Monthly Archives: November 2019
-
Macau’s GP forbidden word – Hong Kong
The 66th Macau Grand Prix (GP) held over the weekend faced unprecedented security measures, from security inspections on media representatives to thorough checks on competitors’ vehicles ... -
Macau investment in mainland shot up 56%
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Chinese mainland expanded 6.6% year-on-year to 752.41 billion yuan ($107.58 billion in the first 10 months of the year), data ... -
Disadvantaged people not necessarily victims, says NGO leader
Disadvantaged groups do not have to be associated with misery, emphasized Lillian Li, Chief Executive of Direction Association for the Handicapped in Hong Kong. The non-governmental ... -
Crime | Employer’s millions scammed away by employee
A 37-year-old male suspect surnamed Kam has been caught by the Judiciary Police for the theft of HKD2 million from his employer. The case took place ... -
Budget 2020 | Ministerial conferences budget doubles that of 2018
The budget for the ministerial conferences has nearly tripled from that of 2018, the Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong revealed yesterday while presenting the ... -
Many lawmakers voice expectations for the new government
More than five lawmakers have voiced their expectations for the new government during yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary. Ho Ion Sang thinks that it is important ... -
Lei Chan U | Lawmaker proposes education through labor
Lawmaker Lei Chan U proposed that Macau should carry out Education Through Labor (ETL), which has been one of the focuses of Mainland China’s education framework. ... -
Hong Kong | Police battle protesters in university siege
As night fell in Hong Kong, police tightened a siege yesterday at a university campus as hundreds of anti-government protesters trapped inside sought to escape. Huge ... -
Dubai Airshow | Emirates announces order for 50 Airbus A350s worth $16b
Dubai-based carrier Emirates announced yesterday it would be buying 20 additional wide-body Airbus A350s, bringing its total order for the aircraft to 50 in a deal ... -
The Parisian team member receives hospitality accolade
The Parisian Macao’s Head of Customer Services, Allen Wang, has been honoured for his work in the hospitality industry at the Stelliers Greater China 2019 award ... -
Wynn donates MOP600,000 to two charitable organizations
Wynn is continuing its support of Tung Sin Tong’s annual fundraising campaign, donating MOP600,000 to support the organization’s various social welfare and poverty alleviation services. A ... -
Education | US draws fewer new foreign students for 3rd straight year
The number of foreign students coming to U.S. colleges and universities continued to fall last year, according to a new report, but the Trump administration says ... -
Apple iPhone 11 scores early China success, official data shows
Chinese consumers are rediscovering their appetite for iPhones. Apple Inc. shipped 10 million iPhones in China during September and October, based on Bloomberg’s calculations from government data on ... -
Gov’t lashes out at NY Times report on Xinjiang documents
China’s foreign ministry lashed out at The New York Times yesterday over its release of leaked documents portraying the inner workings of Beijing’s campaign to detain ... -
Beijing urges US to “stop flexing muscles” in South China Sea
China yesterday urged the U.S. military to “stop flexing muscles” in the disputed South China Sea, a point of persistent friction in a relationship both sides ... -
Malaysia | Former PM Najib’s third corruption trial opens
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak’s third corruption trial opened yesterday, with prosecutors saying Najib had tampered with a government audit of the 1MDB state investment fund ... -
North Korea says it won’t give Trump a summit for free
North Korea yesterday responded to a tweet by U.S. President Donald Trump that hinted at another summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying it ... -
Indian students face off with police amid fee protest
Hundreds of students from a New Delhi university faced off yesterday with police, who stopped their march toward Parliament to protest increased student housing fees. The ... -
UK Johnson denies any wrongdoing in ties with US tech exec
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced new questions yesterday about his relationship with an American businesswoman who allegedly received favors and public funds while Johnson was ... -
Spain | Court says wanted Venezuelan spy still missing
A Spanish National Court official confirmed yesterday that a former Venezuelan spymaster accused of attempting to “flood” the United States with drugs remains missing since an ... -
Offbeat | Santa Claus back at work in Germany answering Christmas mail
Santa Claus is at it again, answering thousands of Christmas letters from children around the world at a special post office in the northern German town ... -
This Day in History | 1969 Second Apollo mission lands on Moon
The crew of the latest Apollo mission has carried out the second manned landing on the Moon’s surface. Apollo 12 almost failed before it began because ... -
Life & Style | ‘Ford v Ferrari’ speeds to No. 1; ‘Charlie’s Angels’ fizzles
Ford v Ferrari left its competition in the rearview mirror, racing to an estimated $31 million debut at the box office in a No. 1 finish ... -
NASCAR | Sticky Situation: Hamlin’s title run ends with tape gaffe
Denny Hamlin’s championship run was foiled by the tale of the tape. Hamlin’s air of confidence came across the team radio when he boasted the race ... -
F1 | Ferrari’s troubles deepen at Brazilian GP
Ferrari hoped the Brazilian Grand Prix would bring some relief after poor performances and even accusations of cheating from opponents. Instead, the Formula 1 team ended ... -
World briefs
CHINA Foreign ministry lashed out at The New York Times yesterday over its release of leaked documents portraying the inner workings of Beijing’s campaign to detain ... -
The Buzz | Trump suggests he may give written testimony in House probe
President Donald Trump suggested yesterday he might be willing to offer written testimony in the House impeachment inquiry over whether he pressured Ukraine’s president to investigate ... -
What’s next: Trump impeachment hearings enter crucial stretch
The House impeachment hearings are entering a crucial second week as Democrats are set to hear from eight additional witnesses about President Donald Trump’s dealings with ... -
World Views | Warmer Winters won’t mean fewer deaths
On a recent day in Denver, snow fell just eight hours after the temperature had hit 83 degrees. Such “weather whiplash,” which stands to become more common, ... -
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 – edition no. 3419
* GP forbidden word * GGR growth to remain negative in first half of 2020 * Users of mainland e-commerce platforms can now file complaints ... -
Environment | Activist dissatisfied with gov’t’s slow implementation on MOP1 plastic bag
The call for the government to reduce plastic waste is entering into force today as single-use plastic bags in retail locations will now cost one pataca. ... -
New policy to regulate dog walking
A photograph showing a new signboard in the Flora Garden banning dogs was posted over the weekend on an animal protection social media group. Members of ... -
GP66 | ‘No flavor’ win extends Rutter record
Michael Rutter is the winner of this year’s Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix, extending his record to nine wins at the Guia circuit. Unlike his other wins, ... -
Hotel occupancy at 90% during GP period
Hotels in Macau recorded an occupancy rate of 90% during the first two days of the Macau Grand Prix (GP) period, at an average price ... -
Macau middle schools want more ‘love for the country’
The Macau SAR government is suggesting that Macau’s middle school students need a broader and deeper education to develop their sense of responsibility and love towards ...
