The Buzz | NY woman charged with stealing USD1 million from employer 

Authorities say a western New York woman has been charged with stealing more than USD1 million from the auto dealership where she worked. Police in the Buffalo suburb of Orchard

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CHINA State media say an official in southwest China has shot and wounded two city leaders before killing himself. The shooting happened yesterday morning in Panzhihua city in

Eurozone inflation spikes to highest in over 3 years

Surging oil prices caused inflation in the 19-country eurozone to spike in December to its highest rate in more than three years, official figures showed yyesterday.

Girl About Globe | Hic from the sticks

This is not a sophisticated column. I may be called a hic from the sticks. But here goes. The problem began on a festive night out with great gal

Thursday, January 5, 2017 – edition no. 2716

* AL Plenary: Sexual harassment to warrant heavier penalties * A taste of recognition * Ho’s case to be expedited * China considering options to back yuan   DOWNLOAD

Protest against increased penalties over illegally parked vehicles

Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho and several local residents held a press conference yesterday at the Macau Civil Servants Association (ATFPM) to complain about a recent decision by the

Ex-Hong Kong chief Tsang pleads not guilty to bribery charge

Hong Kong’s former top leader, Donald Tsang, pleaded not guilty to a charge of bribery related to the refurbishment of an apartment he was renting by a businessman who

Legal Wise by MdME | Year of the Bench

It has now become somewhat commonplace to say that, following the preponderance of the legislative and executive branches in the 19th and 20th centuries, we are now living the

FSS contribution raise in effect

A  dispatch from the Chief Executive (CE) finally put into force, from January 1, the long-discussed increase of the contribution amount for the social welfare system,

Budget execution assessment concluded with several remarks

The Third Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL)’s analysis of the 2015 Budget Execution Report was concluded yesterday afternoon in a meeting of the Committee’s members

SSM introduces electronic health record scheme

The Health Bureau (SSM) has initiated an electronic health record (eHR) program, which started from January 1, that aims to share patient information and medical historical

Briefs | Fewer visitors over New Year holiday

During the two-day New Year’s holiday, Macau welcomed 6.12 percent fewer tourists in comparison to the previous year’s figure. The Public Security Police Force (PSP) announced that nearly

History – João Botas | ‘Old Macau’ blogger to publish Mendes biography with or without sponsors

Portuguese journalist and avid Internet blogger, João Botas, is planning to publish a biography next year about celebrated Macau polymath, Manuel da Silva Mendes. His search

Entertainment | New graffiti art in Anim’Arte redecoration

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) has brought new decorations to the Anim’Arte Nam Van area, including newly-crafted graffiti art, according to a statement from the Bureau

Converting yuan into foreign currencies gets harder

At risk of capital flight, China marked the new year with extra requirements for citizens converting yuan into foreign currencies. While State Administration of Foreign

Scrutiny of currency transactions sends casinos slumping

Macau casino operators can’t catch a break. Just as gambling revenue in the tiny enclave starts to recover from a two-year slump, concern is building that

Sao Tome and Principe expects Chinese investment

The restoration of diplomatic relations between China and Sao Tome and Principe, after an interruption of nearly two decades, ends a period of re-approach that has quickened

South Africa rebukes mayor of capital for visit to Taiwan

The South African government said a visit to Taiwan by the mayor of a municipality that includes the capital, Pretoria, breached foreign policy and was “highly regrettable.”

Pollution | Some factories have violated anti-smog measures

China’s environmental ministry said yesterday that an unspecified number of companies had violated measures meant to reduce smog during a period of particularly noxious pollution in the country.

Drills in South China Sea confirmed

China confirmed that its aircraft carrier has for the first time conducted drills in the South China Sea with a formation of other warships and fighter jets, a move that

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