Monday, August 18, 2014 – edition no. 2131

* Chui Sai On launches his political platform, housing top priority * Japan crowned in Volleyball Grand Prix Macau round * Bill Chou confirms UM contract not renewed * Pope makes biggest gesture

the buzz: Orwell rep accuses Amazon of doublespeak

The literary executor of George Orwell's estate is accusing Amazon.com of doublespeak. In a letter published this week in The New York Times, Bill Hamilton criticized Amazon for "turning the facts

Michelin chef brings a bang to Macau

Michelin-starred chef Jeff Ramsey will be visiting MGM Macau from today until August 24, bringing with him his sushi creations. Born in Japan and having begun his culinary training in 1996

World briefs

CHINA Police wounded at least 10 Tibetans when they opened fire on a crowd protesting the arrest of a village leader, a Tibetan rights group said. Authorities used tear gas

CHORALIFE | When a Western tradition goes East

Back during Aurelio Porfiri’s childhood living in central Rome, choirs singing in churches were undoubtedly a source of inspiration. The Italian director of choral activities at Santa Rosa de Lima

Gov’t needs to let foreign talent inspire Macau

“Choral music is also about religion and philosophy. If closes the door to foreigners who can teach choral music, it becomes difficult or even impossible, as choral music is

HEALTH | Low risk of local Ebola outbreak, measures reinforced according to epidemic levels

The risk of an Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Macau “is very low” but the Health Bureau (SSM) affirmed it has a contingency plan in place and will be prepared

FMG stages protest against SJM

The Forefront of Macau Gaming (FMG) again rallied in protest yesterday afternoon to demand better compensation and benefits for its members. This time they gathered outside the building that houses

Briefs: Foreign exchange reserves continue to rise

The MSAR’s foreign exchange reserves have increased 1.4 percent to MOP127.6 billion (USD15.99 billion) at the end of July compared to the revised value a month ago. According to data

Construction on E1 reclamation zone to kick off early 2015

  The opening of the tender process for the construction of the E1 reclamation zone was held at the Infrastructure Development Office (GDI), with eight bidders submitting their proposals. The Office

Song Pek Kei: “I have nothing against non-residents”

Lawmaker Song Pek Kei, whose comments toward non-residents sparked controversy last year, has made assurances she has nothing against foreign workers. Reviewing the current legislative session, which comes to an

Gov’t to stipulate minimum taxi operating hours

In a press conference on the would-be taxi law, the head of the Transport Bureau (DSAT) Mr Wong Wan said, “We heard about those cases from different sectors of society,

Gold demand in China slumps 52% after buying frenzy subsides

Purchases in Asia’s largest economy plunged 52 percent to 192.5 metric tons in the three months to June from a year earlier, contributing to a drop in global consumption, the

Real Estate Matters | The 20 Biggest Property Investment Mistakes

Having established the company in 1994, JML Property offers Investment Property & Homes. It specializes in managing properties for owners and investors, and providing attractive and comfortable homes for tenants. Investing

project poker: Am I bored with hold’em?

I've been thinking lately about how when I first got interested in poker. One of the things that attracted me most to the game was how new and different it

China Railway Construction completes rebuilding of Angola’s Benguela railroad

The company’s director for the project, Liu Feng, said the line was the longest of Angola’s three major railways, besides being the fastest. It links the port city of Lobito

Stadium financed by China to open in Cape Verde on 23 August

The National Stadium of Cabo Verde will be inaugurated this coming 23 August with a football game played by the Barlavento and Sotavento women’s teams, the sports complex’s manager Inácio

Pope’s Asia visit brings Beijing opportunity 

Pope Francis’ greeting to Chinese President Xi Jinping as he flew to South Korea early yesterday marked a rare cordial exchange between the sides that have no diplomatic relations and

Financial crime suspects repatriated after 10-yr flight

Two suspects in a major fiscal crime recently gave themselves up and returned to China from Cambodia after being at large for ten years, the Ministry of Public Security said

Hong Kong | Gov’t ‘looking into’ Colgate Total toothpaste following cancer link

The inquiry follows an Aug. 11 report by Bloomberg News highlighting studies linking the chemical to cancer-cell growth and disrupted development in animals. Recently released parts of Colgate’s Total application

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