Offbeat | Funny money: Inmates called to pick up fake USD100s by road

Some Mississippi inmates were picking peas in a garden when they got a call to clean up money scattered along a roadside. It seemed too good to be true — and

Infantino open to 40-team World Cup, co-hosts

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is open to a 40-team World Cup in 2026, with several countries serving as co-hosts. With key World Cup talks due next month, Infantino’s comments yesterday show

China hold Iran to 0-0 for first 2018 qualifying point

China picked up its first point in the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, holding Iran to 0-0 in Shenyang yesterday. China lost to South Korea 3-2 in Seoul in the

World briefs

CHINA In response to the success of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong’s legislative elections, China has warned that anyone advocating for the territory’s independence could be punished. China reiterated that

The Buzz | Airbus signs deals worth UD6.5 billion with Vietnam companies

European plane maker Airbus says that three Vietnamese companies have agreed to buy 40 jets in deals worth up to USD6.5 billion. The deals were signed during French president Francois Hollande’s

Report | Emirates jet crashed after abortive landing in veering winds

An Emirates jet crashed last month after trying to land too far down the runway in a strong tailwind and failing in a bid to take off again when the

Legal Wise | The end of the (Uber) affair

The Uber affair is soon to reach a conclusion, and one that only taxi drivers and taxi owners are happy about. Macau taxis are renowned across Asia and for the worst

Wednesday, September 7, 2016 – edition no. 2638

* CTM expects future concession contracts to be ‘tougher’ * New air routes * Ministerial conference under preparation * British tea is booming in China   DOWNLOAD

Hong Kong | Pro-democracy candidates retain veto in key vote

Hong Kong pro-democracy candidates won enough seats in a pivotal legislative election to retain veto power over the southern Chinese government’s proposals, setting the stage for a new round of

Joss paper burning leads to arson charges

A beautician ended up charged with arson over the burning of joss papers, the Judiciary Police (PJ) informed in a joint press conference held at the police force headquarters yesterday

Netflix | Streaming video service: Disappointing Macau catalogue not conducive to China expansion

To some, Netflix’s limited presence in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau represents a foot in the door for the streaming service as it eyes entry to the potentially lucrative mainland

CRIME | The revenge of the hammer man

A man was arrested on Sunday after using a hammer to assault a 54-year-old man, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) said yesterday in a press conference. The incident was registered

DSPA to study implementation of household waste tax

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) will study the possibility of the implementation of a tax over household waste, the bureau informed in a statement. The study, commissioned to an “experienced entity”

Transportation | Gov’t restates that Uber services are unlicensed

Authorities responded yesterday to Sunday’s march in support of Uber, stating that “the government respects the rights of those that joined a demonstration.” However, a statement issued by the Government Information

7.5 percent of private school teachers quit every year

The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) announced that the number of teaching staff at local private schools has seen stable growth throughout the last decade, although an average of

Social welfare | Disability subsidies increased to MOP8,000 and MOP16,000

Subsidies for residents with disabilities have been increased in both the normal and special disability categories, as announced in a notice published yesterday in the government’s Official Gazette. The two types

RBC: Survey data makes Netflix a ‘#1 buy’

Investors in Netflix Inc. might be frustrated with the stock’s negative returns in 2016 after last year’s 125 percent surge, but analysts at RBC Capital Markets, LLC say that things

Education | DSEJ extends public schools’ timetable, parents unhappy with the change

Students of at least two local public schools will have their timetables extended for the new school year that commenced September 1. The initiative by the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau

Design of the fourth Macau-Taipa bridge awarded to CCCC

CCCC Highways Consultants Co. has been chosen to perform the preliminary design of the fourth bridge that will link the Peninsula to Taipa Island, according to a notice published yesterday

MGM brings back Oktoberfest for 8th edition

MGM Macau will bring Oktoberfest to The Vista II between October 13 and 23 this year, according to a statement from the gaming operator. The 11-day event attempts to capture the

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