Tourism | Public consultation concerning family hostels launched

The Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is kicking off its tracking study today to solicit public opinion and learn about residents’ current views regarding the opening of family hostels on the

Education | EUAP-M holds annual study trip to Europe

The European Union Academic Programme in Macao (EUAP-M) recently organized an annual study trip to Europe for a group of 20 university students and faculty members. The trip, which was mostly

Statistics | Employment stable, newcomers to labor force up

The unemployment rate and the underemployment rate for the April-June period of 2016 remained stable in comparison to the rates in the March-May period, according to information from the Statistics

200 translators needed for the ‘platform’

Pointing out that Beijing has given Macau the role of facilitating communication between China and Portuguese-speaking countries, Chan Chi Keong wanted to know the CE’s assessment of the steps being

Taipa Houses-Museum to be renovated

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) will be carrying out renovation and conservation works at the Taipa Houses-Museum from today. According to the bureau, the works will include the partial digging

Jinan Uni donation not listed in Macao Foundation Q2 report

The Macao Foundation (FM) has published in the Official Gazette a list of the financial support it provided to individuals and institutions during the second quarter of 2016. The publically

DSI self-service kiosks launch new services

The Identification Services Bureau (DSI) has expanded the utility of its integrated self-service kiosks by adding options for “Contact Information Modification” and “Enrollment for using the HK e-Channel.” In addition to

Corporate Bits | The Parisian launches its grand opening package

The Parisian Macao, which is set to officially open on September 13, is currently allowing guests to book and enjoy a special promotional rate as part of its Grand Opening

Boeing wins USD4.13b aircraft orders from Asian carriers

Boeing Co. picked up USD4.13 billion of orders from Asian carriers, underscoring growing demand in the region even after the aviation industry’s biggest annual show at Farnborough earlier this month

Nintendo sinks into loss despite ‘Pokemon Go’ global success

Japanese video game maker Nintendo Co. sagged into a loss of 24.53 billion yen (USD232 million) for the fiscal first quarter through June, despite the global success of the “Pokemon

Sao Tome and Principe arranges flights to Portugal via S. Africa

Sao Tome and Principe travel agency JBC Travel and Tours on August 30 is due to start flights between São Tomé and Lisbon, Portugal, via Johannesburg, South Africa, the company’s

China is top destination for Angolan exports in Q1

China was the main destination for exports from Angola, mainly oil, in the first quarter of 2016, according to Angolan Finance Ministry figures. In the first three months of the year,

Analysis | Beijing emerges more muscular after ASEAN meetings

Daring to take on China in a territorial dispute in the South China Sea, the Philippines went to an international tribunal for justice, and won big. But it turned out

China’s stock calm shatters as regulatory curb talk spooks traders

China’s stock market calm has been shattered. Shares plunged yesterday, with a gauge of smaller companies sinking 5.5 percent, as people familiar with the matter said the China Banking Regulatory Commission

Billionaire Wang wins Glass Lewis backing for Wanda buyout

Billionaire Wang Jianlin’s USD4.4 billion plan to buy out his Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties Co. unit drew support from influential proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis & Co., increasing the likelihood

Hong Kong journalists sentenced to up to 5 years in prison

A southern Chinese court has sentenced four people, including at least two Hong Kong journalists, to prison on charges of running an illegal business after they reportedly sent copies of

Korea | North floats propaganda leaflets in river for first time

South Korea yesterday accused rival North Korea of floating propaganda leaflets down a river in the first such incident. South Korea’s military discovered dozens of plastic bags, each carrying about 20

Prostitution allegations investigated against Samsung boss

South Korean prosecutors said yesterday that they have started investigating allegations that ailing Samsung Group chairman Lee Kun-hee bought sex from prostitutes several times between 2011 and 2013. An official from

Indonesia | New Cabinet includes reformer, rights abuser

Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo announced a new Cabinet yesterday that puts a retired general linked to human rights abuses in charge of security and returns a popular reformist to

India | Activist to end her nearly 16-year hunger strike

A 44-year-old activist who has been on a hunger strike for nearly 16 years to protest alleged brutality by India’s military said on Tuesday that she will end her fast

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