Briefs | Ng Lap Seng says US law ‘misapplied’ to United Nations

Macau billionaire Ng Lap Seng’s defense is now reportedly calling on the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to void his conviction on the basis that U.S. law was

Civil protection | Emergency centers able to hold up to 25,000 people

The establishment of emergency refuge centers run by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) was one of the measures taken by the government as part of

Greater Bay Area | CE pledges to further regional integration policies

The Chief Executive announced that the government plans to introduce a greater number of policies and pilot schemes to accommodate the development needs of the Greater Bay Area.

AirAsia launches ticket sales for direct flight to Sabah

AirAsia launched sales for a new direct route from Kota Kinabalu to the SAR, operating four weekly flights commencing November 2. Spencer Lee, Air Asia Malaysia

Gaming | Chinese punters flocking to Cambodia’s ‘Macau Number Two’

As Chinese punters look further into Southeast Asia to satisfy their gambling desires, some observers are beginning to describe the Cambodian coastal city of Sihanoukville as “Macau

Real Estate Matters | Why you should invest in real estate

Dating as far back as the ancient Mesopotamian times, private property has always played an essential role in human society. While it was used primarily to serve and

Indonesia | Forests group halts plan to endorse paper giant

The main global group for certifying sustainable wood has suspended plans to give its influential endorsement to Indonesian paper giant Sinarmas after revelations it cut

Ultra-rich save millions exploiting Hong Kong home loophole

When Pan Sutong, the billionaire chairman of Hong Kong investment conglomerate Goldin Group, splashed out a reported HKD2.5 billion (USD318 million) for a home in

Corporate Bits | Sands China kicks off summer activities for team members

Sands China Ltd. launched Sands China Amazing Summer 2018, an initiative encouraging team members to enjoy work-life balance, and activities with friends and family. Sands

Trade War | China sending envoy to Washington for talks

China is sending a trade envoy to Washington in a renewed effort to end a worsening tariff dispute that has raised worries it will chill global economic growth.

Vice governor, mayor fired over vaccine scandal

A Chinese provincial deputy governor and the mayor of a major city were fired Tuesday as the ruling Communist Party tried to defuse public outrage over revelations of

Yao Ming, Clarkson keen observers at Asian Games basketball

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson watched from the bench, not quite able to make it to the Asian Games in time to play in the opening game

Australia | Sex abuse victim settles with Catholic order

A 74-year-old man with terminal cancer said yesterday he could die happy after reaching a 1 million Australian dollar (USD727,000) landmark settlement against a Catholic religious order for sexual abuse

Vietnam | Court finds activist guilty of anti-government charges

A court in central Vietnam sentenced an activist to 20 years in prison yesterday after finding him guilty of attempting to overthrow the Communist government, his lawyer said, in

Cambodia | Ruling party swept seats, official results show

Final results showed Cambodia's ruling party swept elections last month for the National Assembly, ensuring long-ruling Prime Minister Hun Sen another term but reinforcing skepticism of the

Trump’s list | Those who might lose their security clearance

President Donald Trump has acted on a threat to revoke the security clearance of former CIA Director John Brennan, citing a constitutional responsibility to protect classified information.

Offbeat | Baby elephant joins herd at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The newest elephant at San Diego Zoo Safari Park has joined the rest of the herd. Video posted by the zoo this week shows Umzula-zuli taking his first

This Day in History | 1998 – Clinton admits Lewinsky affair

President of the United States Bill Clinton has admitted having an inappropriate relationship with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. In a televised address Mr Clinton told the

Football | Spanish league plans to play regular-season match in US

A regular-season Spanish league game is coming to the United States, possibly as early as this year, but a "clasico" between Real Madrid and Barcelona is

World briefs

VIETNAM A court sentenced an activist to 20 years in prison yesterday after finding him guilty of attempting to overthrow the Communist government, his lawyer said, in

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