World Views | Tech companies can track your panicky coronavirus searches

Two weeks ago, Sand Hill Road VC firm Andreessen Horowitz received some  Amazon was one of the first companies to  Then there’s Facebook, which tracks the

World Views | The world is a giant cruise ship called the Covid-19

I extended my hand to the woman with whom I’d been chatting for the past few minutes. “I’m Virginia,” I said. To my surprise, she responded not

Our Desk | Paid academic services

Dissertation papers are mostly required in support of candidature’s completion of an academic degree. These dissertations give the author the platform to outline his or her research and

World Views | The US fed’s response to the coronavirus doesn’t go far enough

Both the Federal Reserve and the White House are considering emergency measures to combat the economic fallout from the coronavirus. These are the right responses, but they don’t go far

World Views | Coronavirus complacency is worse than panic

Don’t think about a white bear. What did you just see in your mind’s eye? If the answer was “a white bear,” you’ll have grasped one of the problems facing public health

World Views | China’s policy flip-flops are scaring investors

The Chinese public was caught off-guard Monday when Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, said it would ease a sweeping lockdown on the city, only to retract it hours

Our Desk | The toys

“In response to the increase in the amount of garbage resulting from cleaning-up operations carried out by the public before the Lunar New Year, Macau cleaning companies will send additional

World Views | The Trump effect on the economy is undeniable

  Economists typically argue that the president has little effect on the economy. But it’s hard to think of a recent president for whom that is less true than Donald Trump.

World Views | Gaming out a contested convention

The final question at last night’s Democratic debate in Nevada, as Dave Hopkins and Ed Kilgore pointed out, was about what should happen in a contested convention — and five of the six candidates on the

World Views | The economic hit from coronavirus is all in your mind

Hindsight can be an asset during an epidemic: Lessons from the past help steer public decision-making and avoid repeating mistakes. Unfortunately, rearview mirrors appear to be in short supply these days. For

Animal Farm | For us to think about!

The Government has taken steps to address the current situation. These are positive measures, but most will only start to apply when this outbreak passes. And until then? What do we do?

Our Desk | Still room for improvement

At the time of writing, the government has just resumed most public services. The government had announced the suspension of non-essential services due to the outbreak of Covid-19, also referred to

The Stranger | Where is the economy?

The 2020 edition of Art Macao, an arts event spanning six months and featuring exhibitions, performances and workshops by local and international artists, has been cancelled. It is yet another

Macau Matters | Sand Stories

I love the serendipity of the Internet where it is so easy to find information that brings out something interesting that makes you rethink your understanding of how the world

Tax Matters | Major changes to stamp duty

The Legislative Assembly of Macau has passed a new law introducing substantial changes to the Stamp Duty (“SD”) Regulations and Chart. The law was unanimously approved by lawmakers

Bizcuits | Extraordinary times of crises

During the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, multinationals in Asia who maintained their support for local communities and workers were the ones equipped to ride out the crisis. Their strength and

Made in Macao | The bright and dark side of Mahjong

Facing the almost apocalyptic situation in China now, citizens are experiencing a state of isolation. The emptiness on the streets is one that has not been seen for over a

World Views | How the coronavirus could help Trump

There has been plenty of talk about how the coronavirus might affect politics in China, for example by eroding trust between the Chinese public and its leadership. In the U.S., however, the

Our Desk | On the irresponsible use of social media

The epidemic outbreak has caused a lot of unnecessary racism - at least on social media - as it has created jokes and memes about how people are scared of

Rear Window | Macau delivers

Even though we cannot project the outcome of the global public health crisis developing by the minute, as we pen this column we may evaluate how the MSAR government has

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