South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela dies at 78

Legendary  South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela has died at the age of 78 after a decade-long fight with cancer, according to a statement from

World Views | Unexpectedly, Trump has an opening in China

When it comes to trade, President Donald Trump and the Chinese government are both engaged in pointless, counterproductive protectionism. That may actually represent an opportunity. As Trump

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 – edition no. 2972

* 56,000 people flee | Philippine volcano spews lava fountains * Driver under influence of drugs causes panic * Wynn plans expansion in Cotai as earnings beat estimates * Universal basic income: left

Crime | LRT facilities robbed before even opening

Two facilities from the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system were robbed over the weekend, causing damage of over MOP500,000, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported at

Sinulog Festival celebrates 18th edition

One of the biggest Filipino events in the region - the Sinulog Festival - held its 18th edition over the weekend, featuring seven dance

Gaming | The Parisian softens the blow of disappointing 2017 for LVS

Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s (LVS) latest Macau property, The Parisian Macao, may have softened an otherwise disappointing year for the firm, a new report by

Repairs to flooded houses to complete in Q2

Three public housing projects, which sustained damage during Typhoon Hato, will see their repairs completed in the second quarter of 2018. The three housing projects are Edifício Fai

Gaming employees at high risk of gambling disorders

From January to September 2017, over 30 percent of the people who sought help from the Social Affairs Bureau (IAS) due to a gaming disorder were

Legislative assembly | Gov’t reaffirms mutual recognition of drivers’ licenses benefits locals

The director of the Transport Bureau (DSAT), Lam Hin San, has reaffirmed that “it is better for Macau residents” to have drivers’ licenses which are mutually

Angola may close consulate in Macau

Angola is considering closing 18 of their consulates, including their representation in Macau. The information comes over a proposal written by the Secretary for Diplomatic Affairs

Bus driver charged with negligent homicide

The part-time bus driver who was involved in a fatal bus accident earlier this month has been charged with criminally negligent homicide. The 32-year-old bus

Education | 792 students accepted by top mainland universities

This year, a total of 792 local students were admitted to top mainland universities through a process known as the ‘recommendation admission’, according to the Chinese

China Inc.’s debt bills could be worse than thought in 2018

This was supposed to be the year when Chinese companies caught a break, with the amount of local bonds coming due dropping to the least since 2014. But

HK most expensive housing for 8th year

Hong Kong was named the least affordable housing market for the eighth year in a study that put Sydney in the No. 2 slot and Vancouver

Corporate Bits | Wynn ranks highest on fortune’s most admired list

Wynn Resorts ranked first overall in the category of Quality of Products/Services among all international hotel companies. The company also received high marks for Innovation, People

US solar has a billion-plus long-shot plan to end a trade war with China

Since 2012, the U.S. has been collecting duties on panels imported from China. American solar companies are pushing to divvy up that money between manufacturers and

Beijing defends role in trade after Washington criticism

China defended its role in global trade yesterday and accused Washington of being disruptive after the U.S. government said it was a mistake to support Beijing’s World

Belt & Road with bumps | Maldives ex-leader says Chinese projects akin to land grab

The exiled former leader of the Maldives said yesterday that this year’s presidential election could be the last chance to extricate his country from increasing Chinese influence,

Hong Kong | Bookseller detained again by Chinese authorities

A Hong Kong-based bookseller who was secretly detained in China has been taken away by Chinese authorities again after being released into house arrest last October, his daughter said

North Korean figure skaters competing in Taiwan

The North Korean figure skating pair that will compete in the Winter Olympics is in Taiwan this week for a competition. Ryom Tae Ok and Kim

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