Predatory Hamilton hunts down Verstappen to win Hungarian GP

More used to other drivers chasing him, Lewis Hamilton turned predator on Sunday to hunt down Max Verstappen and win the Hungarian Grand Prix. When Hamilton had tried and failed to

The Buzz | Restored World War II Spitfire begins round-the-world trip

A restored World War II Spitfire has taken off from an English aerodrome on the first leg of a planned 27,000-mile (43,000-kilometer) trip around the globe. Pilots Steve Brooks and Matt

World briefs

CHINA  allowed its yuan to fall below the politically sensitive level of seven to the U.S. dollar yesterday for the first time in 11 years, prompting concern Beijing might use

Centuries-old bazaar in Aleppo making slow recovery

Bit by bit, Aleppo’s centuries-old bazaar is being rebuilt as Syrians try to restore one of their historical crown jewels, devastated during years of brutal fighting for control of the

Our Desk | Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?

As everyone knows by now, the protests in Hong Kong have reached the ninth consecutive week. From a weekend event, it has now passed to an almost-every-day event with several

Tuesday, August 6, 2019 – edition no. 3347

• Rosário outlines ongoing improvements to public works * Junket denies owner facing investigation * HK mobsters return to take on protesters * A local septuagenarian was stabbed by a mainland assailant, who

Electoral commission has no comment on one-man election

The Electoral Affairs Commission of the Chief Executive Election does not wish to comment on the city’s sole-candidate election, particularly regarding suggestions of establishing a

Ask the Vet | Are Cats Allergic to Humans?

Recent studies have found a link between cats allergic to human lifestyles and conditions such as asthma. Feline allergy manifests itself in itchy skin conditions, respiratory problems and asthmatic attacks. Feline

Civil Protection Law | ‘Devil is in the detail’ say bill’s critics

Democrat lawmaker Sulu Sou has reminded the public to keep an eye on the proposed Civil Protection Bill in general, and the controversial Article 25 - more

Sonia Chan defends legality of ‘extradition agreement’ with Portugal

The agreement between Macau and Portugal on the surrender of fugitive offenders is legal and was done according to international rules and principles concerning such issues,

Ruins of St. Paul’s closed tomorrow for maintenance

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will conduct weeding maintenance on the façade of the Ruins of St Paul’s and inspect the bronze statues of the façade from 7

Typhoon Wipha encroaches on Wushu Masters lineup

The Wushu Masters Challenge 2019, a four-day event that kicked-off on August 1 and that promised to bring the best

Tourism authority revamps website with new functionalities

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has launched its newly-designed tourism promotion website, which supports 15 languages with new and enhanced functionalities. According to a

Blog about ‘Old Macau’ reaches 1.5 million visits

Online blog Macau Antigo has had more than 1.5 million visits since its establishment in 2008, founder João Botas told the Times. The milestone comes after

Law to restrict plastic bags earmarked for legislative approval

A law that aims to restrict the use and distribution of plastic shopping bags by shops in Macau is now ready to be forwarded to the Legislative

Ella Lei calls for stricter regulations over unpaid, delayed wages

Lawmaker Ella Lei has called on the Labour Affairs Bureau to increase punishments for employers who fail to pay salaries on time, following complaints from over

Briefs | Loss of sand seen at two Macau beaches

A loss of sand has occurred at Hac Sa Beach and Cheoc Van Beach, according to the Marine and Water Bureau. Due to recent weather events, particularly wind

Unrest scares Chinese shoppers, rattles luxury CEOs

For Anna Lee, shopping in Hong Kong isn’t the carefree experience it used to be. The 21-year-old student from the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen

Hong Kong protesters and police face off in familiar cycle

Demonstrators in Hong Kong moved en masse to a luxury shopping district last night after riot police used tear gas to clear out an area they

Trump lauded by Global Times for adopting China rhetoric

President Donald Trump labeled recent protests in Hong Kong as “riots,” adopting the language used by Chinese authorities and suggesting the U.S. would stay out of

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