Survey estimates average weekly use of five plastic bags per person

A “conservative estimate” made by the General Union of Neighborhood Associations (UGAMM) in a recent survey showed that on average, each Macau resident used between 4.07 and 4.94 plastic bags

US Human Trafficking Report | MSAR on watchlist for second consecutive year, gov’t says unacceptable

For the second consecutive year, the Department of State of the United States of America included Macau on the Tier 2 Watch List of its Trafficking in Persons Report. Once again,

Covid-19 | Experts question if WHO should lead pandemic origins probe

As the World Health Organization draws up plans for the next phase of its probe of how the coronavirus pandemic started, an increasing number of scientists say the U.N. agency

Chinese astronauts make first space walk outside new station

Two astronauts made the first space walk on yesterday outside China’s new orbital station to work on setting up a 15-meter long robotic arm. Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo were shown

Hong Kong | Police officer’s condition improves after stabbing

A Hong Kong police officer who was stabbed in the back has been moved from critical to serious condition, officials said Friday, indicating a likely recovery from the incident in

This day in history | 1954 BBC launches daily TV news

The BBC has broadcast its first daily television news programme. The 20-minute bulletin was introduced by Richard Baker as an “Illustrated summary of the news... Followed by the latest film of

Covid-19 | Europe in vaccination race against delta variant

Countries across Europe are scrambling to accelerate coronavirus vaccinations and outpace the spread of the more infectious delta variant, in a high-stakes race to prevent hospital wards from filling up

Kane carries England past Ukraine, into Euro 2020 semifinals

England is going back home — with something to play for. Harry Kane scored twice and England overwhelmed Ukraine 4-0 Saturday to reach the European Championship semifinals. It was the only match

Italy’s players serenade Spinazzola on flight home after win

The in-flight entertainment turned out to be the Spinazzola Serenade. The loud singing and enthusiastic cheering on Italy’s plane home wasn’t for either of the two players who scored, but for

The Buzz | Afghanistan finds deadly fungal infection in Covid patients

A deadly fungal infection known as “black fungus’ that first surfaced in Indian Covid-19 patients has been detected in Afghanistan, which is in the middle of a brutal third wave

Philippines | Military plane crashes, 45 dead, 49 rescued

A Philippine air force C-130 aircraft carrying troops crashed in a southern province after missing the runway yesterday, killing at least 45 military personnel while at least 49 were rescued

World Views | Far more adults don’t want children than previously thought

  Fertility rates in the United States have plunged to record lows, and this could be related to the fact that more people are choosing not to have children. But just how

Monday, July 5, 2021 – edition no. 3806

— The SAR government refutes a US human trafficking report that listed Macau on a Tier 2 Watch List, calling it ‘unreasonable and unacceptable’ * Covid-19 | Experts say US-China political

Xi stresses ensuring central gov’t’s overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong, Macau

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee, yesterday stressed ensuring that the central government exercises overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong and Macau. Xi, also Chinese president

Gaming | June GGR lowest in H1, still better than expected: JP Morgan

Macau recorded the lowest gross gaming revenue (GGR) monthly figure in the first half (H1) of this year for June, reaching only MOP6.54 billion, down 37.4% from the period’s peak

Hong Kong travel bubble requirement eased, travelers restricted to ‘mask-on’ activities

The government confirmed yesterday that the Hong Kong-Macau travel bubble is set to kick off should Hong Kong see no cases with unknown sources for 14 days. This shorter time period

Barra-Coloane ferry route commences

  According to an announcement from the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA), the ferry tour route from the Barra Harbor Pier to the Coloane Pier has commenced, and the route will

Another two land plots lawfully reclaimed by Gov’t

The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled on another two plots of land that the government had reclaimed, claiming the expiry of the concessions. As in previous cases, the decision

Gov’t urged to better handle heavy rainstorms

Several committee members of the Northern District Advisory Committee for Community Service advanced suggestions for the government on how to better handle heavy rainstorms at their regular meeting yesterday. The meeting

IAM to establish registration system for takeaway establishments

To further improve the food safety supervision system, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) recently announced that it plans to establish a registration system for establishments providing takeaway food. Mandatory registration will

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