Exhibition highlights role of mangroves in coastal environment

The University of Saint Joseph kicked off an exhibition yesterday about mangroves in a bid to further spread awareness on the value of the mangrove ecosystem. Organized by the university’s Institute

Hong Kong begins mass testing for virus amid public doubts

Hong Kong tested thousands of people for coronavirus yesterday at the start of a mass-testing effort that’s become another political flash point in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Volunteers stood in lines

Covid-19 test may discourage visitors from coming to Macau

Although many mainland internet users say they are intrigued about visiting Macau because of the SAR government’s 290 million pataca consumption coupon scheme, Covid-19 tests may have discouraged some such

Defying Beijing’s wrath, Czech senator delivers Taiwan speech

Defying anger from China, the president of the Czech Republic’s Senate addressed Taiwan’s legislature yesterday, offering a strong rebuke of authoritarian politics and Beijing’s increasingly aggressive foreign policy. Milos Vystrcil concluded

Hong Kong democracy activists urge German action on China

Hong Kong pro-democracy activists demonstrated outside the German Foreign Ministry yesterday as China’s top diplomat visited the capital, urging the government in Berlin do more to try and force Beijing

Indian, Chinese commanders hold talks over mounting tensions

Indian and Chinese military commanders held talks for a second day yesterday following a new escalation in tensions along their contested border in the Ladakh region. Both of the Asian giants

This Day in History | 1951 Designers prepare to dazzle Venice

British fashion designers have revealed the collection they plan to send to Venice later this week as part of the city’s Biennale arts festival. Last week, they showed off an array

Japan | Who’s next? Abe’s party maneuvers to pick next PM

With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announcing his plans to step down due to health reasons, members of his ruling party are furiously maneuvering ahead of an internal vote that will

Japan, Australia and India to launch supply chain initiative

The trade ministers of Japan, India and Australia agreed yesterday to work toward achieving supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific region, following reports that the three nations are looking to

Duterte won’t ban Chinese companies from Philippine projects

President Rodrigo Duterte will not ban Chinese contractors from the Philippines’ infrastructure projects, his spokesman said, rejecting a proposal from the nation’s top diplomat to end deals with Chinese companies

Facebook says it can block content to avoid regulatory risk

Facebook Inc. yesterday told users it can take down or block any content that could increase regulatory or legal risks for the social media giant around the world - even

Football | Ibrahimović signs one-season deal with AC Milan

AC Milan is hoping a full season from Zlatan Ibrahimović will result in a return to the Champions League after a seven-year absence. Seven-time European champion Milan announced yesterday that

Football | Waiting for Messi, Barcelona to start season vs Villarreal

With or without Lionel Messi, Barcelona already knows it will start its season at home against Villarreal at the end of September. The Spanish league announced its calendar yesterday , and

The Buzz | Portugal Communist Party gets OK for 16,500 people at event

Health authorities in Portugal are allowing the country’s Communist Party to let 16,500 people into its annual open-air festival next weekend - an unusually high number for a gathering in

Chinese-born Australian CCTV journalist detained in China

A Chinese-born Australian journalist for CGTN, the English-language channel of China Central Television, has been detained in China, Australia’s government said. Australian officials had a consular visit via video link with

World Views | You think FAANG is distorting the S&P? consider ATM

Many have lamented the lack of depth in the U.S. stock market, marveling at how a handful of big tech companies have grown to dominate almost a quarter of the

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 – edition no. 3610

— A new instruction for cleaning dog urine from public areas has left owners scratching their heads * No relief for casinos after August fails to bring revenue bounce * Hong Kong

Venice reclaims spotlight as 1st COVID-era film fest opens

Venice is reclaiming its place as a top cultural destination with the opening of the Venice Film Festival — the first major in-person cinema showcase of the coronavirus era after

Measures taken to ensure school resumption safety amid Covid-19

The government is coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure the safety of students once the school year opens today, Wong Ka Ki, head of the Department of Education at the

Briefs | Angela Leong optimistic about National Day tourism

  The managing director of SJM Holdings, Angela Leong, believes that the upcoming National Day Holiday will bring vitality to Macau’s economy. During a recent SJM event, Leong revealed that SJM’s

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