Offbeat | With passport returned, Ai Weiwei attends London exhibition

The Chinese artist is world famous for works addressing human rights abuses, official corruption and the collision between Chinese culture and Western consumerism. But in his homeland, he has been

Official: Toronto not bidding for 2024 Olympics

Toronto will not be bidding to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Mayor John Tory has confirmed the city won’t submit a bid to host the event. He had until yesterday to

Boxing | Australian Browne Jr. dies after fight

Australian boxer Davey Browne Jr. has died of injuries suffered in Friday’s IBF super-featherweight regional title bout against Carlo Magali of the Philippines. Browne, a 28-year-old father of two, was knocked

World Views | Turnbull has an extensive to-do list in Australia

The first time I met Malcolm Turnbull, Australia’s new leader, all he could talk about was Japan. It was June 2002 and the Goldman Sachs banker-turned-politician couldn’t comprehend how a smart,

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 – edition no. 2400

* Revamp option proves costly, gov’t asks for structural assessment * ‘Glass House’ to undergo repair works * Universal signs deal to open Beijing theme park * Madonna’s ‘Rebel Heart’ tour coming to

The Buzz | Kerry Simon, Las Vegas ‘Iron Chef’ winner, dies at 60

Kerry Simon, a former “Iron Chef” champ who served up dishes to rock bands such as Led Zeppelin and Mötley Crüe, has died. Simon died Friday morning at a hospice facility

World briefs

JAPAN Okinawa’s governor says he is preparing to revoke approval for work needed to relocate a U.S. air base from one area of the southern Japanese island to another. Local

South Korea, Philippines sign pact on protecting classified info

The South Korean and Philippine defense chiefs signed an accord yesterday to regulate and protect exchanges of classified military information on regional security, including on potential hostilities between the rival

CE authority above all? | ‘Chinese government is looking to spark fear among the population,’ says legal expert

António Katchi, a legal expert and professor of law at the Macau Polytechnic Institute (IPM), has expressed his concern that the Chinese government “went too far” by suggesting that Hong

Macau GP | Macau FIA GT World Cup confirms five major brands

The FIA and the Automobile Association Macau China had sought a total of seven manufacturers, who would be able to provide 21 of the 28 cars that will compose the

Ongoing survey to assess local health

Organized by the Health Bureau Services, the 2016 Survey of Macau Health is now being launched. The survey aims to assess the local population’s health situation. According to a statement

Medical personnel accreditation | Exam and internship for rookies may be required

The latest version of the health authorities’ blueprint for a medical personnel accreditation regime stipulates that prospective medical practitioners would be subject to a professional examination and half-year internship prior

Arts | Júlio Pomar exhibitions open this week

An exhibition showcasing works by the renowned Portuguese master Júlio Pomar is set to open today at 6.30 p.m. at the Tap Seac Gallery. Jointly organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau

EXHIBITION | A glimpse into the world of African art

“Windows on African Art,” is on display at Casa Garden until October 1, featuring a wide range of African artworks. Maria Fernanda, managing director of Global Meios, moved to Maputo, Mozambique,

Briefs | Surplus increases to MOP28 billion

The region’s budget surplus totaled MOP28.8 billion in August, MOP1.6 billion more than what had been amassed until July. According to data released yesterday by the Financial Services Bureau, the

Cinematheque opens eyeing independent film festivals

Adjacent to Macau’s world heritage icon, the Ruins of St. Paul’s, the “Cinematheque-Passion,” located at Travessa da Paixão started its trial run yesterday with an informal ceremony which culminated with

Concern group advises double-deckers to combat traffic woes

Authorities might consider reinstating the operation of double-decker buses on the roads to address the mounting desire for public transportation, stated Cheng Chong Fai, president of the Public Utilities Concern

Indonesia crowned in MGM Lion Dance Championship

Stepping into the 5th edition this year, thr lion dance championship expanded and hosted its first event in Beijing at the Orange in Sanlitun on Sunday. The event was organized by

CRIME | Loan sharking ring members nabbed for illegal detention

The Judiciary Police arrested four mainland loan sharks last weekend for illegally detaining one Hong Kong national and one Malaysian national in a foot massage parlor because the pair were

Statistics | Hotel revenues increase in 2014

Hotel sector revenues amounted to MOP27.87 billion in 2014, up by 10.2 percent year-on-year, according to an annual survey released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Analyzed by subsector, room

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