The Buzz | UK’s May reassures China after nuclear power plant delay

Prime Minister Theresa May is attempting to allay disquiet about her surprise delay to a Chinese-backed nuclear power plant by reassuring China’s leader that Britain wants strong relations with Beijing. Foreign

World briefs

CHINA-US The U.S. Army chief of staff told Chinese officials during a visit yesterday that China should not feel threatened by American ally South Korea’s decision to deploy a powerful

Indian elephant that washed up in Bangladesh dies

An adult Indian elephant that became trapped in a swamp in Bangladesh after being caught in raging floodwaters died yesterday after weeks of struggling for survival, a conservation official said. Tapan Kumar Dey,

Joao Havelange, ex-president of FIFA, dies at age 100

Joao Havelange, whose two-decade presidency of FIFA saw soccer’s governing body transformed into a multibillion dollar business and a hotbed for subsequent corruption that damaged its reputation, has died. He

Legal Wise | Macau’s employment bubble

Macau Governmental Guidelines for 2016 specifically set the protection of the rights and interests of resident workers as a priority. This priority is outlined as to be accomplished by the

Wednesday, August 17, 2016 – edition no. 2623

* MGM Resorts lifts Macau stake in USD325m pact with Pansy Ho * Taiwan: student accused of killing cats * Vegas flight not a threat to Macau * Russian jets take off from

New Macau Association | Alexis Tam dubbed ‘ignorant and arrogant’ in atmosphere of gov’t-sponsored ‘suppression’

At a New Macau Association press conference yesterday, held at the group’s headquarters, president Scott Chiang labeled the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture as an “ignorant and arrogant official”

Rio | Bolt shines bright, wins another gold in Olympic 100

Usain Bolt sauntered onto the track, stretched out his arms and waved his hands, signaling for more applause. He knew exactly how this night was going to go. The sprinter-turned-showman’s swan

Visit to Portugal next month

Chui Sai On will lead a delegation on a visit to Portugal, following an invitation by the Portuguese President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. The trip will take place from September

CE believes that idle lands are enough to repay land debts

The Chief Executive (CE) believes that the idle lands that are being claimed lately by the government, due to their non-development during the 25-year contract term, are enough to cover

Lisbon confirms consulate opening in Guangzhou

Portugal will open a consulate-general in Guangzhou following the approval of an agreement signed by the two countries.  The statement released at the end of the meeting indicates that the

Unofficial panda naming contest opens

The New Macau Association (ANM) announced the launch of an unofficial naming competition for the new Panda cubs born recently in the territory, yesterday. According to ANM representatives who called a

Briefs | Foreign exchange reserves up 2.6 percent

The Monetary Authority of Macao announced yesterday that the preliminary estimate of Macau’s foreign exchange reserves at the end of July 2016 amounted to MOP155.2 billion. The reserves increased by

Education | UM’s English summer course attracts over 100 secondary students

The University of Macau’s English Language Centre has organized a program to help secondary school students improve their English proficiency. According to a statement issued by the university, the event

Crime | Dangerous driver caught on Amizade Bridge

A motorist was arrested by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) for dangerous driving on Amizade Bridge during the early hours of Sunday morning, the PSP informed in a press

Mainland vendor stripped of merchandize valued at HKD200m

A mainland Chinese handicraft and arts vendor lost merchandize valued at over HKD200 million, the Judiciary Police (PJ) informed in press conference held yesterday. According to the force, the case goes

Indonesia wins air safety upgrade from US in gain for Garuda

Indonesia, an aviation market with one of the world’s worst safety records, had its air-safety rating upgraded by the U.S.  Federal Aviation Administration, a move that may add momentum to

WeChat coming soon at 35,000 feet as China eases phone rules

Millions of flyers in China may soon see their wish come true: authorities are considering lifting restrictions on the use of mobile phones on planes, paving the way for wider

Corporate bits | sands china sees five restaurants awarded by smilin

Smilin, the travel and gourmet brand under Ctrip, one of China’s largest travel service providers, has named five restaurants at Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macao as “Smilin Excellence” or “Smilin

Human resources focus in next cycle of China-Africa economic cooperation

The cycle of expansion based on raw materials, which has sustained growth of economic relations between China and African countries like Angola, is playing out and the next opportunity is

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