Author: Catarina Pinto
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Scholars: Macau can still learn from Vegas without replicating it
Gaming jurisdictions worldwide, including Macau, can still learn from the vast experience in Las Vegas, but to merely replicate its concept might not be the best ... -
Online gambling guru jet departure to Las Vegas shrouded in mystery
Malaysian businessman and alleged member of Hong Kong’s 14K triad Wei Seng “Paul” Phua was detained and released on bail in Macau last month. His departure ... -
Several flights delayed per day over China’s military drills
Two to three flights per day – departing or arriving in Macau from mainland China – are likely to be delayed in the coming days due ... -
Pro-democratic groups file court appeal on referendum assemblies
Pro-democratic groups organizing a civil referendum on universal suffrage will be filing an appeal at court today after the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) rejected ... -
Gov’t to roll out 4G in 2015
Hoi Chi Leong, director of the Bureau of Telecommunications Regulation (DSRT), announced yesterday that the government intends to provide 4G mobile services to Macau residents in ... -
Open Macau Society to appeal IACM’s decision to ban assemblies on unofficial referendum
The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) has denied the Open Macau Society’s request to hold assemblies to promote a civil referendum on universal suffrage – ... -
‘Non-Catholics’ sign withdrawn from Macau Cathedral
A sign reading “Non-Catholics please do not go forward” that was recently placed inside Macau’s Cathedral, located in the central district, has been withdrawn. Initially, the ... -
28th INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL | Russia’s oldest symphony orchestra and Laurie Anderson in town
The 28th Macao International Music Festival, taking place between October 3 and November 1, will feature St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra – Russia’s oldest symphony ensemble – ... -
Agnes Lam launches bra donation campaign to help African women
What if by donating a bra you could help African women who were forced into prostitution? The editor-in-chief of the New Generation Magazine, Ms Agnes Lam, ... -
Our Desk: Learning to stop!
Since Israel launched its ground offensive in Gaza last Saturday, the ever-lasting conflict between Israeli and Palestinians has escalated rapidly once more. We’ve seen this before. ... -
European Trade Centre in Tianjin looking for investors in Macau
The European Trade Centre (ETC) project, which is currently under development in the Chinese city of Tianjin, was recently unveiled in Macau, with its representatives emphasizing ... -
Macau Conscience urges TDM to investigate former news director
The group Macau Conscience has urged the public broadcaster TDM to investigate a former news editor-in-chief, who has allegedly sent two insulting letters to a former ... -
Chui Sai On chooses same team as in 2009 for his campaign
Lawmaker Vong Hin Fai as candidacy representative, Leong Sio Pui as coordinator, and Eva Lou as assistant coordinator – these are not unknown names in Macau’s ... -
LRT to be extended into Hengqin Island
The Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system currently under construction in Taipa will be extended into Hengqin Island, a plan that was confirmed yesterday by the Director-General ... -
Chui Sai On promises ‘relatively radical change’ in team of secretaries
Seeking a second term, the Chief Executive, Mr Chui Sai On, has revealed that – if re-elected – Macau people may expect “a relatively radical change” ... -
AL PLENARY | Gov’t slammed for lack of long-term plan on public housing
Although the government has recently announced a plan to build 28,000 public housing units in reclamation Zone A, lawmakers have still raised criticism over the lack ... -
Interview with the British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau, Caroline Wilson UK eyes Macau to introduce food, beverage and luxury products
Having recently visited Macau for the Queen’s Birthday celebration (which was marked Saturday in England), the British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau, Ms. Caroline ...
