China must democratize for progress on Taiwan, Tsai says

China must usher in major democratic reforms if it hopes to overcome decades of mutual animosity with Taiwan, President Tsai Ing- wen said in Taipei Saturday.

Tropical storm crosses south Thailand without major damage

Ferry services and airports reopened in southern Thailand on Saturday as a storm moved west into the Andaman Sea after causing disruption and leaving at least one

Hong Kong has a USD64 billion plan to build islands for new homes

Hong Kong, the world’s least affordable property market, has a plan to tackle its housing crisis: build four artificial islands equal to about a fifth the size

Jockey Club presents MOP4.5b investment plan to the AL

The Macau Jockey Club has made an investment plan, supported by a maximum MOP4.5 billion in funding, for its development in the next 20 years

Macau airport reaches 8.2m passengers, breaking record

The Macau International Airport (MIA) achieved a new record for passenger traffic in 2018, registering 8.26 million arriving and departing passengers, which is 15 percent more

Chinese spacecraft lands on ‘dark’ side of moon in world first

China’s burgeoning space program achieved a first yesterday: a landing on the so-called dark side of the moon. Three nations — the United States, the

Red alert | Thailand braces for powerful storm at southern beach towns

Thai authorities suspended ferry services and began evacuations yesterday ahead of a powerful tropical storm that is expected to pound the Southeast Asian nation’s famed southern

Municipal Affairs Bureau launched with new service

The new Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) was officially established on January 1, accompanied by the launch of an online platform which allows the public to more

Gaming | 2018 finishes strong at 84 percent of pre-crash peak

Gross gaming revenue finished stronger than expected in December, leading 2018 to conclude with a full-year tally of MOP302.85 billion (USD37.57 billion), a 14 percent year-on-year

Health | First day of inspections of new casino tobacco control ticketed five

The implementation of the region’s new tobacco control law began with the new year. On Jan. 1, five people were ticketed for smoking inside casinos, the

Xi seeks talks to unify Taiwan with mainland, Tsai not interested

Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested that mainland China and Taiwan enter into “in-depth democratic consultations” and work toward unification, in the clearest sign yet that he wants

Brazil | Bolsonaro assumes presidency, promises big changes

Jair Bolsonaro was sworn in as Brazil’s president yesterday , taking the reins of Latin America’s largest and most populous nation with promises to overhaul myriad

Education | Private schools to have a new framework

The Executive Council (ExCo) has completed discussions on the System Framework for Private School Teaching Staff of Non-tertiary Education law amendment draft. According to

Gaming | 2017 a disappointing year for economic diversification

The Macau SAR government’s goal of having casino operators draw a minimum of 9 percent of their revenue from non-gambling sources by 2020 is looking

Industrial Park enters new phase | Forty local projects withdrew from Hengqin park

Forty of the investment projects for the Guangdong-Macau Co- operation Industrial Park in Hengqin withdrew from the park without ever being launched, within four years of

Wife of human rights lawyer protests his treatment

The wife of a prominent Chinese human rights lawyer who went on trial last week was blocked Friday from submitting a petition protesting her husband’s treatment.

Indonesia | Anak Krakatau volcano now a quarter of its pre-eruption size

Scientists say Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano island, which erupted and collapsed a week ago triggering a deadly tsunami, is now only about a quarter of its

Q&A | Lúcia Lemos Sound & Image Challenge director Creative Macau Coordinator: Film enthusiasts recording growth, says festival director

Held at Dom Pedro V Theatre, the program included 84 shorts, 10 video-clips, talks, three master classes, and concerts at the opening and awarding ceremonies. Celebrating its ninth edition earlier this

Supermarket fire outbreak forces evacuation of 30 people

A severe fire broke out at a Vang Kei Supermarket located on the Av. do Ouvidor Arriaga, at a junction with R. do Padre Antonio Roliz, at 2 a.m. yesterday. The

Taiwan | Thousands protest taxes with nod to French rallies

Thousands of Taiwanese, taking a page from France’s yellow vest movement, protested yesterday for the third time in a week to demand lower taxes and the fair handling of tax

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