Yearly Archives: 2019
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2 Burmese condemned for UK deaths seek Thai king’s clemency
The families of two Myanmar migrant workers sentenced to death for the brutal murders of two British tourists in Thailand in 2014 have appealed to the ... -
North Korea urges US to act wisely through year-end deadline
North Korea yesterday accused U.S. officials of maintaining hostility against Pyongyang despite a “special” relationship between leader Kim Jong Un and President Donald Trump and urged ... -
EU awards top human rights prize to Uighur activist
The European Union yesterday awarded its top human rights prize to economist Ilham Tohti for his work defending China’s Uighur minority, and urged Beijing to release ... -
This Day in History | 1984 Europe grants emergency aid for Ethiopia
The EEC is donating £1.8 million to help combat the famine in Ethiopia. Officials from Oxfam, Save the Children, Christian Aid and the Red Cross believe ... -
Offbeat | Liam Gallagher talks solo rise, family feud and rock music
Spend a few minutes with Liam Gallagher and it’s clear the rocker hasn’t lost any of his bravado, right down to counting himself among the greats ... -
Rugby World Cup | South Africans finding their way in Japan
Sunday, 16:00 Wales v South Africa H 3.9, D 29, A 1.4 Oddschecker.com After finishing off the home team’s remarkable run at the Rugby World Cup ... -
Rugby World Cup | Hansen calls Jones’ bluff ahead of NZ vs England semifinal
Saturday, 16:00 England v New Zealand H 3.6, D 29, A 1.4 Oddschecker.com There’s a reason Steve Hansen is comfortable calling Eddie Jones’ bluff. From a ... -
The Buzz | Fire erupts as Californians hit with 2nd round of blackouts
A Northern California wildfire exploded in size yesterday amid dangerous winds that prompted the state’s largest utility to impose electrical blackouts to prevent fires. Authorities ordered ... -
UK’s dirty money trail leads to private schools
Dirty money worms its way into banks, law firms, and accounting agencies. It seeps into properties, companies, and even schools. And despite a crackdown by British ... -
World Briefs
UK All 39 people found dead in a refrigerated container truck near an English port were Chinese citizens, British police confirmed yesterday as they investigated one ... -
Kapok | It’s the politics, stupid!
The news on Wednesday that a parking bay had been snatched in Hong Kong for the modest amount of HK$7.6 million had me gaping at the ... -
Friday, October 25, 2019 – edition no. 3402
* Chamber of Commerce ready for Brexit, Greater Bay winds * Macau won’t see parking space mania like HK * Gosh! The future is here • The ... -
Illegal driver sentenced to 39 months jail for fatal accident
The mainlander driver who caused a fatal accident in March at Avenida Marginal Flor de Lotus while driving illegally was sentenced to 39 months in jail, ... -
Environment | Impact of 5th Macau-Taipa link will be reversible, says gov’t
The environmental impact assessment report of the future underwater tunnel between the Macau Peninsula and Taipa Island states that the construction will have some impact on ... -
IKEA confirms store to open in Macau
Swedish furniture company IKEA is set to open its first Macau store in Taipa in the first quarter of next year, the company announced yesterday in ... -
Higher education | Degree recognition to open up local universities to more students
A recently signed memorandum between the SAR government and the Ministry of Education in mainland China on mutual degree recognition is likely to more open the ... -
Macau signs fugitive agreement with South Korea
Two agreements with regard to judicial cooperation and the handling of fugitives were signed yesterday between Macau Special Administrative Region and the Republic of Korea. The ... -
Courts | Vehicle passenger to pay compensation to injured
The Court of Second Instance (TSI) has ruled that the passenger of a stopped car, who opened their car door and severely injured a passing motorbike ... -
Briefs | BBAM becomes Britcham Macau in name change
The British Business Association of Macao has formally changed its English name to the British Chamber of Commerce in Macao, to be known in short as ... -
Gaming concession uncertainty slowing economy, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that uncertainty regarding the future of Macau’s gaming concession rules has been acting as an obstruction to investment in the ... -
Macau and Zhuhai to jointly train finance staff
The Monetary Authority of Macao will cooperate with the Zhuhai Financial Work Bureau to train staff working in the financial sector under a memorandum of cooperation ... -
Number of Portuguese tourists increased 18%
The number of Portuguese nationals visiting Macau in September this year has risen to 878. This is a 17.9% (133) increase when compared with the same ... -
KNOWING YOU, KNOWING US | Melco’s initiative to support the advancement of SMEs
Putting into effect Melco Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho’s philosophy of supporting local SME business development With the aim to contribute to the sustainable future ... -
One year on | Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge brings benefits to Greater Bay Area
The operation of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge over the past year has brought tremendous opportunities and benefits to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area. Launched on ... -
US Congress | Senators push for quick vote despite China threat
Senators from both parties are keeping up pressure for a swift vote on legislation to show support for pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong by requiring annual ... -
Reports suggest China is considering replacing Carrie Lam
The Chinese government is considering a plan to replace Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam as chief executive, pro-establishment lawmaker Michael Tien said, in a potential strategy shift ... -
Here are the possible candidates to succeed as HK leader
Speculation again is swirling about possible successors to Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam after the Financial Times reported that she could be out by March. While ... -
Suspect whose case led to Hong Kong’s unrest leaves prison
A murder suspect whose case indirectly led to Hong Kong’s ongoing protests was freed from prison yesterday and told reporters he was willing to surrender to ... -
An integrated resort | Kim Jong Un deals blow to South Korean plans for joint hotel project
Kim Jong Un has threatened to tear down South Korean-built structures at a North Korean mountain resort, delivering a blow to South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s ... -
Egypt | UK lifts ban on flights to Sharm El-Sheikh
The U.K. lifted its advisory against commercial airlines flying to the popular Egyptian beach resort of Sharm El-Sheikh, a boost for the North African nation’s important ... -
Grand Prix feast to return to Grand Lapa
As it has done for the last nine years, Grand Lapa will bring the Grand Prix Live BBQ All-day Buffet back to its Friendship Terrace, which ... -
MGM takes action on employee wellness and health
MGM considers the health and safety of employees its utmost priority. For the fourth consecutive year, MGM Health and Safety Month was launched in October, with a ... -
ART Macao and the city
“Art Macao” creates an immersive cultural atmosphere as the entire city becomes an art gallery, triggering an upsurge of visitors for art appreciation. The first edition ... -
Wynn | Garden of Earthly Delights
Taking place at both Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, ‘Wynn – Garden of Earthly Delights’ offers an artistic journey through contemporary art, contributing to an ... -
Sands China | All That’s Gold Does Glitter
Sands China’s ‘All That’s Gold Does Glitter – An Exhibition of Glamorous Ceramics’ features over 90 ceramic masterpieces from outstanding contemporary ceramic artists representing 13 different ...
