HK to issue 10,000 driving permits for Delta Bridge

Hong Kong authorities yesterday increased the number of driving permits for the upcoming Hong Kong-Zhuhai- Macau Bridge to 10,000, in response to “overwhelming” demand.

Briefs | Travel warning issued for UK

The Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) has forwarded a travel warning issued by the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom (UK), which aims to provide information for Chinese

Music | Macau Jazz Week returns with world-class lineup

Reaching its sixth year, the Macau Jazz Week, an annual event held by Macau Jazz Promotion Association, is currently ongoing and will run until December 16. This year, the

Corporate Bits | Sands China donates mop2 million to elderly home

Sands China Ltd. presented a cheque for just over MOP2 million to Macau Holy House of Mercy yesterday to help with the cost of restoring its

For Disney CEO Bob Iger, Fox deal is all about future of TV

When news broke last month that Walt Disney Co. was in talks to buy a large part of 21st Century Fox Inc., the first question

China’s Citic sees Brazil as growth driver after Dow corn deal

Citic Agri Fund, an investment vehicle created by China’s largest conglomerate, has chosen Brazil as the platform for its global strategy in agriculture.

How China’s debt curbs could start weighing on the economy

China’s sweeping deleveraging push is poised to inflict more pain next year. Authorities tightening funding in financial markets and reining in excessive borrowing will likely

Australian lawmaker quits over political links with Beijing

An influential Australian opposition lawmaker under fire over his close links to wealthy Chinese political donors announced yesterday that he was quitting the Senate for the good

Environment | India says Chinese construction on river dirtying water

Officials in India’s northeast are complaining that Chinese construction activity on the upper reaches of one of the largest rivers that flows into India are likely turning

UK banker back in Hong Kong court for murder appeal

A British banker sentenced to life in prison for the gruesome slayings of two Indonesian women appeared in a Hong Kong court yesterday to appeal his conviction. Lawyers

Gas giant focuses on homes amid winter crunch criticism

China National Petroleum Corp. is restricting natural-gas sales to industries across the country to divert more of the fuel to heat homes in the northern part of

Bangladesh | Gov’t condemns US attack in which national is suspect

Bangladesh’s government condemned an attack on New York City’s subway system, as it emerged that the suspect is an immigrant from the South Asian nation. “Bangladesh is committed to

Cambodia | EU suspends aid to election commission

The European Union said yesterday it has suspended assistance to Cambodia’s election commission following last month’s dissolution of the country’s main opposition party, and warned that

Thailand | Military junta welcomes easing of EU political sanctions

Thailand’s military junta has welcomed the European Union’s decision to ease political sanctions imposed against it for overthrowing an elected government in 2014. The EU’s announcement

Ancient wrestling offers a future for some in modern India

Wearing nothing but loincloths, a group of boys warm up by climbing sturdy ropes that take them high into the trees. One teenager walks around the

Thousands of Russian private contractors fighting in Syria

Before he was killed by a sniper in Syria at age 23, Ivan Slyshkin wrote a poignant message on social media to his fiancee: “We will see

Offbeat | High school student carries collapsed marathoner to victory

In just 24 hours, her face and name have become world famous for what’s seen as a supreme act of sportsmanship. Dallas-area high school student Ariana

This Day in History | 2001 – Suicide attack on Indian parliament

A group of gunmen has broken through tight security to attack the parliament building in the Indian capital, New Delhi. At least 12 people have been killed

Boxing | Horn wants to show Pacquiao win was no fluke

Jeff Horn’s reward for a successful first title defense since a contentious win over Manny Pacquiao could be a bout with Terence Crawford. A failure could

Russia | Olympic Committee approves competing as neutrals

The Russian Olympic Committee formally gave its blessing yesterday for the country’s athletes to compete under a neutral flag at the upcoming Pyeongchang Games. Under

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