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PHILIPPINES A bomb-laden van driven by a suspected militant went off in a powerful blast yesterday that killed 11 people, including a soldier, five militiamen

The Buzz | Bob Woodward writing inside account of Trump White House

The next writer to take a close look at the Trump presidency: Bob Woodward. The celebrated journalist of Watergate fame has written “Fear: Trump in the White

Animals, crops suffering as Europe’s heatwave hits new highs

The heatwave gripping large stretches of Europe has already been blamed for deadly forest fires and crop failures and now freshwater fish could be its next victims.

Macau Matters | Food waste composting

In early July I wrote an article about the value of recycling used coffee grounds and how it would be a good social enterprise for Macau. It has

Wednesday, August 1, 2018 – edition no. 3101

* Biggest health center in Macau opens, expected to serve 100,000 people * Domestic foster plan * Tax information exchange * Civil Aviation chief quits over flight MH370 lapses   DOWNLOAD

Exclusive | Former IPM head criticizes institute for failing to assess teachers, students

A former manager at the Macao Polytechnic Institute (IPM) has criticized the Institute’s alleged malpractice and negligence of operations, specifying issues such as the absence of performance reviews for

Animal rights | Dog track closure prompts plea for adoptions

Dog races were held in Macau for half a century, up to five nights a week — a constant in this former Portuguese colony

AL Plenary | Sulu Sou gets Legislative Assembly looking to the book

In yesterday’s session at the Legislative Assembly (AL), lawmaker Sulu Sou made such an unusual proposal that it forced the president of the legislature to

Macau Pavilion held at HK Book Fair

The Macao Foundation and the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) co-operated to organize the Macau Pavilion at the 2018 Hong Kong Book Fair for the eighth

78 employers join non-mandatory pension scheme

So far, a total of 78 employers have joined the non-mandatory central provident fund system which was implemented on January 1. Yesterday, the Social Security Fund

Sands China helps raise profile of local SME

A Made-in-Macao printing company has expanded its business following on from the growth and development with Sands China Limited (SCL) as one of its major clients. Unique Network

IPIM makes positive review of Guangdong-Macau Fair

The Guangdong and Macau Branded Products Fair 2018 concluded on Sunday, with organizers hailing the event as a “resounding success.” Jointly organized

Residents report education course scams to DSEJ

The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) has received more than 20 complaints about scams concerning alleged continuing education courses. According to public broadcaster TDM, a

Lotte considers selling China malls amid anti-Korean sentiment

Lotte Group, reeling from a wave of anti-Korean sentiment in China for more than a year, is considering selling some of its department stores in

Gaming | Caesars launching sports betting in New Jersey, Mississippi

Two Atlantic City casinos owned by Caesars Entertainment will start taking sports bets this week, and another two in Mississippi will do so in mid-August.

Corporate Bits | Melco receives gov’t recognition for lactation rooms at resorts

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited has received recognition from the Macau SAR government for the company’s support toward breastfeeding and lactation room facilities available throughout all

Beijing says still committed to Hong Kong semi-autonomy

China’s foreign minister said yesterday that his country remains committed to the “one country, two systems” governing framework in Hong Kong, despite growing concerns that Beijing

Trade War | Wang Yi mocks US’s ‘perplexing’ complaints

Wang Yi may be China’s top diplomat, but yesterday he sounded more like the country’s chief lecturer of economics. The Chinese foreign minister took

Chinese parents panic over infant vaccine safety

China’s vaccine scandal is sparking protests and panic among parents, with the revelation two drugmakers sold poor-quality vaccines for infants reviving anxiety over the

Cambodia | Opposition says election was death of democracy

The ruling party of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen congratulated itself yesterday on its election victory, while the opposition party unable to contest the polls said they

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