DSEJ expects changes to college entry requirements

  The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) expects local universities to adjust college entrance requirements because of the impact on education from the novel coronavirus. Wong Kin Mou, head of

Macau halves 2020 casino revenue forecast on coronavirus hit

Macau is predicting a record drop in gaming revenue this year as casinos in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory deal with the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The enclave’s government cut

On PR offensive, China sends masks and experts abroad

As the fight against a new virus shifts to Europe and beyond, China is supplying millions of masks and other desperately needed items to struggling governments, hoping to build political

Half of Chinese retailers risk collapse within six months

Almost half of China’s listed consumer companies don’t have enough cash to survive another six months, underscoring the urgent task Beijing has to re-start its economy and get shoppers spending

This Day in History | 1983 – Reagan launches Cold War into space

President Reagan has unveiled plans to combat nuclear war in space. The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) proposes a defensive shield, using laser or particle beam technology to “intercept and destroy” incoming

Virus advances around the world as medical supplies dwindle

The virus pandemic advanced yesterday after the U.S. and Europe reported soaring new cases, prompting a scramble in some regions to set up additional hospital beds and replenish much-needed medical

Casinos, cruise lines poised for aid as bailout list grows

The biggest casino operator on the Las Vegas Strip weathered the 2008 financial crisis and a gunman’s rampage nine years later that killed 58 and wounded hundreds. But now, with

Global athletes group calls for postponement of Olympics

A worldwide group representing Olympic hopefuls is calling on the IOC to postpone the Tokyo Olympics until the coronavirus pandemic is under control. “As the world unites to limit the spread

The Buzz | Africa gets emergency medical supplies from China’s Jack Ma

Africa has received a much-needed coronavirus care package from Chinese billionaire Jack Ma. A cargo flight containing more than 6 million medical items arrived yesterday in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. The

Israeli leader offers to step down next year in unity deal

Israel’s prime minister Saturday said he is ready to step down next year as part of a proposed power-sharing agreement with his chief rival meant to steer the country through

World Briefs

NORTH KOREA President Donald Trump sent a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seeking to maintain good relations and offering cooperation in fighting the viral pandemic, Kim’s

World Views | A Look at Economies and Markets After Covid-19

  The 1920s didn’t “roar” until viewed from the perspective of the depressionary 1930s. Similarly, in the aftermath of the serious global recession I believe the coronavirus has sparked, the 2010s will

Monday, March 23, 2020 – edition no. 3498

  * China embarks on PR offensive * Global coronavirus cases reach 300,000 as world outbreak intensifies * Macau halves 2020 casino revenue forecast in steepest slide ever * The medical director of the

21st case confirmed just hours after 20th

Macau’s 21st case of Covid-19 infection has just been confirmed by the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center, the second such case within a matter of hours. The patient is a 19-year-old

Macau records 20th case of Covid-19

Macau has recorded its 20th confirmed case of Covid-19 this evening. The latest patient is a 20-year-old Macau resident of Portuguese nationality, who is a student in the United Kingdom. According to

The Latest: US Navy sailor in Florida tests positive

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 278,000 people and killed more than 11,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but

New case of Covid-19 takes tally to 18

The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center reports that a new imported case of pneumonia caused by the new type of coronavirus was diagnosed in Macau tonight (Saturday), bringing to

Sixth designated hotel as venue of medical observation comes into service tonight

The government temporarily utilizes Treasure Hotel in Taipa as the sixth hotel designated for medical observation starting from today (Saturday), MGTO has announced in a press release. Adjacent to the second

Quarantined students pressure hotels with ‘personalized demands’

Macau students currently under quarantine in hotels have been showing their “strength” by asking for multiple types of “personalized demands” from their sheltering hotels. During Friday’s press conference of the Novel

Online petition calls for withdrawal of TNR ban

An online petition calling on the government to withdraw the blanket ban on non-resident workers (TNR) from overseas countries entering the Macau SAR was launched yesterday. The ban started yesterday at

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