Monthly Archives: August 2019
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Housing tops Macau’s livelihood concerns
The Think Tank of United Citizens and the City University of Macau’s joint report on livelihood issues for the past 20 years has indicated that Macau ... -
1.36 million credit cards in use in first half-year
The total number of personal credit cards issued by banks in Macau stood at 1.36 million at the end of June 2019, an increase of 2% ... -
IFT launches contemporary art exhibition
The Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) has launched the exhibition “Reunion” at its Educational Restaurant as part of the SAR’s mega art project, Art Macao. Curated ... -
HSBC’s top China executive resigns, capping week of turmoil
The head of HSBC Holdings Plc’s key China business resigned, the latest senior management change in a week that saw Europe’s largest lender oust its top ... -
China to inspect property loan policies in Shenzhen
China will launch a targeted inspection on banks’ property-related businesses in 32 cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, to see whether their credit policies are in ... -
As HK protesters scatter, residents take their place
After the protesters evacuated, residents took their place. In one Hong Kong neighborhood on Saturday, riot police fired multiple rounds of tear gas, prompting demonstrators to ... -
Hong Kong | Carrie Lam says priority is to stop violence
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said Friday her priority is to “stop the violence” rather than make political concessions as the city’s two-month-long protest movement pressed ... -
Technology | Huawei unveils phone system that could replace Android
Huawei Technologies Co. took the wraps off its “HarmonyOS” operating system Friday, offering the first glimpses of in-house software that may someday replace Google’s Android and ... -
CEM and Women’s Association hold seminar on energy saving
Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) and the Women’s General Association of Macau (AGMM) held a seminar on “Energy Saving and Safety” yesterday, attracting over 160 ... -
MGM distributes typhoon kits to the community
MGM has worked with three different local associations in preparing for typhoon season. More than 400 emergency kits have been handed out to small-and- medium-size enterprises ... -
Trump is making Xi’s superpower 2050 plan tougher by the day
Even before the trade war, Xi Jinping’s plan to turn China into one of the world’s most advanced economies by 2050 was ambitious. His grand vision ... -
Pyongyang says Kim supervised weapons tests, criticizes Seoul
North Korea said yesterday that leader Kim Jong Un supervised test-firings of an unspecified new weapons system, which extended a streak of launches that are seen ... -
Briefs | UAE-backed separatists pull out of Yemen’s Aden
Yemeni separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates began withdrawing yesterday from positions they seized from the internationally-recognized government in the southern port city of Aden. ... -
Muslims clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site
Muslim worshippers and Israeli police clashed yesterday at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha. Palestinian medics said at ... -
Offbeat | Bear falls on Northern California patrol car
They probably don’t train people for this at the Sheriff’s Academy. A patrol car was struck by a falling bear in Northern California last weekend. Authorities ... -
This Day in History | 2003 – Gilligan: language ‘wasn’t perfect’
The journalist at the centre of the controversy surrounding the death of weapons expert Dr David Kelly has admitted that his language “wasn’t perfect” when he ... -
Life & Style | Cyrus and Hemsworth split after less than year of marriage
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth have separated after less than a year of marriage. A representative for the singer said Saturday the pair decided a break ... -
Football – EPL | Late Kane drama follows Man City’s Sterling show
After having watched Manchester City and Liverpool begin the Premier League with emphatic wins, Tottenham provided extra excitement on Saturday with two late Harry Kane goals ... -
World briefs
Thailand Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said he is not quitting despite facing mounting criticism for failing to properly take his oath of office. Prayuth omitted a ... -
The Buzz | UK bids to have Glasgow host 2020 UN climate conference
The British government says a major United Nations climate conference will be held in Glasgow next year if the U.K.’s bid to host the event is ... -
Lekima leaves 32 dead in east China
Typhoon Lekima killed 32 people and left 16 missing in coastal Zhejiang province, China’s state broadcaster reported. More than 1 million people in Shanghai and neighboring ... -
Germany to freeze support for Brazil forest projects
A newspaper is reporting that the German government plans to stop supporting forest and biodiversity projects in Brazil because of what it sees as evidence of ... -
Tax Matters | Fighting erosion in taxable base and profit shifting
The RAEM government has recently discussed some amendments to the Corporate Income Tax Regulations (CITR, or Regulamento do Imposto Complementar de Rendimentos) and to the Regime ... -
Monday, August 12, 2019 – edition no. 3351
* Ho Iat Seng promises | Big change * HKZMB can’t keep the tourists in Macau * Trade war hindering Xi’s superpower 2050 plan * Billionaire ... -
Social Housing Regime finally approved after legal imbroglio
The bill to enforce a new regime for the application for social housing has finally passed at the Legislative Assembly (AL). The new regime establishes a ... -
SSM launches denture program for elderly
The Health Bureau (SSM) has introduced the Elderly Denture Pilot Scheme to provide elderly people in need with dentures. The first phase of the program will ... -
‘Plastic bags bill’ approved amid calls for more measures
The Legislative Assembly approved a bill targeting the number of plastic bags distributed by retailers during yesterday’s plenary session. The bill was passed with unanimous approval ... -
Group appeals to CE candidate Ho Iat Seng
A group of about 10 representatives of the Seac Pai Van community have delivered a letter to the next Chief Executive, Ho Iat Seng, drawing his ... -
New Macau to hold ‘voting activity’ on universal suffrage
Local pro-democracy group New Macau Association (ANM) will hold a “voting activity” between August 11 and 25 to assess public opinion on the manner by which ... -
Education | Fines for private school violations to be reduced
The local government has decided to reduce its fines for private schools that commit administrative violations, the Second Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) reported ... -
Property prices holding stable
Real estate prices are rising in a stable manner, data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) shows. The administration released the city’s latest property ... -
Gaming | Moody’s bets concession renewals a near-certainty
Moody’s Investors Service says it expects Macau will renew or reissue the concessions for its six gaming operators after they expire in June 2022. In a ... -
Authorities scouting Border Gate area for typhoon tourist shelter
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Social Affairs Bureau (IAS) are looking for a place near the Border Gate to build an emergency shelter ... -
China targets Philippines in crackdown on offshore gambling
China is stepping up a crackdown on gambling activity by its citizens offshore, threatening what has become a lucrative industry for gaming operators in places like ... -
Shenzhen | Chinese scientists develop chameleon-inspired soft robot
Chinese scientists have developed a chameleon- inspired soft robot with both color-changing and locomotion capabilities, offering a new perspective for future robot-environment interaction. Soft Robotics is ...
