Author: Brook Yang
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Zhongshan transforms itself, invests in regional cooperation
With a pioneer scheme for yachts to travel freely between Macau and Zhongshan becoming a reality this July, the topic of improving cooperation between the ... -
MIECF 2015 | Gov’t advised to change development patterns and energy use
Environmental experts and practitioners have called for local governments to make new plans and take action in terms of transforming urban development patterns and energy use ... -
Policy Address | Scholars slam excessive rhetoric about region’s positioning, no action
Scholars have analyzed the features and pointed out the deficiencies in the Chief Executive’s recently released 2015 Policy Address, where a clear elaboration on the city’s ... -
MIECF | Environmental fair to focus on air quality
The annual Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF) is set to take place from tomorrow to Saturday, hosting its eighth edition at the Venetian ... -
Heritage | Downtown revived with traditional festival
For decades Macau’s old neighborhoods have been celebrating every second day of the second lunar calendar month with feasts, worship rituals and Cantonese Opera, as the ... -
Education | Plan for students with special needs received with skepticism
The government’s consultation document on revising Macau’s Special Education System has drawn serious criticism from related groups and educators. Spokesperson for the city’s visually impaired citizens, ... -
Heritage | Historic neighborhood tours come alive with poetry and performances
Guided tours through the heritage neighborhood of St Lawrence are to be held this Saturday and Sunday evenings, with performances and poems presented by local artists ... -
Jason Chao pushes for legislation against sexual harassment
Civic group the New Macau Association (ANM) is launching a public consultation on legislation against sexual harassment. The group’s president Jason Chao said the relevant issues ... -
Experts call on business leaders to help curb human trafficking
Experts and human right activists have called on Macau and the region’s business leadership to help end human trafficking and modern-day slavery. They urged local companies ... -
Air Macau shifting business model
Local airline Air Macau is shifting its business focus from Chinese gaming visitors to the local market and nearby travellers. It will therefore develop regional routes ... -
26th Arts Festival explores diversity of the performing arts
The annual Macau Arts Festival (MAF) is returning to stages city-wide on May 1, now in its 26th year. Through the month of May, it will ... -
Civic and moral education | ‘One needs to love the country rationally and critically’
Macau delegates’ joint proposal to Beijing of strengthening youth national education has sparked concerns over “brainwashing” in local society. Local scholar and educator Teresa Vong suggested ... -
Strong currency eases city’s inflation while driving away visitors
European tourists might have noticed that their wallets shrank by 30 percent when visiting Macau comparing to a year ago. The same has happened for British ... -
New coffee shop aims at selling locals ‘a lifestyle’
Macau people are increasingly living and working under great stress, as their city only gets busier, changing at an ever-faster pace. To slow things down and ... -
Zou loses to Amnat in IBF flyweight title challenge
When the announcer declared victory for the defending champion, Zou Shiming still carried his Chinese flag and waved to the home audience. The flag-bearer for ... -
Local boxing fans meet IBF champion Ruenroeng
The headline boxer Amnat Ruenroeng has arrived in Macau for Saturday’s multi-bout boxing event, the Showdown at Sands at the Cotai Arena. The world champion met ... -
Our Desk: Season of discontentment
One late night when I was dragging a big suitcase towards the bus terminal opposite the Grand Lisboa, a couple of unsavory men gathering at the ... -
Rush for local kindergartens
The latest baby boom that emerged in the Year of the Dragon is starting to show its effects in the fierce competition for school places. Over ... -
Lawmaker urges IPIM residency scheme suspension for full review
Macau’s investment residency policy has long been out of date, and should be suspended for a full review, lawmaker Lei Cheng I urged in a recent ... -
Wine sector calls for gov’t push to grow city into F&B hub
Macau’s wine market has come a long way from its historically Portuguese origins to a reciprocal sector that’s growing with the gaming industry. Now amid the ... -
Downtown visitors doubled as CNY closes in
One week prior to the Chinese New Year, downtown Macau has seen an increasing influx of tourists. Many visitors from nearby cities are visiting to shop ... -
ARTS | Biennale works reflect Mio’s struggle under Cultural Revolution
A set of 30 artworks created by Macau-based contemporary painter Mio Pang Fei have been selected and arranged at the Macao Museum of Art (MAM). ... -
Father accuses doctor of medical malpractice, demands accountability
Over nearly a decade, Mr Chan Kok Sam has been running around different medical and legal departments in Macau to appeal for the accountability of his ... -
The Showdown at Sands | Thai fighter confident against Zou Shiming in March 7 title defense
Zou Shiming is not the only boxer hoping to defend a nation’s pride with a pair of fists. His old acquaintance and upcoming opponent, International ... -
Top Rank producer Brad Jacobs: ‘We found an incredible home with wonderful people in Macau’
From zero to seven, Macau’s Cotai Arena has staged an array of high-profile boxing events that were expected to be authentic Las Vegas-like experiences. In less ... -
MSAR plays role in rebuilding school in the Philippines
Fifteen months have passed since Typhoon Haiyan swept over the Philippines, yet the many buildings it destroyed are still waiting to be rebuilt, according to Ms ... -
Macau prison | Unknown schedule for new prison’s completion
Macau Prison (EPM) has been suffering a bed space shortage, as the expected completion time for a new prison is repeatedly being postponed year after year ... -
Cats stars visit Macau before curtains are drawn on Broadway musical
Several key cast and crew members of the world renewed musical Cats visited The Venetian yesterday and met with journalists, answering questions about the show that’s ... -
Interview | Pawin Sriusvagool : Locals ‘appreciate the sense of luxury and they can afford to do so’
Last year, Mercedes Benz clinched the number one spot for overall sales in Macau, according to Pawin Sriusvagool, the general manager of Zung Fu Motors (Macau) ... -
Industry calls for gov’t to take leading role in building ‘smart city’
A “smart city” has never seemed closer, with more and more livelihood services being brought onto the digital platform. While the technical conditions have gradually matured, ... -
Casino staff unions launch signature campaign for full smoking ban
Casino staff trade unions have urged the government to further step up the city’s smoking control by implementing a full smoking ban inside all casino indoor ... -
Obra das Maes calls for gov’t to invest in elderly care
With elderly care becoming a pressing need in Macau society, social service organization Obra das Maes has suggested that the government should increase its investment in ... -
Health | Teenagers ’ lack of fitness calls for a change in policies
Authorities plan to formulate policies that will encourage Macau’s youngsters to exercise more, as they have seen a trend of physical deterioration among local adolescents. “Compared ... -
Property prices expected to rise, says Jones Lang LaSalle
Macau’s residential and office sectors are predicted to experience continued growth this year, while the retail property sector is likely to face a drop, according to ... -
Alexis Tam | Social service sector Human resources shortage to be countered with overseas specialists
In response to the human resources shortage plaguing Macau’s social service sector, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, said that Macau has the ...
