Japan expansion | Ho pledges to spend ‘whatever it takes’

Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. has upped the ante against its casino rivals to win the chance to build a casino resort in Japan, declaring there’s no limit

College Board to boost SAT security globally

The firm that oversees registrations for the SAT college entrance exam is boosting security around the world following test-stealing and other cheating in recent years.

IPO’s 543pct surge halted by Hong Kong regulators on its debut

Hong Kong’s securities regulator suspended trading in a company’s stock after it rose 543 percent on its public market debut. Shares of GME Group Holdings

Corporate bits | Nicolas Sarkozy appointed to Accorhotels’ board

In order to advance the implementation of AccorHotels’ expansion strategy, its Board of Directors has decided to set up an “International Strategy Committee.” This Committee will

Hong Kong | Next chief executive to inherit improving economy

Hong Kong’s next chief executive will take office with an accelerating economy and a budget that provides scope to cut taxes and boost spending in the face

The great kick forward | China plans for 50,000 football academies by 2025

China plans to have 50,000 football academies by 2025 as part of an ambitious blueprint to grow into a soccer superpower. The announcement, made by China’s

Xinjiang authorities offer big rewards for terror tips

Authorities in China’s far western Xinjiang region are offering rewards of up to USD730,000 for terror-related tips as they ramp up security measures in the restive area.

Australia | Pilot radioed in ‘Mayday’ call before Australian plane crash

A  pilot repeatedly yelled out “Mayday” but did not say what the emergency was before his light plane crashed into the roof of an Australian

Netanyahu is first Israeli prime minister to visit Australia

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday praised Australia for being “courageously willing to puncture U.N. hypocrisy” on anti-Israel resolutions. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull marked the

Cambodia | Khmer Rouge tribunal drops case vs lower-ranking suspect

Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge tribunal announced yesterday that it has dropped crimes against humanity charges against a former lower-ranking Khmer Rouge official, saying she was not high enough in the regime’s

USA | Former white supremacists help others leave hate groups

The Celtic cross tattoo on Shannon Martinez’s leg gives away her past. A victim of sexual assault at age 14 and never quite able to meet

Amnesty blames Trump, others in global rollback of rights

Orban (L), Duterte (R) Amnesty International says “toxic” fear-mongering by anti-establishment politicians, among them President Donald Trump and the leaders of Turkey, Hungary and the Philippines, is contributing to

Iraq | New hope for Yazidi women raped and tortured by IS fighters

It’s been less than two weeks since Perwin Ali Baku escaped the Islamic State group, after more than two years in captivity, bought and sold from fighter

Offbeat | Michelin Guide misguided as local cafe gets star in error

It’s a case of culinary mistaken identity. The Michelin Guide has accidently awarded one of its coveted stars to a lowly local cafe that shares its

This Day in History | 1981 – Rebel army seizes control in Spain

Spain is in a state of political confusion after an attempted right-wing coup. This evening about 200 soldiers and members of the paramilitary Civil Guard stormed

Football – Champions League | Man City beats Monaco 5-3 in wild game

Manchester City overcame an onslaught from Monaco’s prolific attack to score three late goals in 11 minutes for a 5-3 win in a wild Champions League game

Female coach on losing side in Asian Champions League 

After the 7-0 rout mercifully ended, Luiz Felipe Scolari walked over and shook hands with counterpart Chan Yuen-ting, then gave her a warm, fatherly pat on the head.

World briefs

HUMAN RIGHTS Amnesty International says “toxic” fear-mongering by anti-establishment politicians, among them President Donald Trump and the leaders of Turkey, Hungary and the Philippines, is contributing to a

The Buzz | Swiss firm says South Korean exec made off with millions

Swiss engineering company ABB says that an executive at its South Korean unit is suspected of leading a “sophisticated criminal scheme” to steal millions of dollars from the company. The

Life expectancy to keep rising; South Korean women could hit 91

While most people born in rich countries will live longer by 2030 — with women in South Korea projected to reach nearly 91 — Americans will continue

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