Corporate Bits | Melco presents exhibition on developments for women, children

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited has presented an exhibition on the developments made for the benefit of women and children in the past 20 years, led by the Macao Women’s

Analysis | Inside China’s vast influence network – how it works, and the extent of its reach in Australia

The operations of the Chinese Communist Party are generally opaque, especially to outsiders. But in recent years, the party’s reach and influence with the Chinese diaspora has become much more

Australia | Gladys Liu under fire over past links

The first Chinese-born lawmaker to be elected to Australia’s Parliament has come under attack over her links to a Chinese foreign influence network. Gladys Liu, who was born in Hong Kong

Japan | Abe taps new Cabinet ministers to freshen image

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe shuffled his Cabinet yesterday, adding two women and the son of a former leader to freshen his image but maintaining continuity on U.S.-oriented trade and

Taiwan | Foxconn ex chairman weighs independent candidacy

The former chairman of major contract manufacturer Foxconn met with a prominent Taiwanese lawmaker yesterday as he weighs a possible independent run for president. Terry Gou, who lost a bid to

Indonesia | Former President Habibie dies at age 83

Former Indonesian President Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, who allowed democratic reforms and an independence referendum for East Timor following the ouster of the dictator Suharto, has died. He was 83. His unpopular

USA | Inside Bolton’s exit: Mongolia, a mustache, a tweet

More than 1,200 miles away, President Donald Trump orchestrated an image for the world’s front pages by becoming the first U.S. president to set foot in North Korea, shaking hands

This Day in History | 2001 US declares war on terror

The President of the United States has described the destruction caused in New York and Washington as an act of war against all freedom-loving people. In a statement broadcast at 1053

Offbeat | Couple charged for spending over $100K in accidental deposit

A Pennsylvania couple who police say went on a spending spree after a bank accidentally deposited $120,000 into their account are headed to trial. State police tell the Williamsport Sun-Gazette that

Vera Wang returns, with hippie hair and couture lingerie

After a two-year break, Vera Wang returned to the New York Fashion Week runway with a moody and visually arresting show that featured high-couture lingerie elements, hippie hair, and heels

Tennis court to runway: Serena Williams hits Fashion Week

Talk about a quick recovery. Only three days after her shocking loss in the U.S. Open final, Serena Williams went from the court to the runway to present the latest

Hong Kong soccer fans loudly boo Chinese national anthem

Thousands of Hong Kong soccer fans booed loudly and turned their backs when the Chinese national anthem was played before a World Cup qualifier match against Iran on Tuesday night,

Basketball | A shocker: US beaten by France 89-79 in World Cup quarters

No gold. No medal. No more winning streak. The U.S. reign atop international basketball has ended — this time, thwarted by France at the World Cup. For the first time since 2006,

The Buzz | Norway’s highest court: child-like sex dolls violate the law

Norway’s highest court says it is “beyond doubt” that child-like sex dolls represent the sexualization of children and are a violation of Norwegian law. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled this week

Lawyer: John Hinckley interested in music industry job

The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan is interested in getting a job in the music industry, possibly in California, his lawyer said at a court hearing in

World Briefs

AUSTRALIA The first Chinese-born lawmaker to be elected to Australia’s Parliament has come under attack over her links to a Chinese foreign influence network. Gladys Liu, born in Hong Kong

Made in Macao | Mid-Autumn Festival taboos

Friday the 13th is Black Friday, but this coming Black Friday should be a little bit less “black” because it is also the Mid-Autumn Festival, “Chong Chao,” one of the

Thursday, September 12, 2019 – edition no. 3374

• Beijing confirms Ho Iat Seng will become Macau’s next leader * Sands China shift to mass may shield it in recession * Macau tour guide business crumbles after HK drama * A

Currencies | Questions over dollar peg will fade, says FX strategist

A foreign-exchange strategist has said that talk of Hong Kong abandoning its currency peg to the U.S. dollar missed the broader point: the economic rise of China will one day

Agnes Lam urges clarity on LRT plan for bridge

Lawmaker Agnes Lam has inquired about the government’s plan to swap the lanes on the Sai Van Bridge underpass. Lam asks the government to provide more data to support its conclusion

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