Rugby | Six Nations preview England, Ireland set to slug it out for title

Picture the scenario: Ireland vs. England for a Grand Slam decider in the final match of the Six Nations on St. Patrick’s weekend in Dublin. The

Football | Premier League teams spent USD270m on signings in January

The bottom six clubs accounted for almost half of the Premier League’s January transfer spending of 215 million pounds (USD270 million) as they grapple to stay in

World briefs

HONG KONG Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of Chinese billionaire Xiao Jianhua reportedly taken away from his Hong Kong hotel by mainland police, in a case that has parallels with

The Buzz | Rights group says Philippine killings are extrajudicial

Most of the thousands of killings of poor suspected drug offenders during Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdown appear to be extrajudicial executions and may constitute crimes against humanity,

Lawsuit: Depp USD2m monthly spending to blame for money woes

Johnny Depp’s former business managers countersued the actor claiming his lavish lifestyle that cost more than USD2 million a month to maintain caused his recent financial

Girl About Globe | Squire for hire

China’s rented boyfriends have a role in eroding Donald Trump’s support base. Here’s how. During Chinese New Year, millions of workers travel home to their families,

Thursday, February 2, 2017 – edition no. 2734

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Tourists detained for filming overcharging taxi driver

A family was stranded in a police station on Monday after they filmed the plate number of a local taxi driver who was allegedly overcharging them.

Local hotels booked out

Casino operators are wagering that high-rollers and recreational gamblers alike will be spending their “lai see” money in Macau as hotel rooms fill up for Chinese

Edward Tracy CEO for Hard Rock’s new Japan division

Hard Rock International announced on Monday the launch of a new division of the company, Hard Rock Japan LLC, as well as the appointment of Edward

Legal Wise by MdME | Avoiding the pitfalls of property transactions

The Macau Real Estate market is reviving at an accelerated pace. A year-on-year comparison last December shows the average price increased 32%, and the number of property

CE makes positive self-assessment in CNY message

The Chief Executive (CE) Chui Sai On pledged to step up efforts to promote economic diversification and enhance social wellbeing during his Lunar New Year Message

Medical malpractice | Public hospital starts inquiry into incorrect drug prescription

A case of an incorrect dosage of medicine being prescribed to a child in the public hospital (CHCSJ) has been acknowledged by the hospital’s administration. The hospital has

Filipino boxer defends IBF title

Filipino junior bantamweight boxer Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas successfully defended his title against Mexican challenger Jose Rodriguez on Sunday night during the 5th CCTV Chinese Lunar New

Briefs | Over 1.2 million trips recorded during CNY

During the first three days of the Chinese New Year holiday, 1.21 million people passed through the city’s various border gates, according to figures provided by the Public

Education | St Paul celebrates 46th anniversary

St Paul’s School held its 46th anniversary celebration last week, along with the inauguration of the “Bishop Jose Lai Garden” on the institution’s rooftop. The

Opinion | Lucky ladies aside, don’t bet against this house

One woman in Macau is doing very well betting against casino mogul Sheldon Adelson. A gambler who “wins every day” weighed on Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s fourth-quarter

Japan is a gambling hotspot even before casinos arrive

Even before Shinzo Abe’s government opened the door to potential casino development in Japan, the nation’s gamblers wagered 23.3 trillion yen (USD203 billion) on Pachinko and

Adelson pulls out of Raiders-Vegas stadium deal

Billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson pulled out of a deal to build a USD1.9 billion domed stadium for the Oakland Raiders in Las Vegas. The

Molten iron creates bursts of light at CNY show

Inside a dark amphitheater near China’s Great Wall, four performers carry long, wooden spoons filled with molten iron. Each performer throws the iron against a giant

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