Daily Archives: Tuesday, April 10, 2018
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Gaming | Boracay casino in question after Duterte comments
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said yesterday that he will establish Boracay as a land reform area once its six-month rehabilitation period concludes, casting doubt over what ... -
China property tycoons bet that gambling will come to Hainan
In China’s southernmost province of Hainan, inside a glittering skyscraper shaped like a sail, Zeng Xianyun has been waiting for Xi Jinping, in more ways than ... -
Courts | Dore investor entitled to receive HKD6 million
The Court of First Instance (TJB) ruled that a Dore Entertainment Group investor is entitled to receive HKD6 million plus interest. The investor is one of ... -
Leong highlights Macau’s role in Greater Bay Area plan
The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, said yesterday that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area will create further opportunities for Macau to advance ties ... -
CRIME | Man accused of trying to rape house party host
A 36-year-old man is being accused of sexually assaulting against a woman, aged 25, after a house party. The incident occurred at around 4 a.m. on Sunday ... -
Sands China commits to local SMEs | Firm sees significant increase in revenue
Sands China’s commitment to supporting local Small and Medium Enterprises has significantly benefited a number of local enterprises as the company continues to foster relationships with ... -
Briefs | Lawmaker calls for traffic accident fund
Lawmaker Lei Chan U has suggested that the government establish a fund to provide financial assistance to victims of traffic accidents. In a written inquiry to ... -
New Macau urges CCAC to investigate land grant
The New Macau Association (ANM) submitted a letter to the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) yesterday, urging the bureau to investigate the unfinished project at 15 and ... -
Researcher resorts to crowdfunding after being refused by gov’t entities
A young local researcher has admitted that he had to resort to crowdfunding after being refused by two government entities when requesting funds for his research. As ... -
Study shows sports facilities growth not in line with population increase
A study commissioned by the Sports Bureau (ID) to the University of Macau last year concluded that sports facilities in the region have been growing at a ... -
Over 30,000 visitors attend 1st edition of lusophone market
The first edition of the “Lusophone Highlight” market has concluded after six days of promotion, tasting and sales of products from Portuguese-speaking countries. The initiative of ... -
‘Red songs’ group accused of disturbing community life
A group of middle- aged local residents singing “red songs” inside Iao Hon Garden has been accused of disturbing life within the community, according to a report ... -
Corporate Bits | MGM donates MOP300,000 to holy house of mercy’s welfare shop
MGM donated MOP300,000 to the Macau Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop project, financing the distribution of food hampers to more than 360 local disadvantaged households. ... -
Alibaba-backed China car startup to raise USD2.7b this year
Xiaopeng Motors, which counts Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Foxconn Technology Group among its investors, plans to raise 17 billion yuan (USD2.7 billion) in funds this ... -
Gulfstream business jet lead in China at risk in trade spat
Gulfstream, the maker of the G650 business jet, is at risk of losing its dominance in China because of a worsening trade spat with the U.S. ... -
Apple co-founder protests Facebook
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is shutting down his Facebook account as the social media giant struggles to cope with the worst privacy crisis in its history. ... -
Trade War | China is said to study yuan devaluation amid US spat
China is evaluating the potential impact of a gradual yuan depreciation, people familiar with the matter said, as the country’s leaders weigh their options in a ... -
Beijing bans exports to North Korea of weapons-related goods
China has banned exports to North Korea of electronics and other goods that can be used in making weapons, tightening U.N. sanctions imposed over Pyongyang’s nuclear ... -
Cambodia | Election body warns against poll boycott calls
Cambodia’s National Election Committee warned yesterday that anyone urging voters to boycott the upcoming general election or otherwise interfere in the polls could face criminal charges ... -
Australia | PM regrets setting opinion poll benchmark
Australia’s prime minister said yesterday that he regretted using a lengthy string of bad opinion polls to justify ousting his predecessor three years ago. Prime Minister ... -
US official says North Korean leader ready to discuss nukes
North Korea’s government has communicated with the United States to say that leader Kim Jong Un is ready to discuss his nuclear weapons program with President ... -
Middle East | Trump to discuss fatal Syria attack with military leadership
President Donald Trump condemned a “mindless CHEMICAL attack” in Syria that killed women and children, called Syrian President Bashar Assad an “animal” and said there would ... -
This Day in History | 1998 – Northern Ireland peace deal reached
The Northern Ireland peace talks have ended with an historic agreement. The accord – dubbed the Good Friday Agreement – was reached after nearly two years ... -
Football – La Liga | Griezmann cancels Ronaldo’s goal in crucial Madrid derby
Cristiano Ronaldo scored for the 650th time in his career yesterday [Macau time] but Antoine Griezmann responded with a goal of his own to leave Atletico ... -
World briefs
INDONESIA’s navy has seized a fishing boat carrying 20 crewmembers, including 14 Indonesians believed to be trafficking victims who were forced to work for years without ... -
The Buzz | French league expending in China with TV deal
The French football league is continuing its expansion in China after signing a four-year deal with the China Central Television group. The LFP said in a ... -
No porn, gambling, dissent | China state media say four popular news apps suspended
Four popular Chinese news apps have been temporarily removed from the Android store in China following an order from regulators to tighten control over the spread ... -
Our Desk | Social network sharing – How much is too much?
To start, I would say that we definitely live in era in which the world has turned “voyeuristic”. We photograph and film pretty much everything in ... -
Tuesday, April 10, 2018 – edition no. 3023
* Rodrigo Duterte | Boracay for farmers, not casinos * Property tycoons bet that gambling will come to Hainan * Court says Dore must pay * ...
