James Taylor cancels Manila concert over Duterte’s drug war 

James Taylor has canceled his February concert in Manila, saying reports of summary executions of suspected drug offenders in the Philippines without judicial proceedings are "deeply concerning and unacceptable." The American

The Buzz | Puerto Rico awaits USD230m investment in Four Seasons hotel 

Puerto Rico's governor says developers are investing USD230 million to build a long-awaited Four Seasons resort in the island's northeast coast. Alejandro Garcia Padilla said Wednesday that the hotel will be

Bizcuits | Rolling, rolling, steamrolling

The power of political control has won over sensitivities as Japan takes its first steps towards legalising gaming. The Japanese Diet, in an “extended, embittered session” to the early

Friday, December 23, 2016 – edition no. 2709

* SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE |Breakaway from Taiwan paves way to Forum Macau * Okada confident on Filipino market * Theatre Hikosen returns * Record defense budget approved   DOWNLOAD

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* Movies: Barry * Books: Perfume - A century of Scents  by Lizzie Ostrom * Music: Peace Trail by Neil Young * Wine:

In ‘Barry,’ a young Obama, long before ‘hope’

N ot since young Abe have the early formations of an American president inspired as much moviemaking as Barack Obama’s early life. Vikram Ghandi’s “Barry,” a snapshot of Obama as

‘Perfume’ by Lizzie Ostrom a solid pop culture guide

Fragrance has always been wrapped in social and economic issues, controversy, memories and history as Lizzie Ostrom so persuasively shows in the lively “Perfume: A Century of Scents.”

Neil Young tackles pipeline, technology on ‘Peace Trail’

Prolific rocker Neil Young is at his curmudgeonly best on “Peace Trail,” bemoaning his place in the current generation while standing up for his decades- long commitment to fighting for the underdog. In

News of the World | Smog chokes Chinese cities, grounding flights, closing roads

Thick, gray smog fell over Beijing on Tuesday, choking China’s capital in a haze that spurred authorities to cancel flights and close some highways in emergency measures to cut down on

The Rhodanien Time Capsule

Students and drinkers of Generations X and Y know by experience the complexity – at times confusion – of EU law with regards to education and wine. At

Food & Beverage | When fat equals flavor, USD260 steaks get Japan diet makeover

Seikou Sekimura is betting that aficionados of  Japan’s Wagyu beef - one of the world’s most-expensive meats - are ready for a diet version of the fat-laden, melt-in-your-mouth delicacy.

Ho stands ground denying accusations

The region’s former prosecutor general, Ho Chio Meng, continued to deny allegations of nepotism during his term at the Public Prosecutions Office (MP), in the latest

Filipino Catholics celebrate Simbang Gabi, keeping tradition alive

Despite being away from their home country, the Filipinos in the region are not forgetting to attend their churches for Simbang Gabi, their most important Christmas tradition.

Heritage | ANM threaten ‘consequences’ if regulation is ignored

New Macau Association (ANM) leaders returned from a meeting with UNESCO officials in Paris last week with a stern warning for the government: Halt the construction of

Survey | Most retailers and restaurateurs report declining revenue

Over half of the interviewed restaurants and similar establishments in an October survey reported a year-on-year decline in revenue. Only a quarter of the interviewed restaurants

Japan potentially a strong competitor against Macau, says expert

A n industry expert has said that Japan’s legalization of gambling in integrated Resorts could potentially cause a threat to the MSAR’s economy, which still relies on gaming.

Briefs | Library’s 24/7 operation under assessment

The Red Market library is running 24 hours per day on a trial basis until March. The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) issued a statement yesterday indicating that the

Music | Macao Orchestra presents family friendly concerts

The Macao Orchestra (OM) presented two performances of the concert, “Journey into the World of Music - Peter and the Wolf” on Sunday at the Macau Tower Auditorium.

Several events mark region’s 17th anniversary today

The government organized a series of events to mark the 17th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region (MSAR). Highlights of the celebrations

Third edition of Hotelier Awards presented at The Parisian

The BMW Hotelier Awards, a ceremony that honors the dedicated professionals of the hotel industry, held its third edition last week at The Parisian Macao.

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