Offbeat | Burning Man organizers stress the importance of consent

The #MeToo movement is making its way to Burning Man. Organizers are reminding attendees that just because the counter-culture festival in the Nevada desert is known

This Day in History | 1963 – King’s dream for racial harmony

The fight for racial equality in the United States moved a step closer to victory today as Martin Luther King spoke of his dream for freedom in

Esports into Asian Games; Could the Olympics be next?

Esports is debuting as an exhibition sport at the Asian Games and is targeted for full inclusion in four years at the games in Hangzhou, China. Kenneth Fok,

Asian Games | Gold for Cambodia by Californian born in Texas

At 16, Jessa Khan has already won a stack of gold medals at state, regional and international competitions. But these are nothing to match her gold medal in

China’s Su Bingtian wins 100 meters in Asian Games record

Su Bingtian gave world junior champion Lalu Muhammad Zohri a taste of what it’s like to race against the fastest men on the continent. The Asian record

World briefs

PHILIPPINES A Roman Catholic priest who was one of the earliest critics of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly crackdown on drugs has gone into hiding due to what

The Buzz | France’s Macron calls for world trade discussion in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for trade discussions to be held between the U.S., Europe, China and Japan in November in Paris. In a speech to

Detroit saying farewell in royal fashion to Queen of Soul

Aretha Franklin had admirers the world over, but there’s no doubt the flame burned brightest in Detroit — the place she was raised and remained for

Macau Matters | Another Effect of Rising Atmospheric CO2

To me, the modern world is largely a product of the Enlightenment – the European intellectual movement that emerged in the late 17th and 18th centuries and that

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 – edition no. 3119

* Hong Kong | World’s priciest home market pushes millennials beyond the law * CE to lead national security commission * Chocolate galore * Beijing defends ‘new silk road’   DOWNLOAD

Privacy watchdog issues penalties in 4pct of cases

The Office for Personal Data Protection (GPDP) released its annual report regarding last year’s work activities on Friday. The number of personal data protection cases initiated in 2017

Ask the Vet | Total Dog Health: The Comprehensive Guide

Dog Nutrition Good dog nutrition is one of the best ways to avoid a number of common conditions such as dog constipation, diarrhea, allergies, chronic

France | Volunteers re-enact World War I encampment in Verdun

Hundreds of volunteers from 18 countries have gathered in the northeastern French town of Verdun to keep alive the memory of those who fought under appalling

Stanley Ho’s sister Winnie dies aged 95

Winnie Ho, Hong Kong businesswoman and sister of Macau’s most famous casino tycoon, Stanley Ho, passed away earlier this year, though her death went unreported for almost

Legislative Assembly | Sou files appeal against Ho Iat Seng’s decision

Lawmaker Sulu Sou has filed an appeal against the decision of the president of the Legislative Assembly (AL) Ho Iat Seng to reject a proposal made

Court dismisses Steve Wynn’s defamation case against AP

Clark County District Court Judge Ronald Israel’s written order last week followed an Aug. 14 hearing at which he found that an AP article published in

MIA released tender notice for expansion

The Macau International Airport (MIA) has released a public tender notice for the design and construction of the south extension of the passenger terminal building at MIA.

Remarks on homosexuals ‘misunderstood’

Acting head of the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ), Leong Vai Kei, explained that her recent remarks, which caused public criticism, were misunderstood.

Economy grows 6 percent in 2nd quarter

Macau’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6 percent year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2018, according to the latest information

Gov’t to study environmental impact of Coloane chemical depots

The government has decided to conduct an environmental impact assessment on two sites in Coloane proposed to house storage facilities for hazardous materials, following several weeks of

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