World briefs

JAPAN AND INDIA affirmed plans to strengthen their military cooperation amid rising tension in the Asian region. Indian Defense Minister Arun Jaitley told his Japanese counterpart, Tomomi

Environment | Watchdog says Vietnamese officials bribed by log smugglers

An environmental watchdog has accused Vietnamese government and military officials of taking payoffs to ignore vast smuggling of lucrative lumber from neighboring Cambodia. Millions of

The Buzz | N. Korea to host Malaysia in soccer after diplomatic dispute

North Korea has finally been approved to host a 2019 Asian Cup qualifying match against Malaysia following political tensions between the countries. The Asian Football Confederation says

Our Desk | How to train our talents?!

Some years ago a new word sprouted in the local vocabulary. Although it was not a new one its (repetitive) use by high ranked officials, especially  those

Tuesday, May 9, 2017 – edition no. 2797

* Zhang first Politburo Standing Committee member to visit AL * Educational farm in Hac Sa * Surge in new vehicle registration * Activist lawyer’s family says US helped them flee   DOWNLOAD

Macron defeats Le Pen to become French president

Emmanuel Macron beat the anti-euro nationalist Marine Le Pen in France’s presidential election. Macron, a 39-year-old centrist, leads Le Pen by about 65 percent to 35 percent, according

Science | UM researchers develop new technology for stem cell storage

The University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) has developed a technology that enables the storage of stem cells at room temperature for at least seven days

By-census shows an aging population

The detailed results of the 2016 population by-census show accelerated population growth, coupled with continuous population aging over the past five years. According to data released on Saturday

Tourism | Group sues Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel management

More than 12 people claiming to be victims of the closure of the Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel – formerly known as New Century Hotel – have filed a lawsuit

Briefs | AirAsia to operate Macau-Jakarta flights

AirAsia Indonesia will operate thrice-weekly direct flights from Jakarta to Macau effective August 7. Starting September 1, it will increase the number of weekly flights to four. "The

PSP says act of force “strictly in accordance with the law”

Non-permanent resident Simon Lam was stopped by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) at the Outer Harbor Ferry Terminal on May 1 and reportedly given two days to exit

Corporate responsibility | Sands China partners WWF for environmental initiatives

Sands China and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) have joined forces to reduce environmental impact, launching WWF’s Earth Hour "Just One" Hotels Programme this June as part

Around 100k helmets expected to be binned

Hong Wai Tong, a member of the Northern District Advisory Committee for Community Services, has voiced concerns about the disposal of approximately 100,000 motorbike helmets following new regulations. According to a report

Education | Talents committee continues to push for internships and courses abroad

The Talents Development Committee (CDT) continues to push forward with the previously announced “UNESCO Internship Program”. The information accompanies a statement from CDT that acknowledges the outcomes achieved in

Ask the Vet | 3 Common Dog Prostate Problems

Canines that have not been neutered are at the highest risk to have dog prostate gland problems as they get older. Neutered dogs are at a lower risk

Asian development lender takes stock as US policy shifts 

Accelerating growth in Southeast and South Asia can help make up for slowing momentum in China but it requires smart investments in infrastructure and technology, the president of the Asian Development

Jakarta seeks compensation for Thai firm’s oil spill 

The Indonesian government is seeking $2 billion in compensation from Thailand's state oil company and its Australian unit for an oil spill in the Timor Sea nearly eight years

Hong Kong retail sales rise, ending two-year streak of declines

Hong Kong retail sales posted a surprise gain, rising for the first time in two years as tourism from China rebounded. Retail sales by value gained 3.1 percent

Toronto airport said worth USD3.7b

Canada is considering the sale of at least a minority stake in Toronto Pearson International Airport that values the country’s busiest airport at about C$5 billion (USD3.7 billion), according

Hainan plans a USD3 billion medical tourism hotspot

On the hilly and tropical island of Hainan, local officials and companies are investing billions of dollars to transform a string of riverside villages into a medical tourism destination.

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com
MACAU DAILY TIMES