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Singapore casino hires card dealers in Taiwan
One of Singapore’s integrated resort (IR) operators is recruiting card dealers in Taiwan, whose own casino plans have been put on the back burner, according ...Judge detains police over Cabanas shooting
A Mexican judge has ordered three policemen detained while investigators probe the shooting of Paraguay World Cup star Salvador Cabanas, the ministry of public affairs ...-
Dead heritage
Last week, everyone was very excited about the opening of the Mandarin’s House. This building listed by Unesco as a world heritage site has been
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Ukrainian Democracy and Its Cynics
‘What is more important about Tymoshenko is her record in government. Last September, the world stood on the edge of a global financial meltdown. In
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‘Specialist’ teachers in an ESL environment
The dynamic growth of the English language all over the world has led to the emergence of learning environments that have become subjects of relentless
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Foreign Owned Enterprise in China
Does “Foreign owned” also mean that the Company’s owners have control over their Investment in China? A landmark courtcase in appeal phase in the Zhongshan
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Company registered capital rose 76 percent in Q4
A total 674 new companies were incorporated in the fourth quarter of 2009, up by 24.1 percent year-on-year, and the total value of registered capital -
Artists returning from abroad at Ox Warehouse
Nine local artists will showcase their works at the cultural association Ox Warehouse, from February 12 to April 4. It is not only an exhibition, -
CEM calligraphy exhibition offers blessings to Macau
To celebrate Chinese New Year and to promote traditional Chinese culture, CEM specially holds the “Auspicious Couplets Welcome the New Year” calligraphy exhibition by inviting
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US e-shopping site ships to Macau
Overstock.com, a shopping site based in the Salt Lake City of the US, has recently added Macau into its shipping destination list. This online outlet -
Chinese New Year brings more visitors
The number of visitor arrivals during the Lunar New Year holidays is expected to increase 10 percent year-on-year, according to Macau Travel Industry Council president, -
SOHO not interested in Macau’s casinos
The chief executive of property developer SOHO China, Zhang Xin, is not interested in investing in Macau’s casinos due to her religious beliefs. Speaking -
Fisherman’s Wharf ‘not profitable’ for Fitzpatrick
Former Anglo Irish Bank chairman, Sean Fitzpatrick, has been given a deadline of mid-March by the bank to come back with a repayment plan for -
Regional cooperation remains Macau’s top priority
Secretary for Economy and Finance Francis Tam Pak Yuen said the Macau government will keep being dedicated to pushing forward regional cooperation in every aspect
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A look at the Mandarin’s House
What makes the Mandarin’s House so special? Firstly, it was listed as world heritage by Unesco and secondly, it is rare to find a private
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January air passenger volume up 4.8 percent
The Macau International Airport (MIA) reported a 4.8 percent growth in the passenger volume in January this year, and also expected increased air traffic during -
Talk Show’s summary delayed
This week’s summary of TDM’s latest English Talk Show featuring lawyer Jorge Neto Valente aired on Saturday night will be published on tomorrow’s Macau Daily -
Sands China: Hiring locals first
Sands China Limited reiterated that it is committed to working with the Macau government in continuing to diversify the economy of Macau and finding employment
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Taiwan to build bridge connecting to China
Taiwan yesterday gave the green light for building a bridge between two small islands that it controls off China, in what officials called a first -
HK mother hurls daughter from mall balcony
A woman hurled her four-year-old daughter from the seventh floor of a Hong Kong shopping mall before leaping to her death, the latest in a -
Google warns copycat website
Google has warned a copycat Chinese website to stop using a logo that resembles the US Internet giant’s or face possible legal action, state media -
Top official holds talks in North Korea
A senior Chinese Communist Party official yesterday held talks with North Korea, state media said, as Pyongyang comes under growing pressure to return to nuclear
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Taiwan to seek more arms
Taiwan’s defence minister has vowed to seek more weaponry from the United States, which he said would give the island greater confidence in pushing for -
Strong quake strikes off Taiwan, Japan
A strong earthquake of at least 6.3-magnitude yesterday struck under the seas off Taiwan and Japan, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of -
Auto firm adopts panda for 60,000 dollars
An auto company yesterday said it had adopted Tai Shan, a much-loved panda that has just arrived in China from its birthplace in the United -
US-born pandas arrive ‘home’
A “Panda Express” jet arrived yesterday in China carrying two furry former residents of US zoos, which experts hope will do their bit to boost
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Xinjiang faces long clampdown
China said it will press on with a crackdown on separatism in the western region of Xinjiang in a battle which could last years, state -
Beijing to impose penalties on US chicken
China yesterday said it would slap stiff penalties on a variety of US chicken meat it says is being sold at an unfairly low price,
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Taiwan approves private jet flight to China
Taiwan has allowed the first private jet to fly directly to China, a transport official yesterday said in a sign of warming ties between the -
Forbes: Stanley Ho’s wealth ranked 17th
Hong Kong’s tycoons are worth a combined 135 billion US dollars, with many of its wealthiest people boosting their fortunes from investments in mainland China,
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North Korea accuses South Korea of plot
Pyongyang yesterday accused Seoul of plotting to topple its regime, souring relations again as a top Chinese official visited North Korea in a new drive -
Kidnapped Yemeni freed in Philippines
Kidnappers in the southern Philippines have released unharmed a Yemeni man after holding him for 10 days, authorities yesterday said.Najib al-Udaini, 30, who was seized -
Russia wants Iran to enrich uranium abroad
Russia believes Iran must send its uranium abroad for higher enrichment in line with an international agreement signed last year, Interfax news agency yesterday said -
Japan PM stresses support for Ozawa
Japan’s centre-left Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama yesterday said he supported his party’s secretary general who days earlier avoided being indicted over a political funds scandal.Three -
Indonesia sells 850 million dollars of Islamic bonds
Indonesia has sold more than 850 million dollars worth of Islamic bonds to domestic retail investors, three-times more than its target, officials yesterday said.The bonds, -
Australian twins learn of brother’s death from Facebook
Australian twins Angela and Maryanne Vourlis learned their teenage brother had died in a car crash from reading Facebook, after a police delay in informing -
Subic Bay gaming resort under renovation
A Korean firm has started to renovate a group of hotels and a casino in Subic Bay, Philippines, that used to be operated by Legend -
Singapore approves Genting’s casino plan
Singapore’s authorities issued a casino licence to neighbouring Malaysia’s Genting group on Saturday, allowing the company to add gaming to its ambitious development plans in
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Australia marks anniversary of deadly firestorm
Australians yesterday marked the first anniversary of devastating wildfires which killed 173 people with a national day of mourning, grieving those who lost their lives
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Activists, Japanese whalers clash in Antarctic waters
Anti-whaling activists and Japanese harpoonists have blamed each other for a collision between their ships in Antarctic waters, as the environmentalists yesterday warned of more -
Court martial looms for Fonseka
Defeated Sri Lankan presidential candidate Sarath Fonseka could be hauled before a court martial to answer charges of plotting a coup to topple the government, -
India tests nuclear-capable missile
India yesterday successfully tested a nuclear-capable missile, a defence source said, days after proposing a resumption of talks with arch-rival Pakistan.The surface-to-surface Agni-III missile with
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Ten soldiers killed in north Yemen clashes
Ten Yemeni soldiers have been killed, most of them by snipers, and 18 wounded in a fresh outbreak of fighting with Shiite rebels in north -
US shuttle Endeavour blasts off for space station
The US space shuttle Endeavour and its crew of six astronauts yesterday blasted off and headed for the International Space Station to deliver a module -
More snow coming for US east coast
Hundreds of emergency crews yesterday battled to clear snow-clogged roads and restore power to thousands of homes across the US east coast before a new -
Serbian parliament to mull Srebrenica resolution
Serbia’s parliament may adopt a long-awaited resolution condemning the 1995 Srebrenica massacre by early March, the speaker of the assembly yesterday said, despite wrangling over -
Iran anniversary will be ‘punch’ to West
Iran’s all powerful supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei yesterday said that the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution would be a “punch” to the world’s -
Yanukovich wins tight Ukraine vote
Ukraine has narrowly chosen the pro-Russia Viktor Yanukovich as its next president, results yesterday showed, after elections that rejected the West-leaning policies of the Orange
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Thousands flee planned Afghan assault area
Around 2,000 people have fled their homes in a troubled southern district of Afghanistan ahead of a military offensive intended to clear Taliban militants, officials -
Italy: Four taken to hospital after fan clashes
Four people, including a policeman, were yesterday taken to hospital after clashes broke out in Udine ahead of the Serie A match between Udinese and -
US shuttle Endeavour launch delayed
The launch of the US space shuttle Endeavour was yesterday delayed by 24 hours due to bad weather over the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, -
French police surround migrants’ shelter
French police yesterday blocked access to a building in northern France rented by an activist group sheltering dozens of migrants.About 90 migrants spent the night -
Ethiopian Airlines jet black box found
Lebanon yesterday said it has retrieved a black box from an Ethiopian Airlines jet that crashed in the sea killing 90 people, raising hopes of -
Ahmadinejad orders higher uranium enrichment
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad yesterday ordered Iran’s atomic chief to enrich uranium to 20 percent, in a fresh challenge to world powers days after appearing to
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Asian markets mostly down on European debt woes
Concerns over Europe’s debt woes yesterday continued to weigh on most Asian markets while weaker-than-expected US jobs data also led to fears over the pace -
EU backs Dutch aid to AFN AMRO, Fortis
The EU competition watchdog yesterday temporarily approved a Dutch recapitalisation package for ABN AMRO and Fortis Bank Nederland (FBN), while extending its in-depth probe into -
EU approves Swedish guarantee for loan to Saab
The EU’s competition watchdog yesterday approved Swedish plans to act as guarantor for an European Investment Bank (EIB) to automaker Saab.The European Commission ruled that
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Zain says no new bids for its African assets
Kuwait’s telecom giant Zain group yesterday denied reports that it has received new offers for the purchase of its operations in 15 African nations. “The -
John Thain named to head CIT
The board of directors of CIT Group, a provider of financing to small and medium businesses, has selected John Thain to be chairman and chief -
Corporate News: L’Arc offers big prizes in Lunar New Year
In celebration of the Year of the Tiger, L’Arc Macau will offer a variety of prizes, food and festive events. The Million Dollars Lucky Draw
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Corporate News: CEM gives away Lai See envelopes
Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM) is offering complimentary Lai See (red packet) envelopes to residents for the upcoming Lunar New Year. People can visit -
Corporate News: Hong Kong hospital joins high-tech elite
A renowned private Hong Kong hospital is breaking new ground in medicine with its facilities. And not just on one front. The new operating theatre
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PROJECT POKER: King Jack Suicide
I learned how to play Blackjack before I knew how to play Holdem so as a newbie staring down at KJ, it looked like a
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Real Estate Matters: Thinking About Renovating?
Macau is ripe with renovation opportunities. Whether big or small, whether you’re renovating your first property or your tenth, there are hundred’s of choices to
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Global markets rout hits Asia
Mounting fears about tattered government finances in Europe drove the euro down and yesterday hammered stock markets across Asia following New York’s worst finish since
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Berlin set for 400-mln euro windfall
Information on German tax cheats could see Berlin recover 400 million euros in back taxes, a press report yesterday said.The estimate is based on calculations
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This Day in History: Magic Johnson returns for All-Star Game
After stunning the world three months earlier with the news he had contracted the HIV virus and was immediately retiring from the Los Angeles Lakers,
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Offbeat: Card payment in ambulance
On a ski holiday to Austria, remember to bring your boots, your hat and – on the off-chance you might break a leg – your -
This Day in History: Mary Queen of Scots beheaded
After 19 years of imprisonment, Mary Queen of Scots is beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England for her complicity in a plot to murder Queen
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Offbeat: Prehistoric human bones found in Malaysia
Malaysian researchers believe they have discovered a new set of prehistoric human bones in a cave near the largest man-make lake in Southeast Asia.The skeletal -
Lebanese designers lace up for Paris catwalks
From the catwalks of Paris and New York to the red carpets of Cannes and the Oscars, Lebanese designers are taking the couture scene by
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WORLD OF BACCHUS: Monterey - California
California is a land blessed by the Gods when it comes to viticulture. Its constant climate, poor soils and perfect conditions for the best possible -
Tops chefs ditch molecules, embrace producers
After years of enthusiasm for “molecular gastronomy”, with its battery of gels and emulsions, many leading chefs are turning back to focus on ingredients and
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Zheng Guanying’s Residence Finally Open
What is deserving a visit this weekend is ‘Zheng’s Residence’ one of the few surviving examples of a traditional residence of the wealthy Chinese in
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This Day in History: Yalta Conference foreshadows the Cold War
On February 4, 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin meet to discuss the Allied war effort against
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Offbeat: Australian banker in hot water over saucy shots
An Australian bank is investigating an employee caught red-handed viewing pictures of a near-naked model on his computer during a live TV broadcast.Footage of the -
Offbeat: Greek women drop boots for wellies
Flashy boots have become an early casualty in debt-hit Greece where thousands of thrift-minded women are switching to rubber wellingtons instead, top-selling Greek daily Ta -
This Day in History: Scientist Klaus Fuchs arrested as spy
On this day, 1950 Klaus Fuchs, a German-born British scientist who helped developed the atomic bomb, is arrested in Great Britain for passing top-secret information
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Yachting Lack of wind delays first America’s Cup
Lack of wind yesterday postponed the start of the first race of the 33rd America’s Cup pitting defending Swiss champions Alinghi against US side Oracle
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Racing: Triumphant Return For Roger Yu
Former Hong Kong apprentice Roger Yu has capped off an amazing comeback weekend with a brilliant ride to win the Group 3 Spring Trophy over
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Football: England, Wales to clash for Euro place
Fabio Capello’s England will face old rivals Wales in their Euro 2012 qualification campaign after the draw was made for the tournament to be held -
Boxing: Daiki Kameda takes WBA title
Japan’s Daiki Kameda became the new world champion of the WBA flyweight class with a unanimous decision over Denkaosen Kaowichit of Thailand in their second -
Golf: Westwood stumbles after fast start
European No.1 Lee Westwood broke out of a four-way tie for the lead in the Dubai Desert Classic Sunday early into the final round but
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Olympics: British Olympic chiefs bail out winter athletes
British Olympic chiefs yesterday bailed out winter sports athletes bound for the Vancouver Games after the national ski and snowboard federation was placed into administration.The
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Golf: Zimbabwe Open to rejoin South Africa Tour
The Zimbabwe Open golf championship has been relaunched after a nine-year hiatus and is set to regain its place on the South African “Sunshine Tour” -
Football: Italy to play Cameroon, Switzerland
Italy will play Cameroon on March 3 in Monaco and Switzerland on June 5 in Geneva in warm-up matches for this summer’s football World Cup, -
RugbyU: New Zealand sink South Africa
A late surge saw New Zealand yesterday triumph over South Africa 19-7 in the headline match on the opening day of the IRB Sevens world -
Tennis: Italy wary of Ukraine’s Fed Cup sister act
Francesca Schiavone has warned defending Fed Cup champions Italy that they will have to be on their toes to avoid an upset against debutants Ukraine
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Cricket: Laxman doubtful for first South Africa Test
Injury-ravaged India were sweating over the fitness of key middle-order batsman Venkatsai Laxman ahead of the first Test against South Africa starting today.Laxman, a Test
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Football: S.Korea, Japan eye World Cup
Defending champions South Korea and archrivals Japan see the men’s edition of the East Asian football championships in Tokyo as vital preparation for the World
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India steps up scramble for African energy
India has stepped up its efforts to gain an economic foothold in Africa in a new scramble with China for the continent’s resources, signing energy
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‘Insolvents Anonymous’: German therapy for the crisis
“Hello everyone. My name is Louise. I am 68 years old and I have been bankrupt since 2007.”Welcome to a session of “Insolvents Anonymous”, a
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Shanghai women revisit ‘In the Mood for Love’
Wang Weiyu observes her students, all in their 50s, as they gracefully glide around the room to a syrupy soundtrack in their qipaos, the figure-hugging
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Chekhov’s decaying dacha fights for survival
It is one of the most famous buildings in the history of Russian literature. Yet all but forgotten by two states, its coffers are empty
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Calling E.T. may not be a smart move
In 2008, NASA beamed the Beatles song “Across the Universe” into deep space, sending a message of peace to any extraterrestrial who happens to be
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‘Dogs of war’ saving lives in Afghanistan
For the US Marines patrolling the dusty footpaths of southern Afghanistan, a bomb-sniffing black Labrador can mean the difference between life and death.These “dogs of
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China, US, Russia in cyber arms race
China, the United States and Russia are among 20 countries locked in a cyberspace arms race and gearing up for possible Internet hostilities, according to
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Children of Auschwitz recall liberation
Kazimiera Wasiak is a 76-year-old Polish pensioner who will forever remain a child of Auschwitz.When she was only 11, Wasiak spent six months in Nazi
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Mel Gibson returns after eight-year hiatus
After an eight-year absence from acting and a period of personal turmoil, which left many in Hollywood wondering if he would ever work again, Mel
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Tricksters of the cleavage: bra-makers push up and up
Bras top the list of fashion items that magically change the way women look. Ask Poupie Cadolle, whose company invented the bra and who has
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China’s TV show on housing sparks controversy
Mistresses, rocketing home prices and corrupt officials colluding with property developers are the potent mix fuelling a hit Chinese television drama that is making some
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Iranian champ revives old Persian chess glory
Iranian chess grandmaster Morteza Mahjoob, who holds the world record for the most number of simultaneous matches, is bent on reviving old Persia’s passion for
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Eilo Yu Wing Yat: Improve ans werability - the first step to accountability
Dr. Eilo Yu Wing Yat, a public administration scholar, hoped Macau’s officials could enhance their level of answerability, which he believed is one of the
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Gary Ngai Mei Cheong: Where are the people to make Macau international?
He is probably one of the very few, or even the only one in Macau, who knows as many as seven foreign languages, besides his
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Neill Newton: Neill Newton: Medical care that flies everywhere
Global Flying Hospitals (GFH) is a non-profit organisation which provides logistics support to the world’s humanitarian medical charities via flying hospitals, field clinics, and online
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Pansy Ho and the land concessions: There are no clear guidelines
The Cotai Strip land grant to Galaxy triggered a lot of concern in Macau. A plenary meeting will be held today at the Legislative Assembly where lawmakers will vote on a motion presented by pro-democracy lawmakers Au Kam San, Ng Kuok Cheong and Chan Wai Chi, in order to question the government officials about the land deal face to face.
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Au Kam San: Galaxy land grant is “lawful but absurd”
In Macau where land resources are particularly sacred, certainly the general public will be very much concerned about how a piece of 440, 248 square metre land is being used.
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Susana Novais: For love of Macau
Macanese at heart, Susana Novais Santos feels at home in Macau and that’s why she came back a few months ago, after a two year experience living here during the Portuguese administration, as her parents were invited to work in the territory.
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People skilled for the performing arts
They are very religious and have brought along all their practices to Macau. Filipinos are music lovers. They like singing, dancing and enjoying their spare -
Rodantes out of politics
Born in Manila, Rodantes Quejano, is a leader of an association for the interests of the Filipino community in Macau. This year, he ran for
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Filipinos: “We are always part of the Macau development”
Christopher Aggabao, 34, has been working as a waiter and living in Macau for six years. He tried to go back to his country once,
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Gaming: Delays in Galaxy’s land grant cost MOP66 million
Time is money, so they say. And so it was regarding Galaxy’s land grant on Cotai, where the company is building its new mega resort. The Macau Government took almost seven years in drafting the concession contract for the plot and, meanwhile, it lost the chance to earn MOP66 million in rental income.
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Gaming: Macau leads upswing in Asian gaming sector
Macau is driving the Asian gaming sector’s comeback after it was dented by the global financial crisis last year, international credit ratings agency Moody’s said
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Gaming: Deutsche Bank looks for Wynn shares
Deutsche Bank issued a buy rating last Sunday morning for Wynn Resorts with a target price set at US$80. Analysts highlighted the risks associated with
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Cash, holidays or steak? The old-time rewards for giving blood
Before the Blood Transfusion Centre (BTC) was established in Macau in 1988, collecting blood for patients who needed urgent blood transfusions was certainly not an
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - Edition no. 937
* Alleged poker coaching scammer was in Macau * Returning artists showing at Ox Warehouse * Tonnes of tainted milk powder still available in mainland * China sovereign
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Cooking for the stars
Cooking for the stars by Alexandra Lages It is hard work that allows a restaurant to achieve the stars. The Chef works inside the kitchen using the
- Migrants discuss next step
- Macau ranks 130th in quality of life report
- Smoking in casinos OK
- Viva Macau asks for more financial assistance
- A non-smoking city
Eric
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08/02/2010 12:20:29
Don't mean to be a liberal in this topic...I guess the sauna owner and the working girls should be more aware... maybe just taking ban ...
brad smith
on
07/02/2010 22:31:44
I hear there's a small African community whose men are deliberately infecting the prostitutes who work in Saunas in Macau. These men forcibly refuse to ...
Eric
on
07/02/2010 14:42:50
It is another case of practicing either abstinence or safe sex.
But again this is sin city....I guess the Chinese community may be more conservative in ...
jill
on
06/02/2010 17:28:11
The real issue here is the short supply of people per se in Macau. There is a small pool of labour, skilled, semi-skilled and professional ...
kodimirpal
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06/02/2010 00:35:35
According to the interpretation of main stream Islam, it is laid down that the body of the Muslim women must be covered entirely except her ...
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