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CHINA-SERBIA Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Serbia today in an effort to further boost relations with the friendly nation and assert China’s intention to radically increase its presence in

Bizcuits | World Hogwash

For a number of years now Macau has been bent upon positioning itself as the World Centre of Tourism and Leisure. Ambition and aspiration are worthy attributes, and such slogans

Friday, June 17, 2016 – edition no. 2580

* Senado Notary Office to close | Carlos Marreiros: Holy House of Mercy victim of ‘Evil Act’ * Bloomsday celebration in Macau * Green hotel awards winners revealed * British labour lawmaker dies

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READ MORE * Movies: Now You See Me 2 * Books: Never a Dull Moment by David Hepworth * Music: The Cedar Creek Sessions  by Kris Kristofferson * Wine:  The Southern Kaleidoscope * Food: Sensibility

‘Now You See Me 2’: More hard sell than abracadabra

Sleight-of-hand is the name of the game in “Now You See Me 2” — not just for the renegade magician characters, but for the filmmakers. No less than in the

Who, Stones, Bowie made 1971 rock’s best year, says author

If there is a Rock and Roll Hell, an inner circle is devoted for old fans who insist on telling you how the music was so much better back in

Kristofferson hits 80 with new album of beloved hits

The title had some Kris Kristofferson fans fearing his 2013 album "Feeling Mortal" was his last. Now, entering his ninth decade, Kristofferson is feeling sentimental, with a new offering that's

News of The World | Disney opens ‘distinctly Chinese’ Shanghai park

A Chinese vice premier joined Disney CEO Bob Iger in cutting a red ribbon as the park opened, signaling the ruling party's endorsement of the USD5.5 billion investment in promoting

The Southern Kaleidoscope

With approximately 16,000ha under vine, Sud-Ouest (literally: South West) is by production volume the 3rd largest wine region in France. One of the oldest wine-producing areas of France, it prospered

Food | Sensibility and Balance

On the first anniversary celebration event, Master Chef Umberto Bombana and Executive Chef of the Macau branch Antimo Merone created a special menu of the night and shaved black winter

Packer to spin off assets including Melco stake

Crown Resorts Ltd. will spin off its international investments, including a USD2 billion stake in Macau casino operator Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd., as controlling shareholder James Packer seeks to shield

‘Anim’Arte Nam Van’ lacks activities, visitors claim

The new “Anim’Arte Nam Van” is described as “a new landmark for leisure, culture and creativity.” However, several locals and tourists interviewed this week claimed that the space could be used

Guangdong confirms rigorous inspection of Taishan nuclear power plant

The  Guangdong Provincial Government has replied to the local government regarding the safety issues of Taishan’s nuclear power plant. Guangdong said that mainland China has done thorough assessments of the

Sands China Macau Eco TrailHiker 2016 2016 | proving more popular than ever, pre-opening registrations up

A press conference for Sands China Macau Eco TrailHiker 2016 was held yesterday at the Venetian Macao, hosted by Macau TrailHiker Ltd.’s director Robert Kirby, where it was revealed that

Kirby considering role as marathon ambassador

Robert Kirby, who ran the 89km-­ultramarathon in South Africa last month, is considering a role as a marathon ambassador for the event, drawing participants from Asia. Kirby told the Times that

Arts |Street dancers coming to town next month

Street dancers from the mainland, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea are coming to the city in July to celebrate the third edition of the Macau Street Dance Festival. The festival is

Foreign reserves slip 0.8 percent

The Monetary Authority of Macao announced yesterday that its preliminary estimate of the MSAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP150.5 billion at the end of May 2016. The reserves had

Scott Chiang to be ‘interviewed’ by the police

The organizers of the May 15 protest against the Macau Foundation’s donation to Guangdong’s Jinan University have been asked to cooperate with a police investigation. “Just recently they invited us to

New Macau raises transparency concerns

The New Macau Association (ANM) held a press conference yesterday calling for transparency over public spending and attaining public access to the city’s financial activity reports, following the aftermath of

Corporate Bits | Sands presents the Parisian’s opening at expos

Sands Resorts Cotai Strip Macau is set to showcase The Parisian Macao and its world-class facilities and entertainment offerings at Asia’s long established and Hong Kong’s only travel fair respectively

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