Huge, tropical jackfruit catches on as a meat substitute

If you’ve never heard of jackfruit, keep your eyes open: You’ll start noticing it everywhere. Jackfruit is a very large tropical fruit often used as a meat substitute. It packs some

Berlin zoo prepares panda cubs for their big day out

Two baby pandas born at Berlin’s zoo have been chipped and checked in preparation for their first public outing in a few days, officials said Monday. The zoo said the 5-month-old

Kobe helicopter tried to climb to avoid clouds before crash

The pilot of the helicopter that crashed near Los Angeles, killing former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others, told air traffic controllers in his last radio message that he

European Union to evacuate citizens from China

The European Union is dispatching two flights to evacuate at least 350 healthy European citizens from the Chinese city of Wuhan as a deadly new flu spreads in the region. The

Hong Kong famous frozen dumplings tested for swine fever

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) is following up on the detection of the virus that causes African swine fever in the products of a well-known frozen food brand from Hong

Lowest temperature of this winter recorded

A temperature of 7.9 degrees Celsius was recorded yesterday morning at 8 a.m. in Macau, according to the Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG). This marks the lowest temperature registered this winter.

World Briefs

CHINA demanded that a major Danish newspaper, which angered Muslims worldwide by publishing drawings of the Prophet Muhammad in 2006, apologizes for a cartoon on the new virus outbreak in

Macau Matters | Safe cities

In August 2019, The Economist Intelligence Unit published its third Safe Cities Index (SCI), which ranks 60 cities across 57 indicators covering digital security, health security, infrastructure security and personal

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 – edition no. 3462

• Seven cases confirmed in Macau • Civil servants exempt from work • Visitor arrivals plunge 69% • Wuhan residents facing discrimination • More than 100 flights canceled • School classes out a week, maybe

Wanzai Port opening marred by imported coronavirus cases

The resumption of ferry services at the Wanzai Port yesterday after a nearly four-year break was marred by the developing Wuhan coronavirus situation in Macau. Yesterday, Macau’s Chief Executive

Briefs | Journalist association complains of poor translation

The Health Bureau has been providing unreliable Portuguese-language interpretation at press conferences held regarding the novel coronavirus and pneumonia outbreaks, the Macau Portuguese and English Press Association complained in

Starlux confident in Macau potential, says company executive

Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines is confidence in Macau’s sustainability and potential for development, a company executive has said. Cho Po-Yue, special assistant to the airline’s chairman, made the remarks

HZMB Authority implements temporary toll-free policy

According to a notification from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) Authority, small passenger vehicles will be able to travel on the HZMB toll-free for seven consecutive days from midnight on January

Consumer Council receives 22 inquiries about mask sales

The Consumer Council said it has received 21 telephone inquiries about mask prices. The complaints were mainly about consumers being unable to purchase masks and suspected cases of price

IAS suggests no childcare before 2 years of age

The Social Affairs Bureau (IAS) has suggested that local parents refrain from putting their children into nurseries before they are 2 years old. During yesterday’s TDM radio program, Choi

Chief Executive: Coronavirus outbreak may peak after CNY

Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng did not rule out the possibility of forcing the closure of casinos in the coming days, as the government anticipates that the novel coronavirus

Tourism board cancels all CNY events and activities

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) announced yesterday morning that all upcoming activities and events in celebration of the Lunar New Year would be cancelled. A short message was

Sands China announces discretionary bonus

Sands China has announced a discretionary bonus to all eligible full-time employees in recognition of their contributions to the company last year. According to a statement issued

MISE to launch online tool for event professionals

The Macau Incentives, Meetings and Special Events Association (MISE) will launch its main project for this year in the next six months: an online tool where industry professionals can

Kung Hei Fat Choi! | Year of the Rat

  A new cycle. The Rat is the first of the Chinese zodiac signs, so the new lunar year is considered auspicious to new beginnings. One of the best-luck

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