Zhang Dejiang outlines plans to consolidate power over Hong Kong

China’s third-most senior leader has warned the people of Hong Kong not to challenge the “high degree of autonomy” the city has enjoyed since it was handed

AL Plenary | Former La Scala land public housing project to be assessed

The Legislative Assembly (AL) posed several questions to Secretary for Transport and Public Works Raimundo do Rosário concerning the government-reclaimed land from the former “La

Education | UM opens bilingual training center

The University of Macau (UM) held an inauguration ceremony for the Chinese-Portuguese Bilingual Teaching and Training Centre on Friday. The center is under the Department of

Money laundering | Monetary authorities to step up fight against financial crime

The respective monetary authorities of Macau and Hong Kong have joined hands with mainland financial organizations to draft and implement new tactics in the fight against

Philippines pounds militants as civilians found shot dead 

Philippine forces found the bodies of what appeared to be eight executed civilians as authorities launched fresh airstrikes yesterday to drive militants linked to the Islamic State group

64th Macau Grand Prix | WTCC return not confirmed

The expected return of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) to the Guia Circuit for the 64th edition of the Macau Grand Prix may

Brasilia on fire | Brazil president revokes order deploying troops in capital

Brazil’s president yesterday cancelled an order to deploy the military to the streets of the capital after criticism that the move was excessive and merely an effort to

Environment | Air quality improving after HK, Guangdong initiatives

According to the Air Quality Report 2016, published by environmental authorities in Macau, Hong Kong and Guangdong Province, the quality of air in the Pearl River Delta

AL Plenary | Lawmakers deem high officials accountable for problems reported by CCAC

Several lawmakers posed questions yesterday to the Secretary for Administration and Justice, Sonia Chan, regarding the government’s method of handling the problems reported by the Commission

28th Macao Arts Festival | Icelandic take on The Seagull to close out event

The 28th Macao Arts Festival will come to a close on Sunday after two showings of a modern, Icelandic take on Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull,

Philippines | Mindanao under martial law: Islamic State-linked militants besiege city

Jim Gomez, Teresa Cerojano Islamic State group-linked militants swept through a southern Philippine city, beheading a police chief, burning buildings, seizing a Catholic priest and his worshippers and

Q&A | José Peres de Sousa, Ears, Nose, Throat specialist: Wellness may be the future of health-related tourism in Macau

Around six months after leaving Malo Clinic where he was clinical director, José Peres de Sousa started a practice in the FBC building. Interviewed

New Macau | Chiang ousted by election list controversy

It has emerged that a New Macau Association (ANM) board meeting, held to decide the order of candidates to run on the group’s election ticket, was responsible

Health | Fewer in-patient stays in local hospitals

The Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has released data on health care in Macau for the whole of last year, noting, among other trends, that

Taiwan becomes first in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage

In a first for Asia, Taiwan’s Constitutional Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage yesterday, punctuating a years-long campaign by advocates for gay rights in one of

Horror in Manchester | Islamic State group claims deadly concert bombing

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility yesterday for the suicide attack at an Ariana Grande show that left 22 people dead as young concertgoers fled, some

MDT Exclusive | Pagcor official claims in lawsuit that Wynn Macau tarnished his career

A  former Philippine gaming regulator is suing Wynn Macau on the basis of what he describes as the unlawful and “wrongful” disclosure of his personal data

World supermodel event kicks off

The 10th edition of the World Supermodel Production (WSP) event kicked off yesterday afternoon at the Macau Tower outdoors observation deck (Adventure Deck). This

New civil protection center starts operation

Located inside Taipa’s Immigration Department Office building, the region’s new Civil Protection Operational Center officially began operations yesterday. An opening ceremony was held

Tourism | Visitor arrivals to Macau up by 11 percent in April

Visitor arrivals in April reached 2.7 million, representing an increase of 11 percent year-on-year and 9.7 percent month-to-month, according to data released by the Statistics and Census

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