Monthly Archives: September 2019
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Beijing suspects Merkel is heading to Beijing to do Trump’s work
As deputy foreign minister, Wolfgang Ischinger had unique insight into Germany’s friendly approach to Beijing. “Our China policy had one key component: how can we sell ... -
‘Any suggestion?’ Duterte asks after Xi reaffirms sea claims
The Philippine president has acknowledged he’s short of solutions to press China to adhere to Manila’s arbitration victory in their South China Sea disputes after he ... -
Japan | Nissan chief got dubious payments but says he didn’t know
The chief executive of scandal-plagued Nissan yesterday acknowledged receiving inappropriate payments from the Japanese automaker but denied he ordered it or knew about it. Hiroto Saikawa ... -
Brexit | Johnson calls opponents cowardly for blocking election bid
Prime Minister Boris Johnson accused Britain’s main opposition leader yesterday of trying to dodge an election, after rebellious lawmakers rejected the U.K. leader’s call to trigger ... -
Offbeat | Rare, two-headed rattlesnake found in New Jersey forest
It looks like something from a science fiction movie. A newborn two-headed timber rattlesnake has been found in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens. Herpetological Associates of Burlington ... -
This Day in History | 1997 – Diana’s funeral watched by millions
Britain and the world have said farewell to Diana, Princess of Wales, at the end of an unprecedented week of mourning. A four mile procession brought ... -
Age and Office
• Too old for president? * Movies: Angel Has Fallen * Books: Quichotte by Salman Rushdie * Music: Forever Turned Around by Whitney * F&B: weight with ... -
‘Angel Has Fallen’ and so has the franchise
There is a certain mindless pleasure in the “Fallen” movies. Watching Gerard Butler muscle his way through increasingly preposterous obstacles as a Secret Service agent can ... -
Rushdie writes modern Don Quixote for tale of love, family
Good news! You don’t have to read Cervantes’ masterwork to enjoy Salman Rushdie’s modern reinvention. You’ll probably pick up on hundreds of additional references and inside ... -
Whitney create poignant, bittersweet album
Indie-rock duo Whitney may have a light, easy sound, but that isn’t an indication of the themes they touch on or emotions they evoke. The pair ... -
News of the World | Too old for president? Health and fitness a better question
Science says age is only a number, not a proxy for physical and mental fitness. But with three Democrats in their 70s vying to challenge the ... -
F&B | As with adults, no easy way to address weight with children
F&B | Red, yellow, green. It’s a system for conveying the healthfulness of foods, and at the center of a debate about how to approach weight ... -
Life & Style | Scarlett Johansson stands by Woody Allen: ‘I believe him’
Scarlett Johansson says she’s standing by Woody Allen because, “I believe him.” Much of Hollywood has distanced itself from the filmmaker since the MeToo movement prompted ... -
Basketball | Czechs headed to second round of World Cup; China to consolation
The Czech Republic is headed to the second round of the World Cup, and Turkey’s collapse is complete. Vojtech Hruban scored 18 points, Ondrej Balvin finished ... -
A re-energized Hurricane Dorian rakes the Southeast US coast
Re-energized at 115 mph, Hurricane Dorian raked the Southeastern U.S. coast with howling, window-rattling winds and sideways rain yesterday, knocking out power to more than 200,000 ... -
World briefs
China urged Canada to “reflect on its mistakes” and immediately release a detained Huawei executive in comments yesterday on the appointment of a new Canadian ambassador ... -
The Buzz | Friends with benefits: Can Facebook tackle your love life?
Facebook is tackling a new frontier: love. Facebook Dating, its matchmaking service already available in Brazil and 18 other countries, is arriving in the U.S. today ... -
A re-energized Hurricane Dorian rakes the Southeast US coast
Re-energized at 115 mph, Hurricane Dorian raked the Southeastern U.S. coast with howling, window-rattling winds and sideways rain yesterday, knocking out power to more than 200,000 ... -
Bizcuits | Our students: a shocking waste of resources
I have long advocated international students be permitted to work in Macau during their studies, and although that stance has not changed, the geo-political situation has, ... -
Friday, September 6, 2019 – edition no. 3370
* Macau icon reforged in Cotai * MUST lab targets world-class ranking * Announcing its lineup for November, BMW Motorsport said it’s ready to defend its ... -
Crime | Two Hong Kong drug dealers caught by Macau police
The Judiciary Police (PJ) told a press conference yesterday about the resolution of two drug dealing cases uncovered during the previous week. However, the bureau said ... -
Wong’s office claims equal treatment to all demonstration organizers
In a reply to an interpellation by lawmaker Sulu Sou, the Office for the Secretary for Security has insisted that the police authority treats all demonstration ... -
Macau visitors to neighboring SAR grow 32% in July
Data from Hong Kong’s Tourism Development Board shows that 32.6% more Macau residents crossed the border to the SAR in July than during the same month ... -
Global Tourism Economy Forum visits Guangzhou
The Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) participated in the 2019 China (Guangdong) International Tourism Industry Expo (“CITIE 2019”) in Guangzhou between August 30 and September 1 to promote ... -
GGCT lowers Travel Alert for Sri Lanka
The Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) has decided to lower its travel alert for Sri Lanka from Level 2 to Level 1, the GGCT informed in ... -
Broad money supply continues retreat in July
According to statistics released yesterday by the Monetary Authority of Macao, the broad money supply continued to fall in July. Meanwhile, both resident deposits and loans ... -
231,000 anti-smoking inspections this year
A total of 2.19 million anti- smoking inspections have been carried out since the Smoking Prevention and Control Act took effect in January 2012, according to ... -
Workers’ lawmakers to continue fight for livelihood issues
Lawmakers Ella Lei, Leong Sun Iok, Lam Lon Wai and Lei Chan U say they will continue to pursue better housing policies, better transportation, and improved ... -
Philippines, Malaysia to open fireworks display contest
The Philippines and Malaysia are set to open the 30th Macao International Fireworks Display Contest that will kick off at 9 p.m. this Saturday. Hosted by the ... -
IPM fulfills promise of PSC training
The Macao Polytechnic Institute (IPM) and the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries (Forum Macau) have ... -
Martial law is the latest risk worrying investors
As investors map out potential risks from Hong Kong’s summer of unrest, one tool at the government’s disposal is attracting increased attention: a colonial-era statute that ... -
Hong Kong | China probes illegal knives in FedEx package
China is investigating FedEx Corp. on suspicion of illegally handling a package to Hong Kong containing knives that are controlled by law, the state-run Xinhua News ... -
Hong Kong | House prices could slide 30% in worst-case scenario
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has landed on six property stocks that can best weather the Hong Kong turmoil after applying a worst-case scenario that envisages home ... -
Carrie Lam scraps bill that sparked months of unrest
Hong Kong’s embattled leader, Carrie Lam, formally withdrew legislation to allow extraditions to China, a political retreat that may help ease – but not end – ... -
Billionaire Uniqlo founder wants a woman to succeed him as CEO
Tadashi Yanai, Fast Retailing Co.’s 70-year-old billionaire founder, said he would prefer to be succeeded by a woman, which would be better for Asia’s largest retailer. ...
