Asian Winter Games | South Korea wins two golds in short track speed skating

South Korea won two gold medals in short track speed skating at the Asian Winter Games yesterday, an early indication the hosts of the 2018 Winter

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PHILIPPINES Fourteen people, mostly college students on a camping trip, were killed yesterday when the brakes on their chartered bus apparently failed on a steep downhill road in

Singaporean PM, hosting Netanyahu, endorses ‘two-state’ plan

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, hosting a visit by his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, said his country believes in a “two-state solution” to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Buzz | Swedish think tank: Arms trade is flourishing

A Swedish think tank says that the global arms trade has steadily increased in volume the past five years, propelled by an almost doubling of arms imports in

Our Desk | One pataca per plastic bag

Environmental protection is a never ending topic among people’s conversations when they discuss the development of Macau. This notwithstanding, recycling has also been a headache for the heavily

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 – edition no. 2747

* Trump marks his first month as US president with tweets, turmoil * Kim Han Sol reportedly in Kuala Lumpur * New travel alert system * Singapore budget 2017: winners and

‘Go-slow’ protest turnout lower than expected

The “Go-slow” protest, which was finally held on Saturday, attracted fewer demonstrators than initially expected. The demonstration, a protest against fee hikes regarding several services and

Study finds underage, fearful women in Vegas sex trafficking

A yearlong academic study of sex trafficking in Las Vegas is providing a glimpse into a shadowy world beneath the neon glow where underage girls, threatened

Real estate | Number of residential units sold increases 50pct

As per the Stamp Duty record, the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has published a statement stating that a total of 5,132 building units and parking

Heritage | ‘Peoples’ opinions matter’ in deciding Lai Chi Vun’s fate

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, said on Friday that he is paying attention to the opinions and concerns expressed by the public regarding

ManaVida aims to build social and physical awareness

The “Donate Your Sweat” event, including a fund raiser for a local charity, was held by ManaVida yesterday at Pousada de Coloane with the aim

Education | TIS showcase new school wing at Open Day

The International School of Macao (TIS) held an Open Day on Saturday for prospective students and their parents, during which the institution showcased its latest expansion.

IFT Café IPM exhibition showcases works by students, teachers

An exhibition of works by students and teaching staff from the Bachelor of Arts program at the Macau Polytechnic Institute’s (IPM) School of Art opened last

Casino stocks flash warnings that preceded 2014 crash

The last time investors were this optimistic about Macau casino stocks, it didn’t end well. Back then, in 2014, bulls misread a Chinese anti-corruption campaign that

Kim Jong Nam murder | Finding poison in Kuala Lumpur attack may be hardest part

A paranoid dictator’s estranged brother. Two young female assassins. A crowded international airport. And a mysterious poison that kills within hours. It’s the perfect recipe for

Ho’s case continues with several defendants under trial

The trial of Ho Chio Meng, former Prosecutor General of Macau’s Prosecutions Office (MP), continued Friday at the Court of Final Appeal with two witnesses testifying in court.

Briefs | ‘Sports For All Day’ held at Fai Chi Kei

The February edition of the monthly Sports Bureau (ID) event “Sports For All Day” was held on Saturday at the leisure area of the Weng Hoi and

Audi China dealers demand USD4b to cover sales losses

Audi dealers in China are demanding 28 billion yuan (USD4 billion) to cover losses over the past three years that they blame on the automaker adding

Singapore, Hong Kong restart dual-class push to snag IPOs

Hong Kong and Singapore are at it again. The Asian financial hub rivals are reviving a debate on dual-class shares as global competition for the hottest initial

Beijing-backed HK candidate eyes growth to quiet unrest

Carrie Lam, widely seen as the frontrunner to lead Hong Kong, vowed to avoid moves that could revive anti-China street protests, and focus on revving up

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