Study shows sports facilities growth not in line with population increase

A study commissioned by the Sports Bureau (ID) to the University of Macau last year concluded that sports facilities in the region have been growing at a

Over 30,000 visitors attend 1st edition of lusophone market

The first edition of the “Lusophone Highlight” market has concluded after six days of promotion, tasting and sales of products from Portuguese-speaking countries. The initiative of

‘Red songs’ group accused of disturbing community life

A group of middle- aged local residents singing “red songs” inside Iao Hon Garden has been accused of disturbing life within the community, according to a report by MASTV.

Corporate Bits | MGM donates MOP300,000 to holy house of mercy’s welfare shop

MGM donated MOP300,000 to the Macau Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop project, financing the distribution of food hampers to more than 360 local disadvantaged households.

Alibaba-backed China car startup to raise USD2.7b this year

Xiaopeng Motors, which counts Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Foxconn Technology Group among its investors, plans to raise 17 billion yuan (USD2.7 billion) in funds this

Gulfstream business jet lead in China at risk in trade spat

Gulfstream, the maker of the G650 business jet, is at risk of losing its dominance in China because of a worsening trade spat with the

Apple co-founder protests Facebook

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is shutting down his Facebook account as the social media giant struggles to cope with the worst privacy crisis in its history. In an

Trade War | China is said to study yuan devaluation amid US spat

China is evaluating the potential impact of a gradual yuan depreciation, people familiar with the matter said, as the country’s leaders weigh their options in a

Beijing bans exports to North Korea of weapons-related goods

China has banned exports to North Korea of electronics and other goods that can be used in making weapons, tightening U.N. sanctions imposed over Pyongyang’s nuclear

Cambodia | Election body warns against poll boycott calls

Cambodia’s National Election Committee warned yesterday that anyone urging voters to boycott the upcoming general election or otherwise interfere in the polls could face criminal charges and

Australia | PM regrets setting opinion poll benchmark

Australia’s prime minister said yesterday that he regretted using a lengthy string of bad opinion polls to justify ousting his predecessor three years ago. Prime Minister

US official says North Korean leader ready to discuss nukes

North Korea’s government has communicated with the United States to say that leader Kim Jong Un is ready to discuss his nuclear weapons program with

Middle East | Trump to discuss fatal Syria attack with military leadership

President Donald Trump condemned a “mindless CHEMICAL attack” in Syria that killed women and children, called Syrian President Bashar Assad an “animal” and said there would be

This Day in History | 1998 – Northern Ireland peace deal reached

The Northern Ireland peace talks have ended with an historic agreement. The accord - dubbed the Good Friday Agreement - was reached after nearly two years

Football – La Liga | Griezmann cancels Ronaldo’s goal in crucial Madrid derby

Cristiano Ronaldo scored for the 650th time in his career yesterday but Antoine Griezmann responded with a goal of his own to leave Atletico Madrid

World briefs

INDONESIA’s navy has seized a fishing boat carrying 20 crewmembers, including 14 Indonesians believed to be trafficking victims who were forced to work for years without pay,

The Buzz | French league expending in China with TV deal

The French football league is continuing its expansion in China after signing a four-year deal with the China Central Television group. The LFP said in a statement its top-flight

No porn, gambling, dissent | China state media say four popular news apps suspended

Four popular Chinese news apps have been temporarily removed from the Android store in China following an order from regulators to tighten control over the spread

Our Desk | Social network sharing – How much is too much?

To start, I would say that we definitely live in era in which the world has turned “voyeuristic”. We photograph and film pretty much everything in our lives

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 – edition no. 3023

* Property tycoons bet that gambling will come to Hainan * Court says Dore must pay * New Macau urges CCAC to probe land grant * China is said to study yuan devaluation   DOWNLOAD

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