Daily Archives: Thursday, March 22, 2018
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Leong says Jockey Club owes ‘only’ MOP150 million
The Macau Jockey Club (MJC) owes a total of MOP150 million in taxes to the government, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong told media ... -
‘Maturing’ Forum Macau celebrates 15 years
The Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries – Macao (Forum Macau) is, “after 15 years and in resemblance to humans, ... -
Public can check footage of PSP camera-equipped officers
The public has the right to check footage recorded by police officers equipped with cameras, Cheong Sio Yan, a representative from the Public Security Police Force ... -
Letter to the Editor | ‘The government’s silence on disaster preparedness is absolutely deafening’
Dear Editor, It has been nearly eight months to the day that Hato had left its indelible mark on Macau. Eight months since promises were made to ... -
Heritage | New Macau calls for Coloane protection
The New Macau Association is asking the government to mark the mountain and waterfront near the old Lai Chi Vun shipyards as a buffer to protect ... -
Sio believes gambling concessionaires may change
Former lawmaker Dominic Sio believes that the gaming concessions will be reshuffled from 2020, according to a report by China Business Journal. “Starting from 2020, the ... -
James Packer quits Crown amid mental health issues
Billionaire James Packer quit the board of his casino operator Crown Resorts Ltd. due to mental health issues, the latest turn in a turbulent private and ... -
Police revamps Arrival Card scheme
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has been working on the optimization and replacement of the Arrival Card for non- residents. It is expected to be ... -
Albergue SCM presents ‘My Chinese Zodiac’ exhibition
The exhibition “My Chinese Zodiac” by Raquel Gralheiro will begin on March 26 at 6:30 p.m., at A2 Gallery of Albergue SCM as part of the ... -
Autism awareness activities to be held next month
THE Macau Autism Association (MAA) will host a “World Autism Awareness Day 2018” program next month, with a series of family-friendly activities intended to increase awareness, ... -
Briefs | Inflation rises fastest since March 2016
The Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) in February 2018 rose by 3.12 percent year-on-year to 112.18, according to information released by the Statistics and Census Bureau ... -
Organizations express gratitude to Sands China and Adelson Family Foundation for Typhoon Hato relief
In response to severe damage caused by the deadly Typhoon Hato, Sands China Ltd. bolstered its efforts to reach out to the community, applying its skills ... -
Gaming | Galaxy receives license to develop casino in Boracay
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) confirmed its wholly-owned subsidiary has been granted a provisional gaming license by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to develop a ... -
Transport Bureau aware of attempts to fake vehicle inspections
Some motorists are attempting to make illegal modifications to their vehicles, tampering with inspection results in a bid to get such vehicles approved for a return ... -
Weinstein Co.’s bankruptcy could bring new wave of accusers
Is #MeToo part two on the way? With its bankruptcy, the Weinstein Co. has tossed out the non-disclosure agreements that officials say its co-founder and former ... -
Corporate Bits | Sands Cotai central hosts community event for children
Around 40 children and their families from YMCA Macau enjoyed breakfast with Thomas & The Little Big Club All Stars Saturday at Sands Cotai Central, hosted by ... -
Interview | US ‘shouting’ at China risks a spiraling trade war, Lew says
The U.S. should engage China on trade instead of having a “shouting match,” former U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew said. “Conflict isn’t going to resolve ... -
Chinese dissident, official trade barbs at UN rights body
A Chinese diplomat repeatedly interrupted a speech by a prominent Chinese dissident to block him from addressing the U.N. Human Rights Council, a failed attempt that ... -
South China Sea | Beijing, Manila discuss joint projects
Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano was in Beijing yesterday for talks on possible joint development projects in the South China Sea amid signs of an ... -
Senior US diplomat, Taiwan leader speak at Taipei event
A senior U.S. diplomat was scheduled to speak alongside Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen at an event in Taipei last night, just days after President Donald Trump ... -
Korean crisis | From DMZ to ship at sea, Trump-Kim summit site rumors swirl
With just weeks to go, there’s still no official word on where President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will hold their unprecedented ... -
South Korea | Facebook fined for limiting user access
South Korea’s telecoms regulator has fined Facebook for illegally limiting user access to its services from late 2016 to 2017. The Korea Communications Commission said yesterday ... -
Facebook – Analytica scandal | Zuckerberg asked to testify in London parliament; data firm’s CEO suspended
The head of Trump-affiliated data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica has been suspended, while government authorities are bearing down on both the firm and Facebook over allegations the ... -
Russia-US | GOP senators criticize Trump for congratulating Putin on win
After all, President Donald Trump has called Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him on his re-election, drawing bruising criticism from members of his own party, ... -
Offbeat | Test reveals why female lion in Oklahoma zoo sprouted a mane
Lab results have revealed the answer to a mystery at an Oklahoma zoo: Just what caused a female lion to sprout a mane. The Oklahoma City ... -
This Day in History | 1963 – Profumo denies affair with model
The Secretary of State for War, John Profumo, has denied any impropriety with the model, Christine Keeler. Allegations were made yesterday by three MPs in the ... -
Figure Skating | Kostner’s potential farewell subplot to world championships
Olympic champion Alina Zagitova is without question the heavy favorite heading into figure skating’s world championships, especially after the sprightly Russian’s training partner and rival Evgenia ... -
Football | Brazil coach Tite looks for rhythm in last friendlies
Going into his first World Cup as Brazil coach, Tite is looking for some rhythm. It’s the one thing, surprisingly, he thinks his team is short ... -
World briefs
MALAYSIA A Chinese sand-dredger capsized off Malaysia’s southern coast yesterday, killing a crew member and leaving 14 others missing, Malaysia’s coast guard said. MYANMAR’s president, a ... -
The Buzz | IS suicide bomber kills 31 as Afghans celebrate new year
An Islamic State suicide bomber struck on the road to a Shiite shrine in Kabul yesterday, killing at least 31 people as Afghans celebrated the Persian ... -
Steve Wynn files to sell shares in former company
Steve Wynn plans to sell up to his entire USD2.2 billion stake in the casino company he founded, a week after settling an acrimonious court fight ... -
Made in Macao | The everywhere groundskeeper god
Last Sunday, Macao was filled with noises and people on the streets. Of course, we are used to having our streets filled on weekends, but this ... -
Thursday, March 22, 2018 – edition no. 3012
* Three years to pay dues | Leong: Jockey Club owes ‘only’ MOP150m * ‘Maturing’ Forum Macau celebrates 15 years looking for future opportunities * James ...
