Monthly Archives: April 2018
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Vendors criticize IACM’s proposal for rest days
A new regime for Macau’s street markets has drawn criticism from local vendors who describe it as unfair. The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) has proposed ... -
Gaming | Suncity optimistic for Vietnam project
Vietnam – like many other Asian jurisdictions – is on the verge of gambling liberalization, and among the international firms simmering with optimism is Macau’s own ... -
2,218 companies from SARs listed in Hengqin Free Trade Zone
A total of 2,218 companies from the Macau and Hong Kong SARs are already registered in the Hengqin Free Trade Zone, as disclosed last week by ... -
Local SME continues steadfast growth with Sands China
After seeing an opportunity to kick off a business when Sands China Ltd. invested in its first integrated resort in the city – Sands Macao – ... -
Tourism | Border Gate records busiest day
The Border Gate saw its busiest day on record last Saturday (April 21), according to a statement from the Public Security Police Force (PSP), recording a ... -
‘Macau Street’ launched in Seoul to attract more Korean visitors
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) launched its annual promotional campaign yesterday in Seoul, South Korea, with a “Macau Street” showcasing the SAR’s heritage, gastronomy and ... -
Gaming | Stars Group builds sports-betting muscle with USD4.7b deal
Stars Group Inc.’s USD4.7-billion purchase of Sky Betting & Gaming turns the online poker giant into a major sports-betting player that could use its strong foothold ... -
Lenovo Group may lose Hang Seng Index status
Lenovo Group Ltd. is increasingly at risk of being dropped from Hong Kong’s benchmark equity index as its shares tumble more than any other technology company ... -
Corporate Bits | Sands China increases CNG-powered buses
Sands China Ltd. announced in a statement that it has been increasing the number of its guest shuttle buses fuelled by clean energy, with 25 percent ... -
Gender Issues | HRW says ‘Men only’ job ads show ongoing discrimination
One job ad for Chinese high-speed train conductors called for candidates who were “fashionable and beautiful.” Another ad targeting men for a job in a Chinese ... -
36 dead, mostly Chinese, in North Korea traffic accident
A traffic accident in North Korea has killed 32 Chinese tourists and four North Koreans, Chinese officials said yesterday. Two other Chinese tourists were badly injured and ... -
Koreas | South halts propaganda broadcasts before summit with North
South Korea halted anti-North Korea propaganda broadcasts across their tense border yesterday as officials from the two Koreas met again to work out details of their ... -
Malaysia | Police release images of suspects in Palestinian killing
Malaysian police yesterday released images of two suspects in the killing of a Palestinian engineer and said they appeared to be European or Middle Eastern, fueling ... -
Cambodia | Census finds increase in Mekong River’s Irrawaddy dolphins
The number of critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins along a stretch of the Mekong River has increased for the first time in 20 years but the animals ... -
Belgium | Paris attacks suspect Abdeslam gets 20 years in related case
A Belgian court on yesterday found 2015 Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam and an accomplice guilty of attempted murder over shots fired at police as they sought ... -
Analysis | Denuclearization successes around the world
Will North Korea give up the bomb? The answer may start becoming clear when South Korean President Moon Jae-in meets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ... -
Royal baby | It’s a boy for Kate on England’s national day
For Kate, the wait is over. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth yesterday to a healthy baby boy — a third child for Kate and Prince ... -
Offbeat | Michigan couple gives 14th son creative middle name
A Michigan couple had a little bit of fun naming their 14th son. Kateri and Jay Schwandt welcomed the birth of their son on Wednesday. Jay ... -
This Day in History | 1990 – Hubble telescope takes off for space
The American space agency Nasa has successfully launched the space shuttle Discovery from Cape Canaveral in Florida on its historic mission to carry the Hubble space ... -
Football | Wenger quit Arsenal after ‘hurtful’ fan protests
Arsene Wenger said he wasn’t tired of managing Arsenal but quit after finding fan protests calling for his departure “hurtful” and damaging to the club’s image. ... -
Boxing | Broner, Vargas fight to 12-round majority draw
Adrien Broner and Jessie Vargas spent 12 rounds trading punches. A few moments later, they exchanged angry words and opposite views of what transpired. The one ... -
World briefs
KOREA South Korea halted anti-North Korea propaganda broadcasts across their tense border yesterday as officials from the two Koreas met again to work out details of ... -
The Buzz | Eurozone interest rates could stay frozen well into 2019
Weaker signals from the economy and worries about a possible trade war between the United State and China have left the top monetary authority for the ... -
Shanghai gets automated bank with VR, robots, face scanning
Missed paying dues on your Communist Party membership? There’s a bank for that – and it’s fully automated. A state-owned Chinese bank has opened an automated ... -
Our Desk | On the lack of quality drivers
The SAR finally implemented its planned increase in public bus fares on Saturday after a series of controversies regarding “positive discrimination”, which would affect non-residents as ... -
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 – edition no. 3033
* Cat and dog war * Inconsistent visitor statistics may produce distorted impressions * Charged with corporal punishment * Vendors criticize rest days proposal * 32 ... -
Tax benefits proposed for building reconstruction
The Executive Council has concluded its discussion on tax benefits for the reconstruction of old buildings in order to alleviate the cost pressures, the council spokesperson ... -
Ask the Vet | 10 Causes of Feline Urinary or Faecal Incontinence
Feline incontinence often links to an underlying disease or condition. With incontinence, pets dribble small amount of cat urine all over the house. Incontinence also includes cat ... -
Myanmar community celebrates traditional New Year festival
The Myanmar community gathered to celebrate its New Year Festival, “Thingyan,” yesterday at Saint Paul School. Held annually in Myanmar from April 13 to 17, the ... -
US report says civil liberties have been restricted
The annual US Department of State’s report on human rights criticizes Macau for constraints on press and academic freedom, as well as on issues such as ... -
US Department of State report | HK gov’t actions had a ‘chilling effect’ on political protest
The US Department of State 2017 Human Rights Report also covered developments more broadly across China, including on the mainland, the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) and ... -
Population density declines
The population density in Macau decreased from 21,400 persons per square kilometer in 2016 to 21,100 persons per square kilometer this year, the Statistics and Census ... -
IMF expects economy to grow by 7 percent in 2018
Macau’s economy is expected to grow by 7 percent this year, a fall of 2.3 percentage points from the 9.3 percentage rate registered in 2017, according ... -
Zhuhai determined to play bigger role in regional cooperation
Zhuhai is willing to shoulder more responsibilities and play a bigger role in the Mayors’ Visiting Program, according to the Mayor of Zhuhai, Yao Yisheng, during ... -
Entertainment | Joie De Vivre Festival kicks off at The Parisian
The French-themed Joie De Vivre Festival, a celebration of French food, wine and entertainment, is taking place at The Parisian Macao Eiffel Tower’s Observation Deck (Level ...
