Daily Archives: Friday, October 16, 2020
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G2E Asia | China-US tensions could create operational problems for concessionaires
CEO and owner of Global Betting & Gaming Consultants (GBGC), Warwick Bartlett, considers it almost certain that all six gaming concessionaires will continue under the next ... -
Briefs | Domestic abusers will not evade responsibilities, says Prosecutor General
Prosecutor General Ip Son Sang has said that despite successful prosecutions of domestic violence being low in reality, it does not mean that suspects can ... -
Suncity Group grows stake in Summit Ascent to 70%
Hong Kong-listed Suncity Group Holdings has become the controlling shareholder of Summit Ascent Holdings, the lead promoter of the Tigre de Cristal casino complex near Vladivostok, ... -
G2E Asia | Not granting US gaming concessions an ‘act of self-harm,’ gaming expert says
The denial of new licenses for the U.S.-owned gaming concessionaires operating in Macau in the upcoming tender would be an “act of self-harm,” said the CEO ... -
Crime | Smugglers lurking at Qingmao Port to enter the SAR
The Judiciary Police (PJ) intercepted a group of three mainland residents trying to illegally enter Macau, the department said yesterday during a special press conference. Zhuhai’s ... -
CCAC investigates two cases of alleged wrongdoing at Labour Affairs Bureau
An individual allegedly bribed a training course invigilator from Labour Affairs Bureau, promising to give the government worker a sum of 2,000 patacas in return for ... -
Woman becomes a scapegoat after husband denies crime
A male driver has been charged by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) with evading criminal responsibilities, and his wife has been charged with conducting personal ... -
Lawmaker report | Agnes Lam: gov’t measures show ‘double standards’
Some government measures have “recently begun to show double standards, and public opinion has rebounded,” said lawmaker Agnes Lam during a press conference held yesterday, where ... -
IPIM executive says city is undertaking market reshape
Vincent U, Executive Director of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), said that a market reshape is taking place in Macau as the idea ... -
Lusofonia Festival to kick off tonight
The 23rd Lusofonia Festival will be held from today until Sunday at the Taipa Houses, featuring booths of Portuguese-speaking communities from ten region. The festival offers a ... -
Gov’t to consider extending Covid-19 test validity period to 14 days
The Macau SAR government is considering extending the Covid-19 test validity period from seven days to 14 days. Yesterday, a group of representatives from the General ... -
Hong Kong-Singapore travel bubble to reopen financial hub links
Singapore and Hong Kong will open their borders to one another for the first time in almost seven months, exempting people in both cities from compulsory ... -
This Day in History | 1996 Handguns to be banned in the UK
The British Government has announced plans to outlaw almost all handguns following the shocking massacre at Dunblane in Scotland. On 13 March Thomas Hamilton walked into ... -
UK | London shifts into second-highest virus risk tier as cases rise
Britain’s health secretary has shifted London into the second-highest COVID-19 alert level amid a rise in cases. Health Secretary Matt Hancock told the House of Commons ... -
High Alert | UN calls Europe’s virus restrictions ‘absolutely necessary’
The head of the World Health Organization’s Europe office said the exponential surge of coronavirus cases across the continent has warranted the restrictive measures being taken ... -
Music | Company behind S. Korean hit band BTS soar in trading debut
South Korea’s Big Hit Entertainment, the company that manages global pop sensation BTS, had a dynamite trading debut Thursday in Seoul, helped by the zeal of ... -
Taste of Edesia | Don Alfonso: Elegant simplicity
Don Alfonso 1890 is known for their delicious pizzas, pastas, and exquisitely simple seafood which reflects the gastronomic heritage of southern Italy. This autumn, the establishment ... -
Melco generates over MOP2.6 million for SMEs through roadshows
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has generated over MOP2.6 million since January 2020 for SMEs through its innovative Heart of House roadshows with colleagues. Melco’s commitment to SME success ... -
MGM presents Cheers, Macau! featuring German gourmet
From October 23 to November 1, Cheers, Macau! will take place at Anytime, the atrium area situated under th Spectacle roof of MGM Cotai, every night from ... -
Wellness | Beauty without pain
During the past several years, many dermatologists have been using radio frequency and ultrasound to reverse signs of ageing. Endeavours to reduce pain and downtime while ... -
Italian truffles featured in seasonal menu at The Manor
The Manor at The St. Regis Macao is presenting a limited-edition six-course menu featuring the rich, earthy flavors of Italian truffles. Crafted by Executive Sous Chef, ... -
Macau Racing Tips | The Afonso Abuquerque 1500 Metres Turf 2020-10-17 | Sat | 15:10
Victory Moment from Y C Fung’s stable struggled in his racing career in MJC; last season he raced seven times with one win and one second. ... -
The Buzz | China tracks US Navy ship’s passage through Taiwan Strait
China says it tracked a U.S. Navy warship as it passed through the Taiwan Strait and has its forces in the area on high alert, as ... -
Thailand declares emergency after unprecedented protest
Thailand’s government declared a strict new state of emergency for the capital yesterday, a day after a student-led protest against the country’s traditional establishment saw an ... -
World Views | We’re looking at the glass-half-empty recovery
The global economic ascent has begun. From encouraging data in Singapore to less-dire global forecasts and earnings from banking behemoths, the corner appears to have been turned ... -
Friday, October 16, 2020 – edition no. 3639
* Hong Kong-Singapore bubble travel in weeks * G2E Asia: Not granting US gaming concessions an ‘act of self-harm,’ gaming expert says * CCAC investigates two ...
