Daily Archives: Wednesday, July 4, 2018
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Lawyers critical of Wong’s tightening grip on information
Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak’s latest proposal concerning the Civil Protection Basic Law will seek to strengthen the government’s grip on information during periods of ... -
Thai official: Boys may have to dive from cave despite peril
A top Thai official said yesterday that heavy rains forecast for the coming days could worsen floods in the cave where 12 boys and their soccer coach ... -
‘People losing trust in the government,’ say Ung, Ho
Recent events such as the consequences of Land Law enforcement and street protests aiming to force the government to stop projects approved without public consultation have ... -
Briefs | IPM president to retire next month
The President of the Macao Polytechnic Institute (IPM), Lei Heong Iok, will retire on August 31. Lei disclosed news of his retirement to the media yesterday, ... -
Arts festival between China and Lusophone countries kicks off
The first edition of “Encounter in Macau – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” kicked off yesterday with a screening of the ... -
Gov’t establishes suppliers database for public services
As of yesterday, the government has implemented a new database that aims to provide a list of suppliers of goods and services so that different government ... -
Sulu Sou resumes post as lawmaker
Lawmaker Sulu Sou officially resumed his duties yesterday, having attended the Legislative Assembly (AL) Third Standing Committee meeting. “After 210 long and hard days, I have ... -
Chief Executive continues visit to Guangdong
The Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, will continue leading a delegation representing the Macau government on a series of visits to Zhaoqin, Foshan, Huizhou and Dongguan ... -
Taxi complaint hotline records 10 calls in two days
The Public Security Police Force (PSP)’s inclusion of a specific telephone line to address complaints related to taxi infractions which launched on June 29 has recorded ... -
Ryanair faces summer strikes
Ryanair Holdings Plc is facing pilot strikes in its Irish home market for the first time, in what may become its most significant confrontation with organized ... -
Roger Federer leaves Nike for Uniqlo in blockbuster deal
Tennis great Roger Federer, long all but synonymous with Nike Inc., has parted ways with the swoosh to join Japanese casual clothing brand Uniqlo. The eight-time ... -
Beijing ‘fully prepared’ if trade war kicks off this week
China said yesterday it’s “fully prepared” for a trade war with the United States as hopes dwindle for a breakthrough in tensions this week between the ... -
Bank’s capital almost wiped out as loan rules tighten
A surge in bad loans has nearly wiped out the capital of a Chinese rural bank, according to a local ratings firm, raising fresh doubts about the ... -
Central banker says currency slide under observation
Top Chinese central bank officials yesterday vowed to keep the nation’s currency stable, helping to reverse declines, and pledged that yuan devaluation won’t be used as ... -
Li Ka-shing calls for fast end to trade dispute
Billionaire Li Ka-shing said a trade war between the U.S. and China will hurt both the countries and urged the world’s two biggest economies to end ... -
Malaysia seeks sharp cuts in USD20b China-backed rail link
Malaysia’s government said yesterday a major China-backed rail link project can only be viable with a “drastic” price reduction by the Chinese contractor as the actual ... -
Fresh N. Korean weapon gains raise pressure on Pompeo trip
Evidence of new efforts by Kim Jong Un to expand his nuclear arsenal shows the challenge facing U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo when he returns ... -
Malaysia | Former leader arrested, to be charged for graft
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was arrested yesterday by anti-graft investigators and will be charged over his alleged role in the multibillion-dollar looting of a ... -
Indonesia | At least 12 dead as sinking ferry run aground off Sulawesi
At least 12 people were killed and a frantic rescue operation was underway yesterday off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi for dozens of passengers of a ... -
India | Pedestrian bridge collapse at Mumbai train station injures 5
At least five people were injured yesterday when part of a pedestrian bridge at a Mumbai train station collapsed during morning rush hour amid heavy rains, ... -
Science | Fresh grounds for coffee: Study shows it may boost longevity
Go ahead and have that cup of coffee, maybe even several more. New research shows it may boost chances for a longer life, even for those ... -
Bono warns that existence of UN, EU and NATO are threatened
Irish rock star Bono warned that the United Nations and other international institutions including the European Union and NATO are under threat — and nations must ... -
France | Escaped criminal had small team of loyal accomplices
French investigators believe a team of four or five loyal accomplices carried out the brazen prison helicopter escape of one of France’s most notorious criminals. The ... -
Offbeat | Person, ‘feeling guilty,’ pays 44-year-old parking ticket
A person has cleared their conscience by paying a 44-year-old parking ticket. The Minersville, Pennsylvania, Police Department received a letter last week with USD5 and a ... -
This Day in History | 1976 – Israelis rescue Entebbe hostages
Israeli commandos have rescued 100 hostages, mostly Israelis or Jews, held by pro-Palestinian hijackers at Entebbe airport in Uganda. At about 0100 local time (2200GMT), Ugandan ... -
World Cup 2018 | Changing coach breathed life into Japan’s campaign
Changing coaches on the eve of the World Cup can be fraught with danger. Just look at Spain. For Japan, the decision to sack Vahid Halilhodzic ... -
Brazil fan who is deaf, blind follows tournament with help
Like fans all over football-mad Brazil, Carlos Junior followed every move the national team made on the field Monday in its 2-0 victory over Mexico. He ... -
World Cup 2018 | Forsberg delivers, Sweden reaches quarterfinals
The heir to Zlatan Ibrahimovic finally delivered for Sweden at the World Cup. Emil Forsberg scored a deflected goal in the 66th minute to give the ... -
Nigeria captain hid dad’s abduction, played match
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel played in a crucial World Cup match against Argentina four hours after being told his father had been kidnapped for ransom ... -
Briefs | Loew staying on as Germany coach despite exit
Germany coach Joachim Loew is staying on despite the team’s shock first-round World Cup exit. The German football federation (DFB) announced yesterday it was informed by ... -
World briefs
INDONESIA At least 12 people were killed and a frantic rescue operation was underway yesterday off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi for dozens of passengers of a ... -
The Buzz | China issues warning for citizens traveling to United States
China has issued a safety warning to its citizens traveling to the United States amid rising tensions between the sides over accusations of unfair trading practices ... -
Japan | Plan setting ambitious nuke energy goals approved
Japan yesterday approved an energy plan that sets ambitious targets for nuclear energy use and sustains a struggling program for spent-fuel recycling despite setbacks after the ... -
Macau Matters | Coffee Recycling
The natural world is an excellent recycler – biological processes consume natural resources to live and produce waste, and other processes then further “eat” those wastes ... -
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 – edition no. 3081
* Civil protection law | Concerns over proposed ‘false alarm’ crime * Thai official: Boys may have to dive from cave despite peril * New cultural ...
