Monthly Archives: November 2018
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ExCo forwards temporary housing regime to AL
The Executive Council (ExCo) has concluded the discussion over the bill that aims to establish the legal regime of the temporary housing and trade housing units, ... -
AL Plenary | Lawmakers to debate LRT project
The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed three debate motions on topics concerning the Light Rapid Transit (LRT) yesterday. The three debates were proposed by Agnes Lam, Leong ... -
Briefs | CE to deliver 2019 Policy Address today
The Chief Executive, Chui Sai On (pictured), will deliver the Policy Address for the Fiscal Year 2019 today at the Legislative Assembly. The session will start ... -
Three stars elude Thailand’s best chefs in latest Michelin Guide
The latest Michelin guide for Thailand expanded the list of starred restaurants in Bangkok and recognized one in Phuket for the first time, but none won ... -
Gaming | US: Cleveland Cavaliers owner selling Detroit casino in USD1b deal
Businessman and Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has reached a USD1 billion agreement to sell the Greektown Casino- Hotel in downtown Detroit, one of the city’s ... -
Corporate Bits | Guest bartenders serve 800 cocktails in charity event
Four Seasons Hotel Macao hosted a charity event, Cocktails for a Cause, on November 9, with the aim of raising funds in a fun and engaging ... -
Venezuelan beauty queens to dominate Miss World in China
When the Miss Universe beauty pageant takes place in a few weeks, Chile will be represented by a slender brunette who has a killer smile and ... -
Abe, Pence to visit Australia amid China concerns
Regional security and the strengthening of ties with Japan and the U.S. will be high on the agenda for Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison when he ... -
Missing elite Chinese university alumni spark outcry
Students and alumni of several Chinese universities are sounding the alarm over the apparent detention of more than a dozen young labor activists who have been ... -
North Korea | In factory after factory, Kim tries to grow economy
For North Korean factory managers, a visit by leader Kim Jong Un is the highest of honors and quite possibly the most stressful event imaginable. The ... -
North Korean delegation visits South to attend history forum
A five-member North Korean delegation came to South Korea yesterday to attend an academic forum on Japan’s wartime actions, as the rivals continue reconciliation efforts despite stalemated ... -
Southeast Asian-centered trade deal set for further delays
Leaders of Southeast Asian nations have pushed back yet again an agreement on a pan- Asian free trade deal amid a whirlwind of diplomacy yesterday at ... -
Ukraine | Hungarian minority threatened by new education law
The Hungarian minority in western Ukraine is feeling besieged. A new education law that could practically eliminate the use of Hungarian and other minority languages in ... -
UK | D-Day for May as she seeks backing for draft Brexit deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May will try to persuade her divided Cabinet that they have a choice between backing a draft Brexit deal with the European ... -
This Day in History | 1985 Anglo-Irish agreement signed
Britain and the Republic of Ireland have signed a deal giving Dublin a role in Northern Ireland for the first time in more than 60 years. ... -
Offbeat | Romanian man returns USD107,000 found in secondhand cupboard
A Romanian man was surprised to find 95,000 euros (USD107,000) stashed inside a secondhand cupboard he’d bought — and promptly returned the money. Adela Stanici told ... -
Olympics | Majority of Calgary voters say ‘no thanks’ to 2026 games
Calgary’s bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics was rebuffed yesterday [Macau time] when local voters said “no” in a nonbinding referendum. Unofficial results showed that ... -
Motocycle GP Preview | Hickman chasing third win, Rutter ninth
The motorcycle race is always one of the most anticipated moments of the Grand Prix. As in previous editions, the 52nd Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix promises ... -
APDCGM celebrates 2nd anniversary with exhibition and talks
To celebrate their 2nd anniversary, the Macau Guia Circuit Promotion and Development Association (APDCGM) is once again holding a series of events related to the Guia ... -
Interview | ‘Hickman is favorite to win GP,’ Rutter says
Ahead of the 52nd Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, the Times spoke to eight-time champion and legend of Guia Circuit, Michael Rutter and his teammate and two-time ... -
Golf | Snedeker back at Australian Open for first time since 2007
Brandt Snedeker hasn’t played the Australian Open since 2007 but the memory of his costly mistake in the final round hasn’t faded. Snedeker lost by a ... -
‘I will do my very best to win this weekend,’ Mick Schumacher says
German racer and son of seven-time Formula 1 World Championship winner Michael Schumacher, Mick Schumacher will strive to attain the top spot on the podium on ... -
Football | Premier League hires Discovery’s Susanna Dinnage as CEO
The English Premier League hired broadcasting executive Susanna Dinnage as chief executive yesterday [Macau time], making her the most powerful female executive in global sports. Dinnage ... -
The Buzz | Danish shipper: US-China trade war hits container trade
Danish shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk is warning that trade tensions between the United States and China could weigh on business. The company said a brewing trade ... -
Israeli defense minister resigns over Gaza cease-fire deal
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman abruptly resigned his post yesterday in protest over a cease-fire reached with Gaza militants, in a move that rocked the Israeli ... -
World Briefs
ASEAN Leaders of Southeast Asian nations have again pushed back an agreement on a pan-Asian free trade deal amid a whirlwind of diplomacy yesterday at their annual ... -
Girl About Globe | For edition 11 of 11.11, expect lychee scones
In years to come, Singles’ Day might feature The Tmall Tearooms. An ‘Olde Sweet Shoppe’, and ‘Hosier & Draper’ could be among shopkeepers. Buyers would have ... -
Thursday, November 15, 2018 – edition no. 3171
* Ahead of New rules in January | 49 smoking lounges already approved * Executives, experts discuss gaming industry future and challenges * Extra quota for ... -
MGS Entertainment Show hosts 200 exhibitors
The MGS Entertainment Show officially kicked off yesterday, attracting close to 200 exhibitors this year, ranging from gaming equipment, leisure, tourism and technology-themed exhibitors. This year, ... -
Residential loans record increase
New approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) rose by 31.9 percent month-to-month to MOP9.7 billion, the Monetary Authority of Macau announced in a statement. New RMLs ... -
Education | DSEJ head pledges more cooperation between parents, schools
The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) claims that it will continue to ensure parents’ rights when they participate in the management of local schools, DSEJ ... -
Briefs | Third forum held to mark opening-up anniversary
Marking the 40th anniversary of the reform and opening-up in China, the last of three special forums was held yesterday. At the forum, senior government and ... -
AL President | ‘No need to be concerned’ about legal advisor dismissals
President of the Legislative Assembly (AL) Ho Iat Seng has issued a written reply to an enquiry submitted by lawmakers Sulu Sou and José Pereira Coutinho. ... -
eSports | Macau squad wins silver in global tournament
A Macau esports squad secured an unprecedented second place at a global esports championship on Monday, earning a silver medal and defying all expectations, according to ... -
Education English Speech Contest debates nature topics
The 17th Macau-wide English Speech Contest took place over the weekend. The Macau-wide English Speech Contest was established in 2002, its purpose being to promote the ...
