Offbeat | Dubai dreams of flying taxis darting among its skyscrapers

With a whirling buzz from 18 rotors, the pilotless helicopter gently lifted off the ground and soared up into the afternoon sky, the spire of the world’s

This Day in History | 1992 – El Al jumbo crashes in Amsterdam

An Israeli Boeing 747 cargo plane has crashed in the outskirts of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, setting two blocks of flats on fire and killing dozens of

Briefs | Bale ruled out of Wales’ final World Cup qualifiers

Wales says Gareth Bale has been ruled out of its final two World Cup qualifiers. Bale’s fitness has been a source of concern for Wales since sustaining a

Video games in the Olympics? Here’s how it might work

The future of the Olympics may just be in a basement in Turkmenistan. With leading Olympic figures considering a possible role for competitive computer games — known

World briefs

MALAYSIA The cause of the death of the estranged half brother of North Korea’s leader dominated the second day of the trial of two women accused of killing

The Buzz | Section of stadium closed after racist chants

A section of Lazio’s stadium will be closed for its next two Serie A home matches as punishment for racist chanting. Lazio’s problem in dealing with racism

Obituary | Tom Petty, down-to-earth rock superstar, dies at 66

Tom Petty, an old-fashioned rock superstar and everyman who drew upon the Byrds, the Beatles and other bands he worshipped as a boy and produced new

Tech Views | Amazon leaped ahead by losing the smartphone war

In case it wasn’t obvious before last week, Amazon.com Inc. has leapfrogged the smartphone to go after the next era of computing. The company never could have done this

Wednesday, October 4, 2017 – edition no. 2899

* Horror in Las Vegas: Worst mass shooting in recent US history * CCAC argues with new Macau * Fong Soi Kun’s retirement probe * Democracy supporters protest in Hong Kong   DOWNLOAD

Tourism Master Plan | Macau could reach 40 million tourists by 2025

After two years of studies and public consultations, the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) presented yesterday the Tourism Industry Development Master Plan, which aims to set

Beijing orders North Korean business closed under UN sanctions

China yesterday ordered North Korean-owned businesses to close, cutting foreign revenue for the isolated North under U.N. sanctions imposed over its nuclear and missile programs.

Heritage | IC carries out reinforcement works in Lai Chi Vun Shipyards

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is carrying out reinforcement and cleaning works in the ​​Lai Chi Vun shipyard area, assisting in the removal of collapsed parts

Art | Over 30,000 visited Macau Pavilion at Venice Biennale

The exhibition “A Bonsai of My Dreams – Works by Wong Cheng Pou” is being “well received” at the Venice Biennale, according to a statement by

Music Festival opens with opera today

The 31st Macau International Music Festival (MIMF), organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, kicks off with “Andrea Chénier”,  Umberto Giordano’s opera in four acts.  

Health Bureau cracks down on illegal clinic

With the support of the Public Security Police Force (PSP), the Health Bureau (SSM) initiated a systematic investigation on Tuesday into medical clinics operating without a permit, or performing

Education | UM signs agreement with University of Porto

The University of Macau’s (UM) Faculty of Arts and Humanities signed a cooperation agreement with University of Porto’s (UP) Faculty of Arts regarding the exchange of

Briefs | GGCT issues Level 1 Travel Alert for Bali

Given the recent possibility of volcano eruption at Bali’s Mount Agung in Indonesia, the Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) has issued a Level 1 Travel Alert for visitors

MGS Entertainment Show announces creativity contest winners

Organizers of the MGS Entertainment Show 2017 have announced the results of the creativity and design competitions held this year as part of the event’s contribution to

Wynn Macau launches mobile app expanding networks of local SMEs

Wynn Macau launched its newest platform “Wynn Local SME Network” this week, which facilitates the use of online business matching services and the use of procurement

Philosophy Café reboots with timely Confucius talk

A partnership between the Rui Cunha Foundation and the UM rebooted a philosophy discussion group on Tuesday, after three and a half years of silence. The

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