Yearly Archives: 2018
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Beijing halts work by team on gene-edited babies
China’s government ordered a halt yesterday to work by a medical team that claimed to have helped make the world’s first gene-edited babies, as a group ... -
In China, your car could be talking to the government
Global automakers are feeding real-time location information and dozens of other data points from electric vehicles to Chinese government monitoring centers, potentially adding to China’s rich ... -
PRC expresses concerns over US warships in Taiwan Strait
China said yesterday that it had expressed concerns to the U.S. over the passage of a pair of Navy warships through the Taiwan Strait, days ahead ... -
Philippines | Three policemen convicted of murder in brutal drug war
A Philippine court found three police officers guilty yesterday of killing a student they alleged was a drug dealer, in the first known such conviction under the ... -
Japan | Prosecutors vow to hold Ghosn as long as needed
Japanese prosecutors said yesterday they will detain former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn for as long as is needed to finish their investigation into suspicions of financial ... -
Ukraine urges NATO to deploy ships amid standoff with Russia
The Ukrainian president has urged NATO to deploy naval ships to the Sea of Azov, a proposal that has been sharply criticized by Russia as a ... -
Argentina | Judge acts on complaint against Saudi prince
Argentine legal authorities took initial action Wednesday to consider a request from Human Rights Watch to prosecute Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for alleged ... -
This Day in History | 1999 – T-bone steaks on sale by Christmas
The beef-on-the-bone ban will be lifted next month, the government has announced. T-bone steaks and ribs of beef should be on sale by 17 December, just ... -
Offbeat | Nelson, Henley to honor Parton at Grammy MusiCares concert
Willie Nelson, Vince Gill, Don Henley and Mavis Staples will perform in tribute to Dolly Parton when she’s honored as the 2019 MusiCares Person of the ... -
NBA making a ‘long-term play’ in Africa
Timothy Ighoefe is an intimidating defender at 6-foot-11 and 245 pounds. Still, the Nigerian knows he must improve if his decision to play basketball instead of ... -
The Buzz | Photo thought to be of Vincent van Gogh is his brother
Experts say a photo thought to be of a young Vincent van Gogh has turned out most likely to be of his brother, Theo. The Van ... -
Parades to be held at the Ruins of St. Paul’s
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will hold an “Art Promotion Mini Parade” this weekend at the Ruins of St. Paul’s. In addition, the 2018 Macao International ... -
Joyce DiDonato to perform in Macau
Opera singer Joyce DiDonato will perform at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) on January 1, opening a string of shows that will celebrate the centre’s 20th ... -
World Briefs
CHINA said yesterday that it had expressed concerns to the U.S. over the passage of a pair of Navy warships through the Taiwan Strait, days ahead ... -
World Views | There’s no need for a new cold war with China
This weekend’s G-20 summit in Buenos Aires matters less for the main proceedings than for U.S. President Donald Trump’s expected encounter with Chinese President Xi Jinping. ... -
Friday, November 30, 2018 – edition no. 3182
* Policy Address | Extended police powers concern lawmakers * A conversation with Mike Goodridge | Film festival and the city * Medical forum in Macau ... -
The odd Favourite
• This December at the Macau Film Festival ‘The Favourite’ is, oddly enough, about love’ – a review * Movies: Green Book * Book: Let’s ... -
‘Green Book’ is sure to put a smile on your face
If there is a big studio movie that’s more generally crowd-pleasing than “Green Book “ this season, I have yet to find it. In this landscape ... -
Musician Jeff Tweedy displays sense of humor in his memoir
In his memoir, “Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back),” Jeff Tweedy, frontman of the American rock band Wilco, displays a sense of humor that his ... -
Michael Bublé makes return to standards on ‘love’
Wen people claim they are stepping away from it all to spend more time with their family, it’s usually a front. When Michael Buble said he’d ... -
A delicious, vicious acting feast in ‘The Favourite’
Yorgos Lanthimos’ “The Favourite,” a wicked blast of nasty fun, gleefully dispenses with the usual decorum of the period drama to free its powerhouse trio of ... -
The Margravial Legacy
Baden and Württemberg are the two constituent regions of Baden-Württemberg, but they remain two distinct wine regions due to historical reasons. For one thing, they have ... -
Travelog | Food chain disruption eyed in Hawaii whale sighting decline
Research into the decline of humpback whale sightings in Hawaii points to a food chain disruption likely caused by warmer ocean temperatures in the whales’ feeding ... -
CEM to expand Coloane Power Station seeking ‘cleaner’ production
The Companhia de Electricidade de Macau, SA (CEM) announced yesterday the expansion of the Coloane Power Station. The announcement was made during the ceremony held yesterday ... -
El Chapo, drug lord and Macau gambler
The U.S. trial of infamous drug baron Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has uncovered the excesses of a lavish lifestyle that took him around the world, from ... -
Gaming | Upcoming concession process lacks transparency, editor says
The local government’s decision- making process during the upcoming gaming concession will not be transparent, Taipei-based journalist Martin Williams claimed yesterday during a breakfast meeting organized ... -
Briefs | DSEJ to cancel text message to parents
The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) plans to stop sending text messages to local parents regarding class suspensions during extreme weather. The service is going ... -
‘Aerial arts’ local community growing with new studio’s opening
A group of aerial and yoga practitioners recently opened a studio downtown in a bid to boost its community in the region. Zoe de Vilhena, who arrived ... -
Ma Man Kei celebrated for his contribution to China’s reforms
Late local businessman Ma Man Kei has been selected as one of 100 people to be awarded in view of their contributions to China’s opening-up and ... -
New book by Portuguese scholar praises OBOR initiative
Steps of Greatness: the Geopolitics of OBOR” written by Francisco Leandro will be launched at the Macau Military Club today at 6:30 p.m. According to a ... -
Sabrina Ho believes Macau has potential for art auctions
Sabrina Ho, founder of Chiu Yeng Culture Limited, believes that Macau is a potential market for art auctions, she told the media this week on the ... -
Shenzhen Design Fashion Week involving Macau participants underway
The 5th Shenzhen Design Fashion Week is underway at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center until tomorrow, showcasing the works of hundreds of independent designers, including ... -
Banking | StanChart said to weigh a simpler structure to control costs
Standard Chartered Plc is weighing a plan to simplify its structure as the emerging markets lender looks to control costs across its sprawling network from Zambia ... -
Report faults Indonesian airline’s safety measures in crash
Faulty equipment and Indonesian carrier Lion Air’s own safety failures had pilots fighting for control of their Boeing 737 MAX 8 as it plunged into the ... -
Prominent photographer taken by police, wife says
Lu Guang’s photos exposed the everyday realities of people on the margins of Chinese society: coal miners, drug addicts, HIV patients. Now, the award-winning photographer is ...
