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In ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ Marvel goes nuclear

After 10 years of lean, threadbare, Lilliputian tales, Marvel Studios has, thank heavens, finally decided to go big. The scale of “Avengers: Infinity War,” of course,

‘Miss Subways’ is a quirky novel by David Duchovny

Though primarily known for his acting roles in TV series such as “The X-Files,” David Duchovny has the writing gene as well. “Miss Subways” is a quirky, wholly original

Kat Edmonson truly sings like an ‘Old Fashioned Gal’

Kat Edmonson’s “Old Fashioned Gal” sounds like an alternate soundtrack to an Audrey Hepburn film, 11 self-penned songs of gentle romance and vulnerability in a decades-old style

Interview | Willy Duraffourg ‘Cotai and its casinos present an image of capitalism pushed to its extreme’

French comic artist and screenwriter Willy Duraffourg co-authored the first volume of “Macao - The Cité du Dragon”, a graphic novel exploring the world of Chinese triads. The story

The Burgundian Exception

Everyone knows by heart that Bourgogne is all about Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Hawk-eyed oenophiles may add Gamay, Aligoté, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc to the list, whereas

Kitchenwise | Wasabi cracker-crusted salmon is a quick weeknight meal

Wild salmon season starts very soon, so be on the lookout for it at your local market. But, you say, I can find salmon at my supermarket

Labor Day demonstrations cooled off the streets

The May 1 – International Workers’ Day demonstrations in Macau have historically been accompanied by days of turmoil, with many demonstrators on the streets

Peppa Pig wins street cred, attracts censors

A cherubic British cartoon character has become an unlikely target of China’s censors as fans use her porcine likeness in rap videos and “gangster” tattoos. The bright pink

Gaming | Macau casinos surprise analysts as mass market spurs growth

Macau is beating analysts at their own game. Casino revenue in the world’s largest gambling hub rocketed past even the most bullish expectations in

Briefs | Mak: More state security education

Lawmaker Mak Soi Kun has suggested that the Macau SAR government include content about state security in the city’s school textbooks. In a written inquiry delivered to the

SJM profits take off even as market share slides

GAMING operator SJM Holdings yesterday announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2018, showing that the company’s net profit climbed 25.8 percent year-on-year to

Duo Jatekok to open Le French May

TO kick off one of the largest cultural events in Asia, Hong Kong and Macau’s Le French May 2018 will present Duo Jatekok, who will perform tonight

Art | MAM exhibition to explore 20th century ties Macau

A new exhibition showcasing traditional Chinese paintings, calligraphy and seal engraving at the Macau Museum of Art (MAM) will open on Friday featuring a total of 90 pieces and

Gloria Batalha Ung steps into Forum Macau

The director of the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), Gloria Batalha Ung, has formally assumed the role of deputy secretary-general of the permanent secretariat of

Trade deficit widens on 27 percent rise in import value

For the first quarter of 2018, the total value of merchandise import increased by a significant 27.2 percent year- on-year to MOP22.62 billion, while the total value of merchandise

Government accepts AL suggestions to amend demonstration law

The First Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL) has suggested that the government amend the city’s laws on the rights of demonstration and the rights

Corporate Bits | Sands china co-organizes charity walk

Sands China and Macau IC2 Association have come together to organise the IC2 Charity Fund Fun Walk event, to be held this Saturday. According to a statement

Apple earnings show growing immunity to smartphone malaise

Apple Inc.’s results confirmed that, while the days of double-digit smartphone industry growth are over, Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook has a plan to

‘Amazing China’ documentary more fiction than fact

A company that made shoes for Ivanka Trump and stands accused of serious labor violations plays an unexpected role in a blockbuster propaganda film about China’s renaissance under

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