Monthly Archives: November 2018
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Xi praises SARs’ role in China’s ‘new era’
Chinese President Xi Jinping said that in the new era of China’s reform and opening up to the world, Hong Kong and Macau still have outstanding ... -
‘Pet Moments’ opens tomorrow
The opening Ceremony of the “Pet Moments – Fanny Lai and Wong Sio Kuan Joint Exhibition” will take place tomorrow at Albergue SCM. This exhibition will ... -
Policy Address | Transportation tops youth’s concerns
For three years in a row, transportation has been the topic of most concern among the young generation, according to a recent survey. The survey was ... -
Art | Association to present theater play at heritage hotel
D’As Entranhas Macau, a cultural association, is set to present the theater performance “Valley of the Dolls” on Thursday and Friday at San Va Hotel. The venue has ... -
Severe weather | Mangkhut caused Macau an estimated economic loss of MOP1.55 billion
The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) conducted an estimation of the economic losses of Macau caused by Typhoon Mangkhut in September this year. After consolidation of ... -
Environment | Weather bureau warns poor air quality will persist today
The Macau Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau (SMG) has warned that its air monitoring stations across the territory are recording a high concentration of ozone particles and ... -
Entertainment | Light Festival’s fourth edition introduces new highlights
The Macau Light Festival 2018 will feature new highlights including the “Food Truck x Light” and Gastronomy Night Market, along with the Cultural and Creative Night ... -
CRIME | Family of five charged for fake employment contracts
A family of five has been denounced due to a fake employment situation, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported yesterday during a press conference. Additionally, a Vietnamese woman ... -
Gaming | US: Wagerers crossing the Delaware (and Hudson) for sports bets
In the time it takes for a red light to turn green, Leonard Sciascia can get his sports bets made, turn around and head home. The ... -
Corporate Bits | MGM launches program to explore ancient Chinese culture
Gaming operator MGM launched a series titled “Explore the Beauty of Chinese Embroidery”, showcasing the cultural craftsmanship depicted in the acclaimed period drama “Story of Yanxi ... -
South China Sea Watch | China demands end to US operations
China has demanded the United States stop sending ships and military aircraft close to its South China Sea island claims during talks to prepare for a ... -
Li Keqiang urges guard of free trade on Singapore visit
A Chinese Premier Li Keqiang stressed the need for free trade yesterday, as he drew similarities between his country and Singapore, a bustling regional hub. “China and ... -
PRC, US, 10 other countries seek Brexit assurance at WTO
A dozen nations including the U.S. and China demanded the European Union provide a mechanism for “appropriate compensation” to ensure its split with the U.K. doesn’t leave ... -
Frozen out of China, American farmers refuse to sell their soy
Caught smack in the middle of the U.S.-China trade war, America’s soybean farmers are taking a huge gamble. Rather than selling the crop right away as ... -
Analysis | Options limited, North Korea lit by flashlights, creaky grid
More than 20 years after his father almost bargained them away for a pair of nuclear reactors, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has his nuclear ... -
Myanmar | UN refugee agency warns against returning Rohingya refugees
The United Nations refugee agency yesterday cautioned against returning ethnic Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar from Bangladesh at this time, urging that officials be allowed to assess ... -
USA | Meet the House Democrats who will be running the show
Now that Democrats have captured control of the House for the next two years, the party’s most senior members are poised to regain the wide-ranging power ... -
Envoy says Russia plays Afghanistan broker due to US ‘failure’
A senior Russian diplomat said yesterday that Moscow is trying to be an Afghan peace broker because it considers the U.S. has failed in Afghanistan. Russia’s presidential ... -
This Day in History | 1979 Times returns after year-long dispute
The Times newspaper has been published for the first time in nearly a year. The paper’s disappearance from news stands followed a dispute between management and ... -
Offbeat | Dutchman, 69, seeks legal age change to 49, invokes discrimination
Self-styled positivity guru Emile Ratelband thinks age is just a number. And his is a number the Dutchman wants changed. The 69-year-old TV personality has asked ... -
Preview | Young stars seeking a brighter light on Guia Circuit
With the return of the “Queen” of Macau races, and to a format closer to the former Formula 3 Intercontinental Cup held at Guia Circuit until ... -
Football | Benzema taking charge of Solari’s revamped Real Madrid
With experience and beautiful goals, Karim Benzema has been leading the way for Real Madrid as it continues to impress under coach Santiago Solari. Benzema has ... -
Preview | The most ‘local’ of all GP races
Though out of the spotlight it once was in, year after year the Macau Touring Car Cup continues to be the most local of all Grand ... -
First person | Local WTCR participants acknowledge difficulties and opportunities
Running for the first time as FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) and with a season finale in Macau, the FIA, together with local organizers, has ... -
Grand Prix week kicks off with Car and Bike Show
The 65th Macau Grand Prix week was officially inaugurated last Saturday with the launch of the famous Car and Bike Show. Located at Tap Seac Square, ... -
Sailing | Joyon sets Route du Rhum record after gripping finish
Veteran French skipper Francis Joyon won the Route du Rhum solo race across the Atlantic in the closest finish since the race’s inception in 1978. After ... -
GP 65 | November 15 – 18
15 November (Thursday) 06:30—07:00 Circuit Inspection 07:30—08:30 Suncity Group Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix — 52nd Edition— Free Practice 09:05—09:35 Suncity Group Macau Guia Race— FIA WTCR ... -
Hell in Paradise | Grim search for more fire victims, 31 dead across California
As wildfires raged at both ends of the state, officials released another grim statistic: six more bodies discovered in the burned-over town of Paradise and outlying ... -
The Buzz | 50 countries vow to fight cybercrime – US and Russia don’t
Fifty nations and over 150 tech companies are pledging to do more to fight criminal activity on the internet, including interference in elections and hate speech. ... -
World Briefs
PHILIPPINES Prosecutors said they will file charges of tax evasion against a news website that has been critical of President Rodrigo Duterte. VIETNAM’s National Assembly yesterday ... -
Our Desk | Best can still be bad
Recently, a male principle official from the local government said that Macau is the top city based on the social welfare resources the government provides to ... -
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 – edition no. 3169
* 40th anniversary of China’s opening-up | Xi praises SARs’ role in the ‘new era’ * Mangkhut caused an estimated economic loss of MOP1.55 billlion * ... -
Greyhounds | Florida votes to end racing, concerned about exodus
Macau will soon no longer be the only jurisdiction to grapple with a greyhound retirement problem. Last week, Florida voters had the backing of a two-thirds ... -
Ask the Vet | Six proven canine dry eye remedies
In Macau we deal with a lot of dry eye cases and I thought of spending a bit more time on this topic. The official name ... -
Population reaches 663,400 at end of September
The total population of Macau was 663,400 at the end of September 2018, an increase of 4,500 quarter-to-quarter, with the female population accounting for 53.1 percent ...
