Daily Archives: Monday, December 24, 2018
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Court cancels Polytex asset seizure
The Court of First Instance has cancelled an order to seize the assets of property developer Polytex, the company responsible for the controversial Pearl Horizon project. ... -
Rise in visitor arrivals attributed to HKZMB
Visitor arrivals in November 2018 increased by 15.3 percent year-on-year to exceed 3.26 million, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census Service, attributed ... -
Civil protection law | Proposal upholds crime of social alarm
Following a public consultation process which concluded on Aug. 11, the government has issued a report over the proposed civil protection law. Despite controversy, the report ... -
Crime | Man arrested for scamming ticket buyers
A man was arrested for allegedly scamming online concert ticket buyers out of MOP40,000 between October and November. Some of the victims filed a complaint with ... -
Tourism | Light Festival extended to January 20
The Macau Light Festival 2018, themed “Time Travel in Macau,” will be extended to Jan. 20 at select locations. Apart from St. Dominic’s Church, the Camões ... -
Briefs | José Tavares to head new municipal bureau
José Tavares has been appointed as the first head of the city’s new Municipal Affairs Bureau, according to a dispatch published in the Official Gazette. Tavares’ ... -
Oceanis Park developer prepares to appeal
Former lawmaker Fong Chi Keong, who is also a member of the board of Chong Va-Entretenimento, Limitada, said that the company’s lawyer is handling the lawsuit ... -
Environment | Heavier fines for wastewater treatment plant emissions
The Executive Council announced stricter scrutiny measures for wastewater treatment plants, suggesting companies file summary reports with the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) every six months regarding ... -
Handover | Chui says Macau trusted, valued by President Xi
The Macau government hosted a reception on Thursday, December 20, to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region. The reception ... -
Survey | Business climate stable for restaurants, retail sector in October
Restaurants and the local retail sector reported a stable business climate in October and a conservative prospect in the near future, according to a survey by ... -
JD.com’s Liu won’t be charged after rape investigation
JD.com Inc. Chief Executive Officer Richard Liu won’t be charged in connection with a rape investigation in Minneapolis, ending a probe of more than three months, ... -
Corporate bits | MGM to celebrate new year’s eve in nine time zones
MGM is offering its very first round-the-clock “Celebrating Life – Celebrating with the World” New Year’s Eve program, which offers a live-stream of countdown celebrations at ... -
Huawei faces new setbacks in Europe’s telecom market
The U.S. dispute with China over a ban on tech giant Huawei is spilling over to Europe, the company’s biggest foreign market, where some countries are ... -
China calls US arrogant and selfish after hacking indictment
China called the U.S. arrogant and selfish on Friday after two Chinese citizens were charged with stealing American trade secrets and other sensitive information on behalf ... -
Leaders promise tax cuts, help for entrepreneurs
Chinese leaders on Friday promised more help to entrepreneurs in 2019 to shore up weakening economic growth as Beijing tries to resolve a tariff war with ... -
Japan | Emperor marks last birthday on throne, prays for peace
Japan’s Emperor Akihito, marking his 85th birthday — his last before his upcoming abdication — said he feels relieved that his reign is coming to an ... -
Asia’s richest take hit with USD137b in losses in 2018
The world’s fastest growing source of mega-wealth hit a speed bump this year. The 128 people in Asia with enough money to crack the 500-member Bloomberg ... -
Indonesia | Tsunami set off by volcano sweeps coast; over 220 dead
A tsunami believed to be triggered by a volcanic eruption killed more than 220 people in Indonesia during a busy holiday weekend, sweeping away hotels, hundreds of ... -
Partial gov’t shutdown compounds risks for US economy
Now in its 10th year, America’s economic expansion still looks sturdy. Yet the partial shutdown of the government that began Saturday has added another threat to ... -
Russia | Nine bodies found in burning potash mine
Rescue teams yesterday found the bodies of nine construction workers who had been trapped inside a burning potash mine in Russia’s Ural Mountains. A fire erupted ... -
UK | Police free two drone suspects in Gatwick travel chaos
British police yesterday released a man and a woman who had been arrested in connection with the drone incursions at London’s Gatwick Airport that had disrupted ... -
Offbeat | Bakers upset with missing tips on Hershey’s Kisses candy
Bakers are complaining that something is amiss with Hershey’s Kisses. The chocolate candy’s trademark tips have been mysteriously missing from batches around the country. Bakers have ... -
This Day in History | 1962 – Bay of Pigs prisoners fly to freedom
The last of more than 1,000 men taken prisoner at the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba has returned to the United States in time for ... -
Doping Russia prevents WADA from finding data in Moscow lab
World Anti-Doping Agency inspectors are leaving Moscow empty-handed after Russian authorities prevented them from accessing key doping data that the country’s authorities had agreed to hand ... -
Tennis | Governing bodies promise to address corruption
Tennis’ governing bodies have promised to deliver a “timely implementation” of recommendations to tackle corruption in the sport. An independent review of corruption in tennis was ... -
Football – EPL | Man United stunning, Man City stunned
Manchester United was stunning and Manchester City was stunned. United responded to a change in coach by producing a rampant display to thrash lowly Cardiff 5-1 ... -
Football – La Liga | Barca’s 3-point lead defended before winter break
Lionel Messi ensured Barcelona reached the Spanish league’s winter break atop the standings, playing a part in both goals of a 2-0 win at home over ... -
World briefs
THAILAND Human rights groups along with current and former soccer players have called on FIFA and the Australian government to intervene to stop a Melbourne-based refugee ... -
The Buzz | Cuban assembly approves draft of new constitution
Cuba’s National Assembly on Saturday approved an update of the country’s constitution, the final step before a national referendum expected to approve the new charter in ... -
UK | Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown has died at 77
Britain’s Liberal Democrat party has announced the death of former leader Paddy Ashdown after a short illness. He was 77. The popular, articulate Ashdown was for ... -
Thailand to honor beautiful, violent Siamese fighting fish
The Siamese fighting fish, a popular beauty in home aquariums and a popular bet for gamblers for their violent territoriality, is set to become Thailand’s national ... -
Views on China | How China risks trashing its amazing growth story
In a recent column, I observed that by many measures, China is the world’s largest economy. This means a number of benefits will now flow — ... -
Monday, December 24, 2018 – edition no. 3197
* Civil protection law | Gov’t to proceed with crime of social alarm * Tsunami set off by volcanic eruption kills over 220 in Indonesia * ...
