Monthly Archives: February 2019
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Bangladesh | Fire guts historic part of Dhaka, killing at least 81
A devastating fire raced through densely packed buildings in a centuries-old shopping district in Bangladesh’s capital, killing at least 81 people, officials and witnesses said yesterday. The ... -
Abuse survivors demand Vatican transparency, accountability
Survivors of clergy sex abuse on Wednesday demanded transparency, zero tolerance for abuse and accountability for religious superiors who cover up for rapists, setting a confrontational ... -
As US pushes to ban Huawei, UK considers softer approach
Britain can handle the security risks involved with using mobile networks made by China’s Huawei, the cybersecurity chief said yesterday (Macau time), adding to a growing ... -
This Day in History | 1997: Dolly the sheep is cloned
Scientists in Scotland have announced the birth of the world’s first successfully cloned mammal, Dolly the sheep. Dolly, who was created at the Roslin Institute in ... -
Football | Champions League: Ronaldo held scoreless in Madrid as Atletico beats Juventus
ATLETICO MADRID 2, JUVENTUS 0 Atletico Madrid’s vaunted center-back pairing finally got the better of Cristiano Ronaldo early yesterday [Macau time], even providing the goals after ... -
The Buzz | Germany: Far right rebuked over ‘natural selection’ comment
The deputy speaker of Germany’s parliament has rebuked members of a far-right party for suggesting that women aren’t fit to be lawmakers. Green party lawmaker Britta ... -
Courts | Lawyers for El Chapo concerned by juror misconduct
El Chapo’s lawyers raised concerns of potential juror misconduct and were reviewing their options Wednesday after a member of the jury at the Mexican drug lord’s ... -
World Briefs
HONG KONG’s de facto central bank is bidding farewell to its chief after a decade, starting the search for a successor at a time when the ... -
Bizcuits | Honey, Honey
Early in my move to Macau, an old-hand expatriate advised me that to maintain healthy equilibrium, I should regularly spend time away from the city. Currently ... -
IFFAM at the Oscars | The Favourite
• Who will be the favourite on Oscars night? And will those who win really deserve it? On Monday by around midday in Macau we will have ... -
A sweet swan song for ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
Born in the 3-D land rush, “How to Train Your Dragon” has never quite shrugged off the bland corporate sheen attached to it from the start. ... -
New novel by Claire Adam tells haunting family tale
A new novel set in Trinidad spins the tale of an absorbing family drama that ultimately explores the tension between individualism and utilitarianism. Claire Adam’s debut ... -
Chaka Khan’s ‘Hello Happiness’ is mini bundle of joy
With just seven songs in 28 minutes, Chaka Khan’s “Hello Happiness” is a little bundle of joy, emphasis on the little. But you shouldn’t feel shortchanged. ... -
News of the World | Oscars predictions: What will win, what should win
BEST PICTURE The Nominees: “Black Panther,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Favourite,” “Green Book,” “Roma,” “A Star Is Born,” “Vice” The guild wins, which usually point the ... -
The Land of the Eagles
Covering some 29,000sqkm and with a population of just under three million, the Republic of Albania is one of the only three countries/regions in Europe wherein ... -
Travelog | NYC’s Chinatown welcomes Year of the Pig with vibrant parade
Drums, dragons and dancers paraded through New York’s Chinatown last weekend to usher in the Year of the Pig in the metropolis with the biggest population ... -
Friday, February 22, 2019 – edition no. 3234
* TSI rejects Okada appeal | Wynn closer to winning billion-dollar lawsuit * Lapses in development, 81 dead, city destroyed | Dhaka is on fire * ... -
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 ...
