Stanley Ho cedes empire chair to daughter Daisy in latest Asia tycoon departure

Stanley Ho became the latest Hong Kong billionaire to step away from the empire he built, passing along the top roles at casino operator SJM Holdings Ltd. to his heirs.

Gov’t draws up 10 priority tasks to reduce storm impact

At a press conference yesterday, the government presented a series of ten measures to address the shortcomings detected after the passage of Typhoon Hato last August. The

Environment | Expert calls for immediate action to create clean, compact cities

The 11th Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum & Exhibition (MIECF) kicked off yesterday, with Chief Executive Chui Sai On officiating the opening ceremony.

Macao Museum plans renovations to attract more visitors

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Macao Museum is organizing a series of activities to highlight its history and contributions to the region, starting next week.

Farm Cultural Park founder gives seminar in Macau

The seminar “Farm Cultural Park, a Platform for Change” will be held tomorrow in Albergue SCM Hall D1. This seminar, conducted by Andrea Bartoli, will provide information

Guangdong, Macau fund to guarantee 3.5 percent annual return

Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong, told the press that Macau would invest RMB20 billion in the “Guangdong and Macau Co-operation Development Fund,” which will have

Residential mortgage loans decrease in Feb

New approvals of residential mortgage loans and commercial real estate loans decreased month-to-month in February 2018, according to statistics released by the Monetary Authority of Macao on Wednesday. New

Galaxy may be forced to consider alternative locations for casino

Galaxy Entertainment Group may be forced to consider other locations for its USD500-million casino project in the Philippines, according to a statement yesterday by

Wynn Resorts’ Boston casino is rising on land tied to a mobster

Wynn Resorts Ltd.’s Boston area casino, heralded as a growth engine for locals and the company alike, was nearing completion when trouble arrived earlier this year

Real Estate Matters | What makes a tenant a ‘good’ tenant?

In light of the new legislation that came into effect in February 2018 introducing three-year tenancy contracts, we’ve seen landlords become increasingly reluctant to list their properties on

Beijing denies Xi comments aimed at settling US dispute

China’s government yesterday denied President Xi Jinping’s promise of market-opening measures this week was aimed at settling a tariff dispute with Washington and said negotiations are impossible under

Hong Kong | Law firms join Goldman in fight for gay spouse visas

More than a dozen large banks and law firms from the U.S., Europe and Asia are joining forces on behalf of a British lesbian in a landmark

Corporate Bits | 6,200 Sands staff members celebrate 10-year milestone

Around 6,200 Sands China team members are commemorating their 10-year service anniversaries with the company at more than 60 departmental celebrations that began in March and

Death Penalty | China remains top executioner as global executions fall

A new annual report on the death penalty calls sub-Saharan Africa a “beacon of hope” amid a decline in executions worldwide and China remained the “world’s top

Sun Zhengcai | Chinese politician accused of conspiracy admits to graft

Sun Zhengcai, former party leader of the western megacity of Chongqing, pleaded guilty to the charges in court and expressed repentance, according to the No. 1

Sweden charges man with spying on Tibetans for Beijing

Swedish authorities said yesterday they have charged a man with spying for China, on suspicion that he gathered information on Tibetans who had fled to Sweden.

Taiwan Strait live-fire drills announced amid tensions

China yesterday announced live-firing military exercises in the Taiwan Strait amid heightened tensions over increased American support for Taiwan’s government. The announcement by the

North Korea | Construction is booming in the country, but who’s paying?

Beachfront, five-star hotels? Skyscrapers just blocks from Kim Il Sung Square? North Korea is racing forward with major development projects some experts believe are

China-Australia | PM Turnbull says ‘some tension’ in relations

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said yesterday there is “some tension” in relations with Beijing, following accusations of Chinese meddling in the country’s politics and concerns over

Vietnam | Courts jail two more activists in stepped up crackdown

Courts in central Vietnam yesterday handed down lengthy prison terms against two activists as communist authorities stepped up their crackdown on dissent. The two were given

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