Gaming | Boracay casino in question after Duterte comments

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said yesterday that he will establish Boracay as a land reform area once its six-month rehabilitation period concludes, casting doubt over what will

China property tycoons bet that gambling will come to Hainan

This week, the Chinese president will visit the island and hotel magnates like Zeng hope the leader will come bearing gifts: new tax concessions to attract

Courts | Dore investor entitled to receive HKD6 million

The Court of First Instance (TJB) ruled that a Dore Entertainment Group investor is entitled to receive HKD6 million plus interest. The investor is one

Leong highlights Macau’s role in Greater Bay Area plan

The Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, said yesterday that the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area will create further opportunities for Macau to

CRIME | Man accused of trying to rape house party host

A 36-year-old man is being accused of sexually assaulting against a woman, aged 25, after a house party. The incident occurred at around 4 a.m. on Sunday after

Sands China commits to local SMEs | Firm sees significant increase in revenue

Sands China’s commitment to supporting local Small and Medium Enterprises has significantly benefited a number of local enterprises as the company continues to foster relationships

Briefs | Lawmaker calls for traffic accident fund

Lawmaker Lei Chan U has suggested that the government establish a fund to provide financial assistance to victims of traffic accidents. In a written inquiry to the government, Lei

New Macau urges CCAC to investigate land grant

The New Macau Association (ANM) submitted a letter to the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) yesterday, urging the bureau to investigate the unfinished project at 15 and 17

Researcher resorts to crowdfunding after being refused by gov’t entities

A young local researcher has admitted that he had to resort to crowdfunding after being refused by two government entities when requesting funds for his research. As the

Study shows sports facilities growth not in line with population increase

A study commissioned by the Sports Bureau (ID) to the University of Macau last year concluded that sports facilities in the region have been growing at a

Over 30,000 visitors attend 1st edition of lusophone market

The first edition of the “Lusophone Highlight” market has concluded after six days of promotion, tasting and sales of products from Portuguese-speaking countries. The initiative of

‘Red songs’ group accused of disturbing community life

A group of middle- aged local residents singing “red songs” inside Iao Hon Garden has been accused of disturbing life within the community, according to a report by MASTV.

Corporate Bits | MGM donates MOP300,000 to holy house of mercy’s welfare shop

MGM donated MOP300,000 to the Macau Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop project, financing the distribution of food hampers to more than 360 local disadvantaged households.

Alibaba-backed China car startup to raise USD2.7b this year

Xiaopeng Motors, which counts Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Foxconn Technology Group among its investors, plans to raise 17 billion yuan (USD2.7 billion) in funds this

Gulfstream business jet lead in China at risk in trade spat

Gulfstream, the maker of the G650 business jet, is at risk of losing its dominance in China because of a worsening trade spat with the

Apple co-founder protests Facebook

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is shutting down his Facebook account as the social media giant struggles to cope with the worst privacy crisis in its history. In an

Trade War | China is said to study yuan devaluation amid US spat

China is evaluating the potential impact of a gradual yuan depreciation, people familiar with the matter said, as the country’s leaders weigh their options in a

Beijing bans exports to North Korea of weapons-related goods

China has banned exports to North Korea of electronics and other goods that can be used in making weapons, tightening U.N. sanctions imposed over Pyongyang’s nuclear

Cambodia | Election body warns against poll boycott calls

Cambodia’s National Election Committee warned yesterday that anyone urging voters to boycott the upcoming general election or otherwise interfere in the polls could face criminal charges and

Australia | PM regrets setting opinion poll benchmark

Australia’s prime minister said yesterday that he regretted using a lengthy string of bad opinion polls to justify ousting his predecessor three years ago. Prime Minister

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