Typhoon kills 6, spoils Christmas festivities in Philippines 

A powerful typhoon blew out of the northern Philippines yesterday after killing at least six people and spoiling Christmas in several provinces, where more than 380,000 people abandoned celebrations

Labor | Employees request salary increases and compensation for overlapping holidays

Four members of Ngan Yu Yuen Kung Luen Mang Wui (an alliance association consisting of employees of Macau Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd), organized a press conference last week at

CE | Beijing supports direction of MSAR government work 

Chief Executive Chui Sai On announced that the Central Government has affirmed the SAR Government’s work and will continuously pledge its full support to Macau for further economic development

Caritas head criticizes new policy for non-resident workers

Non-residents who leave their employment or whose jobs are terminated now face another setback in the region, as local immigration authorities amend the relevant policies. Previously, local immigration authorities

Saipan casino bond on hold risks future of USD7b resort

A bond offering that gaming operator Imperial Pacific International Holdings Ltd. planned to use to fund construction of a new casino on the remote Pacific island of Saipan has

MSAR’s 17th anniversary | Chui reflects on city’s resilience to economic downturn

A flag-raising ceremony was held Tuesday morning at Golden Lotus Square to celebrate the completion of the Sino-Portuguese handover process 17 years ago. Chief Executive (CE) Chui Sai On

São Tomé and Príncipe | Breakaway from Taiwan paves way to Forum Macau

São Tomé and Príncipe has announced that it will sever formal relations with Taiwan in favor of abiding by the mainland’s “One-China” policy, in what has become the

Gaming | Philippine casino market could surpass Singapore, Okada says

Universal Entertainment Corp. Chairman Kazuo Okada said the Philippine gaming market could ultimately surpass Singapore as the Japanese tycoon prepares to open a USD2.4 billion casino in Manila.

Arts | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz altered for int’l audiences

Theatre Hikosen has returned to Macau to present The Wonderful Wizard of Oz at the Cultural Centre, opening tonight with shows running until Christmas day. Having toured through some

Japan | Record defense spending approved amid China tensions

Japan’s cabinet approved a record defense budget of just over 5 trillion yen (USD42.5 billion) for the year starting April, as tensions with China simmer over disputed islands in

Ho stands ground denying accusations

The region’s former prosecutor general, Ho Chio Meng, continued to deny allegations of nepotism during his term at the Public Prosecutions Office (MP), in the latest

Filipino Catholics celebrate Simbang Gabi, keeping tradition alive

Despite being away from their home country, the Filipinos in the region are not forgetting to attend their churches for Simbang Gabi, their most important Christmas tradition.

Japan potentially a strong competitor against Macau, says expert

A n industry expert has said that Japan’s legalization of gambling in integrated Resorts could potentially cause a threat to the MSAR’s economy, which still relies on gaming.

Several events mark region’s 17th anniversary today

The government organized a series of events to mark the 17th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR). Highlights of the celebrations

Drone seizure latest sign of tougher times between US, China

China’s seizure of an American underwater drone is the latest sign that the Pacific Ocean’s dominant power and its rising Asian challenger are headed for more

AL Plenary | Lawmakers pass controversial electoral amendments

The Legislative Assembly (AL) gathered on Friday to revise and vote on legislation concerning electoral law. The changes put into effect through this vote will affect next

Indonesian military transport plane crashes in Papua; 13 dead 

An Indonesian military transport plane crashed in bad weather yesterday in the country’s easternmost province of Papua, killing all 13 people on board, officials said. The Hercules C-130

Migrant associations continue to call for rights protection

Migrante-Macau and the Indonesian Migrant Workers Union celebrated International Migrants Day yesterday – continuing with their call for the protection of rights of domestic workers in

Christmas market with a Portuguese flavor

The Christmas market at Albergue SCM kicked off on Saturday, featuring 30 booths that offered Portuguese gourmet products, festive snacks and hand- made children’s toys. Co-organized

Tianjin cancels flights in 2nd day of smog alert 

A smog-shrouded Chinese city canceled airline flights yesterday due to poor visibility and parents took children to hospitals on the second day of a pollution alert across the country’s

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