Local small and medium-sized retailers have generally shrugged off the news of China’s decision to devalue its currency, announced by the Central government on Tuesday, while jewelers and watch-sellers expressed
A joint investigation launched by Macau and Taiwan’s police authorities led to the arrest of two Taiwan residents in connection to phone fraud charges. The nature of phone scams varies, but
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, has acknowledged his surprise in learning that a Macanese doctor, who had completed her degree at the University of Coimbra’s Faculty
The medical breakthrough in the region, led by scholars at the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) and from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, was believed to serve as
The Chief Executive (CE) Chui Sai On attended a Q&A session at the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday answering a total of 32 lawmakers’ inquiries covering concerns over industrial development, regional
The group of petitioners demanded to enter the AL building to listen in on the CE’s Q&A session with lawmakers and to deliver the petition letter to him. Being barred
The public consultation period on Hotel Estoril’s renovations will be extended until September 20, the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, told Radio Macau yesterday. While it was
SJM’s profit fell by 54.1 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2015, the company said in a filing yesterday to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The profit for the six
Melco Crown Entertainment has confirmed that Studio City International Holdings appointed Moelis and legal firm Kirkland & Ellis “because of the possibility that the table allocation for Studio City’s gaming
SkyCity Entertainment Group Ltd. needs to complete development of the Adelaide casino site to attract a bigger share of the Asian high-roller market, Chief Executive Officer Nigel Morrison said. SkyCity increased
In late October 2013, Panera Bread Co., the national chain of restaurants that specializes in healthy soups and baked goods, prepared a news release to announce it was adjusting its
Altira Macau’s signature Chinese restaurant “Ying” is also launching a special Mid-Autumn dinner menu of Chinese delicacies while allowing families to enjoy fireworks with views of the Macau Peninsula. In
China respects freedom of navigation in the disputed South China Sea but will not allow any foreign government to invoke that right so its military ships and planes can intrude
A midnight landslide at a mining community in central China buried several dormitories and homes, leaving more than 60 people missing, local authorities said yesterday. The provincial government of Shaanxi said
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said yesterday that an international agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear program could give impetus to efforts aimed at curbing North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. Hammond, who
China’s currency fell further yesterday following a surprise change in its exchange rate mechanism that rattled global markets and threatens to fan trade tensions with the United States and Europe. The central
An 80-year-old South Korean man was unconscious and experiencing breathing difficulties after setting himself on fire during a large anti-Japan protest in Seoul, hospital officials said. The rally, held in front
India is seeking 6.4 billion rupees (USD99 million) in punitive damages from the local unit of Nestle SA, saying the maker of Maggi instant noodles engaged in “unfair trade practices.” The
A Malaysian opposition party yesterday filed a civil lawsuit against Prime Minister Najib Razak for alleged election offenses involving USD700 million in his bank accounts. The anti-graft agency recently announced the
Hillary Rodham Clinton has relented to months of demands that she relinquish the personal email server she used while secretary of state, directing the device be given to the Justice
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