Analysis | F1: Mercedes’ dominance has rivals calling for rules reform

Mercedes’ Formula­ One chief Toto Wolff has suggested rival teams “moaning” about his team’s commanding success should put their heads down and work harder, following Mercedes’ domination of the Australian

Platini: Change at top of FIFA is ‘important’ for football

Change at FIFA is “important for foot-­ball,” UEFA President Michel Platini said yesterday in a recorded video interview two months before the world soccer body’s presidential election. Platini, a FIFA vice

Cricket | Terrorism, security issues mean no home matches for Pakistan

Fast bowler Wahab Riaz played his first limited-overs cricket international in 2008, in a vastly different era for cricket in Pakistan. A terrorist attack just over a year later in

China aims to see its football teams among world’s best

China’s Cabinet released a reform plan yesterday aimed at raising the level of football in the country, where poor international showings have been blamed on a history of corruption and

World Views: How Asia should defend against the rising dollar

Can Asia beat the rising-dollar curse? The question is far from academic considering the central role that a strengthening U.S. currency played in sparking the region’s 1997 crisis, as well as Latin

Tuesday, March 17, 2015 – edition no. 2271

* Arts Festival returns, promising innovative and diversified shows * Wong Wan said to leave post as DSAT head * Recession likely to reach double-digits * China has grown to world’s 3rd-biggest arms

The Buzz: Bhutan wins on 1st day of 2018 World Cup qualifying

FIFA’s lowest-ranked team won on the first day of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. Bhutan, ranked 209th by the governing body of world soccer, beat Sri Lanka 1-0 in

World briefs

CHINA An earthquake in the eastern Chinese city of Fuyang has killed two people and damaged thousands of homes. The quake struck in the Anhui province city Saturday afternoon, and

FAW group chairman Xu faces Communist Party graft probe

The chairman of China FAW Group Corp., which partners with Volkswagen AG and Toyota Motor Corp. to build vehicles in the world’s largest auto market, is being investigated by the

St. Regis hotel looking to recruit 700 team members

The St. Regis Macao, expected to open during the third quarter of this year at Sands Cotai Central, is looking to recruit 700 employees. The luxury hotel brand held its

Heritage | Macanese families encounter ‘lost memories’

Portuguese historian and genealogist Jorge Forjaz joined Thai musician Pathorn Sequeira on Saturday for a seminar about Macanese families, with a particular focus on Thailand. Mr Forjaz told The Times

Economy shrinks 17.2 percent

Macau’s economy shrank 17.2 percent in the fourth quarter after casino revenues slumped and visitors cut spending. Gross domestic product for the full year dropped 0.4 percent following a 10.2 percent

Analysis | Downturn may mean ‘the old Macau is dead’

Macau’s gaming industry downturn might mean that “the old Macau is dead,” according to a Business Insider analysis. It argued that when the adjustment period is over, “the industry will

NPC and CPPCC meetings | Delegates return from Beijing with cooperation on their minds

Macau’s delegates to the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) have returned home after a week of annual meetings. The feeling which emerged from the

Alexis Tam dismisses film ban allegations

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, has dismissed the allegation that the local government interfered with a screening of the film “Selma,” which was reportedly banned from

Entertainment | Venetian Light Storm : ‘We feel like we have super powers’

Despite lasting for a mere ten minutes, the performance of British professional dancers, Fleur-­Marie Hoefkins, Amy Osborne and Naomi Hunter manages to easily capture the audience’s attention in a show

ART | ‘Valkyrie Octopus’ makes its debut

The Portuguese artist expressed her gratitude in her opening address to MGM for its support and trust, as well as the opportunity to create and showcase her art piece, which

Education | DSEJ mulls unified registration for kindergarten enrolment

Some citizens voiced their concerns on a TDM talk show, suggesting that DSEJ should consider establishing an online unified registration system. Representatives from the bureau advised that parents should pay close

Courts | TSI upholds speeding motorcyclist verdict

The defendant was charged for driving a scooter at a speed of 101km per hour in the non-motorcycle lane on Sai Van Bridge. After the ruling was made by the Court

Security | Portugal and MSAR organize joint police training

“This visit is part of a long-established cooperation between PSP in Portugal and Macau’s Public Security Police,” said Luís Farinha, as quoted by Lusa. Mr Farinha added that the local PSP

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