Briefs | Sou, Chiang trial resumes on May 14

The judge overseeing the case of two former presidents of the New Macau Association, Sulu Sou and Scott Chiang - who have been presented with the charge of

Brazil | After tense showdown, Lula in police custody

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was taken into police custody Saturday after a tense showdown with his own supporters, capping an intense three days

China lists USD50b of US goods it might hit with 25pct tariff

China yesterday issued a USD50 billion list of U.S. goods including soybeans and small aircraft for possible tariff hikes in an escalating and potentially damaging technology

Greyhound gamblers heavy-hearted in last days of Canidrome

When the local government presented the Macau (Yat Yuen) Canidrome with an ultimatum in mid-2016 – close down or relocate to another site – most

Gov’t proposal on Hato damaged vehicles subsidy to be voted on

The Executive Council (ExCo) has analyzed the final draft of the proposal which will be send to the Legislative Assembly (AL) in order to

Author to launch Chui Tak Kei’s photobiography

The book, “Chui Tak Kei, History in a Biography”, is authored by João Guedes, who has collected photographs from different archives including Tung Sin Tong’s, Kiang

Troubled Chinese insurer receives government bailout

The troubled Chinese insurer that owns New York City’s Waldorf Hotel said yesterday it is receiving a USD9.6 billion bailout from a government-run fund.

AL Plenary | Democrats criticize bill to hand demonstrations to the police

Ng Kuok Cheong, Au Kam San and José Pereira Coutinho were the most vocal critics against the changes promoted by the government to the law of

New Macau sends letter to UN noting region has no democratic improvements

The New Macau Association (ANM) has submitted an 11-page document to the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council to provide insight for a review on Macau’s political

Crime | Son suspected of killing father

A local man was arrested yesterday, accused of killing his father, the Judiciary Police (PJ) confirmed. The incident took place early yesterday morning, at a residence unit of the

Gaming | Japan’s coalition parties reach tentative casino agreement

A new agreement between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito suggests the creation of three integrated resorts in Japan, while revenue

King’s heirs still grappling with his killing 50 years later

 On April 4, 1968, a movement lost its patriarch when the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was killed on a hotel balcony in Memphis.

Gaming revenue growth better than expected in March

The gaming revenue in March has posted a 22 percent year-on-year gain, according to figures issued by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau. Revenue rose by 22.2 percent

Richard Branson buys Hard Rock casino-hotel in Las Vegas

The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas will be overhauled over the next several months following its purchase Friday by billionaire Richard Branson. The

Architect says historic texture of the city being usurped

The need for an urban Master Plan for Macau was the topic of the working lunch the British Business Association of Macao (BBAM) held last week at

Crime | Women shot by air gun for singing ‘red songs’

Two middle-aged women sustained injuries yesterday after they were shot by an un-  known person using an airsoft gun, the Public Security Police Force

Music | Macao Orchestra performs in Myanmar

The Macao Orchestra held its first ever concert in Myanmar, performing at the Strand Hotel in Yangon on Friday night. The performance was a joint

Macau airport still after long-haul routes to Europe, South America

The Macau International Airport Company (CAM) still has an eye to developing long-haul flights to Europe and South America, but that will depend on securing the

Pakistan | Malala returns to homeland, says she will continue fight for girls’ education

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai yesterday said she was excited to be back in Pakistan for the first time since she was shot in 2012

Record stock streak enriches casino tycoon by USD12b

Galaxy Entertainment Group is on a record winning streak as the effects of a Chinese anti-graft campaign fade - and that’s enriching its owner to the tune

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