Can Asia beat the rising-dollar curse? The question is far from academic considering the central role that a strengthening U.S. currency played in sparking the region’s 1997 crisis, as well as Latin
* Arts Festival returns, promising innovative and diversified shows * Wong Wan said to leave post as DSAT head * Recession likely to reach double-digits * China has grown to world’s 3rd-biggest arms
FIFA’s lowest-ranked team won on the first day of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup. Bhutan, ranked 209th by the governing body of world soccer, beat Sri Lanka 1-0 in
CHINA An earthquake in the eastern Chinese city of Fuyang has killed two people and damaged thousands of homes. The quake struck in the Anhui province city Saturday afternoon, and
The chairman of China FAW Group Corp., which partners with Volkswagen AG and Toyota Motor Corp. to build vehicles in the world’s largest auto market, is being investigated by the
The St. Regis Macao, expected to open during the third quarter of this year at Sands Cotai Central, is looking to recruit 700 employees. The luxury hotel brand held its
Portuguese historian and genealogist Jorge Forjaz joined Thai musician Pathorn Sequeira on Saturday for a seminar about Macanese families, with a particular focus on Thailand. Mr Forjaz told The Times
Macau’s economy shrank 17.2 percent in the fourth quarter after casino revenues slumped and visitors cut spending. Gross domestic product for the full year dropped 0.4 percent following a 10.2 percent
Macau’s gaming industry downturn might mean that “the old Macau is dead,” according to a Business Insider analysis. It argued that when the adjustment period is over, “the industry will
Macau’s delegates to the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) have returned home after a week of annual meetings. The feeling which emerged from the
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, has dismissed the allegation that the local government interfered with a screening of the film “Selma,” which was reportedly banned from
Despite lasting for a mere ten minutes, the performance of British professional dancers, Fleur-Marie Hoefkins, Amy Osborne and Naomi Hunter manages to easily capture the audience’s attention in a show
The Portuguese artist expressed her gratitude in her opening address to MGM for its support and trust, as well as the opportunity to create and showcase her art piece, which
Some citizens voiced their concerns on a TDM talk show, suggesting that DSEJ should consider establishing an online unified registration system. Representatives from the bureau advised that parents should pay close
The defendant was charged for driving a scooter at a speed of 101km per hour in the non-motorcycle lane on Sai Van Bridge. After the ruling was made by the Court
“This visit is part of a long-established cooperation between PSP in Portugal and Macau’s Public Security Police,” said Luís Farinha, as quoted by Lusa. Mr Farinha added that the local PSP
The Ultra Music Festival is coming to town in June as Ultra Worldwide announces further Asian expansion. The premier electronic music festival, under the “Road to Ultra” event concept, will
MGM China Holdings Ltd. announced on Friday that salary increases would be granted to its team members, effective March 23. The company said in a statement that due to rising
Celebrities, billionaires and art moguls have descended on Hong Kong, lured by the chance to buy works by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso and Jean-Michel Basquiat at Asia’s biggest art fair. Art
The World Airport Awards results are determined completely by the votes of travellers over a 9-month survey. The 2015 World’s Best Airport Hotel Award is based on nominations by 1.56
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