Monthly Archives: January 2019
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Brexit | Britain testing ‘no-deal’ scenario as vote nears
Britain is testing how its motorway and ferry system would handle a no-deal Brexit by sending a stream of trucks from a regional airport to the ... -
Offbeat | Kevin Spacey to appear in court on sexual assault charge
Actor Kevin Spacey was set to appear today [Macau time] in a Nantucket courtroom to answer accusations that he groped a young man in a bar ... -
This Day in History | 1996 – France’s former president Mitterrand dies
France is mourning the loss of its longest-serving president, Francois Mitterrand, who has died at the age of 79 from prostate cancer. The news was announced ... -
La Liga | Real Madrid back in trouble as Solari effect loses luster
The Santiago Solari effect has worn off at Real Madrid. The Spanish club hoped it had found a coach to turn its season around when it ... -
Asian Cup | Thailand fires coach Rajevac after loss to India
The Football Association of Thailand has fired Milovan Rajevac as head coach after the national team’s 4-1 opening loss to India at the Asian Cup. Thai ... -
Wayne Rooney charged with public intoxication
Wayne Rooney was arrested last month on a public intoxication charge and taken to jail to sober up after he triggered a door alarm at a ... -
World briefs
MYANMAR Thirteen policemen were killed and nine injured in early morning attacks on police outposts in Myanmar’s Rakhine state by the insurgent Arakan Army, state media reported. ... -
The Buzz | Hong Kong picks advocate of China-Vatican dialogue as bishop
Retired head of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong Cardinal John Tong will serve as the church’s interim administrator in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory, effectively blocking ... -
Gabon’s government puts down coup attempt, arrests plotters
Gabon’s government has retained control of the West African country after an attempted military coup yesterday, the government said. Five army officers who took over state ... -
Our Desk | On increasing festivals and events
The recent Macao Light Festival was said to be in demand, thus the Macao Government Tourism Office extended the event in order for tourists and residents ... -
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 – edition no. 3204
* Economy | Trade war fears affect growth prospects * Thai police say they won’t deport Saudi woman seeking asylum * Money exchange scam Wong Sio ... -
Gaming | MGM Resorts seeks to boost profit USD300m through cost cuts
MGM Resorts International announced a new cost-cutting drive that’s intended to boost profit by USD300 million annually, most of it over the next two years. Half ... -
Applications for Local View Power open
The Macau Cultural Centre is calling on local filmmakers to submit proposals for films to be produced and screened at the next “Local View Power” (LVP). ... -
Ask the Vet | Tick Fever
Tick fever, or canine Ehrlichiosis, is a canine disease spread by the bite of the brown dog tick. Ehrlichiosis is a serious disease that may cause ... -
Crime | Suspect who attacked police remains in custody
The suspect who attacked a policeman at the entrance of Galaxy Hotel after being told that smoking was not allowed in the premises, remains in custody. ... -
Education | IPM Open Day attracts 2,000 visitors
The Macau Polytechnic Institute’s (IPM) 2019 Open Day attracted some 2,000 senior high school graduates and local residents to participate in the annual event which introduces ... -
Non-resident deposits dropped 7.5pct
In November, currency in circulation and demand deposits rose 1.5 percent and 0.5 percent respectively, according to statistics released on Friday by the Monetary Authority of ... -
Myanmar plans to attract more visitors from Macau, HK
Myanmar is planning to implement digital marketing to develop the country’s hotels and tourism sector, so as to increase promotional work to attract visitors from Macau ... -
Autistic artist to receive honorific title
A local artist from the community is set to be awarded an honorific title of merit on Wednesday by the local government. Leong Ieng Wai, who ... -
Briefs | CE calls on gov’t officials to implement Xi’s aspirations for Macau
Chief Executive (CE) Chui Sai On called on government officials to adhere to aspirations set out in key speeches made by President Xi Jinping. Speaking at ... -
In Umbrella Movement shadow, Macau students say they want democracy
Macau students are overwhelmingly in favor of democratic reform in the special administrative region and are sympathetic toward Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement, a new study ... -
Gaming – US | NFL signs Caesars as casino partner, inches toward betting deals
The National Football League signed a multiyear deal to make Caesars Entertainment Corp. its first- ever casino partner, bringing the pro sport and its owners closer ... -
Hong Kong | Stocks have the worst start to a year since 1995
Hong Kong shares had their worst start to a year since 1995, as further signs of a slowing Chinese economy spurred declines. The Hang Seng Index ... -
Nissan executive on leave for tasks related to Ghosn arrest
Nissan Chief Performance Officer Jose Munoz, who oversaw the Japanese automaker’s global strategies, is taking a leave of absence to work on “special tasks arising from ... -
As China cuts back on iPhones, LVMH handbags could be next
After Apple Inc.’s shock profit warning, investors were quick to make the connection: if Chinese consumers are cutting back on iPhones, Louis Vuitton handbags could be ... -
HK Financial Secretary says no plan to relax property cooling
The Hong Kong government has no plan to ease property-cooling measures, including the stamp duty on second homes or for overseas buyers, as many residents still ... -
China must democratize for progress on Taiwan, Tsai says
China must usher in major democratic reforms if it hopes to overcome decades of mutual animosity with Taiwan, President Tsai Ing- wen said in Taipei Saturday. ... -
Rover powers up devices in pioneering moon mission
All systems are go as a Chinese spacecraft and rover power up their observation equipment after making a first-ever landing on the far side of the ... -
Beijing says US travel advisory ‘cannot stand up to scrutiny’
China on Friday rebutted a U.S. travel advisory that urges American nationals to “exercise increased caution” when travelling in the Communist Party-ruled country. The advisory, which ... -
Philippines | Peso faces new threat as Duterte gears up for poll
As if falling for six straight years wasn’t enough, the Philippine peso is now facing an additional threat: a mid-term election that may compound concerns about ... -
Japan | Bluefin goes for USD3 million at first 2019 sale at Tokyo market
A 278-kilogram bluefin tuna sold for a record 333.6 million yen (USD3 million) at the first auction of 2019, after Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market was moved ... -
India | Second group of Rohingya Muslims deported to Myanmar
India last week deported a second small group of Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar after ordering the expulsion of members of the Myanmar minority group and others ... -
Tropical storm crosses south Thailand without major damage
Ferry services and airports reopened in southern Thailand on Saturday as a storm moved west into the Andaman Sea after causing disruption and leaving at least ... -
Malaysia | King abdicates in unexpected move
Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V abdicated on Sunday in an unexpected move, after just two years on the throne. The palace said in a statement that ... -
Italy | Leaders send conflicting messages on migrants at sea
The leaders of the populist parties that formed Italy’s government sparred Saturday over more migrants stranded on private rescue vessels in the Mediterranean Sea, exposing cracks ...
