Senior secondary students resume classes today

  Senior high school students are back to school today after classes were on halt for over three months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Most students have been on vacation since

Asia Today: Australian capital free of known virus cases

The Australian Capital Territory has become the first of the country's eight states and mainland territories to declare itself free of all known cases of the coronavirus. Chief Health Officer Kerryn

Policy Address | Wong to push for the creation of national security protection office

The aftermath of Covid-19 and the growing tension in Macau’s neighboring regions have shown the urgency and importance of protecting national security, said the Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak

China to convene Congress, showing confidence in virus fight

China, taking a step toward a return to business as normal, announced yesterday that its previously postponed national legislature session will be held in late May. The 13th National People’s Congress,

Briefs | Catholic school land plot repossessed

  The land plot of Escola de São José, Ká-Hó has been reclaimed by the state. The SAR government announced the expiration of the land plot’s concession earlier this week. In 1976,

Labor Day traditions halted by Covid-19

The traditional street demonstrations for May 1 (Labor Day) will be out of sight this year, as Covid-19 epidemic prevention and control measures forbid such activities. Still, tomorrow, two local associations

Authorities green light 11th round of mask distribution

Local health authorities announced yesterday during the daily press conference at the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center that the government’s 11th round of face mask distribution has already been

Health voucher scams: over 170 people charged in less than two years

  Between 2018 and March 2020 the judiciary authorities have charged over 170 people for crimes related to the misuse of the government health vouchers, the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) informed. According

Melco management shuffle due to ‘current state of business’

The recent changes in Melco Resorts and Entertainment’s corporate structure are based on the current business environment, an insider told the Times. The group’s executive team has “volunteered to contribute the

Asia Today: Indian businesses urge easing of virus lockdown

NEW DELHI — With Chinese industries ramping up production, competing Indian businesses are urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to loosen India's 5-week-old coronavirus lockdown when it comes up for

Amid recession, Covid-19 provides chance to reflect on Macau’s diversification failures

For a long time, Macau’s dependence on the gaming industry has been a concern shared by economists, politicians and the general public. Even before the gaming liberalization and the transfer of

Gov’t grants Melco until 2022 to fully develop Studio City land

The Macau SAR government has granted Melco International Development Ltd until May 31, 2022 to completely develop the land plot on which Studio City is situated. However,

Crime | Online scams related to facemasks, investments, gambling and romance

The Judiciary Police (PJ) reported seven online scams during yesterday’s joint police press conference, covering matters from facemasks to online romance. The police authority said yesterday that it has not found

End of facemask distribution scheme stirs concerns over future pricing

The assumed suspension of the government’s facemask supply has caused some members of the public and lawmakers to worry about price hikes for facemasks. Yesterday, lawmaker Ella Lei wrote an

Fishermen to fulfill mandatory 14-day quarantine upon entry

Fishermen returning to Macau will have to undergo a quarantine period of at least 14-days when arriving in Macau by sea, the health authorities informed during yesterday’s press conference of

Other school, summer activities may follow class resumption

A representative of the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) informed that following the reopening of secondary school classes, extracurricular school activities such as interschool competitions might also resume. The chief

Briefs | Eight places open for UNESCO Internship Program

The Talent Development Commission and the Macao Foundation are calling for applications to fill eight vacancies at the UNESCO Internship Program. According to the statement, those interested can submit their

Hong Kong preparing to re-open public facilities, leader says

Hong Kong announced plans to reopen government offices and some public facilities, as Chief Executive Carrie Lam took cautious steps to get the city back to work amid the threat

Gov’t grants Melco until 2022 to fully develop Studio City land

The Macau SAR government has granted Melco International Development Ltd until May 31, 2022 to completely develop the land plot on which Studio City is situated. However, the gaming operator noted in

Asia Today: Surf’s up, coffee’s ready as New Zealand reopens

Surfers greeted a spectacular sunrise in Christchurch, construction workers purchased their favorite espresso coffees and some lawmakers returned to Parliament in New Zealand's capital, Wellington, on Tuesday as some aspects

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