Analysis | Food production generates more than a third of manmade greenhouse gas emissions

Producing enough food for a growing world population is an urgent global challenge. And it’s complicated by the fact that climate change is warming the Earth and making farming harder

EDUCATION | Chinese students hit by US visa rejections amid tension

After a semester online, Wang Ziwei looked forward to meeting classmates who are returning to campus at Washington University in St. Louis. But the 23-year-old finance student said the U.S.

Football | South Africa interested in hosting FIFA’s Club World Cup

South Africa is interested in hosting FIFA’s Club World Cup in December after Japan withdrew because of COVID-19, South African Football Association president Danny Jordaan said this week. Jordaan told The

The Buzz | Covid: Dutch advise booster shots only for immune-compromised

The Dutch government’s independent medical advisory body says that booster shots of coronavirus vaccines should be given “with high priority” to people with seriously compromised immune systems. The Health Council of

Australia predicts record farm production despite challenges

Australia is forecast to reap record farm revenues this year despite pandemic challenges, a mouse plague and a trade dispute with China. Australian farmers are expected to sell 73 billion Australian

China Daily | Washington should not try Beijing’s patience on Taiwan

  Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden had their second phone call on Friday since the latter took office in January, during which Biden reiterated his administration’s support

Wednesday, September 15, 2021 – edition no. 3858

— Public consultation on new gaming law starts today; gov’t conceals intentions * A look at the elections | A non-vote statement from pop * Melco Resorts & Entertainment abandons its pursuit

Five-Year Plan | Economic diversification a priority for gov’t

The government has pledged that it will prioritize economic diversification in the second Five-Year Plan. According to Cheong Chok Man, director of the Policy Studies and Regional Development Bureau, the government

Secretaries shed more light on ‘new neighborhood’ in Hengqin

The new initiative aiming for both sides of the border to jointly develop Hengqin was the centerpiece of a session presented by the Secretary for Administration and Justice, André Cheong,

CE expresses condolences on the death of former Portuguese president

The Chief Executive (CE) Ho Iat Seng has expressed condolences on the news that former Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio has died. In a letter to current Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de

Covid-19 | Workers must now choose between vaccine or frequent NATs

A new guideline issued by the Health Bureau (SSM) requires the majority of workers in the city to either get a Covid-19 vaccine or obtain a negative polymerase chain reaction

AGTech Holdings set to buy Macau Pass

Technology conglomerate AGTech Holdings is aiming to acquire Macau’s mobile payment provider Macau Pass Holding, according to a statement from Macau Pass. The deal is subject to regulatory approval since AGTech

Elections2021 | Democrat calls on gov’t to address reasons behind high number of spoiled ballots

The government should conduct reviews and reflect on the reasons behind the 5,000 or so spoiled ballots in this Legislative Assembly (AL) election, former lawmaker Paul Chan Wai Chi told

Briefs | Visitor restrictions lifted at Grand Prix Museum

  The restrictions on visitors at the Macau Grand Prix Museum and Ritz Building will be adjusted, raising the number of allowed visitors from 550 back to 1,100 visitors per day

Beijing says AL elections implemented ‘patriots administering Macau’ principle

The seventh Legislative Assembly (AL) election in Macau has fully implemented the fundamental principle of “patriots administering Macau,” according to a spokesperson from the Liaison Office of the Central People’s

UNU Macau research finds local organizations struggle with cybersecurity risks

A new study conducted by the United Nations University Institute in Macau (UNU Macau) has found that local civil society organizations (CSOs) lack the resources, expertise, capability, and influence to

Diplomacy | Japan candidate for premier singles out China threat

Japan’s former top diplomat and candidate to head its ruling party said yesterday that he supports boosting Tokyo’s defense budget amid China’s growing assertiveness in the region. Ex-foreign minister Fumio Kishida

China ranks ninth in global fatigue study

\China ranked ninth on a global fatigue index list, Sleepseeker, a United Kingdom-based company, said in a study published recently. A total of 16 countries were ranked in the study, with

Shanghai cuts transport as Typhoon Chanthu moves up coast

Flights and train service were being canceled in Shanghai, China’s largest city, as Typhoon Chanthu moved up the mainland coast yesterday after bringing heavy rain and wind to Taiwan. Local media

Malaysia | PM signs landmark pact with opposition lawmakers

Barely a month in office, Malaysia’s new leader has won opposition support to shore up his fragile government in exchange for a slew of reforms as Parliament reopened yesterday. Prime Minister

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