New Zealand New PM Bill English is steady, not flashy

There’s nothing flashy about Bill English. Critics say the former finance minister and farmer who became New Zealand’s prime minister yesterday is downright boring. But English hopes his steadiness

South Korea | Interim leader faces thorny issues

South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, who had a largely ceremonial job until President Park Geun-hye’s impeachment last week, now must face off against North Korea and

US defense secretary in Israel as country gets F-35 jets

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter was visiting Israel as it prepared to receive today the first two next-generation F-35 fighter jets that will help preserve the

USA | Top contender to lead State known to back free trade, Russia

The top contender to lead U.S. foreign policy under Donald Trump is known for his longstanding support of free trade, international law and an expansive presence in the

Iran seals deal with Boeing to buy 80 planes worth USD16.6 billion

Iran’s flag carrier finalized a major deal with U.S. plane maker Boeing Co. to buy USD16.6 billion worth of passenger planes in one of the most tangible benefits yet

This Day in History | 1958 – Monkey lost after space flight

  The search for a small bushy-tailed monkey fired into space in the nose cone of a Jupiter rocket has been called off. The squirrel

Offbeat | ‘People v. O.J.,’ ‘Night Manager,’ lead Globes TV nods

FX’s “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” has claimed the lead in Golden Globes television nominations with five nods, followed by another miniseries, AMC’s “The Night Manager,”

Football | English FA faces lawmakers’ no-confidence vote, reforms

The English Football Association is facing a no-confidence vote in the House of Commons and the enforced overhaul of decision-making functions dominated by “elderly men.” British legislators

EPL | Mkhitaryan scores, gets hurt as Man United beats Spurs 1-0

Henrikh Mkhitaryan underlined his growing importance to Manchester United by scoring in a 1-0 win over Tottenham this weekend, sealing the team’s third Premier League victory since August.

World briefs

UNITED NATIONS Former Portuguese prime minister Antonio Guterres has been sworn in as Secretary-General of the United Nations, taking over from Ban Ki-moon at the end of the

The Buzz | Uber announces cash payment option

Uber in Macau has announced that it is rolling out a new option for its customers to pay drivers in cash. The new payment method will allow Uber users

Pope urges new culture of nonviolence for world politics

Pope Francis is calling for a renewed culture of nonviolence to inform global politics today, saying military responses to conflicts only breed more violence. Francis

Our Desk | Only good before 18

For the sixth time, Macau participated in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), whereby the effectiveness of basic education for all

Tuesday, December 13, 2016 – edition no. 2703

* Trial | Ho Chio Meng: Hiring family members happens because Macau is small * Leong praises new ATM withdrawal rules * ‘Sisterhood’ world premiere * Hong Kong’s finance chief resigns   DOWNLOAD

AL Committee | NPC interpretation is ‘guiding document’

The Legislative Assembly’s (AL) 2nd Standing Committee issued a document on December 9 backing a governmental proposal to amend the electoral law barring AL candidates from standing

Entrepreneur hopes Leong’s visit to Portugal will generate ‘real collaboration’

There is more to do than just protocols and agreements, said António Trindade, CEO of CESL Asia, when commenting on the MSAR’s role as a bridge between

Analysis | Hong Kong gets chance to heal division as leader steps aside

The surprise decision by Hong Kong’s top leader to not seek a second term in office opened the way for a chief executive who might bridge some

Secretary visits Lisbon for business policy briefing

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, visited Portugal last week to learn more about the Portuguese government’s new policies to support start-ups and help

UM and United Nations to hold int’l trade law event

The University of Macau (UM) and the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) will hold a joint conference on international trade law tomorrow and Wednesday

Jack Lam to surrender to PH authorities

Gaming tycoon Jack Lam will surrender himself to the authorities, following Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s order for his arrest on charges of bribery and economic sabotage.

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