Olympics | Political scandal overshadows South Korea 2018 games prep

When Pyeongchang was awarded the 2018 Olympics six years ago, many South Koreans felt that the first Winter Games on home snow would herald their entry into

World briefs

US-CHINA The Trump administration shouldn’t abandon long-standing U.S. policy on the status of Taiwan, a prominent panel of China specialists said, calling such a move “exceedingly dangerous.” Scholars

The Buzz | EU fines three battery recycling companies for forming cartel

The European Union has fined three battery recycling companies a combined USD72 million for forming a cartel that artificially kept the purchasing price for used car batteries low. EU

‘Soul Mate’ leads Hong Kong Film Awards with 12 nominations

Romance drama “Soul Mate” has charmed the Hong Kong Film Awards. The coming-of-age tale of two girls falling for the same boy received 12 nominations, with Zhou

Made in Macao | Post-holiday blues?

After long Christmas and Chinese New Year holidays in the last two months, everything seems to be back to normal. Schools have started, most people are back to

Thursday, February 9, 2017 – edition no. 2739

* New vehicles slump in 2016 * Prosecution questions MP rentals * Coutinho calls for secretary’s resignation * A 360-degree view of China’s deadly smog   DOWNLOAD

Rogue taxi driver attempted to extort HKD3,000 from tourists

The same taxi driver who overcharged a Hong Kong family last week also tried to extort HKD3,000 from the two tourists. A source familiar with the

Chinese judge says Trump is an enemy ‘of the rule of law’

A  judge in China’s top court has labeled Donald Trump an enemy “of the rule of law” over his insults directed at a U.S. judge

A confused ‘clarification’

The Public Security Police (PSP) issued a communique last Friday (Feb 3) through the official government channels to the media. The same text was made publicly available

New Dóci Papiaçám play inspired by typhoons and other turmoil

The patuá-language theater group Dóci Papiaçám di Macau has started rehearsals for this year’s show, which will be presented at the upcoming edition of the Macau

Economy | Slight money supply growth in December

According to statistics released this week by the Monetary Authority of Macao, the broad money supply continued to grow in December 2016. Total deposits increased

Light pollution | Zhuhai Center Tower asked to dim lights

Macau’s Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) informed the Times in a written statement yesterday that Zhuhai municipal authorities are investigating the intensity of light emitted from

Gov’t plans to expedite replacement of live poultry supply

Secretary for Administration and Justice Sonia Chan said yesterday that the government may expedite the process of replacing its live poultry supply with chilled poultry.

Snake spotted on Taipa waterfront

There are several species of snakes in the MSAR, some of which are venomous. Information on the region’s snakes is posted on the website of the Macau

Briefs | New wholesale market to open in Q2

The Civil and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) said that the city’s new wholesale market, which is currently under renovation, will open in the second quarter of the year

More credit cards in 2016, HKD and RMB grow faster

The number of credit card in circulation in the last quarter of 2016 has grown by 2.7 percent over a quarter earlier to a total

Capitol Theater to reopen this year

Macau’s former Capitol Theater is scheduled to reopen in mid-2017 after undergoing renovation. The reopening of the renovated theater, originally scheduled for 2016, was delayed

ICE 2017 explores impact of AI and VR on gaming

A delegation from Macau is in London for international gaming event “ICE Totally Gaming”, which ends tomorrow. The delegation includes senior officials from eight

Packer rumored to be considering latest overseas exit

According to California’s Variety, citing rumors from Hollywood, billionaire casino owner James Packer is looking to sell his stake in film production and financing firm, RatPac.

Gaming |- VIP vs. mass-market | Analysts quarrel over source of Macau recovery

Gross gaming revenue (GGR) growth is being driven by a surge in VIP revenue rather than the mass-market, say some analysts, indicating that despite government efforts

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