Monthly Archives: May 2019
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Tourism | MGTO rolls out lucky draws in celebration of handover
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is launching a promotion for visitors to the city in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the handover. The Office ... -
Tourism authority launches survey to study tourist tax
The Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) began its survey on the “feasibility of imposing a tourist tax” yesterday. The MGTO deputy head has stated the Office ... -
Forum | Brazil wants to expand strategic partnership with China
The government of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro wants to strengthen and expand trade ties between Brazil and China, which is the message that Vice President Hamilton ... -
Briefs | Hong Kong resumes fresh pork supply
Hong Kong resumed its fresh pork supply yesterday, with about 2,000 live pigs transported to two local abattoirs for auction, Radio Television Hong Kong reported. The ... -
Doing business in China in 2019 harder for European firms
European companies operating in China said doing business became harder over the last year, with slowing output, rising wages, the trade war and other factors adding ... -
corporate bits | Melco invites local youth to entertainment show Elēkrŏn
Recently, about 30 students and professionals from University of Macau’s Faculty of Business Administration and the Macau Marketing Institute were invited to a backstage tour of ... -
Pig disease outbreak pushes up global pork prices
Hong Kong retiree Lee Wai-man loves pork fresh from the market but eats a lot less now that the price has jumped as China struggles with ... -
US ambassador in China makes rare visit to Tibet
The U.S. ambassador to China is making a rare visit to Tibet to meet local officials and raise concerns about restrictions on Buddhist practices and the ... -
Baise | At least three killed in building collapse
At least three people were killed and four others buried in the collapse of a building in southern China yesterday, authorities said. Framework surrounding a bar ... -
Koreas | South vows to send aid to North quickly, may send food
South Korea vowed yesterday to move quickly on plans to provide USD8 million worth of medical and nutritional aid for North Korean children through U.N. agencies ... -
Kashmir | Group seeks UN probe into torture by India troops
A prominent rights group in Indian-controlled Kashmir is advocating for the United Nations to establish a commission of inquiry to investigate what it calls the endemic use ... -
Australia | PM Morrison set to form majority government
Prime Minister Scott Morrison looked set yesterday to form a majority government as vote counting from Australia’s weekend election allayed fears that his conservative coalition may ... -
USA | Senator calls for probe of Chinese rail technology
The Senate’s top Democrat is calling on the federal government to step in and investigate whether a plan for new subway cars in New York City ... -
Persian Gulf | Trump warns Iran not to threaten US or it will face ‘end’
President Donald Trump yesterday warned Iran not to threaten the United States again or it would face its “official end,” shortly after a rocket landed near ... -
Offbeat | Grumpy Cat, who entertained millions online, dies at age7
Grumpy Cat, whose sourpuss expression entertained millions on the internet and spawned hundreds of memes, national television commercials and even a movie, died at age 7. ... -
This Day in History | 1991 – Bomb kills India’s former leader Rajiv Gandhi
Rajiv Gandhi, the 46-year-old former Indian prime minister, has been assassinated. He was campaigning for the Congress Party on the second day of voting in the ... -
Motoracing | Alonso rejects McLaren offer to buy him Indy 500 seat
McLaren offered to buy Fernando Alonso a seat in the Indianapolis 500, but the Formula One champion told the team he was uncomfortable replacing a driver ... -
Rugby | Folau considering his option despite missing appeal deadline
Israel Folau hasn’t given up on playing professionally again despite Rugby Australia closing its code of conduct case against the Wallabies star after he missed a ... -
World briefs
TIBET The U.S. ambassador to China is making a rare visit to Tibet to meet local officials and raise concerns about restrictions on Buddhist practices and ... -
Google says services on Huawei phones still will function
Google said its basic services on Huawei smartphones still will function following U.S. sales curbs, but the Chinese tech giant faces the possible loss of other ... -
The Buzz | Indonesian court sentences Frenchman to death for drugs
An Indonesian court sentenced a Frenchman to death for smuggling 3 kilograms of drugs to the tourist island of Lombok, even though prosecutors had only sought ... -
Our Desk | A blind eye to ‘modern slavery’
Over a week ago, Amnesty International described the exploitation of domestic workers in Macau and Hong Kong as modern slavery – a shameful description of something ... -
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 – edition no. 3293
* Freedom of the press | Civil protection bill under fire * On the 30th anniversary | Democrat lawmakers want to shed new light on Tiananmen ... -
Real estate transactions plunge
The value of purchases of building unit and parking space purchases in the first quarter of 2019 was MOP10.55 billion, down by 20.3% for building units ... -
DSSOPT halts three illegal construction projects
Three clandestine constructions in Rua do Monte and Calçada do Botelho were demolished following an inspection conducted by an interdepartmental working group of the Land, Public ... -
Ask the Vet | Diet tips for geriatric dogs
Geriatric dogs need special consideration when preparing a diet and exercise regimen. Health and joint problems may require different tactics than those used for younger obese ... -
Gaming – Massachusetts | Wynn and MGM in talks about sale of Encore Boston casino
Wynn Resorts Ltd. is in talks with MGM Resorts International to sell its nearly finished casino outside Boston – a startling turn after the company won ... -
MGM might pay $800 million in Las Vegas shooting settlement
Casino giant MGM Resorts told federal regulators Thursday it might pay up to USD800 million to settle liability lawsuits stemming from the 2017 mass shooting in ... -
Briefs | Av. Colonel Mesquita crash leaves 90-year-old injured
A 90-year-old man was injured in a traffic accident on Avenida do Colonel Mesquita yesterday. The accident occurred on the zebra crossing next to the Dom ... -
Lawyers host celebratory day in preparation for upcoming Congress
The Macau Lawyers Association (AAM) once again organized Lawyer’s Day, involving activities covering entertainment, sports and free legal counseling sessions across three days from Friday until ... -
Four men assaulted, one killed in Cotai
Four men from the mainland were assaulted on Saturday evening, with one killed. The Judiciary Police (PJ) is investigating the case and looking to press the ... -
Wong says media should ‘embrace’ the GBA initiative
The media should embrace the opportunities offered by the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and actively participate in its promotion, according to the Secretary for Security, Wong ... -
Forum | Chui given ‘Key to the City’ in Porto visit
Chief Executive Chui Sai On and the Mayor of Porto, Rui Moreira, signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday with the aim of promoting friendly relations ... -
Liaison Office weighs in on extradition law
Hong Kong deputies for China’s top legislative body met with officials from the Liaison Office on Friday, reported The Standard. They met to discuss the city’s ... -
Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam continues Greater Bay tour
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam, accompanied by Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Patrick Nip, continued her visit to the mainland cities of the Greater ...
