Nascar | Earnhardt wins rain-delayed Daytona ahead of Dillon’s crash

A horrific last-lap accident that left drivers fearing for Austin Dillon’s safety muted Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s victory in the rain-delayed race at Daytona International Speedway. Earnhardt crossed the finish line at

World Briefs

CHINA A shoe factory collapses in eastern China during a weekend shift, killing at least 13 people and injuring more than 30. HONG KONG  The Land Registry revealed yesterday that a

Trust in fire services’ competency

The Office of the Secretary for Security stated in a reply to a lawmaker’s inquiry that Macau’s Fire Services has enough competencies to handle the amount of accidents in the

Bill indicates AL should have a vote when budgets increase

A public consultation on the amended budget framework law commences today, seeking opinions on the revised regulations which govern the authority’s right to budget within public departments. The amendment, which was

CRIME | Man nabbed for deliberately using counterfeit credit cards

Police authorities arrested a Malaysian man for illegally using credit cards in the territory on July 4. It was reported that the 25-year-old suspect was employed by an overseas- based criminal

DSAT says plastic roadblocks enhance safety

Plastic roadblocks are commonly placed in traffic lanes for traffic management, such as restricting pedestrians on the road and delimiting carriageways on cross- sea bridges. Despite criticism that the hurdles are

Housing Bureau to loosen social housing income limits

Aiming to counter the increasing inflation that particularly affects low-income residents, the Housing Bureau plans to review the social housing scheme. To be discussed in a 60-day public consultation which

Kindergarten reform to avoid stress on children

The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) intends to launch a reform of the pre-primary curriculum in order to avoid introducing “too much academic content” too early. The new pedagogical

Briefs | Travel security alert to Turkey

The Tourism Crisis Management Office published a travel security alert issued by the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Turkey and regarding the recent security situation in the country. “Recently there

Heritage | 10 years after UNESCO listing | Torchbearers strive to preserve temple tradition

Macau is a treasure trove of both Western and Eastern religious architecture. For a long time, churches such as the Ruins of St Paul’s have been popular with tourists. Now,

The Greece of the USA | Puerto Rico governor says creditors should help solve crisis

Puerto Rico’s governor said last week that creditors are responsible for helping the U.S. island out of its economic crisis because they lent money knowing the government was running a deficit. Gov.

Most Asian markets fall after Greek results, but China rises

Asian markets mostly fell yesterday as investors reacted to Greece’s sound rejection of terms set by its international creditors, deepening uncertainties over its status as a member of the 19-nation

Corporate Bits | Sheraton Macao welcomes its ‘five millionth guest’

In honor of their visit, Sheraton Macao Hotel upgraded the family of five to a Presidential Suite; gave them free tickets to the brand-new DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda Academy; arranged

Small investors look for way out of stocks

Shares in big state companies soared yesterday after promises of government action to halt a slide in Chinese stock prices but many others sank as jittery small investors tried to

Athens enters uncharted territory after referendum ‘no’ vote 


Greece lurched into uncharted territory and an uncertain future in Europe’s common currency after voters overwhelmingly rejected demands by international creditors for more austerity measures in exchange for a bailout

Tsipras looks to reopen bailout talks as euro future in doubt 


Greece and its membership in Europe’s joint currency faced an uncertain future yesterday, with the country under pressure to reach a bailout deal with creditors as soon as possible after

In their own words: European officials react to the referendum

  Dutch finance minister and chair of the eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem The eurozone’s top official says he still wants Greece to stay in the single European currency. Jeroen Dijsselbloem, who is also

Beijing to snub arbitration hearing on feud with Philippines 


China is standing pat on its decision to reject arbitration by an international tribunal that will begin formal hearings this week to resolve a long-seething feud with the Philippines over

Philippines | Foreigner tests positive for MERS virus

A 36-year-old foreigner who arrived in the Philippines from the Middle East is under quarantine after testing positive for the MERS virus, health officials said yesterday. Philippine Health Secretary Janette Garin

Malaysia | ‘I am not a thief,’ Razak says

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak rejected accusations he misappropriated funds as he faces his biggest crisis since coming to power in 2009. A task force is investigating a money trail that

Singapore | Teen blogger Amos Yee free after sentencing

A Singapore teenager who was found guilty of wounding religious feelings will walk free after being sentenced to jail time already served, the BBC reported yesterday. According to the UK-based news

Japan | Heritage title for industry sites draws mixed reaction 


Japanese officials yesterday celebrated the U.N. cultural body’s approval of world heritage status for 23 historic sites showing the country’s transformation from feudal isolation into an industrial power at the

UK | Fans get a peek at Princess Charlotte at royal christening

Prince William and his wife, Kate, marked a milestone for their newborn baby Princess Charlotte on Sunday — a christening ceremony on Queen Elizabeth II’s country estate that was steeped

Nigeria | Bombs at mosque, restaurant kill 51 


Two bombs blamed on the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram exploded at a crowded mosque and an elite Muslim restaurant in Nigeria’s central city of Jos, killing 51 people, officials

This Day in History | 1985 Boris Becker wins Wimbledon at 17

Boris Becker, a 17-year-old unseeded outsider before the tournament began, raised the coveted silver trophy above his head to rapturous applause on centre court. Becker is also the first German ever

Offbeat | Heaven scent: Finding may help restore fragrance to roses

A study of roses that do have a strong scent revealed a previously unknown chemical process in their petals. It’s key to their alluring odor. Experts said the finding might let

Football | Carli Lloyd becomes Captain America for US women

For a brief time Sunday night (yesterday, Macau time), Carli Lloyd’s Wikipedia page listed her position as “President of the United States.” More like Captain America. Lloyd scored three goals to lead

Basketball | Big moves made, but dealing isn’t done in NBA free agency

LeBron James is available. Marc Gasol, too. That’s two All-NBA first team members from last season still on the market, in case anybody thinks all the best players are gone after

World Views | Greek referendum wasn’t what you think

The thumping win for Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Sunday’s referendum is being celebrated as a moment of clarity – by core supporters of Tsipras’s Syriza-led government in Athens

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The Buzz | Girl killed after being struck by jumping sturgeon

A 5-year-old Florida girl riding in a boat has died after a sturgeon leaped from the Suwannee River and struck her. Wildlife officials said Jaylon Rippy died after being struck

CHINA | Air pollution better in first half of 2015

Air quality in Beijing, notorious for its smoggy sky, improved during the first six months of 2015, the city government said. The concentration of PM 2.5 — tiny airborne particles

Singapore | Botanical Gardens declared World Heritage Site

  The Singapore Botanical Gardens is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site after it was inscribed at the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee in Bonn, Germany, local TV Channel

World Briefs

CHINA A magnitude 6.5 earthquake that shook China’s far-western region of Xinjiang killed three people, injured 71 and collapsed thousands of houses, officials said Saturday. The quake hit Pishan county

AL Plenary | Minimum wage for cleaning and security staff approved

The Legislative Assembly (AL) passed a bill last Friday guaranteeing local cleaners and security guards a minimum wage, effective at the start of 2016. However, the regulation applies exclusively to

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