This Day in History | 1990 – Ireland elects first woman president

Voters in the Republic of Ireland have chosen their first female president. Unofficial returns suggest that Mary Robinson, who is standing as an independent, took nearly 40% of the vote in

Macau secures semi-final place in Solidarity Cup

Macau secured its place in the semi-finals of the 2016 AFC Solidarity Cup on Sunday evening with a 4-1 come-from-behind win over Laos at Sarawak Stadium. Khamphanh Sonthanalay gave Laos the

Ronaldo caps ‘dream year’ after Madrid contract extension

Life in Madrid certainly seems to agree with Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portugal forward signed a five-year contract extension with Real Madrid yesterday, capping an exceptional year after triumphs with his

The Buzz | China passes law punishing companies for box-office fraud

China is attempting to crack down on box office fraud in the world’s second-biggest movie market by setting out punishments for companies that fabricate ticket sales and other data under

World briefs

PHILIPPINES The senator who initiated an investigation into President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly anti-drug campaign asked the Supreme Court yesterday to stop verbal attacks against her by Duterte. Sen. Leila de

‘Thrilla in Manila’ in the making | Ang Lee believes new film technology is worth trying again

Ang Lee believes the new technology that made for hyper-realistic action in “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” is worth trying again. So much so the two-time Oscar-winning director will use the

Our Desk | Paris and the Palace

Two new mega resorts opened in Cotai during the late summer: The Parisian Macao and Wynn Palace. But why has one been off to a sluggish start while the other

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 – edition no. 2016

* Philippines | Abu Sayyaf claims to have kidnapped German, killed woman * Unified exam details unveiled * Autumn salon opens * Hard rock joins race for Japan casino   DOWNLOAD

Thousands in HK protest central gov’t intervention

Thousands of people protested in Hong Kong yesterday, demanding that China’s central government stay out of a political dispute in the southern Chinese city after Beijing indicated that it would

Caritas Bazaar likely to surpass its fundraising goal of MOP8 million

Despite expecting fewer donations from gaming operators, the Caritas Macau Charity Bazaar will most likely hit and surpass its fundraising goal of MOP8 million, the amount amassed last year. The two-day

‘Hunger Banquet’ encourages people to continue helping those in need

Oxfam’s 40th Anniversary Ceremony and Hunger Banquet was held last week at University of Macau’s (UM) Stanley Ho College. More than 100 people participated in the event, primarily UM students

MSAR, Beijing strengthen anti-smuggling efforts

Chief Executive Chui Sai On met with the Minister of the General Administration of Customs Yu Guangzhou in Beijing last week to discuss the management of Macau’s waters and efforts

Macau Shopping Festival greatly invests in promotion

Organizers of the Macau Shopping Festival said they have immensely invested in promoting the upcoming sixth edition of the festival, which will be held from December 3 to 31. Frederick Yip,

Sands sees boost from Parisian as Wynn disappoints

Las Vegas Sands Corp., the world’s largest casino owner, reported a jump in profit after opening its newest resort in Macau, a sharp contrast to rival Wynn Resorts Ltd., which said

Briefs | ‘Carmen’ shows come to a close

The Macao Cultural Centre (CCM) presented the last of two performances of “Carmen,” a dance adaptation of Bizet’s operatic masterpiece brought by Spain’s National Dance Company (CND), on Friday night.

Film | Portuguese Consulate to host documentary festival

A 10-day documentary festival will be held in Macau between November 9 and 18, where a selection of films will be screened at the Dr. Stanley Ho Auditorium of the

Education | UM scholars win award at GeekPwn 2016

A team composed of scholars from the University of Macau (UM), Southeast University and the University of Massachusetts have won an excellence award at GeekPwn 2016, held in Shanghai. In addition

Tourism | Local resorts recognized at World Travel Awards gala

Several Macau resorts have been given accolades from the annual World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony 2016. The Venetian Macao, the Grand Hyatt Macau, City of Dreams Macau

Macau-HK consortium signs UK deal

A consortium of investors from Hong Kong and Macau will fund the development of a residential site in Birmingham, England, the local city council recently announced in a joint statement

Auto industry | BMW warns rising costs for electric cars to hurt profitability

BMW AG warned that profitability this year will remain under pressure after the German automaker’s third-quarter operating margin declined on increased spending to develop electric cars and slumping sales in

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