Monthly Archives: September 2019
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Taiwan woos Solomon Islands amid rumors It might switch sides to China
Taiwan and the Solomon Islands put on a display of friendship yesterday, pledging to deepen ties, even as rumors persist the Pacific nation is close to ... -
US priest who gave out gifts in Philippines accused of abuse
The American priest’s voice echoed over the phone line, his sharp Midwestern accent softened over the decades by a gentle Filipino lilt. On the other end, ... -
Japan | Nissan board says chief has resigned, successor to be named
Nissan Chief Executive Hiroto Saikawa tendered his resignation yesterday after acknowledging that he had received dubious income and vowed to pass the leadership of the Japanese ... -
UK | Johnson tells Irish leader Brexit deal can be reached
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, facing staunch opposition at home, told Ireland’s leader yesterday that a new Brexit deal can be reached so Britain leaves the ... -
Putin’s system survives local elections as some cracks appear
Simmering popular anger led to setbacks for Russia’s ruling party in closely watched races in Moscow Sunday, even as the Kremlin used its tight control of ... -
UN atomic watchdog confirms Iran installing new centrifuges
The United Nations’ atomic watchdog confirmed yesterday that Iran is preparing to use more advanced centrifuges, another breach of limits set in the country’s unraveling nuclear ... -
This Day in History | 1963 – American Express comes to Britain
American Express, one of the world’s largest banking houses, has opened a credit card service in Britain. Holders of the cards will be able to use ... -
Offbeat | Man calls police demanding they return his stolen pot
A man confused about Ohio drug laws has called a police department demanding that officers return the small amount of marijuana they “stole” from him. WXIX-TV ... -
Tory Burch celebrates Princess Diana with fashion week show
From a linen and leather pant to a macrame tweed skirt, Tory Burch looked to one of the most important fashion icons of the 20th century ... -
In ‘Dolemite Is My Name,’ a return to form for Eddie Murphy
It took Eddie Murphy more than a decade to get a movie made about Rudy Ray Moore. Judging by the response to the film at the ... -
Boxing Wallin out to shock Fury, put Sweden back on boxing map
The pretty Swedish coastal city of Sundsvall has had a couple of quirky brushes with elite heavyweight boxing over the years. In 1965, heavyweight champion Muhammad ... -
The Buzz | How much do Trump tweets swing the market? Check ‘Volfefe’
Financial markets have become so in thrall to President Donald Trump’s tweets that J.P. Morgan has created an index to help identify how much volatility they’re ... -
Ex-Governor Sanford adds name to GOP long shots against Trump
Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, joined the Republican race against President Donald Trump yesterday [Macau time], aiming to put his Appalachian trail ... -
World Briefs
TAIWAN and the Solomon Islands put on a display of friendship yesterday, pledging to deepen ties, even as rumors persist the Pacific nation is close to ... -
Our Desk | Sandal revolution
Does Macau’s weather bother you? Have you ever heard about “Hong Kong foot?” Hong Kong foot, athlete’s foot, tinea pedis, or ringworm; choose the name you ... -
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 – edition no. 3372
* Headwinds ahead | Lionel Leong is warning of a weak quarter on poor gaming data * Thousands link arms in HK chain * Alibaba’s next ... -
MUST Medical School welcomes inaugural student cohort
The Faculty of Medicine of the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) will begin teaching its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree this ... -
Ask the Vet | Canine Distemper Virus
Feline weight loss is essential for obese and overweight cats. An overweight cat presents numerous health risks, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure and ... -
Education authority wants to nurture critical thinking in schools
The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) aims to develop “critical thinking” in local schools and is against the idea of teachers bringing any “ideology” into ... -
Briefs | PJ officer arrested for leaking information
A chief investigator at the Judiciary Police (PJ) has been arrested and charged with accepting bribes and leaking confidential police information, the PJ revealed. The 36-year-old, ... -
Fireworks Carnival lit Saturday night sky
The Fireworks Carnival and the fourth Macau International Lantern Festival kicked off on Saturday, along with the 30th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest themed “Duo Celebrations ... -
Aviation | Macau route approved for new Taiwan airline
Starlux Airlines, a new airline based in Taiwan, has received the green light to operate flights between Macau and the island. Its maiden flight is expected ... -
Courts | Decision on domestic violence case expected next month
The Court of First Instance’s (TJB) decision on the case of Lao Mong Ieng, a woman who was severely injured by her husband during a domestic ... -
‘Y Show’ returns to Regency Art Hotel for fourth year
Organized by the Chiu Yeng Cultural and Creative Industry Association, the fourth “Y Show” held its opening ceremony at Regency Art Hotel on Friday. The Y ... -
Pansy Ho expected to defend Hong Kong at UN
Macau tycoon Pansy Ho will deliver a speech tomorrow at the United Nations (UN), defending the way the Hong Kong SAR has handled the protests. Ho, ... -
DSAMA suggests new waters be used for household supply
The Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA) is hoping to find a good use for the 85 square kilometers of maritime area now placed under Macau’s jurisdiction, ... -
Secretary Leong highlights economic opportunities with Guangxi, Sichuan
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong was in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region last week to meet with officials from the region and their counterparts from ... -
Briefs | Joshua Wong confirms arrest at airport
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was arrested at the city’s airport for breaching bail conditions, he said in a statement through his legal representative. Wong ... -
Marchers ask Trump to ‘liberate’ Hong Kong, as clashes erupt
Thousands of demonstrators in Hong Kong urged President Donald Trump to “liberate” the semiautonomous Chinese territory during a peaceful march to the U.S. Consulate yesterday, but ... -
Hong Kong | Airport’s plea to protesters: spare our passengers
Hong Kong’s airport used a newspaper advertisement to appeal to protesters, asking them not to target the transport hub ahead of another weekend of anti-China demonstrations ... -
Fitch downgrades HK for first time since 1995
Fitch Ratings Inc. downgraded Hong Kong as an issuer of long-term, foreign currency debt for the first time since 1995, saying that the territory’s recent political ... -
Bali beaches, Thai temples go quiet as Chinese stay at home
From quiet beaches in Bali to empty rooms in Hanoi’s hotels, pangs from China’s economic malaise and weakening yuan are being felt across Southeast Asia’s ... -
Merkel has made a U-turn on China but it may be too late
Wolfgang Ischinger had unique insight into Germany’s friendly approach to Beijing. “Our China policy had one key component: how can we sell the largest possible number ... -
Trade | China’s trade with US shrinks as tariff war worsens
China’s trade with the United States is falling as the two sides prepare for negotiations with no signs of progress toward ending a tariff war that ... -
Nissan’s chief investigator into CEO’s pay is resigning
The senior manager at Nissan Motor Co. who led the probe into excess compensation for Chief Executive Officer Hiroto Saikawa and other executives is resigning, people ...
