Vietnam | Deadly pig virus in remote farms

Vietnam is on high alert after African swine fever was discovered in its northern provinces. More than 200 pigs have been slaughtered after household farms in Hung

Laundering scandal | Swedbank may have handled over USD4.3 billion in dirty money

The biggest bank operating in the Baltics, Swedbank AB of Sweden, has now been drawn into the region’s deepening money-laundering scandal. Swedbank spokesman Gabriel Francke Rodau

Putin: Russia will target US if it puts missiles in Europe

President Vladimir Putin signaled Russia will aim new weapons at the U.S. if it stations missiles in Europe after quitting a landmark Cold-War-era treaty, amid growing fears

This Day in History | 1972 Nixon makes historic visit to China

The American President Richard Nixon has arrived in China at the start of a week-long summit aimed at ending 20 years of frosty relations between the two countries.

Offbeat | Trump or Kim? Hanoi barber offers leaders’ hairdos for free

At a barbershop tucked away in a small Hanoi alley, Le Phuc Hai patiently waits for his hair dye to bleach his natural black into the color of

ESports | Royale rumble: ‘Apex Legends’ smashing ‘Fortnite’ records

For the first time since its meteoric rise, “Fortnite” is no longer a no-doubt victory royale atop the video game industry. “Apex Legends” — a

Football | Liverpool, Bayern draw 0-0 in Champions League first leg

Bayern Munich still can’t find a way to score, let alone win at Liverpool. In their fourth visit to Anfield, the German champions drew 0-0 in

The Buzz | Macau government to follow up on identical logo

The Government Information Bureau (GCS) said that it received an email on Monday informing the bureau that a state university in Turkey had adopted a similar

Terrorism | Feds share watchlist with 1,400 private groups

The federal government has acknowledged that it shares its terrorist watchlist with more than 1,400 private entities, including hospitals and universities, prompting concerns from civil libertarians

World Briefs

CHINA is barring foreign travelers from Tibet over a period of several weeks that includes a pair of sensitive political anniversaries. Travel agencies say foreign tourists would not

Made in Macao | Post-holiday fitness regime

While the new year is generally the time we make, or try to make, life-changing resolutions, the celebration of Chinese New Year usually results in weight-loss resolutions. After a

Thursday, February 21, 2019 – edition no. 3233

* Dire strait | Taiwan’s leader issues warning to world according to Xi * Condominium staffers clean two extra patacas * It’s terminal: selfie sticks banned from carry on * Veteran communist Li

Gov’t to update training for better quality prosecutors

The government is planning to review the training of judges and prosecutors in the Macau SAR, finding support from the Macau Lawyers Association (AAM), which has

Sands China singles out Responsible Gaming, appoints Winnie Wong chief officer

Sands China Limited (SCL) recently appointed Winnie Wong to the position of Chief Responsible Gaming Officer and VP of Special Gaming Projects in a strategic move

Gaming | VIP activity tracking 32 percent higher post-New Year

Macau gross gaming revenue posted strong results in the week following the Chinese Lunar New Year, showing a 32 percent year-on- year rise led by

AL Plenary | Taxi law approved amid much criticism of new corporate model

The Legislative Assembly (AL) finally passed in plenary session yesterday the bill that updates the current laws regulating the transportation of passengers in rental light

Lawmakers slam system behind CE election

Lawmakers José Pereira Coutinho and Sulu Sou took the period before the agenda for yesterday’s plenary session of the Legislative Assembly (AL) as an opportunity to make

Analysis | China plan to integrate Macau, HK skirts tough questions

China’s long-awaited plan to create a high-tech megalopolis on its southern coastline rivaling California’s Silicon Valley generated optimism among Hong Kong’s business community even as key details

Chui promises Macau is ready for Bay Area integration

The Macau SAR is ready for further integration into the national development plan and to assume its own responsibilities, Chief Executive Chui Sai On has promised.

Heritage Committee discusses protection of building that no longer exists

The Cultural Heritage Committee in its plenary session held yesterday at the Macao Cultural Center, was to address the protection of a building located in the

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