Tuesday, October 27, 2015 – edition no. 2426

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The Buzz | 17 people killed in fire at karaoke bar in Indonesia 

Seventeen people were killed in a fire that raced through a packed karaoke bar yesterday on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, and 71 others were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Witnesses told authorities the fire started

Las Vegas casinos not rushing to join daily fantasy game

Casinos and sports books, the only companies who can legally offer daily fantasy sports sites in Nevada, are instead watching and waiting from the bleachers. It has been more than a

Increase in visitors reported at Lusofonia Festival

Carla Fellini, vice-president of the Brazil House Association, said to TDM that “many people were not aware of this new rule and were a little bit sad to leave the

World Briefs

ISRAEL An Arab citizen of Israel using a paraglider flew into neighboring Syria, the Israeli military said yesterday, in what appeared to be an intentional attempt to join a rebel

Authorities launch crackdown on Uber’s ride sharing service

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) and the Public Security Police Force (CPSP) held a joint press conference on Friday to reiterate that the Uber ride-sharing service is illegal because “according to

IACM condemns violent assault of inspectors

The Civil and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) has condemned the actions of a restaurant owner last Tuesday, when he wounded two inspectors in response to their decision to press charges

MIF registers slight increase in trade visitors, some exhibitors disappointed

More professional purchasers showed up at this year’s 20th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) than last year, according to the organizer’s preliminary data. Running over four consecutive days at

Several activities foster business opportunities for SMEs

The “SME International Business Days’ Opening Ceremony, Cocktail Reception and Protocol Signing Ceremony” was held on the second day of the 20th Macau International Trade and Investment Fair. According to figures

CE inaugurates local company hotel in Zhejiang

Chui Sai On travelled to the Tonglu district of Zhejiang Province on Saturday to attend the opening ceremony of a hotel constructed by Macau investors. According to a statement issued

Heritage | Macau’s historical map ‘comes home’

A historical map of Macau and Taipa was presented to “the people of Macau” by Stuart Braga last week, during a ceremony commemorating the launch of his book at the

At least 100 injured as speeding jetfoil strikes unknown object

Approximately 100 people were injured, with six among them seriously hurt, when a high-speed jetfoil heading from Macau towards Hong Kong hit an “unidentified object” last night south of Lantau

Lawmakers support CCAC on electoral law reform

Local lawmakers have expressed their support of André Cheong’s call for a revision to the electoral law in order to ensure that events held by local associations are not used

Local patient attacks nurse at Guangzhou hospital

A local 59-year-old patient who is allegedly suffering from mental health problems was arrested in a Guangzhou hospital early last Friday after attacking and injuring a female nurse with a

Gaming | Melco reportedly seeking to relax USD1.4b loan vows

The Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. joint venture that controls its latest Macau casino project is asking banks to waive financial conditions for a year on its HKD10.85 billion (USD1.4 billion) loan, people

Chinese investment company to buy Texas oil fields for USD1.3b

A Chinese investment holding company said it has signed a letter of intent to purchase oil fields in Texas for 8.3 billion yuan (USD1.3 billion) through a limited liability partnership.

Corporate Bits | CEM holds fourth ‘healthy eating’ induction cooking contest

The contest aims to promote induction cooking, nutrition and healthy eating among the public. Nearly 30 individuals signed up to participate in this year’s contest. Contestants had to design and

Twitter CEO gives up USD200m in stock for company employees 

After laying off more than 300 workers, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is trying to lift the spirits of the remaining employees by giving them 6.8 million shares of the stock

Cape Verde International Fair runs from 18 to 22 Nov

The 19th edition of the Cape Verde International Fair (FIC) it set to run from 18 to 22 November on the island of São Vicente under the theme, “Cape Verde,

Mozambique | Gas exploration will require USD31b investment

Oil companies operating in Mozambique will need to invest USD31 billion over the next few years to begin exploration of the natural gas reserves discovered in the north of the

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