The Buzz | Odds look good for Republican Senate take-over

American voters will cast ballots next week in an election that is seen as increasingly likely to hand control of the Senate over to Republicans and crush President Barack Obama’s

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AFGHANISTAN-CHINA The new Afghan president travels to China this week, signaling the pivotal role he hopes Beijing will play in Afghanistan’s future, not only in the economic reconstruction of the

Museum unveils story of rich Jewish life in Poland

In the two millennia between ancient Israel and its modern rebirth, Jews never enjoyed as much political autonomy as they did in Poland, a land that centuries later would become

Pacquiao tours Hong Kong ahead of Nov 23 fight

Philippine boxing sensation Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao said that he is on the course to reach his highest peak for the Clash in Cotai II bout against Chris Algieri from the

Asia-Pacific broadcasters seek strength in united diversity

“It is a huge challenge to unite such an immensely diverse place,” stated the ABU acting president, Ahmad Jailani Muhamed Yunus, in his speech at the opening ceremony. As “the most

STATISTICS | Value of private construction projects surges

A total of 2,769 establishments were recorded to be operating in the Construction Sector in 2013, with 34,007 people were working in the industry. According to information from the Statistics

Macau and Phnom Penh now linked by charter flight

The first flight landed at Macau International Airport (MIA) at 2:10 p.m., with an inaugural flight ceremony at the airport.  The event was attended by Mr Tith Chantha, Cambodia’s Vice

HK Indonesian newspaper expands to Macau

The publisher of the Hong Kong Indonesian newspaper Apakabar Plus has expanded its operations to Macau launching Apakabar Makau in September. The Times spoke to the chief editor of Apakabar

Caritas fundraising bazaar to take place this weekend

The 45th Caritas Macau Charity Bazaar is set to take place at the Nam Van Nautical Center this Saturday and Sunday, with a Halloween-themed charity promotional event on Friday evening. “This

Asia-Pacific region to receive 535 million int’l tourists by 2030

The research document was presented yesterday at the 3rd Global Tourism Economy Forum’s opening ceremony. Taking place at The Venetian Macao, the three-day event brings together government officials and tourism

Macau should focus on heritage and leisure products

The Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Mr Xu Jing, believes that Macau can achieve sustainable tourism growth by focusing on cultural heritage

China leads acquisitions in Portugal, Brazil tops by total investment

China is at the top of mergers and acquisitions this year in Portugal, Brazil leads by total investment in the country and Angola has tripled the amount invested at a

China stocks post longest losing streak on HK bourse link delay

China’s stocks fell for a fifth day, posting the benchmark index’s longest losing streak this year, amid concern the delay to the start of the Hong Kong-Shanghai bourse link will

Corporate Bits | New Era for duty free airport shopping

MIA welcomes the dual duty free operators and will collaborate with them in creating a new era of duty free shopping for MIA passengers. The events gathered more than 150 participants

Beijing considers ending death penalty for 9 crimes 

China executes more people every year than the rest of the world combined, according to Dui Hua, a U.S.-based rights group that focuses on legal justice. The proposal to end the death

Top diplomat visits Vietnam to repair ties

China’s top diplomat was greeted warmly as he arrived in Vietnam yesterday to repair ties ruptured by disputes over the South China Sea. Relations between the two communist neighbors plunged to the lowest point

NPC supports citizens suing gov’t over land compensation

Courts will launch administrative proceedings if the government is sued for violating agreements on land and house compensation and commercial operations franchised by the government, according to a draft amendment

Lawmakers review first ever anti-terror law

China’s lawmakers yesterday began reviewing draft legislation to create the country’s first anti-terrorism law, after a series of attacks that authorities blamed on Muslim separatists in the Xinjiang region. The draft

New Afghan president to head to Beijing

The new Afghan president travels to China this week, signaling the pivotal role he hopes Beijing will play in Afghanistan’s future, not only in the economic reconstruction of the war-ravaged country after

South Korea | Prosecutors seek death penalty for ferry captain 

South Korean prosecutors yesterday demanded the death penalty for the captain of a ferry that sank in April, killing more than 300 people, and life sentences to three key crew

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