Spain | PM demands clarity from Catalonia on independence

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy demanded yesterday that the leader of Catalonia clarify whether he has declared the region’s independence, issuing a veiled threat that the

UK | London pressures Trump for rethink on Iran deal

Britain has urged the United States to extend the Iran nuclear deal, with Prime Minister Theresa May saying it is “vitally important for regional security.” May’s

This Day in History | 1986 – Reykjavik summit ends in failure

US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev have failed to reach agreement at a disarmament summit in Reykjavik. The two men came close to

Football – Russia 2018 | Ronaldo and Portugal head to World Cup looking for more

Cristiano Ronaldo is headed to the World Cup with Portugal, and some of his teammates are already expecting another title. Ronaldo, as usual, was the country’s key player

Football – Russia 2018 | Messi, Messi, Messi; his 3 goals lift Argentina to World Cup

When it really mattered and when the pressure was most intense, Lionel Messi delivered for Argentina. On the brink of being eliminated from World Cup

World briefs

KOREA A South Korean lawmaker says North Korean hackers stole highly classified military documents that include U.S.-South Korean wartime “decapitation strike” plans against the North Korean leadership. If confirmed,

The Buzz | Illinois man to be arraigned in missing Chinese scholar case

A man accused in the abduction and killing of a University of Illinois scholar from China is to be arraigned on new charges. Federal court records show

Spain too risky? Buy Portuguese stocks, Invest Iberia says

As political tensions rage in Spain, an economic boom in its Iberian neighbor is attracting investors to Portuguese equities. Stocks in Portugal are glowing

Made in Macao | Chopping down the forever regenerating tree

Following the Mid-Autumn Festival last week, a few friends and acquaintances have asked me about the story of the man on the moon. While the more popular legend

Thursday, October 12, 2017 – edition no. 2904

* Hong Kong Policy Address | Carrie Lam avoids touching on politically controversial topics * Water polo gaining recognition * Consul shows cooking skills * China increases foreign aid flow   DOWNLOAD

Golden Week | Macau among most popular places for Alipay transactions

Alipay transactions throughout the eight-day Golden Week holiday numbered eight times as many as in last year’s seven-day period, according to data released by service operator,

Q&A | Agnes Lam – Newly elected lawmaker: ‘I don’t want to be the populist or the protectionist’

When it resumes, the Legislative Assembly will have new faces, as a result of the direct election and the new appointments made by the Chief Executive (CE).

Minimum wage responsible for 20pct condominium fee increase

The establishment of the minimum wage for cleaning and security staff working in residential buildings or hired by property management service suppliers, which came into force

Property | Housing Bureau predicts more supply than demand

The Housing Bureau (IH) has published the final report about the demand for public housing in Macau. According to the document, which was drafted by a local

EU-Macau cooperation | Over 150 interpreters receive specialized training

A two-day conference on interpretation and translation concludes today at the Macao Polytechnic Institute (IPM), marking 10 years of cooperation between Macau and the European Commission in

Briefs | Student receives funding to present paper

Li Meng, a master’s student of medicinal administration from the University of Macau’s (UM) Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS), has received full funding to present his paper, titled

20th Lusofonia Festival to run for four days

The 20th Lusofonia Festival will be held from October 19 to 22 in the area of the Taipa-Houses Museum. This year the event is being extended to

Typhoon Hato | Owners of damaged vehicles given Oct. 20 deadline for cancelation

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has announced that the owners of vehicles with irreparable damage caused by Typhoon Hato should present all the documents to cancel their

Former Macau Liaison Office chief placed on probation

Anti-corruption authorities on the mainland have placed Li Gang, the former head of the Liaison Office in Macau, on a year-long probation, citing “severe violations” of party

Corporate bits | MGM hosts employee assistance program roadshow

Gaming resort operator MGM China hosted the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Roadshow – “It Takes Love to Build a Home” for all back-of-house employees on October 6. The Roadshow

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