Tuesday, March 01, 2016 – edition no. 2507

* Hong Kong independence group surprises with vote result * Food safety, animal rights are priorities * New projects for ‘a better cultural scene’ * Chauderlot shows similarities between Macau, Lisbon   DOWNLOAD

The Buzz | Local literature can be ‘more influential’

Local writer Pierre Wong attended the 2016 Taipei International Book Exhibition, saying during his lecture that Macau could produce influential literature. During his lecture, titled “Supporting Role and Being at the

US | Salt Lake City police battle rock-throwers after shooting

  Unrest broke out in a Salt Lake City neighborhood after what appeared to be a shooting involving a police officer. The shooting happened about 8:15 p.m. Saturday near downtown. Selam Mohammad told the Salt Lake Tribune that

World Briefs

CHINA A couple who led a Christian congregation that opposed a government campaign to remove crosses atop churches have been given long prison sentences for illegal activities. MYANMAR Hundreds of nationalist

Latin America | Investment opportunities presented to local investors

  An investment promotion seminar on “Wealth in Andes-Precious Metal Investment Opportunities in Latin America” was held last week by the Macau Association for the Promotion of Exchange between Asia-Pacific and

MICE statistics show increase of events in Q4

According to a Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) report, a total of 239 MICE events were held during the fourth quarter of 2015. This is an increase of six year-on-year.

Tap Seac ‘Glass House’ revamp to start this year

The current, largely unused, space is expected to be transformed into “a multifunctional space for the creative industries, where entrepreneurs of this field will be able to exhibit their works.” The

Environment | Protesters demand public hearing on Coloane skyscraper

Scores of residents gathered on Coloane’s hiking trails on Saturday afternoon to oppose the proposed 100-meter skyscraper planned for Coloane’s hill. Demonstrators say that the building will exhaust the last

‘Visa Restrictions Index’ | Macau passports slip in rankings

An index measuring the relative strengths of a country or territory’s passports showed that Macau has slipped slightly in the rankings despite its index score remaining unchanged from last year. The

Sisters barred from HK because of ‘Republic of Taiwan’ stickers

Hong Kong customs has denied entry to two sisters from Taiwan who were holding passports decorated with “Republic of Taiwan” stickers, the Oriental Daily News reported. The sisters, aged 30 and

Former top prosecutor accused in MP graft scheme

  At least six people were detained on Friday in connection with a suspected case of corruption under investigation by the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC). One of them was the former

Gov’t declines to comment

The Government Spokesperson’s Office issued a statement yesterday regarding the numerous requests, enquiries and comments it had received regarding a case under investigation by the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC). The

Human resources | Construction industry in need of young and well-trained employees

The Macau Construction Association (MCA) held a forum last week to discuss the current human resources situation in Macau’s construction industry, as well as to consider the predictions that may

7 months in prison for threatening inspector

Corporate Bits | Sands resorts held sales excellence awards

A total of 13 sales and marketing awards were presented to trade partners in the leisure and MICE industries in recognition of their efforts. GZL International Travel Service Ltd took

S Korea grants casino license to Mohegan-KCC consortium

South Korea has chosen a consortium led by U.S. tribal casino operator Mohegan Sun as the winner of an integrated resort project, allowing one additional casino in Yeongjong’s western gateway

Las Vegas gaming revenue drops

According to the state’s Gaming Control Board report, Nevada’s non-restricted gaming licensees reported a total “gaming win” of USD925 million in January, a 2.8 percent year- on-year decrease. More than USD530 million

Car sales decline 30 percent in Macau

Tse, who is president of the Macau Motor Traders Association, said that the new car tax policies encouraged customers to buy vehicles before the implementation of the new regulations at

Finance officials promise to shore up sagging growth

Finance officials of the world’s biggest economies promised Saturday to use “all tools” to shore up sagging global growth and to avoid devaluing their currencies to boost exports, but made

Hong Kong Airlines launches direct flight to Cambodia

A passenger aircraft of China’s Hong Kong Airlines touched down at Phnom Penh international airport on Saturday afternoon, marking its start of thrice-weekly flight service to the Cambodian capital. The Airbus

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