Daily Archives: Monday, November 18, 2019
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Environment | Activist dissatisfied with gov’t’s slow implementation on MOP1 plastic bag
The call for the government to reduce plastic waste is entering into force today as single-use plastic bags in retail locations will now cost one pataca. ... -
New policy to regulate dog walking
A photograph showing a new signboard in the Flora Garden banning dogs was posted over the weekend on an animal protection social media group. Members of ... -
GP66 | ‘No flavor’ win extends Rutter record
Michael Rutter is the winner of this year’s Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, extending his record to nine wins at the Guia circuit. Unlike his other wins, ... -
Hotel occupancy at 90% during GP period
Hotels in Macau recorded an occupancy rate of 90% during the first two days of the Macau Grand Prix (GP) period, at an average price ... -
Macau middle schools want more ‘love for the country’
The Macau SAR government is suggesting that Macau’s middle school students need a broader and deeper education to develop their sense of responsibility and love towards ... -
Gov’t ombudsman wraps up investigation on GBA bureau head
The Commission Against Corruption concluded that the employment practice of the Policy Research and Regional Development Bureau (DSEPDR) has flaws, among other allegations. The de-facto government ... -
HKZMB logistics facilities under planning
Abiding with urban planning rules is a must for the logistics facilities at the Macau side of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, Office of the Secretary for ... -
Macau school alumnus allegedly threatened after petitioning
An alumnus of the Pui Ching Middle School has allegedly been threatened after petitioning against social media posts believed to be written by a teacher of ... -
Venetian | teamLab to open in February launching new ‘immersive artworks’
Immersive visual arts collective teamLab is set to open a permanent museum at The Venetian Macao in February 2020. Named teamLab SuperNature, the museum will present a ... -
DSE adjusts subsidy repayment due to economic downturn
To support the financial difficulties that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may face in response to the recent economic downturn, the government has introduced short-term measures ... -
Chinese troops join HK cleanup as protesters retreat
Chinese troops came out of the barracks in Hong Kong on Saturday — not to quell protests but to help clean up. It was a rare ... -
Hong Kong protests | Officer hit by arrow; police fire water cannons
A Hong Kong police officer was hit in the leg by an arrow yesterday as authorities used tear gas and water cannons to try to drive ... -
Education | Hong Kong financial elites shun local schools as protests mount
At Hong Kong’s most prestigious local schools, the admissions process can be brutally competitive. Demand for openings almost always exceeds supply, and children from the city’s ... -
Sands Resorts launches Winter Extravaganza
Sands Resorts Macao got the festive season off to a start last week with an unveiling event for Christmas trees and decorations at The Venetian Macao ... -
Melco sweeps four awards at the 2019 edition of Stelliers Greater China
Melco Resorts & Entertainment announced it has swept four awards at the 2019 edition of Stelliers Greater China. Launched in 2014 and formerly known as The Hotelier ... -
Chinese students head to mainland, fleeing Hong Kong unrest
The mainland Chinese students arriving from Hong Kong huddled with their suitcases, waiting for a bus to take them to temporary accommodation in this city across ... -
Tiffany Li | Chinese real estate heiress who posted $35M bail acquitted of murder
A San Francisco Bay Area real estate heiress who was under house arrest on $35 million bail for more than two years plans to reconnect with ... -
Chinese carrier fleet passes near rival Taiwan
A Chinese aircraft carrier fleet passed near Taiwan yesterday, prompting the self-governing island to scramble ships and jets to monitor the situation. Taiwan’s defense ministry said ... -
Australian MP says he and colleague barred entry to China
An outspoken Australian parliamentarian said that he and a colleague have been barred entry to China for a study trip, a development he said was concerning. ... -
US, S.Korea postpone joint exercise criticized by Pyongyang
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said yesterday the United States and South Korea have indefinitely postponed a joint military exercise in an “act of goodwill” toward ... -
UK | Prince Andrew denies claims of Epstein accuser in interview
Prince Andrew offered a detailed rebuttal to claims he had sex with a woman who says she was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein, providing an alibi for ... -
Vatican | Pope decries that ‘greed of a few’ worsens poverty of others
Pope Francis yesterday decried that the “greed of a few” wealthy people is compounding the plight of the poor and lamented the lack of concern about ... -
This Day in History | 1989 – Police crush Prague protest rally
Riot police in Czechoslovakia have arrested hundreds of people taking part in a protest march. More than 15,000 people, mostly students, took part in the demonstration, ... -
Life & Style | Rapper Kanye West performs for Texas jail inmates
Kanye West has followed the Johnny Cash route and performed for inmates at a Houston jail. In secret from the public, the star rapper-turned-gospel singer performed ... -
F3: Rookie Verschoor surprises and wins in Macau
Young Dutchman Richard Verschoor attained an outstanding victory at the 66th Macau Grand Prix, winning the most-wanted race of the weekend and becoming the new FIA ... -
GT World Cup: Marciello regains title for Mercedes
Italian racer Raffaele Marciello claimed victory in the FIA GT World Cup, one of the main events of the 66th Macau Grand Prix. Marciello fought hard ... -
Tse wins first edition of GBA GT4 Cup
Macau’s Kevin Tse took a brilliant pole-to-flag win at yesterday’s season finale of the first Greater Bay Area (GBA) GT Cup for GT4 specifications cars. Tse ... -
Macau Touring Car: Paul Poon’s eighth win
Hong Kong’s Paul Poon took his eighth Macau-win in a pole-to-flag victory on Saturday. In a race with a few incidents and laps behind the safety ... -
WTCR: Muller gets double win in Macau
Frenchman Yvan Muller scored two wins out of the three races this weekend in Macau for Cyan Racing – Lynk & Co. With the wins, Muller ... -
66th Macau Grand Prix
Winners FIA F3 World Cup Richard Verschoor (NLD) FIA World GT Cup Raffaele Marciello (ITA) FIA WTCR Race 1: Yvan Muller (FRA) Race 2: Yvan Muller ... -
Football England, Czech Republic, France and Turkey reach Euro 2020
England qualified in style for the 2020 European Championship, while the Czech Republic, France and Turkey also booked their places last week at next year’s tournament. ... -
Ronaldo scores 99th goal as Portugal qualifies
Cristiano Ronaldo took his career tally to 99 international goals yesterday as Portugal qualified for the 2020 European Championship with a 2-0 win against Luxembourg. The ... -
World briefs
HONG KONG At the city’s most prestigious local schools, the admissions process can be brutally competitive. Demand for openings almost always exceeds supply, and children from ... -
Prince Charles and Camilla begin weeklong New Zealand trip
Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla arrived in New Zealand yesterday for a weeklong trip, during which they plan to visit the city of Christchurch ... -
Juliette Binoche joins IFFAM talent ambassador
Oscar-winning French actress Juliette Binoche is set to join the talent ambassadors for the upcoming 4th International Film Festival & Awards – Macao, (IFFAM), the organizing committee ...
