Daily Archives: Friday, October 18, 2019
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Carbon trade exchange could be trialed in Macau
Zhang Ping, deputy director general of China’s National Institution for Finance and Development, has suggested that Macau could trial a carbon emissions market, as the city ... -
920 voters eligible for by-election participation
An aggregate of 920 individuals representing community interests will be eligible to take part as voters in the upcoming by-election for a Legislative Assembly (AL) seat, ... -
Oktoberfest returns with ‘Macanese elements’
Oktoberfest Macau at MGM2019 officially kicked off yesterday at MGM Cotai. The annual 11-day Bavarian celebration presents an array of traditional German brews and food under ... -
Gov’t HQ opens to public this weekend
The Government Headquarters will be opened to the public this year on two sessions held on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ... -
Cybercrime bill proposes up to five-year sentences for criminals
An amendment to the cybercrime law was passed in general terms at the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday, meaning that a specific crime of fraudulent mobile base ... -
Personal data may exit Macau under certain circumstances
The personal data of individuals in Macau can leave the territory under certain conditions, specifically, when legal proceedings are undertaken to obtain the data, according to ... -
Macau Grand Prix entry lists revealed with surprise lineup
With less than one month to go until the Macau Grand Prix kicks off this year, the Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee (MGPOC) yesterday released the ... -
Bowie: ‘challenging times’ for Macau but hopeful for 2020 growth
Despite the year-on-year 22.5% plunge in the city’s VIP baccarat gross gaming revenue in the third quarter, the CEO and executive director of MGM China Holdings ... -
US | Wynn replaces Boston Casino president four months after opening
Wynn Resorts Ltd. named a new president at its Encore Boston Harbor resort, replacing management of the $2.6 billion hotel and casino four months after it ... -
Singapore | Gaming operators fined nearly $750,000 by watchdog
Singapore’s gaming regulator has handed out some $746,700 in fines in the past year to the country’s two casino operators, Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay ... -
Trade union federation meets with Edmund Ho
A delegation representing the Macao Federation of Trade Unions has met with Macau’s former Chief Executive, Edmund Ho. The topic of the meeting was the second ... -
Xi sends congratulations to Shenzhen’s China Marine Economy Expo
Chinese President Xi Jinping offered his congratulations in a letter to the 2019 China Marine Economy Expo that opened this week in the city of Shenzhen. ... -
How a HK heiress triggered a Starbucks backlash
Sweeping up broken glass and scrubbing graffiti have become regular chores for workers at the various businesses of Maxim’s, the 63-year-old restaurant and catering empire founded ... -
Fresh chaos in HK’s legislature shows gridlock facing Lam
Hong Kong’s legislature was interrupted for the second straight day as pro-democracy lawmakers shouted down Chief Executive Carrie Lam, a day after their protests forced her ... -
Hong Kong | Activist renews call for march after hammer attack
One of Hong Kong’s most prominent protesters was recovering after being attacked on the street by men wielding hammers. Jimmy Sham – convenor of the Civil ... -
A trendy corner of Madrid lays bare flaw in Europe inflation
In the trendy Malasaña neighborhood of Madrid, Ramon G. Del Pomar’s rent tripled to 3,500 euros (about 31,000 patacas) per month when his contract came up ... -
Corporate Bits | Wynn team visits historical exhibition to cultivate patriotism
To strengthen team members’ understanding of Chinese history and the country’s cultural development, Wynn gathered a group of team members, led by Linda Chen, Vice Chairman ... -
Philippines blasts DreamWorks’ film ‘Abominable’ over China map
The animated movie “Abominable” from DreamWorks Animation has landed in controversy in Southeast Asia after the film featured a map of China showing the Asian giant’s ... -
Gov’t detains two US citizens who ran teaching program
China said yesterday it detained two U.S. citizens on suspicion of organizing others to illegally cross the border, amid sharpening tensions between the sides over trade, ... -
Indonesia | Gov’t arrests 40 militant suspects ahead of inauguration
Indonesia’s elite anti-terrorism unit went on a busy 24-hour spree to root out suspected Islamic militants ahead of a presidential inauguration this weekend that will be ... -
Australia promises more money for overwhelmed spy agency
A government minister on yesterday promised an unprecedented funding increase for Australia’s main spy agency, which is struggling to meet demands posed by the nation’s new ... -
Dior apologizes to China over map excluding Taiwan
Christian Dior SE became the latest company to face a backlash in China over political sensitivities, after making a presentation at a university that included a ... -
UK, EU reach tentative Brexit deal that still needs ratification
Britain and the European Union finally reached a new tentative Brexit deal yesterday hoping to escape the acrimony, divisions and frustration of their three-year divorce battle. ... -
Offbeat | Musicians Hall of Fame to honor group with New Jersey roots
Seven years after hitting the road to perform and share their stories of recording with some of the biggest names in pop music, a New Jersey-based ... -
This Day in History | 1963 – Aristocrat is new prime minister
A Scottish Earl has won one of the most bitterly-fought leadership contests in the history of the Conservative Party to become Britain’s next Prime Minister. As ... -
Macau’s Golden Grandfather
• Pedro José Lobo was one of the most important figures in the modern history of Macau. He headed the Economic Affairs Department for 27 years, ... -
In ‘Mistress of Evil,’ Maleficent plays mom
For a moment, “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” seems poised to turn into a wonderful take on “Father of the Bride” only with fangs and wings. Princess ... -
Grisham’s ‘The Guardians’ is suspenseful thriller
In John Grisham’s latest novel, “The Guardians,” a former priest named Cullen Post works for an organization called Guardian Ministries that scours court transcripts and personal ... -
Chris Knight snarls out an album that fits the times
In his first release in more than seven years, Kentucky-born country rocker Chris Knight has snarled out an album that’s gruff, uncompromising and perfect for the ... -
Biography | The life and times of Pedro Lobo
Pedro José Lobo was one of the most important figures in the modern history of Macau. He headed the Economic Affairs Department for 27 years, negotiated ... -
You CAN try this at home: Cookbook serves up TV, movie foods
It all started with a fictional turkey burger. Andrew Rea’s YouTube video series “Binging with Babish” was born in 2016 when he attempted to recreate the ... -
Life & Style | Hollywood ‘Tarzan’ actor Ron Ely’s wife killed; son shot by deputies
Tarzan actor Ron Ely’s wife was stabbed to death in their California home by their 30-year-old son, who was then shot and killed by sheriff’s deputies, ... -
Rugby World Cup | Uncertainty cloaks latest match in England-Australia rivalry
Saturday, 15:15 England v Australia H 1.36, D 34, A 3.75 Saturday, 18:15 New Zealand v Ireland H 1.22, D 41, A 5.5 Sunday, 15:15 Wales ... -
Boxing | Patrick Day dies of brain injuries 4 days after fight
Boxer Patrick Day died yesterday [Macau time], four days after sustaining head injuries in a fight with Charles Conwell. Promoter Lou DiBella said Day died at ... -
World briefs
China appealed to Washington for a quick end to their trade war but gave no indication yesterday what additional steps Beijing might want before carrying out ...
