Albanian drone-flying fan seeks asylum in Croatia

An Albanian soccer fan detained on a Serbian warrant for allegedly flying a drone with a nationalist banner during a high-risk match has asked for political asylum in Croatia

Judge grants bail for Spanish federation president

A Spanish judge granted bail yesterday to the suspended president of the Spanish Football Federation, who is in jail for suspected corruption. Angel Maria Villar was denied

World briefs

PHILIPPINES The national police chief warned yesterday that law enforcers will be going after more drug lords following a raid that left 15 people dead, including a city mayor

The Buzz | Don’t try this: Thieves steal iPhones from moving truck

Dutch police have arrested five Romanian men suspected of stealing iPhones worth 500,000 euros (USD590,000) in a dangerous heist on a moving truck. Police said yesterday that

EU concerned for future of  Venezuelan democracy

The European Union says it is concerned about the future of democracy in Venezuela after the widely-criticized vote to elect a powerful constitutional assembly. European

Our Desk | Politicians make their points more clearly if given less time

The Legislative Assembly (AL) recently passed a proposal which suggests an amendment of AL procedures. The original draft of the bill included 24 detailed proposals which

Tuesday, August 1, 2017 – edition no. 2856

* 13 Holdings misses deadline to open luxury hotel in Macau * PJ warns phone scams on the rise * High prevalence of depression * US-Russia ties at new low   DOWNLOAD

Ng Lap Seng convicted in United Nations bribery case

A Macau billionaire who wanted to build a United Nations center in Macau was convicted on Friday of paying more than USD1.7 million in bribes

USD1 trillion airport spree puts Singapore, Hong Kong on notice

For decades, Singapore and Hong Kong have reigned supreme: as key transit points connecting travelers in Asia to and from the rest of the world. But now, a

Some exhibitors seen packing early at Franchise Expo

The 2017 Macao Franchise Expo (MFE), an annual event for the franchising industry, ended yesterday after attracting more than 140 international exhibitors. During last year’s

Briefs | Macau and Liaoning sign consumer protection protocol

The Consumer Council and Liaoning Province Consumer Association have signed a consumer protection protocol. The protocol safeguards customers in both Macau and Liaoning, where consumers can now lodge complaints

HKZMB | Surfacing of bridge’s main body finished

The leveling of the surface on the main part of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HKZMB) has now been completed, the bridge authority announced on the weekend.

Tourism | Tour groups from India surge in June

Information from the Statistics and Census Services (DSEC) indicated that the number of visitors on package tours decreased by 4.5 percent month-to-month to 670,000 in June this year, yet increased

DSAL hopes for work promotions for disabled

A total of 78 enterprises have been recognized yesterday for their efforts in hiring people with disabilities during the seventh edition of the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL)’s

Local artists exhibition kicks off with 72 works

The Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists – Exhibition of Works by Winners officially kicked off last Friday, at the Old Court Building. In

FSS explains non-mandatory central provident fund

The Social Security Fund (FSS) met with the representatives of local fund management entities and the Macau Monetary Authority (AMCM) to discuss the implementation and processes

Gaming | How Steve Wynn lost USD10 million on baccarat

In the casino business, it’s a cliche that the house always wins. But at Wynn Resorts Ltd. last quarter, the tables turned. Last week,

Starbucks suffers worst rout in two years

Starbucks Corp. suffered its biggest stock decline in almost two years after cutting its forecast, renewing fears about sputtering growth at the world’s largest coffee chain. The shares dropped

Taiwan economy grows less than forecast as investment slides

Taiwan’s economy expanded less than economists estimated in the second quarter, as companies cut capital investment and exports eased. Highlights of GDP report Gross domestic product

Air France-KLM profits up amid high traffic, cost cuts

Air France-KLM has announced a jump in profits as it expands its global alliances and readies to launch a new budget airline. While the carrier appears

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