US: Convict trashes his lawyers, says execution would be better

A man from India sentenced to death in the killings of a baby and her grandmother in what prosecutors called a botched kidnapping plot said he’s so dissatisfied with his

Policy Address | Social Affairs and Culture – Hospital design projects to be concluded in Aug–Sept

Alexis Tam revealed yesterday that the projects related to the construction of the future Islands Hospital will be concluded in August or September. The hospital is to be located on

Paul Pun disagrees with building nursing homes in Hengqin

The move to the neighboring island, according to Mr Pun, would make those receiving the service lonely and isolated, as the venues are out of Macau. He also pointed out

Macau GP | Celebrity race aims to capture worldwide attention

During yesterday’s policy address presentation, Alexis Tam was questioned by lawmaker Vong In Fai about which race will replace the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). The WTCC event in

Lionel Leong reaffirms strict control in gaming table growth

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, has reiterated the government’s principle behind the granting of new gambling tables, saying that, “A decade from 2013, the average growth in

Letter to the Editor | Macau taxis turnaround

Dear Editor I note with interest that TDM covered the once-contentious Macau taxi issue on their Sunday forum over the weekend - and a mere 12 people attended! Secretly, I am

Anti-fire safety regulation complete by year’s end

The modified safety regulations aimed at preventing fire will entitle the city’s fire service to additional legal enforcement power, which, according to Ma Io Weng, the commander of the Fire

Briefs | Fourth industrial accident this April leaves one dead

Yesterday afternoon, the city saw its fourth fatal industrial accident to occur in the month of April. A male worker who did not take necessary safety measures fell to his

Chinese Brush Painting Exhibition opens at City of Dreams

Aiming to promote the philosophy of art and culture, as well as to reinforce the spirit of the principle “love China, love Macau,” the exhibition runs until Thursday. Exhibited masterpieces

Anselmo Teng stresses region’s Lusophone link

According to a press release issued by MECC, Mr Teng gave a brief introduction to the local banking system and RMB business in Macau. He went on to describe the

Health | Region said to be lacking cancer prevention measures

The Health Bureau (SSM) believes that although Macau’s cancer incidence rate has not recorded an increase over recent years, “it is expected that with a growing population more people will

FT: Hong Kong market rally starts to reshape global league table

China Construction Bank has overtaken JPMorgan, Facebook and Chevron in terms of size, a sign of how a dramatic stock market rally in Hong Kong “is reshaping the league table

Trade groups urge China to suspend rules on foreign technology

Trade groups from the U.S., Europe and Japan urged China to suspend guidelines that limit banks from using foreign technology, saying the policies discriminate against outsiders and limit Chinese companies’

Corporate Bits | Mother’s Day celebration menus at Portofino, Dynasty 8 and Grand Orbit

On May 10, Portofino will offer a special four-course menu featuring selections such as white asparagus with sautéed fresh morel mushrooms, Soft poached organic Egg and Chervil Vinaigrette; lemon-leaf scented

Mozambique | Factory funded by China boosts agricultural production

The inauguration of the Chokué Agri-Industrial Complex, developed with funding from China, opens up new horizons for agricultural production in Gaza province, southern Mozambique, which now has another unit for

Fourth largest destination for Norwegian aid to Africa

Mozambique in 2014 was the fourth largest recipient of development aid provided by Norway in a group of 20 African countries, with an estimated total of 375.9 million Norwegian Kroner

Wednesday, April 15, 2015 – edition no. 2291

* New hospital design projects to be concluded by Q3 * Macau GP to have ‘Celebrity Race’ * Region said to be lacking cancer prevention measures * China frees 5 women’s rights activists   DOWNLOAD

Beijing hopes European film buff will raise festival profile

Marco Mueller’s latest of more than 100 trips to China is as general adviser to the fifth Beijing International Film Festival that opens Thursday. The Swiss-Italian’s hiring is part of

Official says PRC may raise damages caps for IP violations

The comments by Lyu Guoqiang, commissioner of Shanghai’s Intellectual Property Office, echo an action plan issued in December by the State Council, China’s top administrative authority, which called for “increasing

Authorities free 5 women’s rights activists after month detention

Chinese authorities have released five women’s rights campaigners whose detentions for more than a month sparked an international outcry and underscored the government’s tight restrictions on independent social activism. The women

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