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CHINA A state media outlet reported yesterday that three alleged assailants wanted in relation with a 2015 terrorist incident have been killed in the country’s far northwest. Tianshan

Prince’s estate near accords needed to stream hit records

The estate of Prince Rogers Nelson, one of the few musicians unavailable on most streaming services, is closing in on deals that will pave the way for

Our Desk | On the legacy of Ho Chio Meng

I started writing this column with the hope of organizing my thoughts on the trial of Ho Chio Meng and in the process, come to some sort of

Tuesday, January 10, 2017 – edition no. 2719

* Huge Catholic procession held under heavy security in Manila * Gaming workers demand salary hikes * Local SME goes global with MGM deal * Warnings after Cruz, Abbot, meet Tsai   DOWNLOAD

Thousands march against traffic fee hike

A group of citizens, supported by lawmakers Pereira Coutinho and Leong Veng Chai, yesterday demonstrated against the government’s proposed fee hike for several services related to the

Courts | Ho Chio Meng continues to deny charges

The trial of former top prosecutor Ho Chio Meng resumed on Friday at the Court of Final Appeal (TUI), marking his case’s seventh court session following

Zhuhai reveals details of port for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

Zhuhai’s Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau released a “detailed plan” for the border gate that it will build to support the upcoming Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HKZMB).

Sports | Monte Carlo aiming for Macau’s Elite League title

The Monte Carlo Sports Club will go for gold at the 2017 Elite League championship, Club President Firmino Mendonça told the Times. After finishing in fourth

Music | CCM to host London Symphony Orchestra

The London Symphony Orchestra will perform in the Grand Auditorium of the Macau Cultural Center (CCM) on March 1. Tickets for the one-night event became available yesterday

Echo Chan re-appointed to Forum Macau

Economist Echo Chan has been re-appointed as coordinator of the Supporting Office to the Permanent Secretariat of the Forum for Economic and Trade Co-operation between China and

‘Year’s best photos’ to be showcased for first time in town

The 2017 Professional Photographers Asia Community (PPAC) International Photo Awards and Convention will take place in Macau tomorrow and on Wednesday. This is the first

Briefs | IFT holds Open Day

The Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) held an “Open Day” event at its main campus on Saturday. The event attracted many high school graduating students, parents and members

Culture | Ung Vai Meng steps down to devote himself to artistic work

The President of the IC, Ung Vai Meng, announced on Friday night that he would be stepping down from his role, citing a desire to return

Marceau to shoot next ad campaigns for The Parisian

French actress, director and The Parisian Macao ambassadress Sophie Marceau is back in the region to shoot her next series of property advertisements. The Parisian Macao hosted a celebration

Food & Beverage | The five reservations you need in Vegas (plus, a few backups)

Las Vegas, city of sin. But it’s also a city of numbers. Each year, more than 40 million people visit, bringing with them USD50 billion to

Baidu joins BAIC in push for homegrown driverless cars

Baidu Inc. and state-owned Beijing Automotive Group Co.’s collaboration on telematics and autonomous driving is almost ready for its coming-out moment, as industry and government join hands

Samsung executives to be questioned by Korean prosecutors

Samsung Electronics Co. executives have been summoned by South Korean special prosecutors amid a widening influence-peddling scandal that brought about South Korean President Park Geun-hye’s impeachment.

Pollution | Choked by smog, Beijing creates new environmental police

Officials in Beijing have announced a new environmental police squad to root out illegal burning in the city, the latest government response to the widespread public anger

Lobster prices high as catch drops and China imports climb

Lobster lovers are used to adjusting to high prices, but this winter, they’re shelling out even more for the cherished crustaceans because of a lack of catch

Taiwan leader in Houston, en route to Central America

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in Houston for a brief transit stop in the U.S. during her trip to Central America. Dozens of supporters stood outside in near

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