South African academy trains anti-poaching dogs

Venom and Killer. These are members of a furry breed of anti-poaching operatives, dogs that can detect a whiff of hidden rhino horn in a suspect’s vehicle or follow the

Ask the Vet: A basic guide to veterinary acupuncture

Acupuncture Principles Acupuncture is a treatment that may be applied in pets as well and is an alternative healing method. This type of treatment has been developed by the Chinese people and is based

Rear Window: Chui Sai On’s new beginning

We do take as good and insightful, the political trivia that there is no such thing as luck in politics. Under this rule, MSAR Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, was

Gift Guide: Lots of tablet choices, oh my!

Time for a tablet? People tend to hold onto tablets longer than smartphones, so take time to weigh your options. A major consideration is what phone you or your gift

Monday, December 1, 2014 – edition no. 2202

* Interview with Eytan Stibbe: Vital Capital creates Africa-focused investment fund based in Macau * Qing Dynasty god of land statue stolen * Taiwan premier quits after poll loss * Xue Song wins

The Buzz |Boxing: Mayweather allegedly wants rematch clause

After Manny Pacquiao’s bout with Chris Algieri in Macau the focus is on who will take on the Filipino fighter next. According to Manny’s trainer Freddie Roach, Floyd Mayweather Jr.

MUSIC | Clockenflap 7th edition poised to rock Hong Kong

A top notch live music lineup from around the world is poised to attract a legion of open-air music-lovers in their thousands. Every year the list of musical acts keeps

World briefs

CHINA  A top official at iconic Chinese state-owned liquor maker Moutai has been snared in the country’s ongoing anti-corruption campaign. Kweichow Moutai Group deputy general manager Fang Guoxing is under

INTERNET SECURITY | Gov’t servers allegedly became tools for hackers

The Macau New Technologies Incubator Centre (Manetic) revealed that local web servers, including those owned by government departments, were turned into “zombie servers” and were used by hackers to attack

Macau tops telecom affordability rankings

Worldwide, the latest data shows that Internet use continues to grow steadily, at 6.6 per cent globally in 2014 (3.3 per cent in developed countries, 8.7 per cent in the

Mainland worker dies in Coloane workplace accident

A 47-year-old mainland construction worker was hit by falling drill pipes yesterday afternoon at a construction site in Coloane and was confirmed dead after arriving at hospital. Information from the

Experts say region fails on coherent heritage managment

Architect and urban planner Francisco Pinheiro suggested that a lack of public deliberation in the process of planning heritage management has resulted in a fragmented configuration of today’s heritage map. “In

Gaming | Alert Chinese VIPs flee Vegas tables amid anti-corruption drive

Baccarat winnings on the Las Vegas Strip fell 36 percent to USD97 million in October, echoing declines in Macau where an anti-corruption drive in China has crimped high-end play. Total casino

Agreement to bring 5,000 Myanmar workers to Macau

The Myanmar Overseas Employment Agency Association signed a memorandum of understanding with the Macau Overseas Employment Agency Association aiming to bring 5,000 Burmese migrant workers to Macau per year. The

South Korean visitors reach 500,000 this year

The director of the Macau Government Tourist Office, Helena de Senna Fernandes, welcomed the lucky visitor at the airport. She said that South Korea is the first international market to

EU pushes enactment of business regulatory frameworks in Macau

Apart from an increase in bilateral trade, the European Union (EU) is seeking to strengthen its relationship with Macau in the area of business regulatory frameworks. The head of the EU

2nd CONGRESS of Lusophone Engineers | Portuguese-speaking countries eye Chinese investment to develop infrastructures

“China, Portugal and Angola have been enhancing their cooperation on a wide range of , namely infrastructures, housing, logistics. bears fruit, as Angola has positioned itself at the center

DSRT to decide MTel Internet license this year

The deputy director of the Bureau of Telecommunications Regulation (DSRT), Hoi Chi Leong, revealed yesterday that the bureau is reviewing the application documents submitted by the new landline operator MTel

CRIME | Woman tricks friends with ‘special rate’ exchange scam

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has handed a 29 year old local woman to the Public Prosecution Office after she was suspected of having defrauded her friends and colleagues out of

Wal-Mart dismisses 30 China executives in restructuring

The departure of the executives, including directors and more senior staff, is to streamline and simplify the business and is “consistent with actions taken over the last several months,” Ray

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