College Board to boost SAT security globally

The firm that oversees registrations for the SAT college entrance exam is boosting security around the world following test-stealing and other cheating in recent years.

Corporate bits | Nicolas Sarkozy appointed to Accorhotels’ board

In order to advance the implementation of AccorHotels’ expansion strategy, its Board of Directors has decided to set up an “International Strategy Committee.” This Committee will

Corporate bits | CTM launches Applecare+

CTM has launched AppleCare+, becoming the first telecom service provider to launch AppleCare+ in Macau. The introduction of AppleCare+ will mean that iPhone, iPad and Apple

HK developers advance ahead of city’s budget speech

Hong Kong property stocks extended gains ahead of the city’s annual budget speech today, as some analysts anticipated announcements that would benefit developers. Property companies were

Food & Beverage | Hungry Singaporeans make eating profitable as restaurants rally

As Singapore’s stock market continues to rally, an often overlooked sector is getting a boost. The city-state’s listed restaurants have outperformed regional and global peers as

Briefs | Yahoo salvages Verizon deal with USD350m discount

Yahoo is taking a USD350 million hit on its previously announced $4.8 billion sale to Verizon in a concession for security lapses that exposed personal information stored in

HSBC warns of risks to world economic growth as profit dives

London-based bank HSBC reported yesterday that its annual profit slumped following a year it said would be remembered for “unexpected economic and political events” and warned of risks

Singapore budget 2017: Winners and losers

In a bid to boost growth and productivity amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat announced measures to support infrastructure projects

One-third of restaurants report growth in December survey

The results of the latest “Business Climate Survey on Restaurants and Similar Establishments” were released yesterday in a statement published by the Statistics and Census Service

Game site said to seek funds at USD1.2b valuation

Douyu, the live- streaming service backed by Tencent Holdings Ltd. that’s been compared to Amazon’s Twitch, is in talks to raise a billion yuan (USD145 million) in

Audi China dealers demand USD4b to cover sales losses

Audi dealers in China are demanding 28 billion yuan (USD4 billion) to cover losses over the past three years that they blame on the automaker adding

Singapore, Hong Kong restart dual-class push to snag IPOs

Hong Kong and Singapore are at it again. The Asian financial hub rivals are reviving a debate on dual-class shares as global competition for the hottest initial

Ask the Vet | DHLPP (5 in 1) Vaccine For Dogs

The five-in-one vaccine for dogs is not a compulsory vaccine, but may help your dog and prevent various diseases that commonly affect canines. DHLPP are initials that stand

Real Estate Matters | Common misconceptions about renting a property in Macau – Part 4

After many years of handling rental transactions we would have to be completely blind not to see some recurring patterns amongst tenants, especially when people first arrive

MGM China | Gaming market has ‘stabilized’

Gaming operator MGM China reported a total revenue of HKD14.9 billion for the 2016 financial year.  In the year under review, MGM China recorded

Melco Crown | Q4 revenue up 13 percent

Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. yesterday reported its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and for the full year ending December 31, 2016.

Seac Pai Van’s water plant size trimmed

Macau’s water distributor Macao Water Supply Co Ltd has reduced the land size of its Seac Pai Van water plant, whose construction is expected to begin in

China casino crackdown infects Sydney as Star VIP turnover hit

China’s clampdown on overseas casino operators is being felt in Sydney as Star Entertainment Group Ltd. reported a slump in its international high-rollers business after the detention of

Singapore to ease VC rules to promote financing for startups

Singapore is proposing to ease regulations for venture capital managers including shortening their application process in a bid to promote financing for startup development. Under

Toyota hopes revamped plug-in sells better than first model 

Toyota has revamped its plug-in hybrid with a longer cruising range and quicker charging, including from a regular home plug, hoping it will sell better than the

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