Eco-bureau to host ‘Public Viewing Day’ & ‘Fish Workshop’ in ecological zone next month

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) said in a statement yesterday that it will organise two events in the Cotai Ecological Zone next month so that visitors can appreciate the flora and fauna in the area.The two events comprise a “Public Viewing Day” and a “Fish Workshop”Macau residents can register for the two events from today, the statement said.According to the bureau’s website, the Cotai Ecological Zone is composed of two wetland zones, eco-zones 1 and 2. Rich in

June 27, 2023 | BY Lily Xiao Linzhi

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Govt can ban trade unions in 6 circumstances: Chan

Lawmaker-cum-restaurateur Andrew Chan Chak Mo, who chairs the Legislative Assembly’s 2nd Standing Committee, said yesterday that the government-initiated trade union bill proposes that the government can ban trade unions under six stipulated circumstances, including “using unlawful or disorderly means to achieve its objectives” and “being disruptive to public order”. Addressing a press briefing after yesterday’s closed-door meeting reviewing the government’s first-ever trade

June 27, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Neighbors strengthen ties rather than cut them

China Daily Editorial        Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is in China on a four-day formal visit, during which he will attend the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin.In their meeting yesterday in Beijing, Chinese Premier Li Qiang pointed out that amid the complex and volatile world situation China and Vietnam can inject more stability and positive energy into world peace and the development of the two countries by working together to take their

June 27, 2023 | BY admin

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Chance for champions of cooperation to get the world back to winning ways

China Daily Editorial        The 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions that China is hosting in Tianjin from today to Friday sets a stage for the global business community to better coordinate efforts to generate new impetus for innovation and entrepreneurship, drive growth and shape a more equitable, sustainable and resilient global economy.The event, themed “Entrepreneurship: The Driving Force of the Global Economy”, has attracted more than 1,500 representatives

June 27, 2023 | BY admin

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Preoccupation with ‘China threat’ groundless

China Daily Editorial        Although US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tried to keep China out of the spotlight during the latter’s just-concluded state visit to the United States, there was no hiding the fact that the two leaders wanted something from each other with China in mind.The specific wording of their joint statement can be parsed for insinuations about China. But the outcomes of Modi’s visit show that neither has an objective view

June 27, 2023 | BY admin

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Over 90 pct of commercial employees get same or less pay than last year: FAOM

The Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) announced on Friday that according to its recent survey of the income situation of Macau’s commercial employees, which was conducted in conjunction with the Federal General Commercial Association of Macau, 90 percent of the respondents said that they are currently paid the same amount or less than last year, while more than 70 percent said they had not received a pay rise for two years.According to FAOM, the survey on the “Employment Situation of

June 26, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Editorial: Li’s Franco-German tour set to leave decoupling from China in dustbin of history

Editorial        One of the most tangible outcomes of Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Germany and France last week is that it appears to have finally left the Trumpian trade-war threat of “decoupling” from China on the ash heap of history.German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne reassured Li in Berlin and Paris respectively that they categorically reject the notion of decoupling their economies from China.* The idea of unleashing

June 26, 2023 | BY admin

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How can we stop bullying?

Kaley Chan Kei Ian, 17, Form 5        Bullying is the deliberate maltreatment inflicted upon a person or group, with the intention of causing verbal or physical harm. It can take various forms, including force, compulsion, teasing, threats, abuse, dominance and intimidation. Unfortunately, bullying is pervasive globally, and addressing it is imperative.Sometimes, bullying goes unnoticed because we fail to recognise the signs, avoid confrontation, or are not close to the

June 26, 2023 | BY admin

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From awareness to action: Creating a safer and more inclusive community for all

Helen Chon Cheng Man, aged 17, Form 5        In this day and age, there is no denying the fact that the issue of bullying has become increasingly prominent. According to a study published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence in 2019, approximately 50 percent of students in Macau reported experiencing bullying at least once in the past year. Additionally, a survey by the Hong Kong Committee on Children’s Rights indicated that 48.9 percent of primary school students and

June 26, 2023 | BY admin

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Lai Chi Vun revitalisation area opens, featuring exhibition, market, buskers

The government’s first-phase revitalisation of Coloane’s Lai Chi Vun shipyards area opened to the public on Saturday afternoon, enabling visitors to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the history of one of the city’s hubs of wooden-vessel manufacturing as well as the city’s traditional shipbuilding industry while watching buskers’ performances and savouring drinks and snacks sold there.While the exhibition on Lai Chi Vun’s history is open daily, the stalls selling souvenirs,

June 26, 2023 | BY Tony Wong

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China Nanhai Jiujiang team wins Dragon Boat invitation races

The Sports Bureau (ID) said in a statement on Thursday that the China Nanhai Jiujiang team has won both the Open Category and the Women’s Category of the Macao International Invitation Standard Dragon Boat Race (500m) during the final race day of the 2023 SJM Macao International Dragon Boat Races.According to the statement, the team won with a time of 1:51.685, followed by  the Macao China Selection Team at 1:52.267 and the Thailand National Team at 1:53.545. For the Women’s Category,

June 26, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Russian nabbed for stealing bottle of wine

A Russian man has been arrested for stealing a bottle of red wine worth 138 patacas, a Public Security Police (PSP) spokesperson said at a press conference on Friday.According to the spokesperson, the male suspect in his twenties is a Russian passport holder.The spokesperson said that police officers found a male acting suspiciously when they were patrolling around Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida last Tuesday night, soon after which the suspect was seen walking into a convenience

June 26, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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350 COVID-19 infections in 4 days: govt

Macau recorded a total of just 350 COVID-19 infections in four days from Wednesday to Saturday, according to data released by the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Centre.A statement by the centre yesterday announced that 40 COVID-19 infections were recorded on Saturday, when three new COVID-19 patients were admitted to the public Conde de São Januário Hospital Centre for treatment.According to previous announcements by the centre, 116 COVID-19 infections were recorded on Wednesday,

June 26, 2023 | BY Tony Wong

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MGTO to spend more on attracting overseas tourists: Senna Fernandes

Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) Director Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes said yesterday that the government’s buy-one-get-one-free offers for cross-border transportation services launched in the middle of April between Hong Kong and Macau will end on Friday, but more resources will be spent on attracting overseas tourists instead.Senna Fernandes made the remarks yesterday on the sidelines of an opening ceremony for a local community tourism expansion project in Rua do Cunha, adding

June 26, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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