DSF rejects Anima’s request to visit Canidrome

Anima Macau’s request to visit the Canidrome was rejected by the Financial Services Bureau (DSF) due to public safety reasons. The animal rights group had requested permission from DSF, who oversees

Association calls for e-voucher scheme improvement

There is room for improvement in the forthcoming e-voucher scheme, part of the third round of stimulus package, a local alliance representative opined during yesterday’s TDM radio program Macau Forum. The

Cash handout distribution to begin April 12

The annual Wealth Partaking Scheme will begin to roll out as early as April 12 to each Macau resident. As announced on Monday, the early annual cash handout scheme will be

Covid-19 | Taiwan, Pacific ally Palau to open travel bubble next month

Taiwan and the Pacific nation of Palau will launch a travel bubble next month, allowing people to travel between the islands without a COVID-19 quarantine. Palau is one of Taiwan’s remaining

On the Road to Alaska | US sanctions 24 mainland, Hong Kong officials ahead of talks

The U.S. sanctioned an additional 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on political freedoms in the semi-autonomous city, just ahead of the Biden administration’s first face-to-face

This day in history | 1992 South Africa votes for change

White South Africans have backed an overwhelming mandate for political reforms to end apartheid and create a power-sharing multi-racial government. In a landslide victory for change, the government swept the polls

Diplomacy | Top US officials weigh North Korea options in talks in Seoul

Fresh off a stop in Tokyo, President Joe Biden’s top diplomat and defense chief traveled to South Korea yesterday, a day after North Korea made sure it had their attention

Revenge spending | Americans prepare to spend the $1.7 trillion they’ve saved up

Shoppers are out for vengeance. A year into a pandemic that’s devastated lives, jobs and the economy, those who are lucky enough to have disposable income are ready to go out and splurge

Aux Beaux Arts reopens

Aux Beaux Arts, the French brasserie situated at the Grande Praça of MGM Macau, has returned and has brought back traditions and heritage of French cooking, the gaming operator announced

Sailing | Team NZ beats Luna Rossa 7-3 to retain the America’s Cup

Team New Zealand has retained the America’s Cup, beating Italian challenger Luna Rossa 7-3 in the 36th match for sailing’s oldest trophy. The defender came into the sixth day of racing

The Buzz | Biden questions ‘macho’ move to refuse vaccine

U.S. President Joe Biden is suggesting that some Americans who are unwilling to get vaccinated for the coronavirus are unpatriotic. Speaking to ABC News in an interview that aired yesterday ,

Atlanta shootings put spotlight on anti-Asian crimes in US

At least eight people were killed in shootings at three Asian massage parlors in the Atlanta area, sparking questions about how the U.S. can curb the discrimination and violence against

World Views | There’s not a lot of bull in China’s markets and investors are frustrated

Investing in China’s $10.7 trillion stock market is a frustrating business. Over the years, the bull phase has been getting shorter and narrower, making buy-and-hold a losing game. From trough to

Thursday, March 18, 2021 – edition no. 3735

— Expectations are low for China-US talks in Anchorage, Alaska where top diplomats from both superpowers meet today * Hong Kongers grab jabs — Over 144,000 people snap up Covid-19 vaccine

Stimulus likely to stabilize market, but more explanation needed: scholar

The third round of the government’s stimulus package is expected to be efficacious in stabilizing Macau’s economy and employment rate, but it should be extended to travelers to generate a

Briefs | Woman allegedly steals HKD1M from sleeping acquaintance

  A woman who had overstayed her visa has been caught allegedly stealing HKD1.32 million from a man known to her at a casino while the man slept. The woman subsequently

Tourism industry praises gov’t’s local travel incentive

The government’s latest local travel incentives will be capable of helping the tourism and hotel industry amid current challenges, Wong Fai, director-general of the Travel Industry Council of Macau, believes. Many

Gaming industry staff association slams latest gov’t stimulus

The Macau Gaming Staff Rights Association yesterday submitted a letter to the Chief Executive expressing the group’s dissatisfaction with the government’s latest stimulus rollout, which was announced on Monday. Many social

Economic association forecasts positive 2H

A combination of factors, such as the latest stimulus rollout and rising visitor arrival counts, will have “vigorous and positive effects” on the economic forecast of the city, the Macau

Briefs | Nearly 31,000 receive Covid-19 jabs

  A total of of 67,665 people have made appointments for vaccinations against Covid-19, of which 30,913 people have received a dose of the vaccine as of 4 p.m. yesterday, the

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