Monthly Archives: June 2018
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Scrutiny falls on failed projects that ensnared Macau investors
Investigators in the United Kingdom may mount a probe into a possible investment fraud which ensnared individuals from China, Hong Kong and Macau, after it emerged ... -
Typhoon season begins, first T-warning issued
The Macau Meteorological and Weather Bureau (SMG) issued its first typhoon warning of the season yesterday in anticipation of a tropical depression in the South China ... -
Tourism | MGTO promotes Macau as City of Gastronomy in Italy
A delegation led by the deputy director of the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO), Cheng Wai Tong, attended the City of Gastronomy Festival in Parma earlier this ... -
Sports seminar connects Beijing to Lisbon
A sports science seminar held over the weekend gathered together over 300 participants, including coaches, physical education teachers, athletes, and local and foreign sports agents. The event ... -
Delaware launches sports betting, other states close behind
Full-scale sports betting is coming to Delaware, barely three weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for states to implement wagering schemes. Gov. John ... -
Malaysia | Central bank Governor said to have offered to resign
Malaysia’s central bank Governor Muhammad Ibrahim offered to resign from his post two years into his term, according to people familiar with the matter, who declined ... -
Chinese burn will only make solar stronger
Remember how there was a glut of computer chips in 2008, and then the world stopped using computer chips? Yeah, me neither. That’s a good reason ... -
Australian playwright disappointed censors axed Beijing play
Renowned Australian playwright David Williamson said yesterday that he is disappointed Chinese censors have canceled a production of his play “The Removalists” for the official reason ... -
Qantas bends to Beijing by describing Taiwan as Chinese
Australia’s foreign minister yesterday expressed concern at Qantas Airways’ decision to describe Taiwan as a Chinese territory after pressure from Beijing. Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce ... -
China’s flag carrier resumes Pyongyang flights as pressure eases
Air China is to resume regular flights between Beijing and Pyongyang after a six-month hiatus, in the latest sign that the “maximum pressure” campaign on North ... -
Trump-Kim summit | Hunt for venue leads to old Singapore pirate hangout
Of all Singapore’s big hotels, only one shows all its rooms and restaurants are blocked out for the week surrounding June 12, when U.S. President Donald ... -
Malaysia | Wife of ex-PM questioned, new graft scandal unfolds
Anti–corruption investigators questioned the wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak yesterday about alleged theft and money-laundering involving the 1MDB state investment fund, as officials ... -
USA | Justices side with Colorado baker on same-sex wedding cake
The Supreme Court ruled for a Colorado baker who wouldn’t make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple in a limited decision that leaves for another ... -
Iran | Tehran informs UN of increase in nuclear enrichment capacity
Iran has informed the U.N. nuclear watchdog that it will increase its nuclear enrichment capacity within the limits set by the 2015 agreement with world powers. ... -
Spain | Rajoy steps down as conservative party boss
Spain’s ousted prime minister Mariano Rajoy announced yesterday he will step down as leader of the country’s conservative Popular Party, just days after his government fell ... -
Offbeat | Retired policeman’s hunch leads to suspect in six killings
A hunch from a retired detective helped lead police to a man suspected of shooting six people to death in the Phoenix area, some of whom ... -
This Day in History | 1975 – UK embraces Europe in referendum
British voters have backed the UK’s continued membership of the European Economic Community by a large majority in the country’s first nationwide referendum. Just over 67% ... -
Football | Ronaldo begins preparations amid Madrid doubts
Surrounded by doubts about his future at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo is bringing some unwanted distraction to Portugal ahead of the World Cup. Ronaldo joined Portugal’s ... -
Football | World Cup spending, profits set to fall short of record sums
The 2018 World Cup has cost Russia billions of dollars to stage and will make FIFA hundreds of millions in profit. Still, the big numbers that ... -
On the road to WORLD CUP | Hurst hat trick wins it for England in 1966
Alf Ramsey’s prediction that “England will win the World Cup” at home was bold. After all, the home of football had done very little since returning ... -
World briefs
MALAYSIA Anti-corruption investigators questioned the wife of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak yesterday about alleged theft and money-laundering involving the 1MDB state investment fund. CAMBODIA ... -
The Buzz | Griffin to be honored by West Hollywood for LGBTQ activism
Kathy Griffin will be honored today [Macau time] by West Hollywood for raising more than USD5 million for HIV/AIDS services and LGBTQ causes. The city will ... -
After 24 days out of sight, Melania Trump finally reappears
Finally, Melania Trump has reappeared. After more than three weeks out of the public eye, the first lady strolled into a White House event yesterday [Macau ... -
Macau Matters | Going postal
I greatly enjoy reading The Economist each week. I find it very informative and like that it covers political, business, social and technological issues, with a ... -
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 – edition no. 3062
* Driving offence points system mulled * Blue-cards accept illegal schemes to work in China for better pay * Typhoon season begins * Macau promoted as ... -
Casinos should have dedicated donations department, Lin suggests
A Macau University of Science and Technology research team from the Institute for Social and Cultural Research has concluded that Macau’s six gaming operators should improve both ... -
June 4 vigil turnout rises, but attendance still low
The annual June 4 vigil was held last night in Senado Square attracting approximately 200 attendees as the weather improved later into the evening. The turnout ... -
Mixed opinions on Sou’s sentence, analysts criticize further probes
In the aftermath of last week’s sentence imposing a 120-day fine sentence on Sulu Sou and Scott Chiang, several lawmakers and experts interviewed by the Times ... -
Casino magnate purchases office complex in Sydney
A local private company associated with gambling magnate, Loi Keong Kuong, will buy a prize office complex sold by Sydney-based real estate group, Markham, in a deal worth some AUD265 ... -
Man commits suicide on second attempt
A mainland China resident aged over 50 years old committed suicide at around 1.30 a.m. yesterday morning. The resident was found dead near the PRC Liaison ... -
DSAT admits penalties for taxi infractions are ‘light’
Transport Bureau (DSAT) Director Lam Hin San said that the DSAT will support any suggestions coming from the taxi industry as long as they improve the ... -
Cooperation | Brazil highlighted in China’s International Fair
The Brazilian pavilion was elected the best stand of the 5th China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), the Brazilian Ministry of Industry, Foreign ... -
Over 50 foreign gov’t officials to attend 9th IIICF
The 9th Intentional Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum (IIICF), jointly organized by the China International Contractors Association and the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion (IPIM) Institute, ... -
HKZMB believed to offer no improvements to logistics industry
The president of the International Logistics and Forwarding Association of Macau, Lei Kuok Fai, said that Macau’s logistics industry has already been marginalized in Zhuhai, Hong ... -
Protestors call for an ‘end to one-party dictatorship’ in HK
Thousands of people took part in a candlelight vigil in Victoria Park to remember the victims of the 1989 Beijing massacre. The protestors called for an ...
