HK activists denied entry to Macau

Earlier this week, three Hong Kongers – independent film director Lo Chun Yip; actor and former social activist Lam Fai Fred; and human rights activist Shaw Kwok Wah – were

Briefs | Man dies after collapsing at work

One of CEM’s staff member passed away yesterday morning after “suddenly collapsing” while working at the electrical company’s power station in Coloane. A statement issued by the company stated that

Real Estate Matters | The Definitive Guide For Tenants: Part 4 – First Week In Your Property

The Definitive Guide For Tenants The Yearly Guide For Renting A Home This is the fourth part of the five-part article about the rental process for tenants. Hopefully you will have read

Corporate bits | Jin Akanishi to perform at the Venetian

Singer-songwriter, actor and television personality Jin Akanishi will perform his smashing “Jin Akanishi Live Tour 2016 Audio Fashion” on November 5 at Cotai Arena at The Venetian Macao. Jin began his

UN agreement reached on aircraft climate change emissions

The United Nations’ aviation arm overwhelmingly ratified an agreement yesterday to control global warming emissions from international airline flights, the first international climate-change pact to set limits on a single

Starbucks expands in Cambodia to tap one of fastest economies

Starbucks Corp. is expanding in Cambodia, one of the world’s fastest economies, as the company taps Asia for growth amid a mixed outlook in the Americas. The Seattle-based coffee chain will

Husband fights for evidence to help US wife accused in China

Louise Watt, Beijing Nine days had passed since Jeff Gillis, at home in Houston, Texas, had last heard from his wife. During that phone call, she told Gillis she was extending her

Malaysia | Court lets off ‘Budgie 9’ who partied in swimsuits

Nine Australians who spent four nights in police detention after stripping down to skimpy swimsuits printed with the Malaysian flag at that nation’s Formula One Grand Prix walked free yesterday

Thailand | Buddhist monks lead commemoration of 1976 massacre

Buddhist monks, survivors, mourners and activists gathered yesterday to mark the 40th anniversary of one of the darkest days in Thailand’s history, when police killed scores of university students at

Antonio Guterres | Next UN chief widely seen as modernizer

Soon after he was elected leader of Portugal’s center-left Socialist Party in 1992, Antonio Guterres added a red rose motif to the clenched, raised fist which was the party’s traditional

This Day in History | 1985 – Gunmen hijack Italian cruise liner

Palestinian militants have hijacked an Italian cruise liner, the Achille Lauro, in the Mediterranean and threatened to blow it up. The gunmen are demanding the release of 50 Palestinian prisoners held

Offbeat | Police in Italy find fugitive mob boss hiding in home bunker

One of Italy’s most-wanted fugitive mob bosses was arrested after five years on the lam this week when police found him hiding in a home bunker built between the bathroom

Football | Son Heung-min gives South Korea a comeback win over Qatar

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min scored the winner as South Korea rallied for a 3-2 comeback victory over Qatar in Asian qualifying for the World Cup. Son curled in a shot in

Boxing | 36 Olympic judges, referees barred from future events

The international boxing association said yesterday the 36 referees and judges should be ineligible to officiate at events it organizes. AIBA’s youth world championships will be held next month in

Rugby | Smith drama biggest challenge for All Blacks in some time

With no other rugby team coming close to unsettling New Zealand, the drama and distraction of scrumhalf Aaron Smith’s suspension appears to be the biggest obstacle between the All Blacks

The Buzz | UKIP lawmaker hospitalized after altercation with colleagues

A European Parliament member from Britain’s right-wing U.K. Independence Party — the front-runner to be UKIP’s next leader — was in serious condition in a hospital after an “altercation” yesterday

World briefs

UNITED NATIONS Portugal’s Antonio Guterres, who was formally approved yesterday to be the next U.N. secretary-general, said he faces “huge challenges” and hopes to see unity and consensus during his

Utah man charged 40 dollars for ‘skin-to-skin’ contact with newborn

Ryan Grassley discovered a perplexing charge on a hospital bill for the recent birth of his son: Nearly USD40 for “skin to skin” contact after his wife gave birth via

Bizcuits | How much do you trust?

I am periodically reminded that there is no such thing as a coincidence. Although I’m yet to determine an alternative name for the phenomenon, it’s only in Macau that I’m

Friday, October 7, 2016 – edition no. 2659

* New TDM radio show| ‘Tagay Pinoy FM98’ brings ‘good vibes’ to Filipino listeners * Rosenqvist returns to try 3rd win * 20,000 expected at Lusofonia Festival * Husband fights to help us

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