Gaming industry dominates MUST Career Day

  The MUST Career Day, held by the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST), has reached its sixth year, with over 140 employers looking for qualified graduates to join their

CNN dubs Macau economy ‘worst performing’ globally

U.S. broadcaster CNN has dubbed Macau’s economy “the worst performing in the world” in reference to the one-fifth contraction in gross domestic product (GDP) last year. The report claimed that “these

Macau, HK take stance on simplified character tiptoeing

The subtitles accompanying a Mandarin TVB news program aired in Hong Kong and Macau were written in simplified Chinese characters last month, sparking outrage from viewers. More than 10,000 Hong Kong

No plans to extend ‘simplified’ coverage

In response to more than 10,000 letters of complaint delivered to TVB after it began using simplified Chinese characters in its Mandarin news broadcast, TVB deputy director Tsang Sing-­ming clarified

Corporate Bits | The Venetian to host China music awards

Sponsored by The Venetian Macao, the China Music Awards will bring some of the music industry’s biggest stars together for a night of awards and entertainment at the Cotai Arena.

Hospitality | Starwood receives nearly USD14b buyout bid from Chinese group

A fight for control of the Starwood hotel chain is under way following a USD14 billion buyout offer yesterday from a consortium led by China’s Anbang Insurance Group. Anbang, which remains

Property | China Overseas buys Citic’s assets for USD4.8b

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. said it will buy the Chinese residential property assets held by Citic Ltd. for about 31 billion yuan (USD4.8 billion) as it expands its

China and Brazil well positioned to boost agriculture in Africa

China and Brazil are two countries that are well positioned to boost agriculture in Africa, whose growth sector is seen as vital for the continent’s development, according to analysts. An article

Analysis | Political economics according to Xi: working class are masters

When China’s legislators head back to their provinces once Beijing’s annual parliamentary gathering concludes today, they’ll be tasked with implementing the specific policies outlined and the less tangible philosophies of

Views on China | The last thing China’s startups need is People Bank’s help

Zhou Xiaochuan has a lot on his plate. As governor of the People’s Bank of China, the central banker is needed to deal with all manner of economic challenges, from the

Offshore yuan drops as Zhou says no need for major economy steps

The offshore yuan declined the most in two weeks after China’s central bank governor said major measures weren’t needed to boost growth even as data released over the weekend pointed to

Financial Times report: Shenzhen mall serves up Hong Kong shopping experience

  As Chinese shoppers shun Hong Kong because of rising anti-­mainland sentiment, the city’s retailers are hoping for some respite with the opening of their own mall in neighbouring Shenzhen. The RMB350m

Taiwan | Taipei launches database on areas vulnerable to quake damage

The Central Geological Survey’s research tool shows the potential for soil liquefaction, in which the ground subsides, endangering buildings above. Color-coded maps can be sent in the form of alerts

South China Sea | Vietnamese honor soldiers killed by Chinese 28 years ago

About 200 Vietnamese gathered in central Hanoi yesterday to remember 64 Vietnamese soldiers who were killed by the Chinese navy in a clash 28 years ago in the disputed South

Myanmar | Expected president is an unlikely leader

  For years he walked alongside Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, a quiet confidant as she campaigned for democracy in Myanmar. Today, with her blessing, Htin Kyaw will become the

Thailand | Eight killed in chemical accident at Siam Commercial’s headquarters

Eight people died at the headquarters of one of Thailand’s largest banks when workers accidentally triggered the release of fire extinguishing chemicals during an upgrade of the building’s safety system,

New Zealand | Iran’s foreign minister defends ballistic missile test

  Iran’s foreign minister yesterday defended the nation’s right to use ballistic missiles following a test last week, but offered no explanation for anti-Israeli messages reportedly written on them. Speaking in Wellington,

Indonesia | Authorities blow up illegal toothfish ship sought by Interpol

  Indonesian authorities yesterday bombed the last major ship internationally wanted for years of illegally taking toothfish from southern waters, reiterating a strong message to would-be poachers who enter the country’s

Portugal | Brexit: For UK expats, it’s a wonderful life in an EU that some hate

  Behind a tall hedgerow in this sleepy Portuguese town, soft applause is occasionally heard as a group of around 20 elderly British men and women, all dressed in white in

This Day in History | 1974 Architect jailed over corruption

Poulson, who was found guilty of conspiracy to make or receive corrupt gifts, admitted that cash or presents worth £30,000 had changed hands, but had denied corruption. Leeds Crown Court was

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