Daily Archives: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
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Macau to have legal jurisdiction over Lotus Bridge soon
The Lotus Bridge will soon be under the legal jurisdiction of Macau, according to Secretary for Administration and Justice André Cheong, who confirmed the news yesterday ... -
Air Macau launches daily flight to Beijing’s new airport
Air Macau is set to launch a new daily flight connecting Macau to the new Beijing Daxing International Airport, which began operations in late September of ... -
GGCT issues low-level travel alert to Luzon
The Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) has issued a “Level 1 Travel Alert” for Luzon Island in the Philippines, including the country’s capital Manila, following the ... -
Legislative Assembly | No timetable for New Urban Zone A public housing
The government could not provide a timetable for the completion of the New Urban Zone A public housing projects despite the public tender running on schedule, ... -
Steve Vickers: New gov’t signals shifts in gaming policies
Steve Vickers & Associates, a Hong Kong based specialist political and corporate risk consultancy, has said in its latest annual security report that the changes to ... -
MGM to give CNY bonus in two installments
Casino operator MGM will pay a discretionary bonus to eligible non-management employees in two installments. About 90% of its workforce will be eligible for the bonus. ... -
TurboJet to reportedly cut staff salaries up to 12%
TurboJet, the oldest ferry company operating maritime transportation in the Pearl River Delta, is preparing to reduce the salary of the majority of its employees, reported ... -
Crime | Man caught for sexually harassing underage girl
The police have arrested a man on suspicion of sexually harassing the underage daughter of his tenant on two separate occasions. The Public Security Police Force ... -
Crime | Three youths caught for theft at basketball court
Sports players should be mindful of their belongings, advised the police yesterday. Three underage students were caught after reportedly stealing items at the basketball courts adjacent ... -
Three health officials attend two-day Wuhan briefing
The local government has dispatched a team of three officials to Wuhan, Hubei Province, in order for them to learn more about the latest developments regarding ... -
Health | Surgical team at public hospital win award
The surgical team of the Conde de São Januário Hospital Center (CHCSJ) has been awarded the Medical Excellence Award from the Dr Stanley Ho Medical Development ... -
CTM signs agreement with Angola Cables for ‘digital opportunities’
Local telecom operator CTM and Angola Cables signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in December, to enhance digital opportunities for business between Macau, mainland China, African ... -
Briefs | Man on-duty sustained second degree burns
Yesterday, one electricity repair man sustained second degree burns while he was working. The local man, aged 38, was working with another individual at Nova City ... -
Human Rights Watch boss says he was barred from Hong Kong
The executive director of campaign group Human Rights Watch said that he was prevented from entering Hong Kong, where he intended to release a report critical ... -
HK police watchdog finds ‘many shortcomings,’ report says
An investigation by Hong Kong’s police watchdog into the conduct of the city’s officers throughout recent unrest has revealed “many shortcomings,” the Hong Kong Economic Journal ... -
Xinhua perspective | Pro-police actor remains firm after targeted by rioters
For TVB actor Mat Yeung, handshakes and photo-taking with fans at his soup restaurant in Wan Chai are common occurrences. But not until recently has Yeung ... -
It’s only going to get wilder for Hong Kong dollar traders
One assessment of the Hong Kong dollar’s dramatic turnaround in recent months is that it’s a sign of things to come. The moves reveal structural tightness ... -
MGM offers dishes for prosperous Year of Golden Rat
To usher in a prosperous Year of Golden Rat, MGM is offering special festive delicacies for guests to celebrate with friends and family. In addition to ... -
Sands China’s F&B outlets announce Valentine’s offerings
Sands China is offering a series of Valentine’s Day specialties at its properties’ eight signature restaurants on February 14. Brasserie at The Parisian will feature appetisers, ... -
Trump trade deal raises issue of trusting China to deliver
After three years of tweets and tariffs, President Donald Trump has arrived at his China moment. The phase one deal to be signed tomorrow is expected ... -
Thailand says ‘Wuhan coronavirus’ found in traveler from China
A traveler from China who arrived in Bangkok was infected with the newly identified virus believed to have triggered a pneumonia outbreak in central China, Thai ... -
Zimbabwe’s president meets China’s foreign minister Wang Yi
Zimbabwe’s president Emmerson Mnangagwa praised his country’s relations with China yesterday, after meeting the Asian giant’s foreign minister Wang Yi, who was visiting as part of ... -
Prague inks partnership with Taipei to Beijing’s ire
The Czech capital, Prague, yesterday signed a partnership agreement with the capital of Taiwan, Taipei – three months after canceling a similar deal with Beijing and ... -
Briefs | India’s ruling party lawmaker threatens to shoot protesters
The head of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party in the state of West Bengal has threatened to shoot and jail people ... -
Philippines | Lava gushes from volcano near Manila; tens of thousands flee
Red-hot lava gushed out of a volcano near the Philippine capital yesterday, as tens of thousands of people fled the area through heavy ash and frightening ... -
Fugitive Catalan Puigdemont arrives at EU parliament
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont arrived for his first session as a member of the European Parliament on Monday despite facing an arrest warrant against him in ... -
WikiLeaks’ Assange in UK court fighting extradition
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange made a brief court appearance yesterday in his bid to prevent extradition to the United States to face serious espionage charges. He ... -
Iran police shoot at those protesting plane shootdown
Iranian security forces fired both live ammunition and tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting against the Islamic Republic’s initial denial that it shot down a Ukrainian ... -
Offbeat | FBI is trying to catch a “bad wig bandit” in North Carolina
The FBI is asking the public’s help in catching a so-called “bad wig bandit” who’s been robbing banks in North Carolina. The FBI said in a ... -
This Day in History | 1994 – Duchess of Kent joins Catholic church
The Duchess of Kent has become the first member of the Royal Family to convert to Catholicism for more than 300 years. The duchess was received ... -
‘Bullitt’ Mustang sells for $3.74 million at Florida auction
The Highland Green 1968 Ford Mustang GT featured in the film “Bullitt” was sold last week at a Florida auction house for $3.74 million. The sale ... -
Bye, Ricky Gervais: Poehler, Fey to host 2021 Golden Globes
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will share host duties for the Golden Globes ceremony in 2021. Poehler herself shared the announcement at a TV critics meeting ... -
Football | Madrid beats Atlético in shootout, wins Spanish Super Cup
Real Madrid beat Atlético Madrid in a penalty shootout on Sunday to win the first edition of the new-look Spanish Super Cup that was held in ... -
Motorbike racer Paulo Gonçalves dies during Dakar Rally
Portuguese motorbike rider Paulo Gonçalves died on the Dakar Rally after crashing in the Saudi Arabia desert on Sunday. He was 40. Gonçalves fell and suffered ... -
World briefs
AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN Severe winter weather has struck parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan, with heavy snowfall, rains and flash floods that left at least 54 people dead, officials ...
