The Buzz | Japan public TV sends mistaken North Korean missile alert

Japan’s public broadcaster mistakenly sent an alert warning citizens of a North Korean missile launch and urging them to seek immediate shelter, then retracted it minutes later, days

Kosovo Serb politician is gunned down; police start manhunt

A leading Serb politician in northern Kosovo was gunned down yesterday in broad daylight, an attack that raised ethnic tensions in the Balkans and prompted the suspension

Macau Matters | Academic assessment stupidities

Mostly for fun and to “keep my hand in” I teach a few undergraduate courses each year at a local university. I have recently been “asked” to use

Wednesday, January 17, 2018 – edition no. 2967

* Gaming | Analysts divided over VIP performance this year * MSAR out of EU tax haven ‘blacklist’ soon * Recruitment agency bill passes amid concerns * Oil spill from sunken tanker is

Racing expert calls for F3 Guia legends race

The December issue of the UK-based F1 Racing Magazine focuses on the Macau Grand Prix, with two Formula One champions – including legendary racer Ayrton

Briefs | Gaming employees call for salary increase

Yesterday morning, the Gaming Employee Advance Association visited the government headquarters to call for a salary increase for gaming employees. The group hopes the government will urge casinos

Legislative assembly | Lawmakers to consider Vong’s ‘immunity resolution’ today

Lawmaker Sulu Sou will today begin standing trial at the Court of First Instance accused of “aggravated disobedience,” after his  legislative immunity was lifted last month

Scams continue to make victims of tourists and residents alike

A series of swindles over the weekend added to the high incidence of crimes involving scams in Macau, this time hitting tourists and residents alike. Several

MGM and CTM partner for small enterprises cloud service

MGM and CTM are collaborating to introduce a cloud data backup service for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) impacted by Typhoon Hato.  Through its SME Relief

Government calls on residents not to violate mainland cyber law

During Sunday’s public consultation of the cyber security law, the government’s representatives suggested that local residents ought not to talk about certain topics on WeChat in order

Modern American cinema festival kicks off

Arthouse Cinematheque Passion is currently presenting Macau’s first film festival of modern American films, showcasing 10 revered multicultural productions from the past few years. The

Residents suggest removing ashtrays near bus stops

During Sunday’s Macao Forum, many residents expressed their disagreement with the government’s decision to place ashtrays within the 10-meter radius of bus areas in which smoking

Scholar hopes for more studies on video gaming addiction in Macau

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially classified gaming addiction as a mental health disorder, and it will be included in the organization’s 11th International

Gaming | Atlantic City casino revenue rose in 2017 for second year

In 2017, it was a very good year — for Atlantic City’s casinos. They saw their gambling revenue increase for the second year in a row

Bundesbank says yuan to be included in currency reserves

Germany’s central bank has decided to include the Chinese yuan in its own reserves, in a further boost to the international status of the currency. Speaking at an

Alibaba’s AI outgunned humans in key Stanford reading test

Alibaba has developed an artificial intelligence model that scored better than humans in a Stanford University reading and comprehension test. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

IMF says Beijing must fix shortcomings to lead globalization

China should be willing to loosen trade and investment restrictions if it seeks to play a leading role in globalization, International Monetary Fund First Deputy Managing Director

Report: Owners eye sale of C&A fashion chain to Chinese firm

German weekly news magazine Der Spiegel reported that the owners of European fashion chain C&A are considering selling the company to a Chinese investor.

Lego plans video games, social network for children

Toy maker Lego is partnering with China’s internet firm Tencent to offer games, video and possibly a social network aimed at children. The privately-owned

East China Sea slick fire from sunken oil tanker burns out

The fire from a sunken Iranian tanker ship in the East China Sea has burned out, a Chinese transport ministry spokesman said yesterday, although concerns remain about

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