, a resurgence that health officials warn is getting harder to track and

Death of King of Gambling gives empire reins to daughter Pansy

About an hour after the death of Stanley Ho, the billionaire who built the Chinese territory of Macau into the world’s biggest gambling hub, his large clan gathered in

New IPIM chief takes helm for one-year term

Lau Wai Meng, the new president of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), officially stepped into office yesterday, according to the executive order published in the Official Gazette. Secretary

MGM China obtains HKD2.34 billion revolving credit facility

A new HKD2.34 billion revolving credit facility was granted to casino operator MGM China Holdings Ltd. This also includes “an increase option” which allows the gaming operator to increase the

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