Corporate bits | CTM launches e-commerce platform

CTM officially launched its e-commerce platform “Macau Good Hands,” aiming to facilitate the business expansion of local enterprises, particularly the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). “Macau

China beats stability drum as Fed outlook risks yuan decline

If China is worried about the freshly hawkish Federal Reserve rocking the yuan, it isn’t showing - yet. Leaders of the world’s second- largest economy

South China Sea | US ramps up patrols, irritating Beijing

The USS Carl Vinson, which is steaming through the South China Sea, is just one of several high-profile displays of U.S. naval power as President Donald Trump’s administration weighs

Congress meeting brings crackdown on critics

Chinese authorities have shut down activist Ye Haiyan’s blogs and forced her to move from one city to another. Left with few options, she now produces socially

Philippines | Ex-cop links Duterte to killings in Senate inquiry

A retired Philippine police officer testified yesterday that President Rodrigo Duterte and his men were linked to nearly 200 killings that the officer and a “death

North Korea fires 4 banned ballistic missiles into sea

North Korea yesterday fired four banned ballistic missiles that flew about 1,000 kilometers on average, with three of them landing in waters that Japan claims as its

Australian leader to continue free-trade talks in Indonesia

Australia’s prime minister said yesterday that he was looking forward to discussing a free-trade deal with Indonesia while attending a regional forum in Jakarta. Malcom Turnbull today will attend the

USA | Trump hotel is the place to be in the nation’s capital

At a circular booth in the middle of the Trump International Hotel’s balcony restaurant, President Donald Trump dined on his steak — well-done, with

This Day in History | 1969 – Israel elects first female leader

Golda Meir, the “grand old woman of Israeli politics”, is to become the first female prime minister of Israel. The 70-year-old’s candidature was officially accepted

Offbeat | Las Vegas: Man arrested after attack on homeless person ‘decoy’

A man accused of attacking a mannequin that Las Vegas police positioned to resemble a homeless person following two slayings remained jailed Friday. A judge has set

Football – EPL roundup | City, Spurs win to stay chasing pack

In Chelsea’s slipstream, Tottenham and Manchester City are amassing points and hoping the Premier League leaders collapse. Harry Kane’s double gave Tottenham a 3-2 victory over

Rugby | World Sevens Series South Africa beats Fiji 19-12 to win Las Vegas Sevens

South Africa rallied to beat Fiji 19-12 in a wind- swept final to the Las Vegas Sevens yesterday to claim their fourth title from five rounds

Cricket | Pujara-Rahane stand gives India a 126-run lead vs Australia

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane combined in a 93-run stand for the fifth wicket to help India reach 213-4 at stumps yesterday, giving the hosts a 126-run

London mayor approves Chelsea’s plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has approved plans for Chelsea to redevelop Stamford Bridge, the latest hurdle overcome by the Premier League leaders in the building process.

World briefs

CHINA-US The USS Carl Vinson, which is steaming through the South China Sea, is just one of several high-profile displays of U.S. naval power as President Donald Trump’s

Surgeons remove 915 coins swallowed by Thai sea turtle

Tossing coins in a fountain for luck is a popular superstition, but a similar belief brought misery to a sea turtle in Thailand from whom doctors

The Buzz | After outcry, Israeli Arab town removes sign honoring Arafat

Israel’s interior ministry says an Arab town that named a street after the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has removed the sign bearing his name. Ministry spokesman

Our Desk | Restrained creativity

The call for the development in Macau of the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) has been championed by various residents and acted upon in the government’s policy and

Tuesday, March 7, 2017 – edition no. 2757

* Football pitch close to Lilau makes way for car depot * Population declined slightly in 2016 * Expenses unrelated to service * North Korea fires four ballistic missiles   DOWNLOAD

Tourist Police commences operations

The new force operating under the Public Security Police Force (PSP), the Tourist Police, officially commenced operations yesterday. In addition to the current duties

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