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CHINA Engulfed in choking smog, some northern Chinese cities limited the number of cars on roads and temporarily shut down factories yesterday to cut down pollution during a

The buzz | Ukraine nationalizes largest bank after stability concerns

Ukraine is nationalizing its largest bank following concerns over its stability. The cabinet agreed late Sunday to move PrivatBank into full state ownership, saying the move was

Trial underway for confidante of disgraced South Korean president

The jailed confidante of disgraced South Korean President Park Geun- hye denied on the first day of her trial yesterday that she used her ties to the president to extort money from

Rear Window | Dead calm

Macau is drifting again on a completely still, dead calm sea of an apparent no pasa nada general mood… apparent indeed. That is to say things are steadily

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 – edition no. 2708

* Filipino Catholics celebrate Simbang Gabi, keeping tradition alive * Japan potentially a strong competitor * Events mark region’s 17th anniversary * Drone seizure latest sign of tougher times   DOWNLOAD

AL Plenary | Lawmakers pass controversial electoral amendments

The Legislative Assembly (AL) gathered on Friday to revise and vote on legislation concerning electoral law. The changes put into effect through this vote will affect next

Indonesian military transport plane crashes in Papua; 13 dead 

An Indonesian military transport plane crashed in bad weather yesterday in the country’s easternmost province of Papua, killing all 13 people on board, officials said. The Hercules C-130

Migrant associations continue to call for rights protection

Migrante-Macau and the Indonesian Migrant Workers Union celebrated International Migrants Day yesterday – continuing with their call for the protection of rights of domestic workers in

Legislative Assembly | President’s office requests that officials in questioning remain anonymous

The Office of the President of the Legislative Assembly (AL) has requested without precedent that a formal question in writing, issued by lawmaker Leong Veng Chai and be presented

Eligible Macau vehicles can drive in Hengqin from tomorrow

A scheme for eligible Macau-registered vehicles to enter Hengqin Island in Zhuhai will commence tomorrow, the Macau government and authorities from the Zhuhai Municipal People’s Government confirmed during a press

Christmas market with a Portuguese flavor

The Christmas market at Albergue SCM kicked off on Saturday, featuring 30 booths that offered Portuguese gourmet products, festive snacks and hand- made children’s toys. Co-organized

Tourism | Artyzen Habitat wins award

A hotel brand of the Artyzen Hospitality Group, Artyzen Habitat, has been awarded the “2016 The Most Anticipated Hotel Brand” at the National Tourism Award 2016.

Briefs | Stamp Festival commences

The “2016 Stamp Festival” has commenced at the Communications Museum. The theme for this year is Pillar Box. There will also be a series of interactive activities

Old Chong Sai Dispensary reopens as exhibition hall

A  collection of exhibitions marking the 150th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen’s birth opened at the Chong Sai Dispensary. The exhibitions also mark the opening of the

e-Sports Local group signs deal with leading tournament in China

Two virtual gaming associations in Macau and Portugal have signed strategic partnership agreements with the World Cyber Arena (WCA), one of the biggest electronic sports (eSports) competitions in

Packer’s Crown reaps USD1.4b as Macau casino stake cut

Billionaire James Packer’s Crown Resorts Ltd. reaped AUD1.9 billion (USD1.4 billion) by slashing its stake in a Macau casino venture, cutting exposure to the volatile gaming

After nearly 45 years, new NYC subway faces deadline to open

New Yorkers have become accustomed to waiting on the subway. But nearly 45 years? That’s how long it’s been since construction began on a much-needed

Airbnb seeks to increase fundraising round to USD1 billion

Airbnb Inc. authorized the sale of an additional USD153 million in equity, bringing the size of its current fundraising effort to about $1 billion. The financing values the

Corporate bits | Sands China announces arts competition winners

Sands China announced the winners of its creative arts competition with an awards presentation and the opening of an exhibition displaying the works at The Venetian

Cape Verde wants to join the Schengen area

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cape Verde, Luís Filipe Tavares said that the possibility of Cape Verde being an extension of the free movement Schengen area in European

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