Monthly Archives: December 2019
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Biggest HK protest in months signals more unrest in 2020
Hong Kong saw its biggest pro-democracy protest in months Sunday, signaling more unrest to come in 2020 as the movement that began in June to fight ... -
Japanification the scourge threatening to go global in 2020
First it was Japan. Then Europe. Now investors are scanning the world for the next outbreak of stagnant inflation and tumbling yields. The malaise of “Japanification” ... -
GEG hosts sharing session for Olympic gold medalists
Amid the visit of Olympic gold medalists to Macau, Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) invited athletes to share their experiences with nearly 300 students of the University ... -
MGM team members receive industry accolades
MGM Golden Lion Team members have been recognized with a total of seven Gold Pin Awards, making MGM the biggest winner of this year’s “Macao Occupational Skills Recognition ... -
China claims everyone in Xinjiang camps has ‘graduated’
People who were at vocational training centers in China’s far west Xinjiang have all “graduated” and are living happy lives, an official said yesterday. But Uighurs ... -
Beijing pushes for removal of foreign tech in more state offices
The Chinese government is taking further steps to remove foreign technology from state agencies and other organizations, a clear sign of determination for more independence amid ... -
New Zealand | At least five dead, many more missing in eruption of volcano
A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted yesterday in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five ... -
Malaysia | Vaccinating for polio after first case in 27 years
Malaysia began a vaccination campaign in a rural town on Borneo island after a 3-month-old boy was confirmed to have polio in the country’s first case ... -
West Bank | Palestinians in Bethlehem look beyond religious tourism
For decades, the people of Bethlehem have watched tour buses drive up to the Church of the Nativity, disgorge their passengers for a few hours at ... -
Offbeat | Gala evening at La Scala celebrates culture over extremism
The gala season premiere of Puccini’s “Tosca” starring Russian soprano Anna Netrebko and conducted by Riccardo Chailly received 15 minutes of applause from an audience of ... -
This Day in History | 1981 – Mystery disease kills homosexuals
A mysterious epidemic, which has been discovered in homosexual men, is causing increasing concern in the United States. The unknown condition, which consists of two separate ... -
RUGBY ACADEMY | Impressive Bats U12 performance at HK festival
Last week Sunday saw the Macau Bats compete in the Flying Kukri’s rugby festival at King’s Park, Hong Kong. The Bats had entered teams in the ... -
Boxing | Joshua set to defend heavyweight titles at Tottenham stadium
Anthony Joshua is set for a London homecoming to start his second reign as world heavyweight champion, with his next fight likely to take place at ... -
World briefs
CHINA A Chinese official says Beijing wants a prompt settlement of its trade war with Washington. A deputy commerce minister said late yesterday that Beijing wants ... -
The Buzz | America’s influence, once so dominant, waning under Trump
It’s whispered in NATO meeting rooms and celebrated in China’s halls of power. It’s lamented in the capital cities of key U.S. allies and welcomed in ... -
Russia banned from global sports for four years
The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year’s Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years yesterday. Russia’s hosting of world ... -
Rear Window | The right and difficult stuff
Already speeding toward the double 20 – December 20th marks two decades as a Special Administrative Region – Macau is facing additional responsibilities as the ´good ... -
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 – edition no. 3433
* A City Called Macau • A mainlander’s perspective at IFFAM * Beijing pushes for removal of foreign tech in more state offices * Two ... -
Three Chief Executives agree last 20 years were Macau’s best
In separate interviews with mainland state media outlet CCTV, Macau’s three Chief Executives each expressed that in their opinion, the last 20 years since the handover ... -
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa | Portugal’s position on Macau unchanged since 1999
Portugal’s position on Macau has remained unchanged since 1999, according to Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, and “no change in the global, regional or another ... -
New Macau stresses equity in urban regeneration
Pro-democracy group New Macau Association (ANM) has said that individual owners should be better protected by the urban renewal legislation framework currently under public consultation. Suggestions ... -
Macau Polytechnic opens Portuguese-language center
A new Portuguese training center that aims to train professional Chinese-Portuguese interpreters was opened yesterday at the Macau Polytechnic Institute. The training center is a collaboration ... -
Briefs | Taxi driver license exams to be made electronic
Beginning in 2020, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) will organize the taxi driver’s license exam electronically. In order to optimize the assessment method, which has been used ... -
Cinema | IFFAM jury: Online platforms play crucial role in film success
Online ticketing platforms in mainland China play a critical role in the overall gross revenue of a film, as the platforms allow users to rate the ... -
IAS attends gender equality conference in Thailand
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) attended a United Nations ministerial-level conference on gender equality in Bangkok, Thailand, where a new declaration was adopted to further progress ... -
Sports Bureau opens new athletes training center
A new training center for athletes has now opened. The center is located near the Macau East Asian Games Dome, near R. de Tennis and R. ... -
European tradition finds home at Grand Lapa for festive season
The festive celebrations arrived at Grand Lapa yesterday as it hosted a tree lighting ceremony, along with a live choir of students from The International School ... -
Cultural Industry Council discusses food, culture
The Cultural Industry Council has discussed strategies for the joint development of gastronomy and creative culture, two partially overlapping concepts. The topic was discussed at ... -
HK residents living with tear gas worry of effects
By day, the small commercial kitchen in a Hong Kong industrial building produces snacks. At night, it turns into a secret laboratory assembling a kit for ... -
Technology | Alphabet’s new CEO finally has a title fitting his role
If you want to know how Alphabet Inc.’s new Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai will run the company you don’t need to look very far – ... -
Melco supports the 2019 Macao International Parade
Melco Resorts & Entertainment is supporting the objectives of the 2019 Macao International Parade, which is organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, by holding a series ... -
MGM receives special recognition for corporate social responsibility
MGM’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) has once again been recognized at a regional level. Thanks to their outstanding endeavors in CSR, MGM has received ... -
Moon calls for Chinese role in denuclearizing North Korea
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said yesterday the global diplomatic push to defuse the nuclear standoff with North Korea is at a “critical crossroads” and called ... -
Huawei asks court to throw out US telecom funds ban
Chinese tech giant Huawei is asking a U.S. federal court to throw out a rule that bars rural phone carriers from using government money to purchase ... -
Three charged over Australia’s largest crystal meth seizure
Two customs agents and an information technology worker appeared in a court yesterday charged with drug offenses over Australia’s largest seizure of methamphetamine, which had been ...
