Beijing says still committed to Hong Kong semi-autonomy

China’s foreign minister said yesterday that his country remains committed to the “one country, two systems” governing framework in Hong Kong, despite growing concerns that Beijing

CCAC to probe Viva Macau for illegal asset transfers

defunct air carrier. The CCAC will investigate whether there was any illegal transfer of assets from Viva Macau to external companies or individuals prior to

Indonesia | Strong quake hits Lombok, killing at least 14

A strong and shallow earthquake early yesterday killed at least 14 people and injured 162 on Indonesia’s Lombok island, a popular tourist destination next to Bali, officials said.

Animal rights | Canidrome, Anima agree to cooperate despite previous spats

Following  public outcry over the greyhounds’ welfare, the Macau (Yat Yuen) Canidrome has partnered with animal rights group Anima Macau to accommodate the remaining 553 greyhounds at the Canidrome – a project which

Small change kiosk coming to town

Two Hong Kong students who started a coin collection business for small change plan to open a kiosk in Macau to serve the local population.

Cambodia | With China’s help, Hun Sen set to extend 33-year rule

As Cambodians voted yesterday, a win is all but assured for strongman Prime Minister Hun Sen in an election that highlights China’s growing influence in Asia

Australia | Turnbull aims for election boost from super Saturday

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is looking for a strong showing for his Liberal-National coalition in special by-elections being held in Australia this weekend as he looks

Suspect arrested after small explosion outside US Embassy in Beijing

A man exploded a small homemade bomb outside the U.S. Embassy in Beijing yesterday, injuring only himself, according to police and an embassy spokesperson. Photos on social media

Civil protection | Authorities show new equipment in response to ‘previous shortcomings’

The operational team of the local civil protection yesterday showcased the new equipment acquired by the various government services to “increase the capacity of response

Report | 2017 ‘breakthrough year’ for Social Security Fund

At the end of 2017, the net asset value of the Social Security Fund (FSS) stood at MOP77.4 billion, an increase of MOP6.7 billion when compared with

Opinion | On the rights of movement within casinos

Now that the Secretary for Economic Affairs, Mr Lionel Leong, has stated that future concessions will be subject to a public tender in due

Pakistan | Imran Khan’s party claims victory in disputed election

Former cricket star Imran Khan’s party claimed victory in Pakistan’s election, boosting stocks as investors bet he’d be able to form a stable government that could address

High intake of salt has become part of city’s culture, say nutritionists

Macau recently recorded a higher rate of hypertension compared to mainland China and Hong Kong. Consequently, nutritionists are highlighting the importance of raising public

How a China-backed frenzied race to harness the Mekong turned deadly

Stretching from its headwaters in the high- altitude Tibetan Plateau to its endpoint in the delta marshes of Vietnam, the mighty Mekong River is one

15 detained in China rabies vaccine scandal

Chinese state media say a total of 15 people have been detained in a growing scandal over the faking of records by a rabies vaccine maker.

Leong asks lawyers to pursue Viva Macau case

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, said yesterday that the government was making a continued effort to optimize its existing subsidy and loan schemes available

Airlines plan to accept China demands on naming Taiwan

U.S. airlines plan to comply with a Chinese government demand that they revise their website identifications of Taiwan to reflect China’s claim on the island territory, said

HK, Macau may face vaccine shortage after scandal

Chinese vaccine maker Changsheng Bio-Technology is now subject to a police investigation after the country’s drug regulator accused it of fabricating production and inspection records

Music Festival opens with opera, budget remains unchanged

The month-long 32nd Macao International Music Festival (MIMF) will be held from September 28, offering 16 programs across 22 performances, with the budget predicted to remain

Courts rule LRT depot tender must be recalculated

An appeal was initially filed by China Road and Bridge Corporation on the basis of what it deemed was an incorrect assessment of the company’s points performance in

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