Opinion | Why Trump’s tariff plan would be a drag on growth

Why are President Donald Trump’s tariffs such a bad deal for the U.S. economy? It’s not just because they might start a trade war. It’s because of

Kapok | Reconciling the irreconcilable

Maybe it was mere slip of the tongue. Maybe it was simply a manner of speaking. Or maybe it was truly what was meant. Yet, when the Chief

Made in Macao | Reminiscence of 90s Pop

Macao and Hong Kong share a similar culture. Aside from the tradition and customs, one thing seems to be exactly the same – our pop-songs culture. A few

Animal Farm | As time goes by

Nine years ago, I wrote about the election of Chui Sai On as Chief Executive in which I said that it was necessary to “continue, improve, simplify, anticipate

Our Desk | Before they become Macau tourists

We all know that one hundred people have one hundred pairs of eyes, which reflect to their owners different perspectives on the same things. How locals

World Views | The real worry for oil prices isn’t missiles over Syria

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have already boosted oil prices and there is plenty of scope for them to move higher still. That an oil price

Bizcuits | A healthy disrespect

Plastered all over my social media feeds last week were still-shots of an athlete, not just any athlete, but the athlete who apparently is closest to God. Granted,

Girl About Globe | Kcals on the quiet

Nutrition information on packaging is to be welcomed.  But I want to know more – like the crunch of my lunch. The din of my dinner. Or

Macau Matters | A Macau Island ferry service

I have previously mentioned having a ferry service to circumnavigate Taipa and Coloane Islands in this column (July 2015) and it is worth discussing this idea in more detail

Our Desk | Social network sharing – How much is too much?

To start, I would say that we definitely live in era in which the world has turned “voyeuristic”. We photograph and film pretty much everything in our lives

Rear Window | They are all birds of a feather

It is no wonder that in such a small place like Macau - truly, any small place real or otherwise - rumor, gossip, bad information or good innuendo,

World Views | China’s rejoinder shows no one wants a trade war, really

Is the phony trade war over? With its plans to levy 25 percent tariffs on USD50 billion of U.S. products including soybeans, cars and aircraft, China looks to have

World Views | Book shows Apollo 8 was a big risk for 3 astronauts

The first astronauts to orbit the moon ended their 1968 Christmas Eve television broadcast with a personal message for the people of Earth. No one knew what the three

Our Desk | Rising interest rates could spell trouble

Macau interest rates are expected to rise significantly in the next few years, as local authorities pay close attention to the monetary situation in both Hong Kong and

Kapok | Wynn-lose or win-win?

Think about it: the viral #MeToo campaign is only five months old, and yet, it is bringing down the rich and powerful the world over! It started

Girl About Globe | Cardio Caber Tossing. The new fitness trend?

Britain’s Prince Charles has called for Highland Games to be included in PE classes at schools. PE stands for Physical Education; the Prince demonstrates spelling is already taught.

Macau Matters | Our new parking meter system

Everybody should have noticed by now that Macau is converting to a new system of on-street parking meters. From several perspectives I believe that this new system is

World Views | Trump’s remarkably stable approval rating

President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have been remarkably stable, a bizarre contrast to all the news out of his administration. The Fix’s Philip Bump revives the argument that

World views | Trump’s tariff hammer won’t hit China’s IP nail

President Donald Trump is frustrated over trade imbalances and the theft of intellectual property by China. His proposed tariffs aren’t likely to remedy the situation, and could make

Bizcuits | Tough expatriates

Some girls grow up believing they can do it all. Class, status, values, economic standing and education all play their part to create a woman who believes in

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