Booing has Australian footballer Goodes considering quitting

Few athletes have the credentials to challenge Adam Goodes for the mantle of being THE Australian sportsman, which is why a racism debate is raging Down Under. He may not have

Baseball | Yankees post 11-run inning in comeback win over Rangers

After giving up five runs in the first inning, the New York Yankees made up for it real fast. They scored 11 runs on 10 hits in the second inning, as

World Views | Greece isn’t a morality tale

One of the more troubling elements of the recent drama over Greece’s debt was the urge by many to see a deficiency of national character, rather than euro-zone economics, as the

Thursday, July 30, 2015 – edition no. 2367

* Slumping Macau calls in superheroes as graft fight hits casinos * Authorities refute United States report * Roosevelt hotel drops casino aspirations *HK: students warn of academic freedom erosion   DOWNLOAD

The Buzz | US consumer confidence falls to lowest level since September

U.S. consumer confidence fell this month to the lowest level since September. Consumers are worried about the job market and rattled by events in Greece and China. The Conference Board said

Gaming Alert | High rollers: Dealers describe special treatment, abuse

One high roller requests a refrigerator full of bananas that he squeezes and throws as he gambles. Another urinates against a wall. Other high-stakes players described by a pit manager at

Hong Kong | Oldest ever giant panda celebrates with bamboo, veggie cake

Jia Jia was recognized yesterday as holding two Guinness World Records, the oldest ever and the oldest living giant panda. Her mate, An An, also marked a birthday, his 29th. Born

World Briefs

UK A member of Britain’s House of Lords quit yesterday, apologizing for causing “pain and embarrassment” after he was filmed allegedly snorting cocaine during sessions with sex workers. John Sewel

US state department | Region remains a source territory for human trafficking

Macau remains “a source territory for sex trafficking and forced labor” despite government efforts to fight human trafficking, according to  the latest annual report from the U.S. State Department. The

Heritage | Traditional woodcraft works displayed in permanent exhibition

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) unveiled an exhibition center yesterday dedicated to Chinese eminent craftsman Lu Ban with an aim to preserve the waning art of homebuilding carpentry in the

Report | July gaming revenue may close above austerity level

Citigroup has stated that Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) reached around MOP14.9 billion during the first twenty-six days of July, according to information provided by the industry. “To reflect the recent

Retail | Gucci, Burberry demand lower rents as market wilts

Luxury companies including Kering SA are demanding lower Hong Kong store rents to reflect the island city’s waning appeal with wealthy Chinese shoppers. The owner of the Gucci brand may close

Car tax updates to enter legislative procedure in Q3

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) has reviewed legislation to introduce to car tax updates, according to a report by Radio Macau. In a reply to a written enquiry by lawmaker Chan

Legal forum concludes with pledge of further cooperation

The third Cross-Strait High Level Forum on the legal affairs of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan concluded yesterday with judges and experts from the four Chinese jurisdictions sharing their thoughts

Guangdong and Macau Branded Products Fair kicks off tomorrow

The annual Guangdong and Macau Branded Products Fair (GMBPF) begins tomorrow at the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf Convention and Exhibition Centre, with a total of 289 booths showcasing specialty products made

Seven arrested for stealing from gem fair

Police arrested seven people during the first day of the Macau International Gem Fair. The detainees were reportedly caught stealing jewelry from a variety of counters, worth a total of

Alice Kok | President Of Art for all society | ‘Only with gov’t resources can major art events be created’

Local artist Alice Kok was appointed president of the Art for All Society (AFA) last year, when the association faced major challenges when coping with private rental increases. One year

Corporate Bits | Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 inaugurates love and heritage photo exhibition

Showcasing the cultural linkage between people and the UNESCO sites in Macau, the free exhibition, which is open to the public from July 24 to August 16, shows 10 shortlisted

Greece advances in loan talks, under fire for euro exit plan

  Greece pushed ahead with talks on a new rescue loan yesterday, but its government came under increasing pressure over claims it had a top-secret plan to prepare for a euro

Human rights | Tibetan groups campaign against 2022 Olympics going to Beijing

Tibetan activists and others are calling on the International Olympic Committee not to award the 2022 Winter Games to Beijing, saying China’s human rights record after the 2008 Olympics in

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