EU grants Brexit delay to Jan 31; UK ponders new election

The European Union agreed yesterday to delay Brexit until Jan. 31 next year — making the concession just three days before Britain was due to become the first country ever

This Day in History | 1975 Franco’s 36-year reign ends

General Franco’s dictatorship has effectively ended with the announcement heir designate Prince Juan Carlos will take over as provisional head of state for Spain. The move comes as a result of

Offbeat | Lots of good terns: Bird ready to fly off endangered list

After 34 years on the endangered species list, a tiny Midwestern bird is ready to fly free of federal protection. Once diminished by hunting for feathers for hats and hurt by

France’s LVMH wants to buy jeweler Tiffany for $14.5 billion

French luxury group LVMH has offered to buy Tiffany & Co. for $14.5 billion in cash, sending shares in the New York jewelers soaring. The purchase would add another household name

Rugby | World Cup is the last hurrah for a bunch of greats

Rugby World Cups can be a bathtub of tears. Of the 20 competing teams, 19 will have their hopes dashed. The 20th team won’t be immune, either, as the champion sheds

The Buzz | German exporters want Brexit uncertainty over

A German exporters’ association is welcoming the European Union’s decision to delay Brexit until Jan. 31, but says this should be the final extension. The EU agreed yesterday to delay Britain’s

Day of the Dead parade hits Mexico City as holiday expands

Thousands of Mexicans took to the streets of the capital to dance beside giant skulls and skeletons yesterday as Mexico City rolled out its fourth edition of a Day

World Briefs

HONG KONG While groups of hardcore protesters tangling with riot police have become the movement’s most visible symbol, others are using skin and ink to show their support. More on

Our Desk | Let’s work on the graphics

Recently, I attended a press conference where the Identification Services Bureau announced the new design of the Macau Special Administrative Region passport. The design did not undergo a huge change,

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 – edition no. 3404

* LGBT+ group to conduct third Macau-wide survey * EU grants ‘final extension’ on Brexit * Shop owners may not receive replacement units under the government’s future Urban Renewal Plan * Victim of

Restaurant sector reeling from revenue crunch

Pressure on the restaurant sector went unabated in August, with the proportion of interviewed establishments reporting a decline as their business prospects rose. The information was released in the latest

China’s Ambassador to Portugal visits Monte do Pasto

China’s ambassador to Portugal, Cai Run, has visited Portuguese agribusiness Monte do Pasto. Cai led a delegation that included the embassy’s economic and social adviser, Xu Weili. His visit aimed to

Ask the Vet | Best exercises for old dogs

Old dogs can still play like puppies. Don’t give up on exercise and games just because you have an older dog. A regimen of regular exercise will keep your dog

11 nationalities gather for migrants’ day

The 105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees was celebrated yesterday, attracting the participation of hundreds from 11 different nationalities. Held yesterday at St. Paul School, the celebration was themed “It

Workers in the transport sector grow 8.5%

The number of people employed by Macau’s transport and storage sector increased by 8.5% last year to 20,500, according to data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). At

Study shows 16.5% of tertiary students part of LGBTQ community

A survey conducted among over 1,000 students in 10 tertiary education institutions shows that 16.5% of them identify themselves as part of the LGBTQ community, which stands for lesbian, gay,

Briefs | Chief Executive to propose budget on November 12

Chief Executive Chui Sai On will be attending a plenary session on November 12 to deliver a summary on policy implementation work in 2019 and introduce a budget proposal for

Gaming | Singapore court blocks Australian casino debt collection attempt

A Singapore court has struck out an attempt from an Australian-based casino company to collect a gambling debt amounting to 40.2 million Singapore dollars (238 million patacas) from a Singaporean

Crown Resorts bats away questions on ‘sensationalist’ scandals

  Crown Resorts Executive Chairman John Alexander batted away questions about recent scandals engulfing the Australian business, saying that the claims made by three major news outlets in the country were

Meg-Star denounces false ties to virtual currency firm

  Macau junket Meg-Star Group has denounced the use of its name by a Hong Kong-based company, which claimed to have business ties to the gaming promoter. Philia Wealth Group, which listed

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