Property | Chinese developer’s debt struggle rattles investors

One of China’s biggest real estate developers is struggling to avoid defaulting on billions of dollars of debt, prompting concern about a broader economic fallout and protests by buyers of

Sands China, BOC Macau sign new credit card agreement

Sands China Ltd. and Bank of China Macau Branch announced that they have joined hands to issue the first co-branded UnionPay credit card targeting Macau residents. Through the collaboration, “the two

MGM to bring back Oktoberfest

This October, MGM will bring back the annual signature party Oktoberfest Macau at MGM from October 21 to 31 at MGM Cotai’s 1/F Roof Terrace. This year, the iconic cultural festivity marks its

Football | Grim future: Loss to Bayern exposes Barcelona’s new reality

Barcelona 0, Bayern 3 Barcelona needs to brace for some tough times ahead while adjusting to the post-Lionel Messi era. That message was clear after the 3-0 loss at home to Bayern

The Buzz | WHO reports big drop in new coronavirus infections

The World Health Organization said there were about 4 million coronavirus cases reported globally last week, marking the first major drop in new infections in more than two months. In

UN urges moratorium on use of AI that imperils human rights

The U.N. human rights chief is calling for a moratorium on the use of artificial intelligence technology that poses a serious risk to human rights, including face-scanning systems that track

Animal Farm | Hengqin, the catalyst!

The master plan for the development of the Guangdong-Macau intensive cooperation zone in Hengqin was recently made public. These are the first steps to be taken towards the integration of

Thursday, September 16, 2021 – edition no. 3859

— USD18 billion wiped out of big six casino stocks in a single market day following reports of possible tightened regulations in the gaming industry * Foreigners require visa to enter

Mainland law prevails in commercial disputes on Hengqin

When commercial disputes arise in the Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone on Hengqin, mainland law will apply, Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lei Wai Nong, said yesterday. The government is set to

Gaming | Melco withdraws integrated resort bid in Yokohama

  Melco Resorts & Entertainment has stopped its pursuit of an integrated resort development in the city of Yokohama, the company announced in a statement yesterday. This decision comes after the opposition-backed

USJ now allowed to accept mainland post-graduates

The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) has received Beijing’s permission to admit post-graduate students from Mainland China, rector of the university, Rev. Prof. Stephen Morgan, announced in a statement. “I was

Public consultation on new gaming law; gov’t conceals intentions

For the next 45 days, the government will conduct a public consultation on the amendments to the gaming law (Law 16/2001). In a press conference hosted at the government headquarters yesterday

Low turnout in AL elections deemed as a setback for the establishment

In what was deemed a reasonably predictable election, there were still a few surprises. Aside from the lowest voter turnout since 2001, the wins and losses of some candidates have alarmed

Elections2021 | Agnes Lam attributes poor showing to low voter turnout

Former lawmaker and candidate for the Legislative Assembly elections Agnes Lam admitted that it was surprising to see a low number of votes for her list, Civil Watch, which won

CE congratulates new AL lawmakers

The Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has congratulated all those elected to sit in the Legislative Assembly (AL), following Sunday’s election. Ho said that, looking ahead, the government will maintain good

#MeToo | Bystanders harass Chinese woman going public in court case

A Chinese woman was shoved by antagonistic bystanders as she headed to court yesterday in one of the few remaining #MeToo cases from a tamped-down movement whose legacy remains uncertain. Zhou

Diplomacy | Top China, Singapore officials meet to reaffirm ties

China’s top diplomat met yesterday in Singapore with the wealthy city-state’s prime minister, reaffirming the importance of trade and diplomatic ties between the two countries. In a Facebook post, Singapore’s Prime

Guo Wengui | Chinese tycoon’s companies pay $539M in US securities case

Three companies linked to a Chinese businessman who is a prominent critic of his country’s ruling Communist Party have agreed to pay $539 million to settle charges they conducted an

Flights restored as Typhoon Chanthu lingers off Shanghai

Transport links in the Chinese commercial hub of Shanghai were largely restored yesterday as a typhoon remained offshore. Typhoon Chanthu brought high winds and rain to the country’s largest city and

This day in history | 1964 The Sun newspaper is born

The Sun newspaper is published today for the first time. It is replacing the Mirror Group’s Daily Herald, which has been losing readers and advertising revenue for several years. The newest arrival

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