Japan’s emperor in Thailand to pay respects to late king 

Japanese Emperor Akihito arrived in Bangkok yesterday to pay his respects to the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, following a weeklong trip to Vietnam aimed at winning

Journalists often seen by leaders as ‘enemy of the people’

President Donald Trump’s assertion that journalists are “the enemy of the people,” with its dark echoes of Soviet dictator Josef Stalin, has reverberated through news organizations

This Day in History | 1993 – Angolans die in battle for Huambo

More than 350 people have died in a battle between Unita rebels and Angolan government forces in the city of Huambo, according to Angolan army reports.

Offbeat | Dubai police detain British daredevil over skyscraper climbs 

A British daredevil known online for his videos of skyscraper climbs was detained by police in Dubai over his recent climbs there. James Kingston told The Associated

Tennis Murray wins his first title of the year in Dubai 

Andy Murray captured his first title of the year and became the first British man to win the Dubai Tennis Championships in its 25-year history

EPL | Ibrahimovic at center of controversy as United draws

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a penalty saved and was fortunate to avoid a red card in an incident-filled 1-1 draw against 10-man Bournemouth on Saturday,

Russia | Lawmaker aims to make football hooliganism a sport

A Russian lawmaker has proposed an unorthodox solution to the country’s problems with football hooliganism ahead of next year’s World Cup — legalize it and make it

World briefs

JAPAN’s ruling party approved a change in party rules yesterday that could pave the way for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to become the country’s longest-serving leader

Families aim to raise USD15m to search for Flight 370 

The families of those onboard missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 launched efforts Saturday to raise at least USD15 million to fund a private search as they marked

Uber’s ‘Greyball’ draws ire for blocking gov’t stings

An Uber Technologies Inc. program used to counteract government officials attempting to conduct “sting” operations is drawing scrutiny amid a flurry of scandals plaguing the ride-hailing

The Buzz | Erdogan hits Germany with Nazi slur

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Germany’s move to cancel public appearances by two of his ministers were akin to Nazi practices. Germany’s decision has “nothing to

Rear Window | Flexible response

Jason Chao is no longer the VP of the pan-democrat umbrella organization NMA! Moreover, he is resigning as a member of the New Macau Association… but he is

Kim Jong Nam murder | Damage control N. Korea style: Deny and attack

Faced with the killing of its leader’s half brother in what appears to have all the trappings of a politically motivated hit, North Korea is turning up the volume

Nature | In the Netherlands, a party for animals is winning voters

The animals are on the march. When traditional politics fractures, new parties come to the fore. And in the Netherlands, the Party for the Animals is in

Ask the Vet | 6 Signs of Ringworm in dogs

Ringworm in dogs is a type of skin infection that can be transmitted to other dogs and humans by direct contact with infected animals. We call this a Zoonotic

Monday, March 6, 2017 – edition no. 2756

* China targets growth of about 6.5pct amid drive to reduce risk * Macau literary festival kicks off * Fewer complaints to labour bureau * Legal system was ‘abused’   DOWNLOAD PDF   MDT FINANCIAL TIMES Supplement *

Agarwood takes center stage at Ho’s trial. Why?

Pieces of agarwood have been taking center stage in the trial of former Public Prosecutor General Ho Chio Meng. The wood, originating from a seizure by

Report | Hong Kong air pollution  driven by China’s pollutants

The Hong Kong government described air pollution to be the “greatest daily health risk to the people of Hong Kong” back in 2013, yet in the time

Gaming stocks post gains in Hong Kong, NY

Shares of Macau’s major gaming companies are significantly up in Hong Kong and New York trading this week, responding to the gross gaming revenue (GGR) take

Gaming | Saipan casino set for March opening amid investor fears

The USD600 million Imperial Pacific casino-hotel in Saipan is scheduled to open by the end of the month, though the company responsible for operating it, Best Sunshine

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