Ask the Vet | Basic Dog Injury Home Care

Eye Injuries Eye injuries may be caused by dirt, dust, fights or foreign objects. Dogs have a third eyelid, so keep this in mind when examining the eye. If the third

Europe approves Amgen’s first-in-class cholesterol drug

Amgen last week received European approval for its first-of-a-kind cholesterol drug that lowers levels of the artery-clogging substance more than older drugs that have been prescribed for decades. The highly-anticipated decision

Deep-sea mining looms on horizon as UN body issues contracts

The deep oceans span more than half the globe and their frigid depths have long been known to contain vast, untapped deposits of prized minerals. These treasures of the abyss,

Monday, July 27, 2015 – edition no. 2364

* Japan: Three killed as small aircraft crashes in Tokyo * Galaxy buys stake in Monaco casino * Chris Brown plays in Macau after legal ordeal * Region’s disaster response tested   DOWNLOAD PDF   * China

The Buzz | EU opens antitrust case against 6 major US movie studios

The European Union has opened an antitrust case against six major U.S. movie studios for preventing British satellite broadcaster Sky from showing their products outside the U.K. and Ireland. The EU

China | Half-naked ‘Spartans’ attract attention of Beijing police

A salad store paraded dozens of half-naked Western men dressed as Spartans through China’s capital as a publicity stunt, causing a stir and drawing a crackdown by police who were

World Briefs

HONG KONG  The Hong Kong Tourism Board, in conjunction with cycling’s world governing body, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), is launching a major cycling event later this year, according to

Education | Gaming : Melco supports life-long learning programs

Casino operator Melco Crown Entertainment is betting on life-long learning programs to help staff members develop their careers, as a second batch of graduates from the “Back to School” program

Letter to the Editor | Taxis: Fishing is starting to creep back

Dear Editor, I read with great interest your article entitled “Raimundo do Rosário praises new Transport Bureau head’s ‘courage’” in yesterday’s Macau Daily Times. Over the past 12 months the Macau Taxi Passenger Association,

Electoral bribery case | Chan Tak Seng petitions against CCAC’s sting operation

The Macau Institution of People’s Alliance director Chan Tak Seng burst into tears yesterday after submitting a petition to the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC). He was demanding for the anti-graft

Overseas associations mobilized to call for Canidrome closure

Local animal rights group Anima mobilized 164 other overseas associations in a concerted effort to call on the government to pull the plug on greyhound-racing activities in the territory. With the

Prawns injected with jelly allegedly sold

Prawns injected with jell are allegedly being sold at the Iao Hon market. According to several media reports, a customer has stated that she discovered jelly-like substances injected into the

Gov’t told to pay MOP200 million compensation to Cable TV

The litigation between Macau Cable TV and the local government regarding the latter’s failure to prevent the broadcasting of copyright-protected programs by public antenna companies seems to have reached a

Statistics | Tourist arrivals in June lowest in 32 months

Visitor arrivals in June recorded 7.6-percent year-on-year and 11.8-percent month-to-month declines, amounting to 2.24 million, which is the worst number recorded since September 2012, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC)

Sands China jumps after profit tops estimates on mass market

Sands China Ltd. surged in Hong Kong trading after second-quarter profit beat estimates as the Macau casino operator gained share among mass market gamblers, which helped offset declines in high

Report | China feared CIA used casinos to snare officials

China feared that US intelligence may have used Macau casinos owned by Sheldon Adelson to entrap and blackmail Chinese officials, according to a highly confidential report for the gambling industry,

BEHIND THE SCENES | Developing staff to foster local MICE industry

As the MICE sector evolves, organizing an 8,000-person conference is becoming the new normal for casino resort employees. From turning a 15,000 seated arena into a large conference venue, to preparing

Real Estate Matters | The rental process for tenants part 2 – Securing your apartment

Juliet Risdon is a Director of JML Property and a property investor. Having established the company in 1994, JML Property offers Investment Property & Homes. It specializes in managing properties for

Greece clears final reform hurdle before new bailout talks

Greece’s radical left-led government saw off another revolt by rebels in the early hours of yesterday that should pave the way for the imminent start of bailout discussions with European

South Korea’s growth slowest in more than 2 years

South Korea’s quarterly growth slowed to the lowest in more than two years as a severe drought hit agriculture and an outbreak of Middle East respiratory syndrome sapped consumption. The

Corporate Bits | BNU credit card grand lucky draw

Ronald Kan, Executive Director of BNU, hosted the ceremony presented the prizes to the winners, along with other BNU representatives: Avril Lee, Head of the Retail Banking Division, Fatima Chan,

Netizen population hits 668 million

The number of China’s online population, the world’s largest, hit 668 million in June, with 594 million of those using mobile devices to go online. Figures from China Internet Network

Hong Kong | In quirky voting system, fishermen play key role

Since China took control of Hong Kong from Britain in 1997, the city’s billionaires have played a leading role in hewing the Asian financial center to Beijing’s priorities. So too have a

Beijing warns Tokyo against shirking responsibility for WWII

A Chinese envoy yesterday warned Prime Minister Shinzo Abe not to shirk responsibility for Japan’s wartime aggression in his statement marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the hostilities. Cheng

Philippines | Chris Brown confused about why he’s stuck in Manila

Grammy award-winning singer Chris Brown says he’s confused about why he’s stuck in Manila, where his departure has been delayed by a fraud complaint over a canceled concert last New Year’s Eve. Immigration

Drinking culture | Beer sales outpace economic growth in Asia

Thailand will ban alcohol sales near universities and technical colleges, putting the nation at the forefront of efforts in Asia to curb consumption. Under amendments to the Alcohol Control Act endorsed

Space | Rocket with crew from US, Russia, Japan docks at international station

A Russian spacecraft carrying three astronauts docked with the International Space Station after a successful launch that contrasted with fiery failures by two for-profit U.S. operators. The Soyuz TMA 17M craft

USA | Iran deal brings thousands to Times Square protest

Thousands of protesters packed into Times Square on Wednesday evening (early yesterday, Macau time) to demand that Congress vote down the proposed U.S. deal with Iran. As the crowd loomed behind police

This Day in History | 1959 Khrushchev and Nixon have war of words

This is the latest and most public of a series of impromptu debates between the two leaders which started yesterday on Mr Nixon’s arrival in the USSR at the start

Offbeat | Obese man biking across US to lose weight

The Newport Daily News reports (bit.ly/1JfwEFz) a bent rim on Eric Hites’ bicycle has kept him in Tiverton since late last week, 145 kilometers from where his ride began in

Football | Guardado lifts Mexico past angry Panama, 2-1, in Gold Cup

A night of conflict and controversy ended with referees surrounded by security and another win by Mexico surrounded by suspicion. Andres Guardado scored two goals on penalty kicks, including the tiebreaker

Kapok | Too many ways to be No. 1

Being in the news for allegations of vote-buying during election time is never a great thing in terms of image, to say the least. This is even worse when it

Friday, July 24, 2015 – edition no. 2363

* Behind the scenes of the growing MICE industry * Petition against sting operation * Tourist arrivals decline * China feared CIA used casinos to snare officials   DOWNLOAD

High on Trash – The Next Biofuel

* Movies: Southpaw * Books: The Redeemers by Ace Atkins * Music: Angels and Alcohol  by  Alan Jackson * Wine: The Summery Zest * Food: Urban Phenomenon   DOWNLOAD

A pugilist parable of transformation in ‘Southpaw’

If you've ever wondered what might have happened to Job if had a strong left hook, "Southpaw" may be the film for you. The rapid descent of light heavyweight champ Billy

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