Daily Archives: Wednesday, August 8, 2018
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AL Plenary | Nine lawmakers gang up against Sulu Sou
In a Legislative Assembly (AL) session yesterday, nine lawmakers rounded on lawmaker Sulu Sou to criticize him for his position on last week’s debate on the ... -
‘We must pay so dearly’ | Xi’s dream becomes nightmare for Christians: churches raided, silenced
The 62-year-old Chinese shopkeeper had waited nearly his entire adult life to see his dream of building a church come true — a brick house with ... -
Higher Education Council to be established today
A higher education council chaired by the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture will officially be established today, according to a dispatch published in the Government ... -
14 films to show at World Animation Festival, two Oscar-nominated
The World Animation Festival, organized by Cinematheque Passion, returns this summer with a selection of animations from around the world. Some 14 films will be screened ... -
Briefs | LRT Seac Pai Van advance works start today
The advance works of the construction of the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) Seac Pai Van section project will be carried out from today for a period ... -
Low demands information from US on super yacht’s fate
Malaysia has issued a warrant to formally seize a USD250-million super yacht at the center of a tug-of-war between Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and financier Jho ... -
Municipal Affairs Bureau ready by 2019
The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Sonia Chan, said on Monday that the government had almost completed drafting the set of legislative bills associated with the ... -
Monetary Authority remind public to be vigilant against cryptos
The Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) has reiterated that virtual currencies are not legal tender in Macau, nor can they be treated as financial instruments. Accordingly, ... -
Delegation prepares departure for Asian Games in Jakarta
At the government headquarters, the Chief Executive met with the delegation which will represent Macau in the 18th Asian Games, before the delegation departs to Jakarta. ... -
Number of credit cards continues to rise
The total number of personal credit cards issued by banks in Macau continued to rise in the second quarter of 2018, according to the latest statistics ... -
Realtors called to obtain licenses before new law’s implementation
The Housing Bureau (IH) is calling the city’s property management companies that have not applied for a license to submit their applications to the bureau before ... -
Corporate bits | LVS launches new program to boost performance in social issues
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has announced Project Protect, a comprehensive global initiative to accelerate its performance in responsible gaming, and the prevention of money laundering and ... -
5G coming to India by 2022 after pit stops in Korea, China
India plans to roll out state-of-the-art 5G telecom services in the next four years, a senior official said, as the nation rushes to catch up with ... -
Wynn Resorts’ probe into founder’s behavior done
Casino operator Wynn Resorts says an internal committee has finished its investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations leveled against company founder Steve Wynn. In a securities ... -
Paulson attracts Chinese suitor for Steinway
Steinway Musical Instruments Inc., the legendary piano maker controlled by U.S. hedge fund billionaire John Paulson, has attracted takeover interest from China Poly Group Corp., people ... -
Australia | Victoria state reports its first case of superbug fungus
An Australian state yesterday reported its first case of a superbug in a hospital patient who likely picked up the drug-resistant fungus in Britain. Victoria Deputy ... -
Indonesia | Man saved from quake-flattened mosque on island
Soldiers have pulled a man alive from the rubble of a large mosque flattened by an earthquake on the Indonesian island of Lombok, while thousands of ... -
Hawaii | Island grapples with lava, hurricane as election nears
As Hawaii readies for its primary elections, voters are grappling with an erupting volcano and Hurricane Hector. Elections are challenging times for candidates even in the ... -
Social Media | Major tech companies remove Alex Jones for hate, bullying
Major tech companies have begun to ban right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones from their services, reflecting a more aggressive enforcement of policies against hate speech following ... -
Japan | Med school confirms altering scores to limit women
A Tokyo medical school apologized yesterday after an internal investigation confirmed that it systematically altered entrance exam scores for years to limit the number of female students ... -
Trump sanctions | EU says encouraging trade with Iran is crucial to nuke deal
The European Union foreign policy chief says the EU is encouraging enterprises to increase their business with Iran, as that country has been compliant with their ... -
US | Largest wildfire in California history still growing
Wildfires tearing through trees and brush, rampaging up hillsides and incinerating neighborhoods: The place-names change but the devastation is showing signs of becoming the new normal ... -
Offbeat | Showtime series ‘Homeland’ to end in 2019 with season 8
Showtime says that its acclaimed series “Homeland” will end in 2019 with its eighth season. The show’s conclusion was announced yesterday by Showtime Networks chief David ... -
This Day in History | 1963 – Train robbers make off with millions
Thieves have ambushed the Glasgow to Euston mail train and stolen thousands of pounds. Banks estimate they have lost over £2m in used, untraceable banknotes in ... -
Auto racing | NASCAR chairman France takes leave after DWI, drug arrest
NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France announced yesterday [Macau time] he was taking an indefinite leave of absence following his arrest in the Hamptons on charges ... -
Football | Stan Kroenke makes offer to take full ownership of Arsenal
Majority shareholder Stan Kroenke has made an offer to take full ownership of Arsenal in a deal that would value the English Premier League club at ... -
Egypt keeper, oldest World Cup player, quits national team
Egypt goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is retiring from the national team after becoming the oldest man to play in a World Cup match. El Hadary started ... -
Italian premier visits victims of fiery crash near Bologna
Italy’s premier visited victims of the fiery crash of a tanker truck carrying highly flammable gas near Bologna, saying yesterday that it was important to understand ... -
The Buzz | Police warn ‘no-deal’ Brexit puts the public at risk
British police commissioners are warning that a sharp break from the European Union may put the public at risk. The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners ... -
Macau Matters | Zero-waste lifestyles
I seem to be on a waste elimination jag at present, but it is a relevant topic for Macau given that the local Environmental Protection Bureau ... -
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 – edition no. 3106
* Appointed lawmakers round on Sulu Sou * For God or party? China’s Christians face test of faith * Cinematheque shows 14 animation films * Macau ...
