Yearly Archives: 2018
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News of the world | Essay Against tense global backdrop, let the Games begin
On the one hand: The world gathers for a scripted, globalized spectacle of competition and unity. North Korean athletes and performers stream into the rival South ... -
Organic versus biodynamic
In the past twenty years organic products have become a selling point, as customers are more and more conscious of their well-being and the need to ... -
Travelog | Romantic getaway tips from the world’s longest honeymooners
When you hear about honeymoons or romantic getaways for Valentine’s Day or other occasions, so often the trip involves expensive hotels in upscale destinations. But Mike ... -
Friday, February 9, 2018 – edition no. 2984
* Wynn under scrutiny from Macau to Vegas * Following FIA stance | GP organizers have no plans to replace ‘grid girls’ * Subsidy for disaster ... -
Wynn quits amid harassment claims, ending era of casino legend
He was the undisputed King of Las Vegas. His signature graced the side of the city’s fanciest casino and his gravelly voice greeted callers to the ... -
Taiwan | Six dead, 88 missing after strong quake hits island
Rescuers were working yesterday to try to reach people who were trapped after a strong earthquake near Taiwan’s east coast caused several buildings to cave in ... -
Resignations tendered for Wynn Macau posts
Steve Wynn has stepped down from his positions at Wynn Macau in addition to leaving his posts at the Las Vegas- based parent company, Wynn Resorts, ... -
CCAC head says Coloane land buyers may be ‘victims’
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) will not disclose whether the construction project at Alto de Coloane is related to any crime, the Commissioner of the CCAC, ... -
IC to focus on heritage protection
The new president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Mok Ian Ian, took her oath of office yesterday. An inauguration ceremony of Mok’s leadership was held ... -
Briefs | Janet McNab featured in Macau Inc
Janet McNab, winner of the General Manager of the Year, Greater China, was the headline story in this month’s edition of Macau Inc, published late last ... -
AL Plenary All stamp duty law amendments passed bar one
Yesterday, the Legislative Assembly (AL) passed amendments proposed to enforce the stamp duty in instances of the acquisition of second (and subsequent) housing units. These amendments ... -
Wong seeks to anticipate cybersecurity law
The government hopes the legislative process for a cybersecurity law will be initiated in the second half of 2018, said the Secretary for Security, Wong Sio ... -
US stocks rise as Wall Street grows calmer after big swings
U.S. stocks climbed, with most industry sectors showing gains, as investors looked past concerns that a strong economy may accelerate the removal of monetary stimulus. The ... -
Los Angeles Times sold to local billionaire for USD500 million
The Los Angeles Times is being sold to a local billionaire for USD500 million, opening a new chapter for the 136-year-old newspaper’s staff after an outright ... -
Mozambique approves Anadarko’s USD20 billion natural gas plan
Mozambique’s council of ministers approved the development plan for Anadarko Petroleum Corp.’s liquefied natural-gas project in the north of the nation, an investment estimated at about ... -
Retired cardinal Zen hits back at Vatican over deal with China
The retired archbishop of Hong Kong has slammed the Holy See’s negotiations with Beijing as a “catastrophe” that would bring suffering to millions of worshippers, as ... -
Jerry Chun | Lawyer for ex-CIA man: My client is not a Chinese spy
The lawyer for a former CIA officer accused of illegally retaining classified records is defending his client against accusations he was a Chinese spy. Jerry Chun ... -
Sports diplomacy | Sister of Kim Jong Un to come to South for Games
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, an increasingly prominent figure in the country’s leadership, will be part of the North’s delegation to the South Korean ... -
Pope Francis praises Koreas’ Olympic cooperation
Pope Francis is praising the decision of North and South Korea to compete alongside each other at the Winter Olympics, saying it shows that conflicts can ... -
Pence says US to unveil ‘toughest’ sanctions on North Korea
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. is preparing to announce the “toughest and most aggressive” economic sanctions against North Korea in the coming days, boosting ... -
USA | Trump continues to paint immigrants as criminals
President Donald Trump is continuing his habit of painting immigrants as criminals, highlighting gang connections, calling family reunification a national security threat and bemoaning the death ... -
Germany | Parties reach coalition gov’t deal after long talks
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservatives and Germany’s main center-left party reached a deal yesterday to form a new coalition government after a final session of talks that ... -
Offbeat | Woman says store-bought lettuce had a 3-inch lizard in it
A Maine woman who prepared a salad says she realized after a couple of bites that her fork was stuck in a 3-inch lizard, minus the ... -
This Day in History | 1952 – New Queen proclaimed for UK
Princess Elizabeth has formally proclaimed herself Queen and Head of the Commonwealth and Defender of the Faith. Lords of the Council – numbering 150 – representatives ... -
Rugby Academy | Over 100 players and supporters in Hong Kong festival, U6 team shine
The Macau Bats took six teams to the latest Hong Kong rugby festival hosted by Tai-Po Rugby Club at King’s Park last weekend. A group of ... -
Winter Games | Athletes, organizers contend with icy weather in Pyeongchang
When many athletes and officials woke up yesterday, the temperature at Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium was minus 16 Celsius. Sidewalks in the nearby mountain cluster were sparsely ... -
Football | FA Cup: Swansea wins 8-1, Huddersfield sets up Man U match
With a club-record 8-1 win in the FA Cup, Swansea offered further evidence of its revival under new manager Carlos Carvalhal yesterday [Macau time]. Huddersfield was ... -
World briefs
NORTH KOREA leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, an increasingly prominent figure in the country’s leadership, will be part of the North’s delegation to the South Korean ... -
The Buzz | Amid controversy, Tarantino expresses regret over Thurman
Director Quentin Tarantino has responded to Uma Thurman’s allegation that he put her life in danger with a dangerous car stunt on “Kill Bill,” calling the ... -
Snow causes major travel disruptions in France
Heavy snowfall is causing major travel disruptions in the northern half of France and in Paris after the weather conditions caught authorities off guard. Hundreds of ... -
Made in Macao | Out with the old
Next Tuesday, February 13, is a special day. No, it is not Chinese New Year yet, and no, it is not special because it is Valentine’s ... -
Thursday, February 8, 2018 – edition no. 2983
* Sex scandal | An era gone with Wynn * Death, chaos in Taiwan aftershocks * CCAC: plot buyers may be ‘victims’ * IC to focus ... -
Breaking News: Steve Wynn resigns amid sex misconduct claims
Casino mogul Steve Wynn resigned today [Wednesday, Macau time] as chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts amid sexual misconduct allegations. The Las Vegas-based company in a ... -
CCAC wants gov’t to revert Alto de Coloane plot ownership
The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) have released their “Investigation report on the construction project at Alto de Coloane”. The report highlights the existing doubts concerning the ... -
Obituary | Professor Jao Tsung I passed away aged 101
Professor Jao Tsung I, an expert of sinology and a former recipient of an honorary doctorate from the University of Macau (UM), passed away yesterday morning, ...
