Monthly Archives: April 2018
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Boao Forum | Xi Jinping offers US possible trade concessions
President Xi Jinping promised yesterday to cut China’s auto tariffs and improve intellectual property protection in possible concessions aimed at defusing a worsening dispute with Washington ... -
North Korea | Kim Jong Un briefs party leaders on future dialogue with US
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un briefed top ruling party officials on his vision for the future direction of dialogue with the United States and his ... -
Vietnam | Activist sentenced to 13 years on subversion charges
A court in northern Vietnam sentenced a dissident to 13 years in prison yesterday after finding him guilty of attempting to overthrow the government. He was ... -
Japan | Oldest man likes soaking in hot springs, eating sweets
Masazo Nonaka has enjoyed soaking in northern Japan’s hot springs for many years — probably longer than most people. The supercentenarian, whose family has run a ... -
Middle East | Syrian troops on alert amid fear of US strike after attack
Syrian government forces and their allies were on alert and taking precautionary measures yesterday at military bases and posts in government-held areas across the country amid ... -
UK | Northern Ireland marks 20 years of peace deal as Brexit casts shadow
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and ex-British Prime Minister Tony Blair were heading to Belfast yesterday to mark the 20th anniversary of Northern Ireland’s peace accord, ... -
Italy | 4.7-Magnitude quake hits temblor-prone central region
A 4.7-magnitude quake shook residents and structures yesterday in a region of central Italy that had been struck by a series of powerful quakes in 2016. No ... -
UK | Ex-spy’s daughter released from British hospital
A British health official said yesterday that Yulia Skripal, who was targeted along with her father in a nerve agent attack in England, has been discharged from ... -
Offbeat | Naked and unafraid: Nude man jogs through Baltimore streets
With Baltimore temperatures hovering around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, a naked jogger may have pruned, but he certainly proved to be no prude. The Baltimore Sun reports ... -
This Day in History | 1957 – Britain agrees to Singapore self-rule
The British government is to allow the island colony of Singapore to govern itself under a new constitution agreed in London. The Singapore Constitutional Conference ended ... -
Football – Champions League | Madrid has depleted defense for second leg against Juventus
Thursday, 2:45am Real Madrid v Juventus H 1.64, D 4.5, A 5.6 Scoring hasn’t been a problem for Real Madrid recently, especially with Cristiano Ronaldo in ... -
Football | Fabio Capello retires from coaching, no interest in Italian job
After a career spanning five countries and countless titles both as a player and a coach, Fabio Capello announced his retirement early yesterday [Macau time]. The ... -
South African court dismisses Pistorius appeal
Legal experts say Olympian Oscar Pistorius has finally run out of options to appeal his 13-year prison sentence for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp. South Africa’s ... -
World briefs
SOUTH CHINA SEA A U.S. aircraft carrier is sailing through the disputed South China Sea in the latest display of America’s military might after China built a ... -
The Buzz | Yes, Mark Zuckerberg will wear a suit for Congress testimony
Though best known for his “uniform” of jeans, sneakers and a fitted gray T-shirt — adding a hoodie if the weather demands — the Facebook CEO ... -
Climate change | Ten teams advance in international carbon dioxide competition
A USD20 million international competition to make profitable products from a gas that otherwise would contribute to global warming has entered its final stretch. The 10 finalists ... -
Macau Matters | A Macau Island ferry service
I have previously mentioned having a ferry service to circumnavigate Taipa and Coloane Islands in this column (July 2015) and it is worth discussing this idea ... -
Wednesday, April 11, 2018 – edition no. 3024
* Government proposal | Taxis to have mandatory voice recorders * HKZMB | Authorities dismiss concerns over drifting concrete tetrapods * Benfica to play group favorite ... -
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 ...
