Former Obama advisor to speak at local conference

The MTCS will take place between November 17 and 19 at the Venetian Macao, following the theme of the MGS: “New Rules, New Vision, New Opportunities: How is Macau planning

Korean-themed food festival kicks off attracting crowds

After the gastronomic fair kicked off last Friday, up to 25 booths operated by owners of Korean eateries began serving up treats for the very first time in fifteen years

Gaming Paulo Martins Chan confirmed as new DICJ director

Assistant Public Prosecutor-General Paulo Martins Chan has been confirmed as the new director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, revealed

Briefs | GGCT monitors Kagoshima earthquake

The Tourism Crisis Management Office (GGCT) has issued a statement saying that it is paying close attention to the earthquake that occurred on Saturday morning in Kagoshima, Japan. The office

Gov’t expresses shock and concern over Paris attacks

The government has expressed its shock and concern over the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France, and has extended its sympathy and deepest condolences to victims and their families. The

CE to deliver Policy Address tomorrow

The Chief Executive (CE), Chui Sai On, will deliver the Policy Address for the Fiscal Year 2016 tomorrow in the Legislative Assembly (AL) at 3 p.m. The address will be

HK billionaire Lau sets two records in 24 hours

Pure coincidence or impeccable timing? Either way, Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau has just pulled off a twofer for the history books. On Wednesday night he paid 48.6 million Swiss francs (USD48.4

China’s currency gets key backing from IMF

The head of the International Monetary Fund says she supports adding China to an exclusive club of the world’s top currencies. Christine Lagarde said Friday that she supports findings by staff

Corporate bits | First ‘Taiwan Music Series’ kicks off at Studio Cty event center

Long-time musical personality Show Lo said: “It is truly thrilling to perform at this amazing world-class venue and to kick off this exclusive ‘Taiwan Music Series’ produced by legendary Taiwan

South China Sea | Beijing spooks neighbors with lighthouses

Lighthouses have for centuries guided the world’s seafarers, preventing ships from striking rocks and reefs and helping fishermen find their way home. In the disputed South China Sea, they may

Taiwan | In US, presidency candidate criticizes rival on mainland relations

The ruling party candidate in Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election hinted Friday that there’s an increased risk of war with China if his main opponent wins. Eric Chu’s remarks in a Washington Times commentary,

Briefs | Chinese national slightly injured in Paris attacks: embassy

A Chinese national was slightly injured in the Paris attacks Friday night, the Chinese Embassy in France confirmed yesterday to Xinhua. After verification with the French authorities, “we confirmed there

Myanmar | Junta says transition of power will be smooth

Myanmar’s president vowed yesterday to abide by the law to ensure a smooth transition to a new government next year, after his ruling party was trounced in the Nov. 8 general

India | Modi meets queen, rallies fans on UK trip

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lunched with Queen Elizabeth II and rallied thousands of cheering supporters on the second day of his high-profile official visit to Britain, as royal officials

Cambodia Court orders arrest of opposition leader Sam Rainsy

A Cambodian court yesterday ordered the arrest of opposition leader Sam Rainsy in connection with a 7-year-old defamation case, and his party accused Prime Minister Hun Sen of being behind

Paris’ Charlie Hebdo-prompted alert does little to defend city

The gunmen who mowed people down in cafes in central Paris and at a packed theater in the French capital on Friday were acting in a city on high alert

World reaction: Condolences and condemnation

World leaders are reacting to the deadliest violence to strike France since World War II. Some of their comments: WHITE HOUSE The White House says it has no information to contradict the

France mourns, seeks clues to those behind deadly attacks

Thousands of French troops deployed around Paris yesterday and tourist sites stood shuttered in one of the most visited cities on Earth while investigators questioned the relatives of a suspected

This Day in History | 1983 – England fans rampage in Luxembourg

Denmark’s victory over Greece earlier on Wednesday meant England finished second in their group and do not qualify for the finals next year. The fans were not placated by a 4-0

Offbeat | Police stop Google self-driving car for going too slowly

A car built by Google that drives itself around city streets had a brush with the law for driving too slowly. A police officer in the tech giant’s Silicon Valley hometown

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