Hong Kong Dollar Exchange Rate
Viva Macau refused to repay the first instalment of a Government loan in order not to ‘favour one single creditor,’ the carrier’s lawyer David Mourão said
Viva Macau: Gov’t loan ‘last on creditor list’
Failed local low-cost airline Viva Macau has refused to repay MOP 40 million, the first instalment of a MOP 200 million Government loan, because “we
Explosion on Gulf of Mexico oil rig
An explosion ripped through an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday dumping 13 people in the water, one of whom was injured, the ...US officials to visit China for talks
US National Economic Council chairman Larry Summers will visit China next week for talks on bilateral relations, China announced yesterday.Summers and Deputy National Security Adviser ...-
A test of tolerance
“In the state of nature...all men are born equal, but they cannot continue in this equality. Society makes them lose it, and they recover it
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The Plight of the Roma
‘Of course, European societies should not tolerate criminality and anti-social behavior. But no ethnic group monopolizes such pathologies, and all people should be equal before
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As host of foreign labor
After arguing that labor importation is a compelling economic decision that the Macau government should take, I wrote in my previous article: “Macau residents need
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Almeida e Costa, upon his death
I learned nearly two years ago about the late former governor Almeida e Costa’s ailing health. At the time I learned that he was suffering
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Viva Macau: Gov’t loan ‘last on creditor list’
Failed local low-cost airline Viva Macau has refused to repay MOP 40 million, the first instalment of a MOP 200 million Government loan, because “we
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New MDT website tops 2.8 million views in one year
During its first year online, the new Macau Daily Times (MDT) website has attracted almost 2.8 million views. The site, macaudailytimes.com.mo, has been online since -
Minimum wage over MOP 6,000: poll
A recent survey conducted by the Macau Daily Times suggested that most of our online voters agree that if a minimum wage is to be
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Waste reduction, ‘most effective’
The Environmental Protection Bureau said that the reduction of waste at the source is one of the most effective means of slowing down the saturation
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Melco Crown topples Wynn Macau
Melco Crown Entertainment toppled Wynn Macau in August to enter the top-three ranking of gaming operators in terms of gross gaming revenue. Last month, the -
Taiwan Parliament VP praises Macau’s role
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Cheong U had a meeting yesterday with the vice president of the Legislative Yuan (Parliament) of Taiwan Tseng Yung-Chuan,
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Policy Address to meet people’s demands: Chui
Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai On pledged yesterday that the SAR Government will collect public opinions through a variety of channels with an “open and -
Over 630 households exceed income cap
The Housing Bureau (IH) has warned the 637 households that they could be forced to move out of the social housing units if their monthly -
Mandala resumes flights to Macau
Indonesia-based low-cost carrier Mandala Airlines has resumed its flights between Jakarta and Macau after one week of interruption, the Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) confirmed to -
Credit to local SMEs surges 67.7 percent
In the first half of 2010, the credit limit approved to new Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) by Macau banks totalled MOP 10.3 billion, 67.7 -
‘New public school to open in two years’
In “New public school to open in two years” published in yesterday’s edition, the section that reads that the school “would have capacity for more -
Landslides kill four, 44 missing
At least four people died and 44 were missing after rain-triggered landslides struck a community in southwestern China, state media reported yesterday.The landslides swept through
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Highest-level visit to Taiwan in 12 years
Chinese Culture Minister Cai Wu flew into Taiwan yesterday to become the highest-ranking mainland official to visit the self-governing island in 12 years, officials said.“While
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EU’s Ashton meets Chinese foreign minister
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton met Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi yesterday as she looked to wrap up a visit thought to have included -
European firms call for level playing field
European companies in China yesterday called for greater market access and a level playing field with Chinese rivals amid growing frustration among foreign firms over -
Myanmar junta leader to visit next week
The head of Myanmar’s military junta, General Than Shwe, will visit key ally China next week for talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao and other -
Live-fire war games in Yellow Sea
China launched live-fire naval exercises in the Yellow Sea yesterday after voicing opposition to similar war games to be staged there this month by the -
Mobile users must show ID to get number
Cellphone customers in China must now provide identification to purchase a new number, state media said – the latest step by Beijing to tighten curbs
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Hong Kong strikes deal on minimum wage
Hong Kong officials have reached an agreement on the city's first minimum wage but unions said yesterday that they will keep pushing for higher pay -
Watchdog suspends Huaxia Airlines flights
China's aviation watchdog has ordered Huaxia Airlines to suspend all flights after the wings of one of its planes scraped the ground while landing, state -
Asian Filmmaker of the Year: Taiwan’s Tsai
South Korea's most prestigious film festival said Wednesday it has chosen Taiwanese director Tsai Ming Liang as its Asian Filmmaker of the Year.The Pusan International -
Taiwan unveils birth-boosting slogan
Taiwan's government yesterday unveiled a new slogan aimed at encouraging couples to have more babies, in its latest bid to boost the island's dwindling birth -
Hong Kong land auction beats estimates
A Hong Kong developer paid 165 million US dollars for a plot of prime residential land in the city’s Kowloon district yesterday, defying government efforts
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Spain’s Zapatero brings World Cup trophy to China
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero yesterday wowed Chinese visitors at the World Expo by bringing something no other global leader has – the
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Lahore mourns triple bombing, tool rises
The death toll from suicide attacks that targeted a busy procession in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore rose to 31 yesterday as six people succumbed
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Fiji to open new missions in diplomatic shift
Fiji says it will open diplomatic missions in Indonesia, South Africa and Brazil as it continues to move away from traditional allies critical of its -
Three killed, flights halted ‘Kompasu’ hits SKorea
At least three people were killed and dozens injured yesterday when Typhoon Kompasu hit South Korea, cutting power to tens of thousands of homes and
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Burger King drops Indonesian palm oil company
US fast food giant Burger King said yesterday it would no longer buy palm oil from Indonesian group Sinar Mas or its subsidiaries after Greenpeace
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Australian PM wins key backer
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard won the support of a key independent MP yesterday, leaving her close to breaking the worst political deadlock in decades
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King approves Thai army reshuffle
The Thai king yesterday formally appointed a tough new military chief, thought to have been active in quashing recent anti-government protests as the premier urged -
Two Thai teenagers held over schoolboy shooting
Two Thai teenagers aged 16 and 19 were arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday over the shooting of a nine-year-old boy on his way to -
Ancient Australian reef raises hopes for coral as seas warm
Australian scientists yesterday said they had discovered a sprawling ancient reef in chilly southern waters, which could hold new hope for the future of coral
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Outrage after delay in Philippine massacre trial
Relatives of 57 people killed in the Philippines' worst political massacre expressed outrage yesterday after a court delayed the trial of the main suspect and
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Dolphin seasons kicks off in 'Cove' town
Fishermen from the Japanese town depicted in Oscar-winning eco-documentary "The Cove" kicked off their annual dolphin hunting season yesterday, undeterred by international criticism.A flotilla of
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Thai PM calls economic meet over currency high
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said yesterday he had called a special meeting today with top economic officials after the local currency soared to a -
Indonesian police kill five in riot
Indonesian police opened fire and killed five people when an angry mob attacked their station with firebombs in a protest over the death of a
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Explosion on Gulf of Mexico oil rig
An explosion ripped through an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday dumping 13 people in the water, one of whom was injured, the -
US officials to visit China for talks
US National Economic Council chairman Larry Summers will visit China next week for talks on bilateral relations, China announced yesterday.Summers and Deputy National Security Adviser -
Abbas, Netanyahu relaunch peace talks
Israeli and Palestinian leaders launched their first direct talks in 20 months yesterday, starting the clock on a daunting one-year deadline to flesh out a
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Hurricane Earl closes in on US East Coast
Hurricane Earl quickly closed in on a large part of the US east coast yesterday, as tens of thousands of people fled North Carolina’s barrier -
Lonq queues at Afghan bank amid corruption claims
An owner of Kabul Bank, Afghanistan’s biggest bank, said yesterday branches were being supplied with cash to meet depositors’ needs as queues formed a day
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Britain, Germany warn against Middle East talks failure
Britain and Germany threw their weight behind yesterday’s direct talks in Washington between Israel and the Palestinians, warning that “failure would be very serious”.Saying the
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Russian held in Spain over deadly disco fire
Spanish police have arrested a Russian businessman suspected of being responsible for a fire that killed more than 150 people at a Russian nightclub last -
Mozambique tense after deadly riots
Mozambican police patrolled the streets of the tense capital yesterday after President Armando Guebuza called for calm following protests over food and fuel prices that
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God did not create Universe: Hawking
God no longer has any place in theories on the creation of the Universe due to a series of developments in physics, British scientist Stephen
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South Africa: negotiators urged to end strike soon
The South African government yesterday urged public-service wage negotiators to promptly find a “win-win” solution after unions rejected a revised offer to end a strike
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Hebron area sealed off after deadly attack
Israeli forces yesterday sealed off parts of the West Bank while Palestinian security officials said they arrested about 50 people after four settlers were gunned
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US change of command: Biden and Gates in Iraq
Vice President Joe Biden and Defence Secretary Robert Gates were yesterday to preside over a change of US military command in Iraq, after President Barack
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US manufacturing sends Asian markets higher
Forecast-busting manufacturing data in the United States boosted Asian stocks yesterday, with the figures easing concerns over the state of the world’s biggest economy.The news
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French IT giant buys into Brazilian market
French computer services and consulting group Capgemini said yesterday it has agreed to buy a 55-percent stake in Brazilian IT company CPM Braxis for 233 -
US cracks down on honey smuggling ring
The US government announced criminal charges against executives from six German and Chinese companies accused of smuggling antibiotic-tainted Chinese honey in order to avoid import -
Daihatsu to recall over 600,000 cars
Japanese mini-vehicle maker and Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu Motor Co. said yesterday it would recall more than 600,000 cars at home and in Europe due to -
Asian markets edge up on bargain-hunting
Asian markets edged higher yesterday as bargain-hunters moved in after the previous day's losses, while better than expected Australian growth data sent Sydney stocks surging.Traders
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Leadership hopeful Ozawa pledges intervention
Japan ruling party leadership candidate Ichiro Ozawa yesterday pledged intervention to tame the yen if he defeats Naoto Kan to become premier, illustrating the political
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Corporate News: Wine & Gourmet Asia back in October
Returning to Macau for the fourth year, Wine & Gourmet Asia 2010 will be held from October 28 to 30 at The Venetian. It will
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Corporate News: Grand Hyatt offers special birthday packages
Grand Hyatt Macau at City of Dreams is celebrating its first birthday in style by offering special half-price room packages in September.All guests born in
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Corporate News: MGM donates MOP 1 million for Zhouqu relief
MGM Macau donated MOP 1 million to the Liaison Office of Central People’s Government in Macau SAR to the relief efforts following the Zhouqu landslides.On
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Corporate News: Venetian hands scholarships and donations to NGOs
In celebration of the 3rd anniversary of The Venetian Macau on Saturday August 28, Sands China Ltd. hosted “The Venetian Macau ‘Together Macau’ Community Talent
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Corporate News: Omega opens new boutique at CoD
Luxury watchmaker Omega has opened a new boutique at the resort City of Dreams. It is the Swiss company's fifth store in Macau since its
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Corporate News: Mandarin Oriental offers chocolate mooncakes
In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop presents a delectable array of special mooncakes from 5 to 22 of this month.Traditional
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‘Dixit Maria’ – A Concert of Sacred Music Renaissance German and Portuguese
Caring to hear Musica Sacra in a most suitable environment – the Church of St Joseph’s Seminary – this weekend? The local Perosi Choir is
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WORLD OF BACCHUS: Shadow’s run – Fox Creek
Australia’s wine industry is an interesting one. In 2010, with 2,420 producing companies, the top 20, among which Foster’s Group and Constellation Wines Australia, account -
Sri Lanka fishermen find peace leaves nets empty
Fishermen in the Sri Lankan port of Trincomalee hoped the end of the island’s civil war would bring prosperity, but dynamite and corruption now threaten
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Venice filmfest open with Tarantino, Portman on red carpet
Natalie Portman and jury head Quentin Tarantino shared the red carpet as the prestigious Venice film festival kicked off last Wednesday and runs through September
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This Day in History: Ho Chi Minh dies
On September 2, 1969 President Ho Chi Minh of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam dies of a heart attack in Hanoi. Radio Hanoi announces the
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Offbeat: Nigeria government locks out late workers
Nigeria's government locked out hundreds of workers who showed up late in the capital on Tuesday as part of efforts to instill discipline among notoriously -
This Day in History: Korean Airlines flight shot down by Soviet Union
On September 1, 1983 Soviet jet fighters intercept a Korean Airlines passenger flight in Russian airspace and shoot the plane down, killing 269 passengers and
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Offbeat: Pakistan cricket lovers make ass of players
Pakistani cricket lovers Monday protested at the match-fixing scandal by pelting tomatoes at donkeys labelled with the names of top national players embroiled in the -
This Day in History: Princess Diana dies
On this day in 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, dies in Paris’ Pitie-Salpetiere Hospital after suffering massive chest injuries in an early morning car accident.
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Offbeat: Breast implant raffle in poll campaign
An opposition candidate in next month’s Venezuelan legislative elections is holding a breast implant raffle to fund his campaign, he said in a newspaper interview -
This Day in History: Train crashes into station in Yugoslavia
On August 30, 1974 a train entering a Zagreb, Yugoslavia, station derails, killing 153 people, on this day in 1974. It was the worst rail
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Offbeat: Company managers banned from Singapore casinos
A Singapore company has banned its management from the country’s two new casinos following reports a local businessman lost a fortune at the gaming tables,
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Cricket Haddin to miss Australia’s tour to India
Injured wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will miss Australia’s two-Test series in India next month after being left out of a 15-man tour squad named yesterday.Haddin has -
Pakistani in bet scandal say innocent
Three Pakistan cricketers at the centre of illegal betting allegations are innocent, Pakistan’s ambassador to Britain said yesterday after meeting the players.Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid
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Golf: OneAsia Tour axes China event
The OneAsia Tour has axed this year’s inaugural Shandong Gold Cup tournament in China due to scheduling issues, organisers said yesterday.The event was due to -
Embrace Delhi, says CGames chief
Australia’s Commonwealth Games chef de mission Steve Moneghetti said yesterday New Delhi Games organisers should be congratulated and not castigated.Moneghetti, the former Commonwealth Games champion
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Tennis: Tipsarevic ousts Roddick from US Open
US ninth seed Andy Roddick made a shocking second-round exit from the US Open with Serbia’s 44th-ranked Janko Tipsarevic firing 66 winners in a 3-6,
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Football: Coaches give thumbs up to extra referees
Top European club coaches yesterday welcomed the experiment with two extra assistant referees in the Champions League this season.“The controversial thing was always going to -
Football: Evergreen Klose aims at 2014 WCup
On the eve of Germany’s opening Euro 2012 qualifier, Germany striker Miroslav Klose said yesterday he wants to play on until the next World Cup -
Prandelli admits to Italian worries
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli admitted there’s an atmosphere of apprehension surrounding the national team ahead of today’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Estonia in Tallinn.Italy are -
Cricket: Afridi faces up to leading Pakistan
Pakistan one-day captain Shahid Afridi said he was looking forward to getting back to cricket despite the "challenge" of leading a team engulfed in a
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Football: Zidane boosts France’s new-look
World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane joined in with 1998 teammate Laurent Blanc's new look France side yesterday ahead of Friday's opening Euro 2012 qualifier at
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Golf: Asian Tour adds Thailand event
The Asian Tour added another event to its 2010 schedule yesterday with the Black Mountain Masters returning as its season finale.Big-hitting Swedish star Johan Edfors -
Tennis: US Open: Nadal, Wozniacki capture openers
US Open top seeds Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki moved into the second round on the Flushing Meadows hardcourts while Serbian stars Novak Djokovic and
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On Italian beaches, dog lifeguards are on watch
This summer, Italy’s special rescue workers were again chalking up success: some 300 dogs ready to help save lives on dozens of Italian beaches.In early
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Afghanistan’s Buddhas beckon tourists
Two empty niches facing over a lush green valley towards the snow-capped Hindu Kush mountains stand in silent testimony to Bamiyan’s rich past – and
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Time takes its toll on Latvia’s ‘Old Believers’
There are little more than a dozen residents left in as many wooden homes in this hamlet tucked away from civilisation in eastern Latvia. Most
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King's rainmakers take to skies to ease Thai drought
High above Thailand's parched landscape the kingdom's fleet of intrepid royal rainmakers work their meteorological wizardry.A squadron of 20 aircraft plunges through the clouds firing
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Erupting Vanuatu volcano lures thrill-seeking tourists
As the Mount Yasur volcano cracks like thunder, spewing molten rock and billowing clouds of ash, it sends a warm rush of air to tourists
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Brazil's pampered pets, best hospitals
When Pierre's regular check-up revealed his kidneys were struggling and he needed dialysis, there was no question what to do.His owner, Cibele Dominigues, admitted the
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The new face of Malaysia's Islamic witchdoctors
By day he is a BlackBerry-wielding computer analyst, but by night he destroys evil spirits using the Koran. Meet Mazlan Hakim, one of the new
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Suspense as Britain bids to save silent Hitchcock thrillers
Examining buckled film reels under a microscope, technicians pore over each precious original frame of Alfred Hitchcock's early movies as Britain bids to salvage the
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In Lebanon it’s what you are that counts
A Shiite Muslim in Lebanon’s diplomatic corps can forget about being appointed ambassador to Washington. The same goes for a posting in London for a
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Student politics wreck Bangladesh campus life
History student Abubakar Siddique, 21, was in his dormitory room on Dhaka University’s campus in February when a sharp object flew through a window and
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Philanthropy thriving in newly rich Singapore
If you want to smell like roses and help the world’s less privileged people, part with some of that extra money and give it to
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Pacific villagers await their god: Philip
Sitting in an ancient banyan tree in his remote village in Vanuatu, tribesman Sikor Natuan cradles a faded portrait of Britain’s Prince Philip against his
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Economist Henry Lei: ‘Poorer families to face problems’ due to inflation
The lower-income classes will sharply feel the effects of the rising inflation, economist Henry Lei said, in an interview with Macau Daily Times. The price
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Renato Villapando, Consul-General of the Philippines: ‘New labour law will significant ly reduce Filipinos in Macau’
After his first two months as the Consul-General of the Philippines in Macau, Renato Villapando believes Filipino workers “are becoming more informed” about job scams. The diplomat believes the criticism of the Consulate is unfair: “[We] assist our nationals in whatever we can. Of course we cannot get them out of jail nor legalise them if they have overstayed their visa.”
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Chan Kam Meng: Workers still disadvantaged
The Macau Federation of Trade Unions (FAOM) entered its 60th year of establishment in January this year. During the past six decades, the federation, which
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Jorge Fão, former lawmaker: Macau not yet ready for democracy
Hong Kong has taken a very important step towards political reform and Macau can take advantage of that, but local “critical masse” is still missing,
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‘Lack of a trade union law is very serious’
MDT – In the past, you were in charge of the first rallies in Macau. The last May 1 demonstration ended in clashes between protesters
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Former AL president: ‘People have other needs besides money’
After 10 years as president of the first and second Macau SAR Legislative Assembly (AL), Susana Chou decided to totally change her lifestyle. She is
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Susana Chou: ‘It was the right time to step down’
MDT – After 10 years presiding over the Legislative Assembly (AL), you chose to step down around seven months ago. How is your daily life
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Edward Davis: “Macau a natural place to launder dirty money”
Macau “could be a natural place” for Chinese organized crime to attempt money laundering. The warning comes from the American lawyer Edward Davis, who has
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Stéphane Bonifassi: “Respect for suspect rights problematic in Macau”
The lengthy proceedings of the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) coupled with intensive media coverage “has made the respect for suspect rights problematic in Macau”, said
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Jerry Nadal (senior vice-president for resident shows of Cirque du Soleil): ‘We’re here for the long hall’
ZAIA is here to stay, at least for eight more years. No conversation was held between Cirque du Soleil and Venetian about terminating the
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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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Macau know-how helps Hovione grow in China
At the foot of Taipa Grande hill there is a small factory almost hidden between a wall and surrounding trees. Hovione Macau is actually one
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MSAR, first step into the world
The Hovione group was founded in Portugal in 1959 by Ivan Villax, a Hungarian chemical engineer whose family had moved to Lisbon to get away
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‘No serious accident’ in 24 years
“We’ve never had a serious accident,” the Hovione Macau general manager said. In 24 years of operation, “most of the accidents” recorded in the local -
Meteorological Bureau: The weather never sleeps
The day dawned sunny, but it lasted only for a few hours. Before lunchtime, the rain was beating furiously on the glass windows and the
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‘El Niño’ brings rain, but no typhoon
Experts are predicting rain to increase by 20 to 30 percent this summer, as the typhoon season starts and finishes later than usual, deputy director
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Singapore: A challenging masterpiece
Moshe Safdie, the Israeli architect responsible for the structural concept for the Marina Bay Sands (MBS), summed up his vision for the Las Vegas Sands
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Marina Bay Sands to become a benchmark
With a collection of celebrity chefs, leading fashion, nightlife, and luxury spa operators, Marina Bay Sands (MBS), the unit of Las Vegas Sands Corp. in
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Macau not to suffer
Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands “is the biggest individual single investment” that Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) has, but Macau will not suffer with the competition.
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Europe can be the next step
Las Vegas Sands Corp. entered Asia hungry for business. They invested strongly in Macau and soon after they started building in Singapore. But the company,
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LVS targets Asia for 90 pct of revenue
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) expects 90 percent of its revenue to come from Asia by 2020, as its Singapore resort gets to be fully -
Marina Bay Sands: an investment that paid off
When architect Moshe Safdie came on board the Las Vegas Sands project in Singapore there was only four months left for the deadline set by
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Dragon boat races: ‘It’s a celebration’
Next Saturday from 9 am the rat race in the Macau streets might be a bit slower than usual and even the casinos could be
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Friday, September 03, 2010 - Edition no. 2010
* Lonq queues at Afghan bank amid corruption claims * Viva Macau: Gov’t loan ‘last on creditor list’ * Explosion on Gulf of Mexico oil rig * Taiwan
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The rule of numbers
The rule of numbers by Luciana Leitão Unlucky four, lucky eight – If you were born in China (whether in Macau or in Beijing), these and other
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