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CHINA A female Chinese swimmer tests positive for a banned substance at the Rio Olympics, China’s swimming association says, the first competitor in the sport to fail a test at

Insight | Freedom of speech and the powers that be

The legality of last week’s arrest of two New Macau Association members – including the group’s leader, Scott Chiang – can be challenged. Chiang and his affiliate posted a banner

Rio Olympics | Sumgong wins women’s Olympic marathon; protester removed

Jemima Jelagat Sumgong became the first Kenyan to win the women’s Olympic marathon Sunday after a scary moment near the finish when police intercepted a man who nearly marred the

Ask the Vet | Common Questions About Foster Care Kittens

Why Are There Foster Care Kittens? Sometimes a mother cat dies or abandons her kittens. In that case, you may have found a young kitten that still needs milk feeding. Or,

Nature | Wandering moose inspires 400-mile cross-border trail

The 400-mile trek of a radio-collared moose named Alice is the inspiration for a proposed hiking trail from Ontario’s forested Algonquin Park to the heart of New York’s Adirondack Mountains. Planners

Feature | Olympics feel far for those in the infamous City of God slum

It is one of Rio's most renowned favelas, the Cidade de Deus made infamous in a film that helped cement a stereotype of the other side of the "Marvelous City"

Monday, August 15, 2016 – edition no. 2621

* Thai police look for suspects after bombs hit tourist sites * Controversy over Hotel Estoril banner * Medical malpractice law approved * Hong Kong economy expands   DOWNLOAD PDF     DOWNLOAD

Reclaimed areas may be used to pay land debts

The new reclaimed areas being built and planned in Macau may be used to pay a land debt of almost 89,000 square meters overdue for many years, the president of

Sports | Wushu Masters Challenge event kicks off

Said to be one of the biggest events of the year in Macau, the Wushu Masters Challenge kicked off yesterday with an inauguration event held at Tap Seac Square. With the

Briefs | Commercial real estate loans soar

New approvals of residential loans (RMLs) decreased by 12.8 percent month-to-month, while those of commercial real estate loans (CRELs) surged by 126.5 percent month-to-month in June, according to statistics released

Q&A – António Caetano Faria Filmmaker | ‘My work is to capture moments for eternity’

António Caetano Faria is a Portuguese filmmaker, living and working in the territory for the past eight years. In his work, Faria often uses the territory not just as a backdrop

Arts | Association aims to hone art skills among children

A Filipino association has once again held a summer painting workshop, in response to the need for summer activities for its members and compatriots’ children. The Quezonian Association of Macau previously

Local scholar honored for contributions to criminology field

A scholar from the Department of Sociology, University of Macau (UM), has been selected to receive the prestigious Freda Adler Distinguished Scholar Award from the American Society of Criminology (ASC),

Investment fair to hold seminar on film financing

The 2016 Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Film Production Investment and Trade Fair will be held at the Regency Hotel Macau, on August 16 and 17. Co-organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (ICM), the

Corporate bits | Sands China announces Parisian restaurants

Sands China’s newest resort, The Parisian Macao, set to open next month, will offer seven restaurants, including the “finest in French dining,” according to a statement from the gaming operator. In

Australia bars power grid sale to China, Hong Kong bidders

Australia rejected bids for electricity network Ausgrid from Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka- shing and State Grid Corp. of China, amid growing opposition to selling infrastructure assets to overseas investors. Treasurer Scott Morrison

Real Estate Matters | Did You Know…? 20 Interesting Facts About Macau Property – Part 2

6. Why property prices are in HK $   It is a common misconception that the reason property prices are HKD is to take advantage of the 3% difference in the

Mozambique | President aims to boost population’s access to financial services

More than 90 percent of Mozambique’s population does not have a bank account and there is a consequential need to bring financial services closer to citizens, said President Filipe Nyusi

Portugal’s public debt in June the highest ever

Portugal’s public debt stood at 240.1 billion euros or 131.6 percent of gross domestic product at the end of June, the highest indebtedness ever, the Technical Budget Support Unit (UTAO)

China’s insatiable soybean hunger eats into record US crop

U.S. farmers just can’t seem to grow enough soybeans to satisfy China. For the third year in a row, U.S. production is expected to set a record, the best such string since 1979.

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