Thursday, August 25, 2016 – edition no. 2629

* Rishi Tirupari | The Parisian to be ‘one of the most energy efficient resorts’ worldwide * Jinan U: mainland gets 9pct of Macao Foundation money * Gift: free rides on public

Taipa Houses-Museum revitalization project ready by the end of next month

The renovation of the five Taipa Houses-Museum as announced by the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, has finally begun. The works are expected to last for approximately one

MDT Exclusive – Elvis Costello | Fortune spin wheel won’t be used in Macau, could raise ‘due questions’ from authorities

English musician and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello will be making his first appearance in Macau next month, marking a new foray into the Asian continent – where he has rarely performed

Briefs | Tam participates in ASEAN-China culture meeting

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, participated yesterday in the Meeting of Ministers of Culture of the ASEAN–China, the Office of the Secretary informed in a statement.

Sands China kicks off arts competition

In a bid to boost public awareness of the region’s heritage sites and historic center, Sands China has launched its first creative arts competition in partnership with local associations. The “Macao’s

Hengqin hopes to issue green cards to talented people from overseas

With hopes of attracting more talent from overseas, Hong Kong and Macau, the Hengqin administrative departments are considering to relax border control policies. Future policies will be specifically designated for talented

Aviation Tigerair Taiwan adds flights to Macau on ‘boost in tourism’

Tigerair Taiwan, a joint venture between Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) and Singapore’s Tiger Airways, said this week it will increase flights between Taiwan and Macau, as well as between Taiwan

Chang Chak Io predicts inflation at 3.5pct for the year

In a discussion of Macau’s latest inflation rate, Chang Chak Io has claimed that residents might not see prices being adjusted downward. The vice president of the Economics Science Association told

219 new CCTV cameras to operate around local border control

Starting from next month, 219 CCTV cameras will be put into operation in the surrounding areas of the city’s border gates, according to a report by Jornal Va Kio. The Unitary

Corporate bits | MGM China announces lion dance competition dates

MGM China Holdings hosted a press conference for the “MGM Lion Dance Championship – Macau International Invitational 2016” and a graduation ceremony for the second Junior Lion Dance Training Program

Real Estate | US new-home sales climb to best level since late 2007

Americans stepped up their purchases of new homes in July to the fastest pace in nearly nine years, as low mortgage rates and a steady job market are fueling a

Bahamas | PM says stalled Chinese mega-resort to be finished and sold

The government of the Bahamas says it has reached an agreement that will lead to the completion of a stalled mega-resort financed and built by Chinese state-owned enterprises. Prime Minister Perry

UN envoy: Beijing must give public voice to stamp out poverty

China’s efforts to reduce poverty have improved the lives of hundreds of millions of people, but they could be undermined in the future without efforts to root out corruption and

Pandas | Cub’s older sister celebrates birthday at National Zoo

Her brother got the big party, but the National Zoo’s other young giant panda is also celebrating a birthday. Bao Bao turned 3 yesterday. That means she only has a year

Taiwan | Financial regulator to probe bank fined in US for money laundering slip

Taiwan’s financial regulator is investigating Mega Financial Holding Co. after New York state ordered its banking unit to pay a USD180 million penalty and install an independent monitor for violating

Economy | Dark clouds loom for oil as China chases blue skies for G-20

China is throwing the world’s leaders a party, and oil bulls may be hit with the hangover. Authorities in the Asian nation have ordered hundreds of factories to curb activity ahead

Thailand | Military court rejects torture allegation in bomb trial

A Thai military court yesterday rejected allegations by two Uighur defendants that they were tortured in custody to confess to bombing a popular Hindu shrine in Bangkok last year that

Indonesia | British man accused in Bali police death confesses to fight

A British man arrested in the killing of a police officer on the tourist island of Bali confessed to bashing the Indonesian man with a beer bottle and leaving him

New Zealand | Man sought by China settles case for USD31m

A former pharmaceutical executive who Chinese authorities accuse of embezzling money and fleeing to New Zealand has settled his case for USD31 million, New Zealand police said yesterday, in a

USA | Nazi-looted ‘Adam’ and ‘Eve’ paintings to stay in California

A judge has ruled in favor of a Southern California museum in its 10-year legal battle over the ownership of two German Renaissance masterpieces that were seized by the Nazis

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