Scotland | Salmond’s deputy sturgeon set to take over leadership

Scottish Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will take over leadership of the government in Edinburgh from Alex Salmond following his resignation after voters rejected their campaign for independence. The Scottish National

This Day in History | 1978 – Polish bishop is new Pope

Few people had suggested him as a possible successor to John Paul I, who died last month after just 33 days in office. He is barely known outside his native

Offbeat | Higher views for tourists to Dubai’s tallest tower

Visitors to the world’s tallest building in Dubai can now get an even more elevated view of the Middle Eastern city. The owner of the 828 meter Burj Khalifa skyscraper says

Macau GP | Theodore expands its team to three cars

The trio of SJM Theodore by Prema entries for the 2014 event, which utilize Mercedes-Benz powered Dallara Formula 3 cars, will be driven by Frenchman Esteban Ocon, Antonio Fuoco of

Marussia hits out at ‘false’ Bianchi reports

Formula One team Marussia has hit back at claims it contributed to Jules Bianchi’s life-threatening crash at the Japanese Grand Prix by urging him to ignore yellow warning flags. Marussia refuted

World Views | China should act as umbrella revolution folds

China has the Great Hall of the People. Hong Kong has the “Great Hall of the Tycoons.”  The above-mentioned phrase was uttered by Briton David Webb on Saturday night as

Thursday, October 16, 2014 – edtion no. 2171

* Hong Kong police attack on activist sparks anger * Oktoberfest opens in MGM Macau * Tracy and Wynn among top 100 CEOs * 2nd US health care worker tests positive for ebola   DOWNLOAD

The Buzz | France still considering Paris bid for 2024 Games

French authorities are still considering a possible Paris bid for the 2024 Olympics, even though Prime Minister Manuel Valls has announced his backing for the city’s candidacy to host the

World briefs

CHINA An airfield in southern China from which the famed Flying Tigers took off to fight Japanese warplanes is being converted to battle a new enemy: drought. Aircraft equipped for

Global luxury goods sales forecast to slow further

An annual study by Bain & Co. consultancy indicates sales of designer apparel, leather goods and jewelry are expected to increase 2 percent this year to 223 billion euros USD282

Interview with Rui Martins | ‘The EU is trying to be closer to China’

The European Union Academic Program (EUAP) Macao, launched in 2012, is part of a network of 37 EU centers worldwide. Led by the University of Macau in collaboration with the

New organic food store caters to a healthier diet

With Macau’s increasing economic development, residents are looking for a higher quality of life and a healthier lifestyle. This is evident in the popularity of Greens Kitchen and Juicery, a

Lawmaker calls for investigation into TCM bus rental service

Lawmaker Si Ka Lon has urged the government to launch an investigation into local bus operator TCM, because the company has been providing bus rental services to casino resorts, Portuguese

MUSIC FESTIVAL | Gulbenkian Choir plays today at St. Dominic’s Church

Does it take a venue like a church to provide a sacred feeling for religious music concerts? According to maestro Michel Corboz: not really. He and fellow maestro Jorge Matta

Locals may soon be able to cross border between midnight and 7 a.m.

Although the authorities stated that they are yet to make the decision on which groups will be allowed to cross the border through the Industrial Zone checkpoint, it is likely

GAMING ALERT | Slowdown expected to continue for 5th month

The gaming sector should see its revenues shrink for the fifth consecutive month in October. Sources linked to Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (SJM) and Melco Crown contacted by the

Briefs | Xi Jinping to visit Macau in December

Chinese president Xi Jinping will be travelling to Macau in December to attend the inauguration ceremony for the Chief Executive and other top officials, Radio Macau reported. The Chinese president

Burberry sees tougher environment as Chinese shoppers curb spending

Burberry’s warning that second-half wholesale revenue will decline and that it expects “slight downward pressure” on margins sent the shares down as much as 6.2 percent, the steepest intraday decline

China planner says economy meeting growth target 

Director General Li Pumin of the National Development and Reform Commission told reporters that measures to stimulate consumption and halt a decline in investment would start having an effect in

Corporate Bits | Hotel Shilla wins Macau Airport duty free bid

Sky Shilla Duty Free Limited, a consortium comprised of the Samsung affiliate and Hong Kong-based Sky Connection, will start operating the 1,122-square-meter space for five years starting Nov. 7, the

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