WeChat-owner Tencent seeks USD6b loan after deals

Tencent Holdings Ltd., the creator of the messaging platform WeChat, is in talks with banks for a USD6 billion loan, according to people familiar with the matter. That would be the

‘Three Monks’ play performed at Broadway Theatre

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) recently supported the Macao Association of Chinese Culture and Arts Development in organizing a performance of “Three Monks” in the Broadway Theatre at Broadway Macau by

MGM holds seminar on mainland’s consumption habits

MGM has collaborated with the University of Macau (UM) to hold the “MGM Talent Development Series Seminar – Chinese Consumer Behavior: Challenges and Trends,” attracting 200 participants. Advised by the Economic Affairs

The Buzz | China law empowers coast guard to use force amid disputes

China has authorized its coast guard to fire on foreign vessels and destroy structures on features it claims, potentially raising the possibility of clashes with regional maritime rivals. The Coast Guard

Russia welcomes US proposal to extend nuclear treaty

The Kremlin on Friday welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden’s proposal to extend the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries, which is set to expire in less

Monday, January 25, 2021 – edition no. 3701

— The SAR government will obtain insurance for Covid-19 recipients, offering financial support in case the recipient develops side effects * Local property agents paint a grim picture for 2021 * Voter

Exit poll: Incumbent Rebelo de Sousa wins Portugal’s presidential election

Portugal's president appeared poised to win a second term in office Sunday, in an election held amid a devastating COVID-19 surge that has made the European country the worst in

Portugal chooses a president amid a severe pandemic surge

Portugal held a presidential election today (Sunday), with the moderate incumbent candidate strongly favored to earn a second five-year term as a devastating COVID-19 surge grips the European Union nation. The

Analysis | How to stay safe with a fast-spreading new coronavirus variant on the loose

A fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been found in at least 22 U.S. states, and people are wondering: How do I protect myself now? We saw what

47th case: One among 109 returnees tests positive for Covid-19

One of the returnees who arrived in Macau last night (Thursday) tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the government announced. The Health Bureau (SSM) said in a follow-up statement early today

Portugal halts flights to UK over virus variant

Portugal is stopping flights to and from the United Kingdom from tomorrow (Saturday), blaming a COVID-19 variant first identified in the U.K.

Anima in financial hardship as it calls for funding to save over 700 animals 

The lives of over 700 animals are on the line as Anima has been struck with financial hardship due to the sharp shrinkage in funding granted by casino operators last

Team members prepare for The Londoner’s opening

  More than 2,000 Sands China team members joined rallies at the Londoner Theatre Tuesday, as they gathered to prepare for the upcoming February 8 first-phase unveiling of The Londoner Macao. The Londoner Macao’s

Sands China to hand out discretionary allowance to 99% of its employees

Sands China Ltd. has affirmed its commitment to deliver a discretionary allowance to its more than 26,000 eligible full-time staff, according to a statement released by the group yesterday. The additional

109 residents arrive after difficulties coming back home

Two flights carrying a total of 109 returning residents arrived last night from Tokyo-Narita via Air Macau’s NX861 and NX867. The flights arrived at around 7:50 p.m. and 9:20 p.m., bringing

30 domestic violence cases recorded in first three quarters of 2020

In the first three quarters of 2020, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) has categorized 30 cases as domestic violence violations, out of 1,381 incidents recorded by the Central Registration System. The

Gov’t proposes exempting domestic retention of hazardous materials

Detergents, laundry bleach, alcohol swabs and a stipulated amount of liquidized petroleum gas shall be allowed to be stored at a household and will not be subject to prosecution, the

Briefs | Head of loan shark group handed to Macau

  The suspected head of a money laundering cartel, which was busted by the Judiciary Police (PJ) two years ago, has been arrested in Zhuhai and was handed over to local

Finance secretary pledges to attract more major MICE events

Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong has pledged that the government will attract large-scale international conventions and exhibitions to Macau on a continuous basis. Furthermore, the government has joined

GDI receives 14 bids for 4th Macau-Taipa bridge construction

  The Infrastructure Development Office (GDI) opened the bidding process yesterday morning for the construction of the road network on the periphery of the starting and ending points of the fourth

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