Philippine Consulate commences Sunday operations

The Philippine Consulate General in the region has re-commenced its consular services on Sundays, after several Filipino associations demanded its service to operate on weekends. The consulate, including its attached agencies,

Baxter returns in the search for ‘flexibility’ and closer contact with Malacca

Scholar Alan Baxter has recently returned to the territory after being away to lecture at the Federal University of Bahia, Brazil for over five years. The former director (between 2007

‘Copycat brands’ growing in strength

Emerging markets have been successful in recent decades in engineering their own, localized, “copycat brands”, which emulate the success of similar organizations in developed markets. The “copycat brands,” often unassuming at

Rosberg holds on to win Singapore GP, reclaim F1 lead

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg celebrated his 200th Formula One start by taking victory in the Singapore Grand Prix yesterday and regaining the championship lead from teammate Lewis Hamilton. Rosberg held on to beat

Macau-based coach sees need to enhance competition

Jose Arlindo Filho (better known as Josecler) a Brazilian coach and former footballer based in Macau, who has been working on the field for many years, has a strong opinion

Mermaids in Senado Square to encourage people to ‘care about fish’

In an initiative from the international organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), two activists dressed as mermaids posed at the Senado Square fountain yesterday. The event aimed to

Health Bureau condemns reports about Macau’s medical service

The Health Bureau (SSM) has contested a South China Morning Post report that criticized the city’s medical service. “Earlier, a report alluded that because of the lack of infrastructure and

Singapore high-rise office rents decline 7 percent

Singapore landlords are paying the penalty for a slowing economy. Alone among the world’s major cities, the cost of renting an office with panoramic views is falling as supply outstrips demand. Annual

Wukan | China expels journalists from fishing village under siege

Journalists were attacked and forced out of the fishing village where China has suppressed new protests five years after the village received international attention for demonstrations against land seizures. Wukan remains

Divided America | How China fueled pain and Trump support

Crushed by Chinese competition and feeling betrayed by mainstream politicians, workers in the hills of eastern Ohio are embracing Donald Trump and his tough talk on trade. For decades, they and

Portuguese wine could be ideal product for China-Lusophone cooperation

Luís de Herédia, director of Macau-based Vinomac Fine Wines, a six-year-old distributor in the territory offering a portfolio of wines from countries such as Portugal, France and Australia, says that

Macanese creole Patuá seeks consensus on its writing

The endangered Patuá language (a Macanese creole) is going to change its orthography in order to seek consensus among the community. This statement was made by the president of the

Bayer clinches Monsanto deal for USD66b with fourth bid

Bayer AG agreed to buy  Monsanto Co. in a deal valued at USD66 billion, winding up four months of talks to create the world’s biggest supplier of seeds and pesticides. Bayer will

After a decade, UN chief disappointed in many world leaders

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he’s disappointed by many world leaders who care more about retaining power than improving the lives of their people — and can’t understand why Syria

The Parisian opens with optimism

The Parisian, the latest addition from Sands China to the company’s portfolio in Macau, opened its doors yesterday in a ceremony presided over by Las Vegas Sands chairman and chief

Chui Sai On in Lisbon | Portuguese president praises friendship with Macau, China

Chui Sai On yesterday met with the Portuguese President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, during his official visit to Lisbon. During the meeting, the Chief Executive presented the results of

Human trafficking victims mostly mainlanders

A seminar on “Understanding Human Trafficking From A Global and Local Perspective” was held yesterday. The topics discussed varied from the difficulties faced by the Macau police force in combating

Transportation | LRT to be extended to Hengqin

Niu Jing, director of the Administrative Committee of Hengqin New Area, disclosed earlier this week that Macau and Zhuhai have reached an agreement to extend the Light Rapid Transit (LRT)

US flies bombers over S.Korea in show of force against North

The United States on yesterday sent two nuclear-capable supersonic bombers streaking over ally South Korea in a show of force meant to cow North Korea after its recent nuclear test,

Demand for pricey international schools ‘insatiable’

The school year at Haileybury College’s campus outside Beijing began with three People’s Liberation Army soldiers marching on a running track as the Chinese national anthem played over loudspeakers. Seven

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