Yearly Archives: 2018
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Corporate Bits | Sheraton announces CNY festive menu
Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel, Cotai Central is presenting a variety of dining offers to celebrate the Year of the Dog, where guests can take their pick ... -
Replicants | Lifelike robots made in Hong Kong meant to win over humans
David Hanson envisions a future in which AI-powered robots evolve to become “super- intelligent genius machines” that might help solve some of mankind’s most challenging problems. ... -
Oil spill from sunken tanker is expanding in East China Sea
Several oil slicks have been found in waters around a sunken Iranian tanker ship in the East China Sea in a spill that is growing and ... -
Guangzhou automaker to scrap Trump-sounding brand for US market
Chinese automaker GAC Motor will scrap the brand name it uses in China when it enters the U.S. market next year because it could be confused ... -
Bangladesh, Myanmar aim to finish Rohingya return in 2 years
Bangladesh and Myanmar have agreed that they will try to complete the repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees who fled from violence in ... -
North Korea scoffs at Trump’s ‘nuclear button’ tweet
North Korea’s state-run media say U.S. President Donald Trump’s tweet about having a bigger nuclear button than leader Kim Jong Un’s is the “spasm of a ... -
Chile | Pope begs forgiveness for ‘irreparable harm’ from sex abuse
Pope Francis begged for forgiveness yesterday for the “irreparable damage” done to children who were raped and molested by priests, opening his visit to Chile by ... -
USA | Seized ivory probed for clues that could help save elephants
Scientists are using information gleaned from both illegal ivory art and elephant dung to provide clues that could help save the lives of pachyderms that are ... -
USA | Parents of 13 locked-up kids held on hefty bail
The parents of 13 children found locked up in a California home each were being held on USD9 million bail and could face charges including torture ... -
Offbeat | What robot strippers say about sexism and tech
Two robot strippers that made an appearance at a strip club in Las Vegas during the CES technology show last week have raised questions about gender ... -
This Day in History | 1983 – BBC wakes up to morning TV
People have been switching on their televisions a little earlier than usual to catch Britain’s first breakfast news programme. The BBC’s new Breakfast Time programme went ... -
Despite doping scandals, Olympic fever grips Russian cinemas
Russia’s going crazy for the Olympics. The 1972 Olympics. Even as the Russian team faces up to being barred from next month’s Winter Games for doping ... -
Basketball | NBA opens investigation into Rockets-Clippers events
The NBA is planning to speak with players from both the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers to determine the specifics of late-game and postgame events ... -
World briefs
MYANMAR-BANGLADESH The two countries have agreed that they will try to complete the repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees who fled from violence in ... -
The Buzz | Japan public TV sends mistaken North Korean missile alert
Japan’s public broadcaster mistakenly sent an alert warning citizens of a North Korean missile launch and urging them to seek immediate shelter, then retracted it minutes ... -
Kosovo Serb politician is gunned down; police start manhunt
A leading Serb politician in northern Kosovo was gunned down yesterday in broad daylight, an attack that raised ethnic tensions in the Balkans and prompted the ... -
Macau Matters | Academic assessment stupidities
Mostly for fun and to “keep my hand in” I teach a few undergraduate courses each year at a local university. I have recently been “asked” ... -
Wednesday, January 17, 2018 – edition no. 2967
* Sulu Sou cases adjourned * Gaming | Analysts divided over VIP performance this year * MSAR out of EU tax haven ‘blacklist’ soon * Recruitment ... -
Racing expert calls for F3 Guia legends race
The December issue of the UK-based F1 Racing Magazine focuses on the Macau Grand Prix, with two Formula One champions – including legendary racer Ayrton Senna ... -
Briefs | Gaming employees call for salary increase
Yesterday morning, the Gaming Employee Advance Association visited the government headquarters to call for a salary increase for gaming employees. The group hopes the government will ... -
Legislative assembly | Lawmakers to consider Vong’s ‘immunity resolution’ today
Lawmaker Sulu Sou will today begin standing trial at the Court of First Instance accused of “aggravated disobedience,” after his legislative immunity was lifted last month ... -
Scams continue to make victims of tourists and residents alike
A series of swindles over the weekend added to the high incidence of crimes involving scams in Macau, this time hitting tourists and residents alike. Several cases ... -
MGM and CTM partner for small enterprises cloud service
MGM and CTM are collaborating to introduce a cloud data backup service for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) impacted by Typhoon Hato. Through its SME Relief Program, ... -
Government calls on residents not to violate mainland cyber law
During Sunday’s public consultation of the cyber security law, the government’s representatives suggested that local residents ought not to talk about certain topics on WeChat in ... -
Modern American cinema festival kicks off
Arthouse Cinematheque Passion is currently presenting Macau’s first film festival of modern American films, showcasing 10 revered multicultural productions from the past few years. The films ... -
Residents suggest removing ashtrays near bus stops
During Sunday’s Macao Forum, many residents expressed their disagreement with the government’s decision to place ashtrays within the 10-meter radius of bus areas in which smoking ... -
Scholar hopes for more studies on video gaming addiction in Macau
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified gaming addiction as a mental health disorder, and it will be included in the organization’s 11th International Classification ... -
Gaming | Atlantic City casino revenue rose in 2017 for second year
In 2017, it was a very good year — for Atlantic City’s casinos. They saw their gambling revenue increase for the second year in a row ... -
Bundesbank says yuan to be included in currency reserves
Germany’s central bank has decided to include the Chinese yuan in its own reserves, in a further boost to the international status of the currency. Speaking ... -
Alibaba’s AI outgunned humans in key Stanford reading test
Alibaba has developed an artificial intelligence model that scored better than humans in a Stanford University reading and comprehension test. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. put its ... -
IMF says Beijing must fix shortcomings to lead globalization
China should be willing to loosen trade and investment restrictions if it seeks to play a leading role in globalization, International Monetary Fund First Deputy Managing ... -
Report: Owners eye sale of C&A fashion chain to Chinese firm
German weekly news magazine Der Spiegel reported that the owners of European fashion chain C&A are considering selling the company to a Chinese investor. Der Spiegel ... -
Lego plans video games, social network for children
Toy maker Lego is partnering with China’s internet firm Tencent to offer games, video and possibly a social network aimed at children. The privately-owned company based ... -
East China Sea slick fire from sunken oil tanker burns out
The fire from a sunken Iranian tanker ship in the East China Sea has burned out, a Chinese transport ministry spokesman said yesterday, although concerns remain ... -
Banking | Regulator vows to toughen rules on USD38 trillion industry
China’s banking regulator pledged to continue its crackdown on malpractice in the USD38 trillion industry in 2018, vowing to tackle everything from poor corporate governance and ...
