Hong Kong’s growth halved in fourth quarter as trade war hit

The trade war between the U.S. and China and slowing retail sales dragged Hong Kong’s economic growth down at the end of last year, with exports showing

Retired Indian general urges caution against Pakistan strike

As India considers its response to the suicide car bombing of a paramilitary convoy in the disputed region of Kashmir that killed dozens of soldiers, a retired

Singapore plans cautious budget with an eye on election

Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat will aim to strike a delicate balance in today’s budget: preaching fiscal prudence while doling out more social spending ahead

Thailand | Party challenging army rule holds first Bangkok rally

The political party seen as the main challenger to military-dominated government in Thailand held its first rally in the capital on Friday, as campaigning heats up for

Interview | Maduro reveals secret meetings with US envoy

A month into Venezuela’s high-stakes political crisis, President Nicolas Maduro revealed in an Associated Press interview that his government has held secret talks with the Trump administration. He

Women recall the ‘hell’ of Soviet war in Afghanistan

Sitting in her living room, 65-year-old Tatyana Rybalchenko goes through a stack of black-and-white photos from more than 30 years ago. In one of them, she is

Switzerland | Actor Bruno Ganz, star of ‘Downfall,’ dies at 77

Swiss actor Bruno Ganz, who played Adolf Hitler cooped up in his Berlin bunker in “Downfall” and an angel in Wim Wenders’ “Wings of Desire,” has died. He

This Day in History | 1996 Bomb blast destroys London bus

Three people are feared dead and eight have been hurt after a bomb exploded on a double decker bus in the heart of London’s West End. The

Offbeat | Beer from 1886 shipwreck may yield new brew

Ahoy, beer lovers: A bottle from a 133-year-old shipwreck may yield yeast for a new brew in upstate New York. Biotechnology students at the State University of

La Liga | Madrid stunned by Girona, sees Barcelona increase its lead

Real Madrid was stunned by struggling Girona yesterday, losing 2-1 at home to see Barcelona extend its lead at the top of the Spanish league standings. Real Madrid

Basketball | NBA, FIBA announce plans for pro league in Africa

The NBA is bringing a pro league to Africa. The Basketball Africa League, a new collaboration between the NBA and the sport’s global governing body FIBA,

Emotional funeral for Sala held in his Argentine hometown

Family, friends, supporters and former teammates paid tribute to striker Emiliano Sala in his small Argentine hometown on Saturday, almost four weeks after he died when the

The Buzz | Lion Air jet overshoots runway upon landing in Indonesia

A Lion Air jet with 182 passengers and seven crew members overshot the runway while landing at Pontianak airport in Indonesia’s West Kalimantan province on Saturday, the airline

Iran | Thousands attend funeral for slain Guard members

Dozens of comrades circled caskets on the back of trucks on Saturday as thousands of mourners attended a mass funeral for 27 elite Revolutionary Guard

World Briefs

INDONESIA Plantation companies fined for burning huge areas of land since 2009 have failed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in penalties meant to hold them accountable

Rear Window | Ho Iat Seng: the natural candidate

Today it will be too difficult to spot anybody who disbelieves Ho Iat Seng is to succeed Chui Sai On as Macau’s Chief Executive. Local entrepreneur and president

Monday, February 18, 2019 – edition no. 3230

* Chief executive election | Analysts, lawmaker welcome 1st contest in 2 decades * Migrants raise awareness about domestic violence * Former UM dean acquitted * Deadline in trade talks may be extended   DOWNLOAD

IPIM to set up service counters at two ports to facilitate investors

The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) is to set up a service center at the Hong Kong International Airport and at the port of the Hong

Gaming | MGM Resorts CEO: Feds’ Wire Act opinion is unenforceable

The chairman and chief executive officer of casino operator MGM Resorts International yesterday decried a U.S. Department of Justice opinion that is threatening the viability of

Environment | Red tide appears at Hac Sa Beach

The Hac Sa Beach is being affected by a red tide. The Marine and Water Bureau is warning the public not to carry out water activities

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