World briefs

HONG KONG Tens of thousands of pro-China protesters have rallied yesterday in Hong Kong, according to BBC. Demonstrators waved Chinese flags, and chanted “oppose Hong Kong independence; support

The Buzz | British man aims to swim Atlantic: From Senegal to Brazil

A former British police officer has begun an attempt to set a world record by swimming every mile of the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to South America. Ben

UN bribery case defendant asks judge to toss out statements

A Chinese billionaire’s former chief assistant awaiting trial in a United Nations bribery case wants a judge to toss out statements he made to the FBI after

With mixed progress, nations review war vs. tobacco industry

In Nepal, health warnings cover 90 percent of cigarette packs, while Australia requires those packets be wrapped in drab, plain paper. Indonesia’s new ban on outdoor advertising

Nature | Trump victory deals blow to global fight against climate change

The global fight against climate change is likely to be derailed by Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, a blow to the industries working

Ask the Vet | Lung Cancer in Cats

Lung cancer in cats is often a life-threatening medical condition, but the chances of survival are much better when the cancer can be detected in its early

The Monetary Authority of Trump

“Politicians don’t talk. They make sounds. It’s just noise.” Character played by Robert Redford “The Candidate” (1972) Donald Trump’s unexpected rise to

Monday, November 14, 2016 – edition no. 2683

* First of 18 Australian casino employees released in China * Democracy under debate * ‘Ad Lib’ – Bessmertny works on display * ‘Malaysian village’ attracts foodies   DOWNLOAD PDF   Asian Politics Chequebook

Ho accused of committing over 1,500 counts

The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has announced its charges against the former Prosecutor General Ho Chio Meng, who is expected to face the court on December

AL Plenary | Trade Union Law rejected for the eighth time

It was the eighth failure to pass a Trade Union Law in the Legislative Assembly (AL).  Twelve lawmakers voted in favour and 15 against the bill that was

Music Young local violinist awarded in int’l competition

Young Macau violinist Sophia Feinga Su recently won the third prize in the ‘8th International Louis Spohr Competition for Young Violinists,’ making her the first young local

Q&A | Cátia Silva – Entrepreneur: Macau is ‘still no Las Vegas’ when it comes to weddings

Cátia Silva is the owner of local party and wedding planning company “Bad Bad Maria,” which took off about two years ago in the territory.  The company

Region’s population declines

The total population of Macau stood at 647,700 as of end-September, a decrease of 4,800 quarter-to-quarter, according to information released from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) yesterday.

Toxic cargo ship prevented from unloading

A Romanian ship carrying around 150 containers of toxic waste has been refused entry and permission to unload the chemicals at multiple ports along the coast of China, including Macau.

Retail | Sa Sa confident in Macau’s propects

A Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd statement has revealed that the company’s reliance on mainland Chinese visitors has also led to its vulnerability in the Hong Kong retail

MGM executive speculates on Trump casino impact

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, MGM Resorts chief executive speculated that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s rhetoric against China might hurt casino interests in East

Briefs | 197 MUST students receive scholarships

On Tuesday, the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) organized a ceremony at which 197 of its students were presented with awards, as announced in a notice

Real Estate Matters | 25 Property Questions We Were Asked This Year – Part 3 of 5

15. Question: I’m only here for 3 months, can I rent an apartment ? Yes, it is possible, but it’s not easy. There is usually great difficulty

Markets | Asian shares join Wall Street rally as focus shifts to Trump’s stimulus plan

Asian shares rallied yesterday, extending a surprising global recovery as Donald Trump’s conciliatory acceptance speech comments helped soothe world financial markets spooked by his unexpected U.S. election victory.

Chinese police official named head of Interpol, drawing criticism

A top Chinese police official was elected president of Interpol yesterday, setting off alarm bells among rights advocates over abuses and a lack of transparency within China’s legal system,

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