Education | Talk on cerebral palsy to inspire people overcoming challenges

International speaker and trainer Joan Latta visited The International School of Macao (TIS) yesterday to deliver a talk on the importance of overcoming personal challenges. United

Pop Up Canada event held for second year

Pop Up Canada, a two-day promotional event organized by the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macau, was held on Wednesday and yesterday in

10th MIECF edition focused on ‘green innovation’

The 2017 Macau International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition (MIECF ) will take place from March 30 to April 1. This year’s theme is “Innovative Green

‘Sands Lifestyle’ loyalty program launched

Sands China, in collaboration with ICBC and MasterCard, launched a new credit card loyalty program this week, “Sands Lifestyle,” presented as the first scheme of

Power consumption hits record high

Power consumption in Macau hit a new record high in 2016, increasing by 5.8 percent to 5,255 GWh. Bernie Leong, Chairman of Companhia de Electricidade de Macau

Real Estate Matters | Common misconceptions about renting a property in Macau – Part 5

When you consider the rental process usually involves at least two different languages (sometimes three), its not surprising that misunderstandings are commonplace. This list of

Gaming | Packer accelerates Crown makeover as CEO leaves, IPO scrapped

Billionaire James Packer accelerated his restructure of Crown Resorts Ltd., replacing the chief executive officer and scrapping a hotels listing as the casino operator seeks to

After protest, defense ministry says will address army veterans’ issues

China’s defense ministry said yesterday it expects economic growth and a strengthened social security system to solve problems faced by former soldiers, following reports of new

Bao Bao | US-born panda lands in Chengdu after leaving DC zoo

An American-born panda started settling into her new home yesterday in southwest China where she will eventually join a breeding program. Bao Bao was born at the

Chinese Basketball Association elects Yao Ming as president

Yao Ming has moved into management in a bid to hasten China’s basketball development. The Chinese Basketball Association voted unanimously to appoint former Houston Rockets star

North Korean state media say China dancing to US tune

North Korea’s state-run news agency issued a tough critique of China yesterday, suggesting Beijing’s criticism of the North’s recent missile test and suspension of imports of

Cambodian court jails activist over melee at premier’s house

A  Cambodian court has sentenced a prominent land rights activist to 2 1/2 years in prison on charges of committing violence at a protest she helped lead

Indonesia | Four richest men wealthier than poorest 100 million

A report on inequality in Indonesia says its four richest men now have more wealth than 100 million of the country’s poorest people. The report released yesterday

Australia | Highest-paid public servant quits USD4.3 million job

Australia’s highest- paid public servant announced his resignation yesterday, two weeks after a revelation that he made 5.6 million Australian (USD4.3 million) last year sparked a public

Islamic State | US-backed Iraqi forces enter Mosul airport, military base

Backed by the U.S.-led international coalition, Iraqi forces fought their way yesterday into a sprawling military base outside of Mosul and onto the grounds of the

Russia | American musician makes mics using Kalashnikov machinery

Claims of hacking by the Russian state may be feeding international tensions, but they’ve given Californian musician David Brown a great icebreaker when selling his line of Russian-made microphones.

This Day in History | 1968 – South Vietnamese recapture Hue

The South Vietnamese are celebrating the recapture of the country’s third city, Hue, after a battle lasting three weeks. Their allies, American Marines, finally reached

Offbeat | Altar in Mexico town hides illegal fuel tap

Altars to the Virgin of Guadalupe are ubiquitous at businesses across Mexico. Now federal police say one has even been used in a gasoline smuggling racket in the

Football – Champions League | Leicester’s Vardy ends goal drought in 2-1 loss at Sevilla

Sevilla was unable to capitalize on its dominant performance in a 2-1 Champions League win over Leicester yesterday as Jamie Vardy scored a crucial goal — his first

Rugby – Six Nations | France makes makes changes to face Ireland

France coach Guy Noves has made three changes for the Six Nations match at Ireland tomorrow , one he considers “crucial” in the team’s development after narrow losses against

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