World briefs

SOUTH CHINA SEA The Philippine military said yesterday it will continue aerial patrols of a Chinese-held shoal near the South China Sea despite protests from Beijing over the flights,

The Buzz | Thai court finds British labor activist defamed fruit firm

A court in the Thai capital has ordered a British labor rights activist to pay 10 million baht (USD321,000) in damages to a company that filed a civil

Report: Bombs disguised as rocks in Yemen show Iranian aid

Roadside bombs disguised as rocks in Yemen bear similarities to others used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and by insurgents in Iraq and Bahrain, suggesting at the

World Views | Trump’s remarkably stable approval rating

President Donald Trump’s approval ratings have been remarkably stable, a bizarre contrast to all the news out of his administration. The Fix’s Philip Bump revives the argument that

Tuesday, March 27, 2018 – edition no. 3015

* Russian shopping mall fire kills 64; no alarms reported * Armed robbery at pawn shop * Artist celebrates cultural differences * Chui says Macau entering a ‘new era’   DOWNLOAD

Nevada regulator to examine Galaxy

The Nevada Gaming Control Board will look into Galaxy Entertainment Group after the Hong Kong-based casino company’s purchase of a stake in Wynn Resorts Ltd.

Beijing warns against ‘trade war,’ appeals for cooperation

A top Chinese official warned yesterday a “trade war” would harm all sides but gave no indication of Beijing’s possible next move in a spiraling dispute

Briefs | Chui Sai On visits Tsinghua University

An integrated command system developed by Tsinghua University for the management of public emergencies will help advance Macau’s overall emergency capability, according to Chief Executive, Chui Sai On. Chui

CE’s cousin awarded contract to study traffic lights

The government awarded a MOP1.15 million contract to study the arrangement of traffic lights to a company owned by the chief executive’s cousin, online media Macau Concealers

Artworks depict relationship with Chinese zodiac

Portuguese artist Raquel Gralheiro is set to exhibit her artworks created for a local audience, symbolizing the Chinese zodiac and its relationship with humanity. The exhibition

Ask the Vet | DHLPP Vaccine for Dogs

The DHLPP vaccine for dogs is not a compulsory vaccine, but may help your dog and prevent various diseases that commonly affect canines. DHLPP are initials

Galaxy’s foray into Wynn Resorts puts buyout option on the table

Galaxy Entertainment Group’s USD927.5 million purchase of a 4.9 percent stake in rival casino operator Wynn Resorts is an unprecedented move that, according to Bloomberg analysts, “could

National Anthem Law review to take place in ‘April or May’

As part of preparations for a review of the law regulating the use and protection of the national flag, symbols and anthem, the government has made progress

Authors’ debate challenges and advantages of ‘writing Macau’

Writing Macau,” a talk featuring three authors that have depicted Macau or related topics in their works, be they a newspaper column, a romance or poem, was

Tourist arrivals exceed 3 million in February

Macau’s visitor arrivals exceeded 3 million this February, the highest figure since August 2014, predominantly due to the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays, the Statistics

Al Plenary | Plan for Canidrome land expected to be complete in Q2

The Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) announced last Friday at the Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary meeting that it expects to complete planning for the Canidrome

CCTV surveillance for illegal land occupations

The Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) is considering installing CCTV surveillance cameras to monitor incidents of illegal occupation of land, DSSOPT director Li Canfeng revealed

Briefs | Association calls for playground for all children

Chau Wai I, vice president of the Woman’s General Association of Macau, has proposed that the government include additional features within children’s playgrounds across the city to allow children

Greater Bay debated during EU-Macau Joint Committee Meeting

The MSAR’s role in the Greater Bay Area and the economic recovery in Europe were a few of the topics debated during the 22nd EU-Macau

12 smoking lounges inside casinos await approval

Two casinos are currently applying to set up smoking lounges inside their gambling rooms, according to a statement recently released by the Health Bureau (SSM).

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