The Buzz | Millions of young risk hearing loss from loud music, UN says

The World Health Organization says millions of young people around the world are at risk of hearing loss from loud music. The U.N. agency said Friday that a review of

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AUSTRALIA-CHINA  Australian authorities are clamping down on wealthy foreigners illegally buying real estate, ordering a Chinese billionaire to sell a Sydney mansion he recently bought for USD30 million. The billionaire,

Venture capitalist testifies in US sex-bias suit

A prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalist who helped direct early investments in Google and Amazon said Tuesday during testimony in a high- profile sex discrimination lawsuit that his firm is not

Alexis Tam announces Report on tourism capacity to be completed ‘within one week’

“I have sent a notice to Secretary Alexis Tam, requesting that as soon as possible they make an analysis , particularly in Macau’s borders. They will be preparing a report

Gaming | Analyst who called stock drop says worst yet to come

The worst is yet to come for Macau casinos after February gaming revenue plunged the most on record, according to one of the few analysts who correctly predicted the stocks

The positive impacts of gaming slowdown

The decline in the city’s gaming revenue is expected to last for at least another six months, according to analysts. However, economists and scholars argue that the decline might usher

Agnes Lam: Gender issues still marginalized

This year’s upcoming International Women’s Day is themed “Make it happen: Celebrate women’s achievements, call for greater equality”. In order to achieve that in Macau, local scholar and civil group

Lawmaker urges gov’t to launch construction quality probe

Last month, local media reported that plastic and paper bags were found inside the wall of a Seac Pai Van public housing apartment. Yesterday, TDM English News reported that residents

ARTS & CULTURE | Ung Vai Meng praised as he prepares for another 3-year term

The incumbent president of the Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Ung Vai Meng, will retain his current position for the next three years, according to an announcement in the Official

STATISTICS | Macau’s population increases by 4.7 pct

Macau’s total population reached 636,200 at the end of 2014, representing an increase of 4.7 percent year-on-year (an increase of 28,700). The female population accounted for 50.6 percent of the

Briefs | Sou Chio Fai stays on as GAES coordinator

Sou Chio Fai will continue to serve as coordinator of the Tertiary Education Services Office (GAES), according to a notice published yesterday in the government’s Official Gazette. A notice from

Macau Wine and Dine Festival kicks off as sector grows

Until Sunday, 38 booths placed along the Venetian’s outdoor lagoon area showcase what local and foreign companies have to offer. Wines from Portugal, France, Italy and the United States are

New Malaysia Airlines CEO a “battle hardened” veteran 

When the owners of embattled Malaysia Airlines went looking for a new CEO to lead its restructuring, they chose a German turnaround specialist known as “The Terminator” to take on

Corporate Bits | A nostalgic night of classic Cantopop at the Venetian

The star-studded concert will feature some of PolyGram’s most well known singers including Priscilla Chan Wai-han, Hacken Lee Hak-kan, Vivian Chow Wai-man, Albert Au Shui-keung, Daniel Chan Hiu-tung and Karen

National Bank of Angola to design new coins

In a statement issued Monday, the central bank reported that “none of the proposals considered met the requirements for the theme” in the competition to design the two new coins,

Mozambique’s flagship airline carries more passengers in 2014

Mozambican flagship airline Linhas Áereas de Moçambique (LAM) in 2014 recorded an increase of 10 percent in passenger numbers, during which the national flag transported 788,000 people, the airline’s spokesman

Prince William meets elephant on final day of tour 

Britain’s Prince William highlighted his interest in wildlife conservation on the final stop of his China tour yesterday, feeding baskets of carrots to an elephant in the country’s southwest. The second in

Gov’t plays down US concerns over anti-terror legislation 

China played down U.S. concerns that proposed anti-terror legislation would give the Chinese government sweeping power to police electronic communications and marginalize foreign companies fighting for a share of China’s USD465 billion technology

Official says Beijing to boost military budget by 10 percent 

China’s official military budget will grow by about 10 percent in the coming year, a legislative spokeswoman said yesterday, amid unease among Beijing’s neighbors about its growing might and territorial ambitions. The

Indonesia | Authorities move Australians ahead of expected executions

Two convicted Australian drug smugglers arrived yesterday at an Indonesian island prison where they will be executed by firing squad along with seven other foreigners amid a diplomatic squabble with

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