Daily Archives: Wednesday, March 20, 2019
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Lawmakers enter into ‘war of words’ at Assembly
Lawmaker Sulu Sou sparkled controversy in yesterday’s session of the Legislative Assembly (AL) by proposing two “votes of protest,” an unusual motion to try to force ... -
Briefs | Four out of 15 domestic cases convicted
The Court of First Instance said that it has received a total of 15 domestic violence cases since October 2016, and that eight of these cases ... -
136 employers joined gov’t pension scheme since its inception
Since the implementation of the Non-mandatory Central Provident Fund System on January 1, 2018, 136 employers have joined the joint provident fund scheme. Of this number, ... -
A conversation with Nikkei Chefs | Harmony of two cultures at Aji
Delicacy of Japanese techniques matches with the exotic flavors of Peru to wow discerning diners this season at MGM Cotai’s Aji. In the world of Nikkei ... -
Surrender of fugitive agreement with Portugal may be signed this year
The Secretary for Administration and Justice, Sonia Chan, revealed that an agreement between the SAR and Portugal on the surrender of fugitives wanted by one of ... -
Armed drill to be conducted Friday at Venetian Macao
An armed attack drill will be conducted at the Venetian Macao integrated resort in Cotai on Friday, in order to help the police, government departments and ... -
Chui Sai On studying anti-graft report
Chief Executive Chui Sai On is studying the relevant proposals of the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) report on alleged employment recommendations made to Ho Chio Meng, ... -
Hong Kong listed as most expensive city along Singapore, Paris
Hong Kong shares the title of the world’s most expensive cities along with Singapore and Paris for the first time, according to a report by The ... -
Land reclamation for science can diversify Macau economy, mainland expert says
A mainland expert says that Macau can create a technological innovation and entrepreneurship zone through land reclamation. The expert, Qu Jian, is the deputy dean of China ... -
Tourism | Club Med touted as ex-President looks to secure Comoros vote win
Former Comoros President Azali Assoumani said leisure companies including Club Med may invest in the Indian Ocean archipelago, as he vowed to boost the tourism industry ... -
Technology | Chinese firm gets no lift from giant rally
If the rising tide of investor optimism in China (and tech shares) is supposed to lift all equity boats, then at the moment Xiaomi Corp. appears ... -
Taiwan, US plan new talks this year in rebuke to Beijing
Taiwan and the U.S. will hold talks later this year as part of upgraded efforts to counter Beijing’s growing pressure on the island for political unification. ... -
Taiwan | Independence backer challenges Tsai for presidency
A former premier and vocal proponent of independence for Taiwan will challenge his former boss, President Tsai Ing-wen, for the ruling party’s nomination, ensuring the island’s tense ... -
China said to consider excluding Boeing Max Jet from trade deal
China is looking at excluding Boeing Co.’s troubled 737 Max jet from a list of American exports it would buy as part of a trade deal ... -
Press freedom | Concern raised over S. Korean treatment of Bloomberg reporter
International journalists’ organizations are criticizing the status of press freedom in South Korea after the country’s ruling party singled out a Bloomberg reporter with South Korean ... -
Thailand | Tycoon guilty in poaching case, cleared of panther charge
A Thai construction tycoon was convicted yesterday on charges related to a high-profile poaching case last year but was found not guilty of possessing the carcass ... -
Japan | Olympic Committee head resigns amid bribery scandal
Tsunekazu Takeda is stepping down as the president of the Japanese Olympic Committee amid a vote-buying scandal that French investigators suspect helped Tokyo land next year’s ... -
Cyclone Idai | Over 1,000 feared dead in Mozambique
More than 1,000 people were feared dead in Mozambique four days after a cyclone slammed into the country, submerging entire villages and leaving bodies floating in ... -
USA | Warner Bros.’ chief Tsujihara steps down following scandal
Warner Bros. chief Kevin Tsujihara, one of the highest ranking Hollywood executives to be felled by sexual misconduct allegations, stepped down from the studio Monday following ... -
USA | Democrats urge FBI probe of spa owner offering Trump access
Top Democrats are urging the FBI to investigate a Trump campaign donor who is the founder and onetime owner of a spa that has been implicated ... -
Offbeat | Careless loading of cargo containers sinks ship in Iran port
Iranian state TV says careless loading of cargo has capsized a ship in the southern port of Bandar Abbas, sending port workers scrambling to retrieve any ... -
This Day in History | 2003 – US launches missiles against Saddam
American missiles have hit the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, signalling the start of the US-led campaign to topple Saddam Hussein. President George Bush delivered a live television ... -
Figure Skating | Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu ready for worlds
Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu says he has recovered from an ankle injury and is ready to compete for the title at the world figure skating ... -
World briefs
TAIWAN and the U.S. will hold talks later this year as part of upgraded efforts to counter Beijing’s growing pressure on the island for political unification. ... -
The Buzz | Pope nixes French cardinal resignation after cover-up
Pope Francis has declined to accept the resignation of French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin as archbishop of Lyon after he was convicted of failing to report a ... -
Macao Arts festival to present classic performances in May
The 30th Macao Arts Festival will be held in May with the theme “a tribute to classics,” presenting a variety of performances and outreach activities. Organized by the ... -
World Views | When you die, it won’t be an egg that killed you
When the news broke last week that a new study has nutritionists again claiming eggs are unhealthy, I considered whether I needed to recant a 2016 ... -
Wednesday, March 20, 2019 – edition no. 3252
* Legislative Assembly | Gov’t lawmakers slam Sulu Sou as ‘immoral’ * Nikkei Cuisine | Chef Micha exclusive: ‘The future of food is informality’ * Portugal ...
