Monday, June 6, 2015 – edition no. 2349

* English: A ‘de facto’ official language in Macau * Minimum wage approved * Franchise expo concludes * Greece votes on high-stakes bailout referendum   DOWNLOAD PDF   The psychology of saving   DOWNLOAD

Heritage | Fallen Egypt archaeologist wants international Grand Museum

For more than a decade, he was the self-styled Indiana Jones of Egypt, presiding over its antiquities and striding through temples and tombs as the star of TV documentaries that

Nature | Germany gives dirtiest coal plants six years for phase out

Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel said 13 percent of power stations burning lignite, a cheap form of coal, would be phased out by 2021 under the program. The government abandoned talks

Ask the Vet | 5 Common Dog Health Care Questions Answered

1) Should I have my dog spayed/neutered? While spaying/neutering is not required by law, there are several benefits. Spaying/neutering eliminates the chance of a unwanted pregnancy, which in turn, helps decrease

The Buzz | No compensation over faulty breast implants

A French appeals court ruled yesterday that a German product-testing company does not have to compensate more than 3,000 women with leak-prone breast implants — and now women who sued

Indonesian suburb hit by plane disasters twice

A decade ago, when an Indonesian passenger jet crashed into a quaint neighborhood in Indonesia’s third-biggest city, Medan, Waktu Tarigan thought he’d never witness anything like that again. He was

World Briefs

N KOREA, already one of the least-wired places in the world, appears to be cracking down on the use of the Internet by even the small number of foreigners who

Chinese comedy hit ‘Finding Mr Right’ filming sequel in town

A sequel to the Chinese romantic comedy “Finding Mr Right,” which saw record box office success, has moved the story arc’s setting to Macau. The new movie, again written and

Bible-themed drama illuminates migrants’ plight this summer

Local theatrical association Theatre Farmers will join forces with Hong Kong’s Sky Theatre Creative and Tornado Creative Theatre to present an enlightening stage drama on July 17 and 18. The

Casino shares rally on easing slump, travel rules

It’s been a while since investors had reasons to buy Macau casino stocks. A surprise move to ease China’s traveling rules and the smaller-than-expected slump in June casino revenue have

July expected to reach MOP18b gaming revenue

The government will roll out austerity measures if this month’s gaming revenue fails to reach MOP18.35 billion, says the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong. However, as July has

New Financial Services director takes office

The Financial Services Bureau (DSF)’s focus this year is to amend the Budget Framework Law, says the new bureau director, Iong Kong Leong. According to Iong, who took office yesterday, a

Revised affordable housing law to be put to vote before summer recess

The amended affordable housing law will be put to a vote at the Legislative Assembly (AL) before the parliamentary recess begins this summer. The AL’s Second Standing Committee, which is

Excessive levels of E. coli found in public pools

Two public swimming pools have been recently closed due to excessive levels of E. coli bacteria. Since the Taipa Central Park swimming pool was closed on Tuesday (the pool has

MICE | Over 100 international brands at Franchise Expo

The 2015 Macau Franchise Expo (2015 MFE) is being held from today until Sunday at the Venetian’s Cotai Expo. A series of activities will be held, including an exhibition, forums,

Greek vote campaign begins amid grinding cash crisis

The battle for Greek votes was in full swing yesterday ahead of a crucial weekend referendum that could decide whether the country falls out of the euro. For Greeks, particularly

Corporate Bits | Melco hosts foundation acceleration program kick-off ceremony

for its local employees. There was a kick-off ceremony for the Program at 38 Lounge in Altira Macau officiated by Mr. Ted Chan, Chief Operating Officer; Ms. Akiko Takahashi, Executive

Real Estate Matters | The top 25 questions we are asked about Macau property – Final part; the top 5 questions…

Juliet Risdon is a Director of JML Property and a property investor. Having established the company in 1994, JML Property offers Investment Property & Homes. It specializes in managing properties

Gay couple holds informal marriage to push for union 

A prominent Chinese lesbian couple held a simple ceremony yesterday to announce their informal marriage, in their latest effort to push for the legalization of same-sex unions in China. The union

Monsters mix with the Great Wall in Matt Damon film

Matt Damon, one of China’s favorite Hollywood stars, said yesterday he was overwhelmed at the fans turning up at his hotel in China — not for him but for an ex-boy band singer who

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