Tennis | Thiem edges Federer in 3 sets to win Indian Wells title

Roger Federer came out playing like his legendary self. Dominic Thiem needed a set to adjust to what he was seeing across the net. Thiem

Football | Ronaldo charged by UEFA for gesture mocking Simeone

UEFA has charged Cristiano Ronaldo for a provocative gesture mocking Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone after Juventus eliminated the Spanish club from the Champions League. UEFA says its

The Buzz | UK prime minister in last-minute push to win Brexit support

British Prime Minister Theresa May was making a last-minute push to win support for her European Union divorce deal, warning opponents that failure to approve it would mean

Facebook says service hindered by lack of local news

Facebook’s effort to establish a service that provides its users with local news and information is being hindered by the lack of outlets where the company’s

World Briefs

MONEY LAUNDERING As one avenue for money launderers is shut, another one may be opening. In Denmark, home to Danske Bank A/S, the authorities are now taking a closer

World Views | Hong Kong’s taxi fleet ages in real time

The South China Morning Post recently published an analysis of the 210,000 licensed drivers of Hong Kong’s iconic taxi fleet. Those Toyota Crown sedans are a venerable design,

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 – edition no. 3251

* CCAC clears Sonia Chan, predecessor after two-year probe * 151 detained in prostitution sting * HK subway collision marks latest mishap * Three killed in Dutch tram attack, suspect on the run   DOWNLOAD

Chinese workers sue Saipan casino over forced labor scheme

Seven Chinese men allege in a lawsuit that they were victims of a forced labor scheme while constructing a Saipan casino. The casino and its contractors

Ask the Vet | Senior dog food: a look at age-specific formulas

In order to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle for your pet, owners must know what to look for in senior dog food to suit their animal›s needs. Older dogs may

Gaming | SJM, MGM extensions granted with view to protecting workers

On Friday, the Macau SAR government extended the gaming concession and the sub-concession of Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (SJM) and of MGM Grand Paradise,

Briefs | Zhang Rongshun resigns from NPC

The resignation of the Deputy Director of the Macau Liaison Office, Zhang Rongshun, from his position in the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, has been approved

United Nations | Secretary Chan says Macau unable to ratify convention on migrants’ protection

The United Nations Human Rights Council has accepted the third report of the China Universal Periodic Review, which has a section covering the Macau SAR. The Secretary

Kim murder | Malaysian bar chief questions decision to hold Vietnamese suspect

Malaysia’s top council of lawyers asked the attorney-general to explain the release of an Indonesian suspect in the murder of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half-brother,

Obituary | Charlie Whiting: Macau GP organizers send condolences to FIA legend

The sudden death of FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) race director Charlie Whiting last week in Melbourne, Australia, ahead of the Formula One’s season kick- off

Environment | Impact of plastic bags bill mostly on consumers’ pockets

Presented to the public by the Executive Council (ExCo) last week, a law proposal that aims to enforce a surcharge on plastic bag distribution in the

Economy | Growth expected to slow to 3.2 percent in 2019

Macau is expected to end 2019 with economic growth of 3.2 percent, and for growth to increase by 60 basis points to 3.8 percent by 2020, according

Arts | Cinematheque to mark anniversary with film festival

Cinematheque Passion will celebrate its second anniversary with a “Surprise Film Festival” that will run from March 30 to April 28, featuring eight classic works that will

Hengqin reserves 200,000 square meters of land for Macau

On Friday, the University of Macau (UM) signed a cooperation agreement with the Hengqin district government to jointly build a research center on the island.

Hong Kong | Analyst predicts Carrie Lam will invite Japan to cooperate on GBA

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam will likely make a trip to Japan, seeking an agreement to work with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) project,

Chinese Premier Li guarantees Macau customs autonomy

The central government said it intends to preserve the separate customs territories and free ports of Macau and Hong Kong so as to allow the two Special

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