The Heart of Oak

Located in northern Spain along the Ebro between the towns of Alfaro and Haro, Rioja is one of the only two DOCs (Denominación de Origen Calificada) of Spain, the other

A ZEN STATE OF MIND

Although this idea might indicate a sense of austerity, the modern day “bosom-stone” cuisine is nothing like a frugal meal. Known as an art form, it is an elegant, multi-course

The Buzz | Statue of Filipino revolutionary to be unveiled in Guam 

A statue honoring Filipino revolutionary Apolinario Mabini will be unveiled later this year with the opening of a planned playground in a Guam village. The statue was supposed to be unveiled

World briefs

TAIWAN’s president says that relations with political and military rival China were moving forward despite widespread public opposition that crested with a student occupation of parliament last year. CHINA A former

UK | Tony Blair warns of dangers of second term for Conservatives

Former British leader Tony Blair waded into Britain’s general election campaign yesterday, warning of economic chaos should Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservative Party win the race. Blair, an adept communicator known

Confidence in local economy and job prospects below standard for first time

Consumer confidence in the local economy fell below the general standard for the first time since the 2008 global financial crisis in the most recent quarter, according to the latest

Real Estate | Commercial rents face a new trend

Local retailers with businesses located in the central district say that the high rents they are required to pay are becoming unsustainable, given the slowdown in the region’s economy and

ARTS | ‘War Sum Up’: Contemporary opera takes center stage at CCM

Conceived by director Kirsten Dehlholm, and Willie Flindt, the opera derives inspiration from Japanese manga. Drawings of manga will be projected onto the stage, complete with a score co-written by

Music | Backstreet Boys to perform in Macau

Singapore promoter Live Nation Lushington decided to extend the “In A World Like This Tour” to Macau because “the two Hong Kong shows on April 22 and 23 were sold

Tightened standard for green-vehicle tax exemption

Authorities yesterday announced a tightened standard for which environmentally friendly vehicles will be eligible for preferential tax. This will rule out nearly half of the 134 car models that have

Briefs | Maintenance work required on major water pipeline

Macao Water will carry out further maintenance work on one of the water pipelines under the Sai Van Bridge today from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The maintenance work involves

CEM | Cable maintenance strengthened to avoid blackouts

In response to the growing demand for electricity consumption, the public utility company has planned on investing in electricity network expansion and upgrades. Over the next three years, CEM is

Mobius says China stocks face 20 pct drop after rising too fast

Mark Mobius says Chinese stocks have risen too fast after a world-beating rally sent the benchmark equity gauge to its highest level in seven years. A 20 percent retreat is “very

Shell to buy BG Group in USD69.7b takeover

Consolidations through takeovers and mergers are among the ways energy companies are seeking to reduce costs and become more efficient as oil prices have slumped. A joint statement said the boards

Corporate Bits | Macao Water awarded for corporate responsibility

Invited by Chinawater.net, Macao Water participated in the Thirteenth Water Industry Strategy Forum 2015, held in Beijing earlier this year. The Forum 2015 provided a platform for participants to discuss

Cape Verde’s economy growing

Cape Verde’s domestic demand indicator, after a slowdown in late 2014, showed a slightly faster pace of growth in the first two months of the year, mainly determined by changes

Mozambique | Special Economic Zone of Nacala receives new projects

The Office for Economic Areas with Accelerated Development (Gazeda) of Mozambique in 2014 reviewed and approved, through its Northern Regional Office, 27 new investment projects, Mozambican daily newspaper Notícias reported. The

Taiwan | President Ma says China relations unshaken by protests 

Taiwan’s president said yesterday that relations with political rival China were moving forward despite widespread public opposition that crested with an occupation of parliament last year, and that he hopes to cooperate

Tigers & Flies | Court sentences former mayor to 15 years for graft

A former mayor of the major eastern Chinese city of Nanjing has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on corruption charges as President Xi Jinping’s anti-graft crackdown continues to

World Bank: AIIB ‘potential ally’ in poverty fight 

The head of the World Bank said Tuesday he will do everything he can to work with a new Chinese-led Asian infrastructure bank opposed by Washington. World Bank Group President Jim

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