August in China has been anything but the quiet month of myth. Developments in the equity and foreign exchange markets and even the appalling industrial accident in Tianjin might seem
Tooth Resorption Tooth resorption is a condition commonly known as a cavity. It is caused when the cat does not have its teeth cleaned regularly, and food material gets stuck on
Authorities say an alligator pulled from a lake in southeast Alabama weighs an estimated 417 kilograms (920 pounds). AL.com (bit.ly/1Js66AM) reports that the 4-meter, 15.24-centimeter gator was captured in Lake Eufaula
The head of sailing’s governing body threatened yesterday to move all Olympic sailing events out of polluted Guanabara Bay unless the water is cleaner and floating rubbish is removed for
Doug Bracewell took three wickets on his recall to the team to give New Zealand the advantage in the second one-day international after bowling out South Africa for 204 yesterday. Seamer
It is difficult to imagine a day in Macau without gaming. The importance of the casino business is such that nobody has the luxury to live in ignorance, especially, in
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With a successful career spanning 30 years to date, Bon Jovi’s announcement of their China debut in September has generated a lot of buzz across the country. Jon Bon Jovi, the
A pinball machine from “The Simpsons” and fun pinup art are among the items going to auction from the collection of the show’s co-creator Sam Simon. Sotheby’s announced yesterday that it
S KOREA A former South Korean prime minister will be sent to prison after the country’s top court upholds her bribery conviction. PAKISTAN The military says airstrikes in a northwestern tribal
First it was the strong winds of the anti-corruption campaign from the North, blowing away the big red bucks from the VIP tables, which used to be the bread and
The Hang Seng index fell 1.8 percent, to 22,757.47, while the China Enterprises Index, which tracks big Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong, lost 2.3 percent, to 10,402.72 points. Yesterday’s close
A weaker yuan could further shrink Macau's gambling revenues by making it more expensive for Chinese gamers to place their bets, executives say, with one analyst estimating the unfavourable forex
The Institute for Tourism Studies’ newly acquired East Asia Hall located on the former campus of the University of Macau could mark the start of a higher student intake in
Despite the economic downturn in the gaming industry, IFT graduates could be a major source of staff for the gaming operators, which she said needed manpower to fill the non-gaming
The 15th edition of the annual festival, which will run from November 13 to 29, has had to seek financial support from authorities every year. Chan acknowledged that “it was
Tickets for the 29th Macao International Music Festival will go on sale this Sunday at 10 a.m., the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has said. Early bird tickets, which are discounted
Walter Kei’s career has taken many forms: from travelling the world capturing moments and writing, to designing interiors, and even to becoming one of Hong Kong’s major TV celebrity chefs
Macau authorities have identified a total of 70 illegal workers through operations launched throughout July. According to a statement issued yesterday, the Public Security Police Force (CPSP) detained 40 illegal
Described as a “private jet running on the land,” the model, equipped with leather-appointed seating, boasts its 5.6-liter V8 engine that allows 400 horsepower and its 7-speed automatic transmission. In
“We believe that the opening of new shop at a prominent location not only expands our sales network, but also brings convenience to the tourists and local customers for their
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Qantas Airways Ltd. posted a 557 million Australian dollar (USD409 million) full-year profit yesterday in a dramatic turnaround since it recorded a $2.6 billion loss in the previous year. Australia’s largest airline
Greece received the first 13 billion euros (USD14.5 billion) from its new bailout package yesterday, allowing it to pay a debt of 3.2 billion euros to the European Central Bank
Couples who book a Sheraton Macao wedding package can choose from one of five specially designed Chinese menus, upgrade to suites, enjoy dinner for two at Italian restaurant, Bene, and
By official data, China is becoming safer from accidents year after year. But the explosions over the Tianjin port last week are a stark reminder that it has far to go in
Chinese workers in protective suits began clearing wreckage yesterday, including charred car bodies and crumpled shipping containers, from the site of a chemical warehouse that exploded last week, killing at
For generations, the world’s cities have struggled to keep themselves safe. “Wall Street Explosion Kills 30; Injures 300,” The New York Times’ front page proclaimed after a bomb ripped through New York City’s financial district. “Red
South Korea fired dozens of shells yesterday at rival North Korea after the North lobbed a single rocket round at a South Korean town near the world’s most heavily armed
A massive car bomb claimed by Islamic State militants ripped into a national security building in a working class residential neighborhood in Cairo early yesterday, wounding at least 29 people
Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and
Israel’s Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended the detention order against a Palestinian prisoner who has been on a hunger strike for 65 days, releasing him while he receives medical care in
The accusation came from the Londonderry City coroner, Major Hubert O’Neill, after the inquest jury returned an open verdict on the deaths. Thirteen people died on 30 January last year when
A self-described middleman in an alleged bourbon theft ring in Kentucky says he bought barrels of whiskey from the accused ringleader and arranged more purchases. In court records, Dustin Adkins says
Saturday, 7:45pm Man Utd v Newcastle H 1.4, D 9.7, A 5.2 Manchester United has only played three games this season and Wayne Rooney's inability to score is already under scrutiny. That's three games
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