China tightened lockdowns and increased orders for mass testing in cities along its east coast yesterday amid the latest surge in COVID-19 cases. Checks have been set up in toll stations
Nine Hong Kong activists and ex-lawmakers yesterday were handed jail sentences of up to 10 months over their roles in last year’s banned Tiananmen Square candlelight vigil, the latest blow
An F-16 screeched across the sky then landed among pineapple fields in southwestern Taiwan to quickly refuel before taking off again. A Taiwanese-made Indigenous Defensive Fighter, U.S.-made F-16V, French-made Mirage 2000-5
The foreign ministers of South Korea and China met Wednesday for talks expected to focus on North Korea and other regional security issues, two days after North Korea claimed to
The government has suspended Britain’s membership of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism. The UK’s prime minister and chancellor tried all day to prop up a failing pound and withdrawal from the
North and South Korea tested ballistic missiles hours apart yesterday in a display of military might that is sure to exacerbate tensions between the rivals at a time when talks
One of China’s biggest real estate developers is struggling to avoid defaulting on billions of dollars of debt, prompting concern about a broader economic fallout and protests by buyers of
Sands China Ltd. and Bank of China Macau Branch announced that they have joined hands to issue the first co-branded UnionPay credit card targeting Macau residents. Through the collaboration, “the two
This October, MGM will bring back the annual signature party Oktoberfest Macau at MGM from October 21 to 31 at MGM Cotai’s 1/F Roof Terrace. This year, the iconic cultural festivity marks its
Barcelona 0, Bayern 3 Barcelona needs to brace for some tough times ahead while adjusting to the post-Lionel Messi era. That message was clear after the 3-0 loss at home to Bayern
The World Health Organization said there were about 4 million coronavirus cases reported globally last week, marking the first major drop in new infections in more than two months. In
The U.N. human rights chief is calling for a moratorium on the use of artificial intelligence technology that poses a serious risk to human rights, including face-scanning systems that track
The master plan for the development of the Guangdong-Macau intensive cooperation zone in Hengqin was recently made public. These are the first steps to be taken towards the integration of
— USD18 billion wiped out of big six casino stocks in a single market day following reports of possible tightened regulations in the gaming industry * Foreigners require visa to enter
When commercial disputes arise in the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone on Hengqin, mainland law will apply, Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, said yesterday. The government is set to
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has stopped its pursuit of an integrated resort development in the city of Yokohama, the company announced in a statement yesterday. This decision comes after the opposition-backed
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) has received Beijing’s permission to admit post-graduate students from Mainland China, rector of the university, Rev. Prof. Stephen Morgan, announced in a statement. “I was
For the next 45 days, the government will conduct a public consultation on the amendments to the gaming law (Law 16/2001). In a press conference hosted at the government headquarters yesterday
In what was deemed a reasonably predictable election, there were still a few surprises. Aside from the lowest voter turnout since 2001, the wins and losses of some candidates have alarmed
Former lawmaker and candidate for the Legislative Assembly elections Agnes Lam admitted that it was surprising to see a low number of votes for her list, Civil Watch, which won
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