Analysis | France discards the politics of left and right

For globalists rattled by Brexit and Donald Trump, the first round of the French presidential race was a relief. They should savor it. It probably

This Day in History | 1974 – Rebels seize control of Portugal

Army rebels are in control of Portugal tonight after an almost bloodless dawn coup ended nearly 50 years of dictatorship. Shortly after midnight, tanks rolled into

Offbeat | Puerto Rico bank robber flees on bicycle, eludes police

It wasn’t a 10-speed, but a bank robber in Puerto Rico was still able to elude police Friday by fleeing on a bicycle. Authorities said the unidentified

Football | Messi gets 500th goal for Barca in 3-2 win vs Madrid

Lionel Messi scored his 500th career goal for Barcelona to give the Catalan club a dramatic 3-2 win in injury time against 10-man Real Madrid in the “clasico”

Rugby | Highlanders, Crusaders, Chiefs win in Super Rugby

New Zealand’s Crusaders overwhelmed South Africa’s Stormers 57-24 to stretch their winning start to Super Rugby to eight matches this weekend. The New Zealand teams, who

World briefs

KOREAS Fresh off an immense North Korean parade that revealed an arsenal of intercontinental ballistic missiles, rival South Korea and its allies are bracing for the possibility

Exclusive | The sad saga of North Korea’s ATMs

No modern airport terminal is complete without an ATM, and Pyongyang’s now has two. But they don’t work — because of new Chinese sanctions, according to bank employees

Our Desk | A little bit of this and that

There is always a lack of something here. The region is a victim of scarcity; whether it’s in activities over the weekend, entertainment, public parking, lack of regulation

Tuesday, April 25, 2017 – edition no. 2789

* Vintage plane makes Macau stopover * ‘Epidemic of bad nutrition ’ * Chinese astronaut in town * French vote shuts out mainstream politics   DOWNLOAD

Macron, Le Pen on course for French runoff as Fillon concedes

National Front leader Marine Le Pen and centrist Emmanuel Macron are on course to qualify for the second round of France’s tightly fought presidential election after

Debate with lawmakers | Chui: Population to reach 710,000 in 2020

Last Friday, the Chief Executive (CE) Chui Sai On took part in the Legislative Assembly plenary meeting to answer questions from 29 lawmakers.

Library Week kicks off with series of activities

The Macau Library Week 2017 kicked off on Saturday and will offer a lineup of activities for book lovers throughout the week. Organized by the Macao

Museum Day Carnival showcases local festivities

Seventeen local museums are co-organizing this year’s edition of the “Macau International Museum Day Carnival.” During a press conference held last week at the Science Centre,

Health Bureau closes hotel pool due to legionella cases

The Health Bureau (SSM) last Friday ordered the temporary closure of the swimming pool of the Parisian Macao Hotel in Cotai. The temporary closure is among

Macao Fashion Gallery | Local brands showcase collections

The Macao Fashion Gallery kicked off its first series of “Brand Story – Macau Original Fashion Exhibition”, which showcases garments designed by Macau based brands.

Macau debuts polling station for French Presidential Election

A polling station for the French Presidential Election has been set up in Macau for the first time. The idea, initially promoted by the French Consul

Retail | Victoria’s Secret opens full-range store this Thursday

Lingerie company Victoria’s Secret is continuing its expansion into Asia with the opening of a full-range store at The Venetian Macao this Thursday. The new

Education | New online platform to provide financial aid for tertiary education

The Tertiary Education Services Office (GAES) last week launched a new tool for current and future tertiary students seeking to apply for financial support from the government.

Briefs | 100 applications to enter Hengqin with single plate

More than 100 owners of Macau single-plated cars have applied to enter Hengqin, of which 20 have already completed the application process, according to a report by TDM.

Macau | IPIM streamlines business promotion regulations

Macau has simplified and improved some of its regulations for trade and investment promotion, the MSAR’s investment promotion body said yesterday. The Macau Trade

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