Pollution | Sichuan residents demand to know source of foul smell

Hundreds of Chinese gathered in the streets of a town in the southwestern province of Sichuan on Tuesday night, demanding to know what caused a bad smell in the air

Ninebot buys US personal scooter maker Segway 

Segway, the iconic but struggling U.S. maker of self-balancing personal electric scooters, has been bought by a Chinese rival. Beijing-based Ninebot Inc., which makes a range of short-distance motorized transport devices,

Mainland slowdown deepens, stepping up pressure on Beijing 

China’s economic growth slumped to a six-year low as manufacturing and retail sales cooled in the first quarter, stepping up pressure for Beijing to keep its overhaul of the world’s second-largest

Taiwan | Taipei not among 57 charter members of Asian Bank

China yesterday announced the 57 intended charter members of the proposed Chinese-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, with longtime rival Taiwan left off the list despite expressing a desire to join. Taiwan’s exclusion

South Korea | Experts doubt ferry sinking will inspire improved safety

A year ago, as South Korea writhed in grief and fury after more than 300 people, most of them school kids, drowned in a ferry sinking, it seemed things would

Aviation | Plane skids off runway in Japan; about 20 injured

An Asiana Airlines plane skidded off a runway Tuesday after landing in western Japan, and about 20 people received minor injuries, officials said. Hiroshima airport reported that the aircraft’s tail touched the

Australia | Supermarket shuts website in Veterans’ Day furor

Woolworths, which brands itself as “The Fresh Food People,” launched the website “Fresh in Our Memories” late Tuesday to commemorate ANZAC Day on April 25. ANZAC stands for the Australian and

Japan-S Korea | US: Tensions distract from N Korea threat

Deputy Secretary of State Anthony Blinken was speaking ahead of a trilateral meeting today in Washington with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts. Tokyo and Seoul both host tens of thousands

Cuba | Citizens hail removal from US list of state terrorism sponsors

Cuban officials and ordinary citizens alike hailed the island’s removal from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, saying the move by President Barack Obama heals a decades-old insult

USA | White House standoff with Congress over Iran bill not over

Legislation empowering Congress to reject an emerging Iran nuclear pact is expected to sail through both houses of Congress, leaving President Barack Obama with the tough task of selling the

This Day in History: 1987 MP on gay sex charges

Mr Proctor, who represents Billericay in Essex, said nothing to waiting journalists at Bow Street Magistrates’ Court in central London. In court, the MP was accused of committing three acts of

Offbeat: Chimp Tushi turns drone-buster in Dutch Burgers’ Zoo

When the zoo sent a drone over the chimpanzee enclosure for a better look at how their 14 apes live, the response was swift. With the unfamiliar intruder coming close to

Mayweather: Fans will have to decide if fight worth USD99.95

Floyd Mayweather Jr. says fans will have to decide for themselves whether it's worth USD99.95 to pay to watch his fight with Manny Pacquiao at home. Personally, though, he believes the

Boxing | New Pacquiao film shows how poor boy grew up to be champion

As a dirt-poor rookie boxer in the southern Philippines, Manny Pacquiao started his phenomenal rise to global fame not as the Pacman, as he is sometimes called, but as "Kid

Football | Champions League: Goalkeeper Oblak helps Atletico hold Real Madrid to 0-0 draw

Goalkeeper Jan Oblak made a series of outstanding saves to help Atletico Madrid hold Real Madrid to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal yesterday. In a

HK Observer | TV, HKU and political reform

Several key elements of Hong Kong’s makeup are under threat according to recent news developments. Most importantly unless we get a deal for political reform governance is at stake. Secondly,

Thursday, April 16, 2015 – edition no. 2292

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The Buzz | Conservatives push for NFL, NBA, MLB franchises in Britain

Britain’s Conservative Party says it will push for American football, basketball and baseball franchises to be based in the country. The pledge features in the manifesto launched by Prime Minister David

World briefs

SKOREA-JAPAN South Korea lifts an overseas travel ban on a Japanese journalist charged with defaming the South Korean president. INDIA Violent protests erupt in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir after a

US: Convict trashes his lawyers, says execution would be better

A man from India sentenced to death in the killings of a baby and her grandmother in what prosecutors called a botched kidnapping plot said he’s so dissatisfied with his

Policy Address | Social Affairs and Culture – Hospital design projects to be concluded in Aug–Sept

Alexis Tam revealed yesterday that the projects related to the construction of the future Islands Hospital will be concluded in August or September. The hospital is to be located on

Paul Pun disagrees with building nursing homes in Hengqin

The move to the neighboring island, according to Mr Pun, would make those receiving the service lonely and isolated, as the venues are out of Macau. He also pointed out

Macau GP | Celebrity race aims to capture worldwide attention

During yesterday’s policy address presentation, Alexis Tam was questioned by lawmaker Vong In Fai about which race will replace the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). The WTCC event in

Lionel Leong reaffirms strict control in gaming table growth

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, has reiterated the government’s principle behind the granting of new gambling tables, saying that, “A decade from 2013, the average growth in

Letter to the Editor | Macau taxis turnaround

Dear Editor I note with interest that TDM covered the once-contentious Macau taxi issue on their Sunday forum over the weekend - and a mere 12 people attended! Secretly, I am

Anti-fire safety regulation complete by year’s end

The modified safety regulations aimed at preventing fire will entitle the city’s fire service to additional legal enforcement power, which, according to Ma Io Weng, the commander of the Fire

Briefs | Fourth industrial accident this April leaves one dead

Yesterday afternoon, the city saw its fourth fatal industrial accident to occur in the month of April. A male worker who did not take necessary safety measures fell to his

Chinese Brush Painting Exhibition opens at City of Dreams

Aiming to promote the philosophy of art and culture, as well as to reinforce the spirit of the principle “love China, love Macau,” the exhibition runs until Thursday. Exhibited masterpieces

Anselmo Teng stresses region’s Lusophone link

According to a press release issued by MECC, Mr Teng gave a brief introduction to the local banking system and RMB business in Macau. He went on to describe the

Health | Region said to be lacking cancer prevention measures

The Health Bureau (SSM) believes that although Macau’s cancer incidence rate has not recorded an increase over recent years, “it is expected that with a growing population more people will

FT: Hong Kong market rally starts to reshape global league table

China Construction Bank has overtaken JPMorgan, Facebook and Chevron in terms of size, a sign of how a dramatic stock market rally in Hong Kong “is reshaping the league table

Trade groups urge China to suspend rules on foreign technology

Trade groups from the U.S., Europe and Japan urged China to suspend guidelines that limit banks from using foreign technology, saying the policies discriminate against outsiders and limit Chinese companies’

Corporate Bits | Mother’s Day celebration menus at Portofino, Dynasty 8 and Grand Orbit

On May 10, Portofino will offer a special four-course menu featuring selections such as white asparagus with sautéed fresh morel mushrooms, Soft poached organic Egg and Chervil Vinaigrette; lemon-leaf scented

Mozambique | Factory funded by China boosts agricultural production

The inauguration of the Chokué Agri-Industrial Complex, developed with funding from China, opens up new horizons for agricultural production in Gaza province, southern Mozambique, which now has another unit for

Fourth largest destination for Norwegian aid to Africa

Mozambique in 2014 was the fourth largest recipient of development aid provided by Norway in a group of 20 African countries, with an estimated total of 375.9 million Norwegian Kroner

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