Awards-season campaigning underway at Hollywood Film Awards

Much like the American presidential race, it’s never too early to start campaigning for Hollywood’s awards season, and stars got an early chance this weekend at the Hollywood Film Awards. The

Macau Matters | Toxic lifestyles

I believe that most people now accept that modern Western diets heavy in protein, sugar and salt combined with sedentary living behaviours are highly toxic, leading to obesity, heart problems,

Wednesday, November 9, 2016 – edition no. 2680

* D Day for America, world * Bessmertny to exhibit recent works * Cultural fund pledges support to SMEs * Web summit in Lisbon gets down to business   DOWNLOAD

Hong Kong | In unprecedented act, China bars two lawmakers from LegCo

China’s top legislature yesterday effectively barred two democratically elected separatist lawmakers from taking office in Hong Kong, an intervention into a local political dispute that’s likely to spark further turmoil in

Philippines | Abu Sayyaf claims to have kidnapped German, killed woman

A German kidnapped by Somali pirates eight years ago may now be held captive by Islamic militants in the southern Philippines, the country’s military said yesterday after finding the man’s yacht

Education | Schools keep independent student enrollment system under unified exam

The city’s unprecedented unified exam, organized by four of the territory’s universities, will have an independent student enrollment evaluation system established by the universities themselves, as announced yesterday by representatives

Gaming | MGM Cotai to open in the second quarter of 2017

MGM China confirmed yesterday that its Cotai resort will open in the second quarter of 2017. The resort’s budget remains approximately HKD24 billion. “We believe it will be well received by

Pearl Horizon buyers cause chaos at Macau Forum

Over ten pre-sales buyers of Pearl Horizon turned last Sunday’s weekly Macau Forum into a chaotic event. The outdoor TDM debate show was discussing law enforcement standards regarding the city’s domestic

Reactions to the NPC ruling | Chiang: SAR autonomy is being reduced

Commenting on Beijing’s decision to prevent Hong Kong lawmakers from taking office, New Macau Association president Scott Chiang said that the worrying development was another sign that “the breathing space

Editorial | SAR overruled

Elected lawmakers Yau Wai-ching’s and Sixtus Leung’s mockery oaths, three weeks ago, were ruled invalid by the Legislative Council, and subsequent attempts have resulted in mayhem in LegCo’s weekly sessions.

South Korea scandal may have begun with Macau card game

The Washington Post has published an article claiming that the ongoing corruption scandal involving South Korean president Park Geun-hye began with the arrest of the chief executive of a South

Art | Autumn Salon opens, showcasing artists new and old alike

The inauguration of the annual “Autumn Salon” exhibition was held on Saturday night at Casa Garden, home to the Macau Delegation of the Orient Foundation, where 67 selected artworks from

Briefs | 187 aircrafts sold at Zhuhai’s air show

The 11th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition closed last Sunday, with a total of 187 aircrafts sold during the six-day event in Zhuhai. More than 700 exhibitors from 42

Macao Orchestra to hold another concert

The Macao Orchestra on Saturday organized a chamber music concert titled “The Dual Faces of Russia,” which showcased the flamboyant melodies and passion of Russian culture. Violinist Vit Polasek and Kai

Architect says region’s role as platform could be enhanced

Local architect and former deputy head of the Transportation Infrastructure Office, André Ritchie, voiced his support for the government’s five-year plan during a roundtable talk at the Portuguese Consulate on

New Macau alerts UN to construction project near lighthouse

The New Macau Association (ANM) sent a letter to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in regard to the government’s approval of the construction of a residence

Finance | Credit cards in circulation up 2.1 percent

The total number of personal credit cards in circulation continued to grow in the third quarter of 2016, according to statistics released yesterday by the Monetary Authority of Macao. Credit

Tunnels connecting Colina da Guia to NAPE open for pedestrians

Two pedestrian tunnels connecting Pavilhão Cheok Kun, Calçada do Gaio and Colina da Guia will be complete soon, the head of the Infrastructures Department of the Land, Public Works and

Gaming | Hard Rock joins race for Japan casino, plans ‘major investment’

Hard Rock Cafe International Inc. is prepared to make a “major investment” in Japan as lawmakers propose to renew the debate on legalizing casinos in the country. The U.S. cafe and

Corporate bits | Irish theatrical show to perform at the Venetian

The Venetian Macao, Beijing Joyway Promotions and Phoenix Live Entertainment International will present “Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour” at The Venetian Theatre from January 24 to February 5,

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