Monday, September 18, 2017 – edition no. 2889

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New candidates bring new iconography

This year’s campaign for a seat at the Legislative Assembly (AL) brought with it new lists and new iconography. Notable newcomers include strong graphic representations, such

Editorial | I vote CAEAL

“Prognostics? Only after the game.” (João Pinto, Portuguese footballer) The Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL) added another dumb rule on Wednesday to the

Briefs | CCAC may investigate candidates

A representative of the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) said that an investigation may be launched into a campaign action by the list headed by Mak Soi Kun and

Campaign imagery | Experienced candidates keep traditional image

While the new lists try their own visual identities, traditional and incumbent candidates stand by their well-known public symbols. Agnes Lam still bears the Civic Watch

Heated debate between Portuguese-speaking candidates

The third candidate of Melinda Chan’s List 18 – “Aliança Pr’a Mudança” , Jorge Neto Valente, has publicly accused the head of List 6 – “Nova Esperança”

AL election | Cloee Chao focuses on gaming employees’ welfare

Cloee Chao, founder of the Macau Gaming Industry Frontline Workers’ Union and first candidate of list 25, “Linha de Frente dos Trabalhadores de Casinos,” said that

AL election | Housing, universal suffrage, and govt’s transparency among top demands

The political platform of Au’s group – list 13 in the legislative election – prioritizes housing policies. It urges the government to make use of Macau’s

Briefs | ‘The Sound of Music’ wants young locals

The Broadway and West End musical, “The Sound of Music,” is coming to The Venetian Macau in mid December 2017 and the producers are looking for eighteen young performers

Five-Year Development Plan | New study suggests MSAR making progress on social welfare

A new study from the Macau Polytechnic Institute (IPM) claims that the government is making good progress towards meeting some of the goals of the MSAR’s first

Sharing economy a demand in other regions, MGTO says Macau not ready

In several regions, the hospitality industry is competing with alternative accommodation such as Airbnb, an online hospitality service dubbed a ‘home-sharing’ platform. Yet this is not the

NYT showcases Hotel Estoril story, revamp still pending

The controversial redevelopment of Hotel Estoril is facing delays, as it is unclear whether the government will demolish or remodel the building. The hotel was built in 1962 by

Real Estate Matters | The new laws and how they affect you – Part 3

This is the final article in the series looking at the revisions to the laws and how they affect you. The main areas revised concern; The

Pot at poker tables? Democrats push weed to boost N.J. finances

New Jersey reaped billions from slot machines and blackjack tables in the decades before casino fever jumped state lines. With Atlantic City’s gambling heyday now past, politicians

Economy | Foreign investment plunges after official curbs

China’s investment in other countries has plunged since Beijing tightened controls to cool surging spending on British soccer teams, Manhattan real estate and other assets deemed unneeded

Stanley’s daughter | Hong Kong singer and actress Josie Ho is making new music

To say that Josie Ho has been busy is an understatement. The Hong Kong singer and actress is putting out new music, touring Asia and has

China mourns death of oldest panda

China is mourning the death of the world’s oldest panda, Basi, who attracted millions of visitors during a visit to the United States 30 years ago. Caretakers in the

Chinese navy ships depart for joint drills with Russia

Four Chinese navy ships have departed for joint drills with Russia in the latest sign of growing cooperation between the two militaries that could challenge the U.S. armed forces’

Nature | Long-endangered snow leopard upgraded to ‘vulnerable’ status

The elusive snow leopard — long considered an endangered species — has been upgraded to “vulnerable,” international conservationists said Thursday. But experts warned the new classification

Human Trafficking | Asian businesses mull tech solutions to fight modern slavery

Asia Pacific business leaders are working on recommendations to protect migrant workers from modern day slavery and to ensure companies’ supply sources are free from such unethical

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