Daily Archives: Thursday, February 21, 2019
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Esports photoshoot injury knocks out star player
A top-tier professional gamer has suffered a serious injury at a Macau-based esports tournament and is currently receiving medical care in Shanghai. Zhang Ruida, who goes ... -
Briefs | AL approves law for judge discrimination
The Legislative Assembly has approved the Basic Law of Judicial Organization, including a controversial article that bars non-Chinese judges from ruling on matters of national security. ... -
SJM to complete Lagerfeld hotel as ‘legacy to his creative genius’
Macau gaming concessionaire SJM Holdings, which is building a hotel designed by Karl Lagerfeld, says it’s “deeply saddened” by news of his death. Lagerfeld, the iconic ... -
Minimum wage raised to MOP32/hour for security, cleaning staff
The Executive Council (ExCo) has concluded the analysis of a new bill that aims to promote changes to the established minimum wage for local cleaners and ... -
Administrative regulation on land public tenders finally concluded
An administrative regulation that cpmplements the Land Law, in force since 2013, has finally been concluded, the Executive Council (ExCo) spokesperson Leong Heng Teng informed yesterday ... -
Health Bureau refutes Agnes Lam accusations
The Health Bureau (SSM) has replied to an accusation filed by lawmaker Agnes Lam at the Legislative Assembly (AL), with the authority expressing “deep regret for ... -
Tourism | Fear of too many visitors unites lawmakers
Lawmakers at the Legislative Assembly expressed concerns over the record number of visitors registered during the latest Lunar New Year Golden Week, which broke the 1.2 ... -
Art | Amigos da cultura: Association celebrates 33rd anniversary with regional artists lineup
A local art association has celebrated its 33rd anniversary by showcasing an exhibition of 20 artworks by local and regional artists at Albergue SCM. Circulo dos Amigos ... -
Airport to take tougher stance on lighters, selfie sticks
The Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) is requiring the Macau International Airport and other air services institutions in the city to take a tougher stance on passengers ... -
Consulate appointment a ‘significant gesture’ for French
A professor who has held positions in both Hong Kong and Macau has been appointed as a consular adviser for the Consulate General of France in Hong ... -
Corporate Bits | Sands China’s resorts receive accolades in Destinasian
The Venetian Macao has been named ‘Best Hotel in Macau’ at DestinAsian magazine’s 14th Readers’ Choice Awards, which was held in Singapore recently. According to a ... -
K-Pop shows may return to China in sign of easing Korea tensions
Chinese concert promoters are seeking permission for South Korean bands to perform in the country, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign of growing ... -
Elusive arms deal frustrates Boeing to Lockheed
In the world of multibillion dollar defense contracts, India stands out. Home to one of the biggest armed forces on the planet, the country has an ... -
China closes Tibet to foreigners for sensitive anniversaries
China is barring foreign travelers from Tibet over a period of several weeks that includes a pair of sensitive political anniversaries questioning the legitimacy of Beijing’s ... -
Daughter of ex-Mao secretary boycotts Communist-led memorial
The daughter of a Chinese Communist Party veteran boycotted his funeral yesterday, calling it an improper tribute to a man who once worked for Mao Zedong ... -
Ending the war | Possible peace declaration looms large over Kim-Trump summit
With their second summit fast approaching, speculation is growing that President Donald Trump may try to persuade North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to commit to ... -
Vietnam | Deadly pig virus in remote farms
Vietnam is on high alert after African swine fever was discovered in its northern provinces. More than 200 pigs have been slaughtered after household farms in ... -
Laundering scandal | Swedbank may have handled over USD4.3 billion in dirty money
The biggest bank operating in the Baltics, Swedbank AB of Sweden, has now been drawn into the region’s deepening money-laundering scandal. Swedbank spokesman Gabriel Francke Rodau ... -
Putin: Russia will target US if it puts missiles in Europe
President Vladimir Putin signaled Russia will aim new weapons at the U.S. if it stations missiles in Europe after quitting a landmark Cold-War-era treaty, amid growing ... -
This Day in History | 1972 Nixon makes historic visit to China
The American President Richard Nixon has arrived in China at the start of a week-long summit aimed at ending 20 years of frosty relations between the ... -
Offbeat | Trump or Kim? Hanoi barber offers leaders’ hairdos for free
At a barbershop tucked away in a small Hanoi alley, Le Phuc Hai patiently waits for his hair dye to bleach his natural black into the ... -
ESports | Royale rumble: ‘Apex Legends’ smashing ‘Fortnite’ records
For the first time since its meteoric rise, “Fortnite” is no longer a no-doubt victory royale atop the video game industry. “Apex Legends” — a battle ... -
Football | Liverpool, Bayern draw 0-0 in Champions League first leg
Bayern Munich still can’t find a way to score, let alone win at Liverpool. In their fourth visit to Anfield, the German champions drew 0-0 in ... -
The Buzz | Macau government to follow up on identical logo
The Government Information Bureau (GCS) said that it received an email on Monday informing the bureau that a state university in Turkey had adopted a similar ... -
Terrorism | Feds share watchlist with 1,400 private groups
The federal government has acknowledged that it shares its terrorist watchlist with more than 1,400 private entities, including hospitals and universities, prompting concerns from civil libertarians ... -
World Briefs
CHINA is barring foreign travelers from Tibet over a period of several weeks that includes a pair of sensitive political anniversaries. Travel agencies say foreign tourists would ... -
Made in Macao | Post-holiday fitness regime
While the new year is generally the time we make, or try to make, life-changing resolutions, the celebration of Chinese New Year usually results in weight-loss ... -
Thursday, February 21, 2019 – edition no. 3233
* Pro-gamer injured at Macau tournament * Dire strait | Taiwan’s leader issues warning to world according to Xi * Condominium staffers clean two extra patacas ...
