La Liga | Real Madrid back in trouble as Solari effect loses luster

The Santiago Solari effect has worn off at Real Madrid. The Spanish club hoped it had found a coach to turn its season around when it

Asian Cup | Thailand fires coach Rajevac after loss to India

The Football Association of Thailand has fired Milovan Rajevac as head coach after the national team’s 4-1 opening loss to India at the Asian Cup.

Wayne Rooney charged with public intoxication

Wayne Rooney was arrested last month on a public intoxication charge and taken to jail to sober up after he triggered a door alarm at a Washington-area

World briefs

MYANMAR Thirteen policemen were killed and nine injured in early morning attacks on police outposts in Myanmar’s Rakhine state by the insurgent Arakan Army, state media reported. MALAYSIA’s

The Buzz | Hong Kong picks advocate of China-Vatican dialogue as bishop

Retired head of the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong Cardinal John Tong will serve as the church’s interim administrator in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory, effectively blocking the succession

Gabon’s government puts down coup attempt, arrests plotters

Gabon’s government has retained control of the West African country after an attempted military coup yesterday, the government said. Five army officers who took over state

Our Desk | On increasing festivals and events

The recent Macao Light Festival was said to be in demand, thus the Macao Government Tourism Office extended the event in order for tourists and residents to further

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 – edition no. 3204

* Thai police say they won’t deport Saudi woman seeking asylum * Money exchange scam Wong Sio Chak defends officer * Xi aide unexpectedly shows up   DOWNLOAD

Gaming | MGM Resorts seeks to boost profit USD300m through cost cuts

MGM Resorts International announced a new cost-cutting drive that’s intended to boost profit by USD300 million annually, most of it over the next two years.

Applications for Local View Power open

The Macau Cultural Centre is calling on local filmmakers to submit proposals for films to be produced and screened at the next “Local View Power” (LVP).

Ask the Vet | Tick Fever

Tick fever, or canine Ehrlichiosis, is a canine disease spread by the bite of the brown dog tick. Ehrlichiosis is a serious disease that may cause brain

Crime | Suspect who attacked police remains in custody

The suspect who attacked a policeman at the entrance of Galaxy Hotel after being told that smoking was not allowed in the premises, remains in custody.

Education | IPM Open Day attracts 2,000 visitors

The Macau Polytechnic Institute’s (IPM) 2019 Open Day attracted some 2,000 senior high school graduates and local residents to participate in the annual event which introduces

Non-resident deposits dropped 7.5pct

In November, currency in circulation and demand deposits rose 1.5 percent and 0.5 percent respectively, according to statistics released on Friday by the Monetary Authority of

Myanmar plans to attract more visitors from Macau, HK

Myanmar is planning to implement digital marketing to develop the country’s hotels and tourism sector, so as to increase promotional work to attract visitors from Macau

Autistic artist to receive honorific title

A local artist from the community is set to be awarded an honorific title of merit on Wednesday by the local government. Leong Ieng Wai, who

Briefs | CE calls on gov’t officials to implement Xi’s aspirations for Macau

Chief Executive (CE) Chui Sai On called on government officials to adhere to aspirations set out in key speeches made by President Xi Jinping. Speaking at the Macau

In Umbrella Movement shadow, Macau students say they want democracy

Macau students are overwhelmingly in favor of democratic reform in the special administrative region and are sympathetic toward Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement, a new study

Gaming – US | NFL signs Caesars as casino partner, inches toward betting deals

The National Football League signed a multiyear deal to make Caesars Entertainment Corp. its first- ever casino partner, bringing the pro sport and its owners closer to a possible

Hong Kong | Stocks have the worst start to a year since 1995

Hong Kong shares had their worst start to a year since 1995, as further signs of a slowing Chinese economy spurred declines. The Hang Seng

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