Russia social media influence efforts ongoing, report says

Russia’s sweeping political disinformation campaign on U.S. social media was more far-reaching than originally thought, with troll farms working to discourage black voters and “blur the lines

Offbeat | ‘Tonight Show’ to air episode in Puerto Rico with ‘Hamilton’

Jimmy Fallon’s “Tonight Show” will air an episode next year from Puerto Rico including an exclusive performance with Lin- Manuel Miranda reprising his role in “Hamilton.” NBC

This Day in History | 1984 – Britain signs over Hong Kong to China

The British colony of Hong Kong is to be returned to China in 1997 after an historic agreement was signed in Peking today. Prime Minister Margaret

Football | Jose Mourinho sacked by Man United after new low in EPL

Jose Mourinho was fired by Manchester United yesterday, two days after English soccer’s biggest club reached a new low in its disappointing season by losing to

World briefs

CHINA The chairman of Huawei challenged the US and other governments to provide evidence for claims the Chinese tech giant is a security risk as the company launched

The Buzz | EU officials, firms meet African leaders to talk investment

European officials and companies are meeting in Vienna with African leaders for talks on increasing investment in the continent. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, whose country currently holds

AP sources: Trump plans to create US Space Command

Vice President Mike Pence will make the announcement at the Kennedy Space Center, in Cape Canaveral, Florida, two U.S. officials said. Trump’s order is separate

UK | 3,500 troops to be on standby if no-deal Brexit

British Defense Secretary said around 3,500 troops will be on standby in support of the government to help deal with any disruptions in the event of

World Views | China needs a new commitment to economic reform

Forty years ago, Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping launched the most dramatic economic transformation in history by encouraging his countrymen to “emancipate” their minds and “seek truth from facts.”

Wednesday, December 19, 2018 – edition no. 3195

* Gaming revenues on the way up * Details of casino entry ban bill passed * Chui approval rating rebounds * Can China boom for another 40 years?   DOWNLOAD

Briefs | AL to finalize casino ban bill today

The Legislative Assembly (AL) of Macau is today expected to finalize the government-backed bill that seeks to bar employees of the gaming industry from entering casino floors while off

Columnist and newspaper cleared of slander, but fined

Columnist Lei Kong, news outlet Son Pou and Director of the Son Pou Chao Chong Peng have been found not guilty of slander towards Polytec Asset Holdings

IFFAM Goodridge gunning for film festival hat trick

  Two-time film festival director Mike Goodridge says he hopes to return next year as the lead visionary behind the city’s growing International Film Festival and Awards Macao (IFFAM).

Democratic reform | CE has no intention of fulfilling election pledge, says Sulu Sou

With only one year remaining in Chief Executive (CE) Chui Sai On’s term, lawmaker Sulu Sou has called for a political reform plan after Macau’s top

Sands Cares Ambassadors continue to make meaningful impact in local community

The Sands Cares Ambassador programme is holding its year-long series of celebratory activities leading up to its 10th anniversary in August 2019, with the theme Spreading

Arts | Application for album production subsidy now open

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is calling for applications for this year’s Subsidy Programme for the Production of Original Song Albums, through which it will grant

Housing | Youth unimpressed with gov’t plan for 2019

The latest survey of the youth policy team of the General Union of Neighborhood Associations of Macau (UGAMM) has shown that Macau’s youth are dissatisfied with

Chui Sai On denies involvement in failed Jiangmen project

The Office of the Chief Executive has denied any involvement in an investment project in Jiangmen that allegedly used his name to give credibility to the

Europe’s borrowers brace for death of easy money as 2019 looms

Bankers and borrowers are bracing themselves for a difficult year selling eurobonds now that the days of easy money are coming to an end. January’s

China sees bankruptcies surge amid slowing economy

China’s effort to cut the burden of insolvent companies weighing on its slowing economy has kicked into higher gear, with a slew of bankruptcy filings that’s

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