Briefs | Wynn Macau announces salary increase

Wynn Macau yesterday announced a 2.5 to 6.4 percent salary increase, effective Feb. 1 for all eligible employees of Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace (excluding senior management). According

Home prices in London’s best districts hit a six-year low

Political chaos and a series of tax hikes pushed the average price of a home in London’s most-desired districts down by almost 5 percent last year, paring it to

Huawei staff expelled from Denmark after work permit checks

Two employees at Huawei Technologies Inc. in Denmark were expelled following an inspection focusing on improper work arrangements. The company’s offices in Copenhagen were searched on

China-Venezuela | Guaidó wants Beijing to see Maduro is bad for business

The young politician spearheading efforts to remove Venezuela’s authoritarian leader called for a “transparent relationship” with China, a key investor in the country, saying any agreements made

2019 | Year of the Pig

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A financially challenging year

The approaching atmosphere for the new lunar year, starting February 5, is festive and of peace. It is important, however, not to be numbed by the good

PREDICTIONS OF 12 ZODIAC IN THE YEAR OF THE PIG

In the Chinese zodiac the Rat belongs to the water element. This is the Year of the Pig, which is also of the water element. Accordingly,

Australia | Largest banks may face prosecution after probe

Three of Australia’s largest banks could face prosecution following a yearlong investigation into misconduct recommended tougher oversight and better consumer safeguards. A government-commissioned inquiry found widespread

In the year of the pig, Hong Kong debates its boar problem

Like many Asian communities, Hong Kong ushers in the astrological year of the pig. That’s also good timing to discuss the financial center’s contested relationship with its

Philippines | Police say five church bombing suspects in custody

Five suspected Abu Sayyaf militants accused of involvement in the deadly bombing of a Roman Catholic cathedral in the southern Philippines have surrendered to authorities, the national police

Historic visit | UAE gives pope pomp-filled welcome ceremony at visit’s start

Pope Francis received a grandiose, pomp-filled welcome yesterday as he opened his historic visit to the Arabian Peninsula with a meeting with Emirati leaders ahead of an

This Day in History | 1982 Laker Airways goes bust

Pioneering budget airliner Laker Airways has collapsed owing £ 270 million to banks and other creditors. After a four-hour board meeting at London’s Gatwick Airport, company chairman

Offbeat | Film featuring disabled actors wins Spain’s top Goya award

The film “Campeones” (“Champions”), a comedy about a basketball team featuring actors with mental disabilities, won best picture at the Spanish Film Academy’s Goya Awards. Directed by Javier Fesser,

Tennis | Ex-champs Serbia, Germany, Russia reach new Davis Cup Finals

Serbia held off a spirited fightback by Uzbekistan to clinch a berth in the finals tournament of the revamped Davis Cup tomorrow. The 2010 champion seemed

Super Bowl | Patriots set records with sixth title

The New England Patriots added even more luster to the franchise’s rich championship history yesterday . Their victory over the Los Angeles Rams put a stamp

Football | Benfica beats arch-rival Sporting to move closer to Porto

Benfica beat Sporting Lisbon 4-2 yesterday to move within three points of Portuguese league leader Porto. Haris Seferovic, Joao Felix, Ruben Dias and Pizzi Fernandes

The Buzz | Candidates register for first Thai general election since coup

Candidates in Thailand’s first general election since the military seized power in 2014 have begun registering, as supporters wave banners and chant slogans in public political activity that

Albergue holds annual ‘Wishing Well’ event

The protective glass cover over the water well at the Albergue SCM Patio has been removed for the annual “Wishing Well” event, which is on until March 5.

World Briefs

PHILIPPINES Five suspected Abu Sayyaf militants accused of involvement in a deadly suicide attack at a Roman Catholic cathedral in the southern Philippines have surrendered to authorities,

Our Desk | Brace yourselves for the oink

The local tourism bureau has recently announced its tourist arrivals estimate for the Spring Festival starting today, forecasting an 8 to 9 percent increase when compared to the

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