Author: Lynzy Valles, MDT
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Macau universities retain positions in global university rankings
The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) and the University of Macau (UM) have retained their places on the 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) ranking. ... -
SAR vulnerable to job losses if travel restrictions, quarantine continue
The Macau SAR is in sixth place globally among the cities for which travel and tourism have the largest contribution to their respective region’s employment, making ... -
The 13 Hotel in financial trouble again after sale agreement lapses
The developer of the troubled The 13 Hotel is looking for other prospective buyers after a sale proposal and purchase agreement for the hotel collapsed. The ... -
Exhibition highlights role of mangroves in coastal environment
The University of Saint Joseph kicked off an exhibition yesterday about mangroves in a bid to further spread awareness on the value of the mangrove ecosystem. ... -
Resident slams room condition, lack of drinking water at quarantine facility
Several local residents who have undergone the mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival to the Macau SAR have different experiences to share. Some – particularly those that ... -
Gov’t launches next round of continuing education subsidy
The fourth round of the Continuing Education Development Plan is set to run from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2023 due to the economic ... -
Gaming | Association calls on Macau gov’t to extend concessions
A gaming association is calling on the government to extend the current gaming concessionaires which are scheduled to expire in June 2022. Speaking to the press ... -
Authorities hint casino closure possible upon hypothetical confirmation of Covid-19 case
Casinos may close once a Covid-19 case is detected in a particular gaming property, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) and Judiciary Police (PJ) announced ... -
Legal expert says some labor laws ‘peculiar’ and ‘a nuisance’
Some of Macau’s labor laws are peculiar, says legal expert Helena Kok, who specializes in this area of the law. Speaking during a breakfast talk organized ... -
Interview | Exchange program, financial aid inspires student to pursue study in UK
Local universities in the Macau SAR are offering short-term exchange programs, allowing students to have the opportunity to learn about new cultures and enhance personal development. ... -
KL-Macau route will only resume once control measures are relaxed
AirAsia will not be able to resume the Kuala Lumpur-Macau flight route any time soon, despite what travel and aviation industry market intelligence website CAPA has indicated. The ... -
MGM, Café Dilly officially sign partnership agreement
Gaming operator MGM and Charlestrong Café Companhia Limitada hosted a product release and contract signing yesterday at the Portuguese-speaking Countries Food Products Exhibition Center to officially ... -
25% rise in visitor arrivals over the weekend
Macau saw a rise in visitors arrivals over the weekend after authorities resumed issuing visas under the Individual Visit Scheme. According to the available data, the ... -
State agency pledges to promote SAR-Hengqin collaboration
China’s National Development and Reform Commission has pledged to press ahead with work relating to the joint development of Macau and Hengqin, in a bid to ... -
Gaming | Wynn’s revenue suffers in difficult first half of 2020
Wynn Macau has recorded an operating revenue decrease of 79.2% to HKD3.97 billion in the first half of the year, attributing the drop to the ... -
Family continues donation drive supporting migrant workers in need
Seven months into the Covid-19 pandemic, one Macau-based family has continued to lead a donation drive to assist migrant workers who have lost their jobs or ... -
Police carry out evacuation drill in low-lying areas
The Judiciary Police (PJ) has carried out an evacuation drill for low-lying areas, including the area between Ponte 16 and Rua de Francisco António and the ... -
Galaxy’s confidence in Macau not shaken by 91% revenue drop
Galaxy Entertainment Group’s (GEG) net revenue during the second quarter of 2020 stood at HKD1.15 billion, down 91% year-on-year and down 77% quarter-on-quarter due to the ... -
Lui committed to Japan IRs despite timeline delays
Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) said that it remains committed to its Japan expansion plans despite the timeline delays associated with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. ... -
WeChat ban could hurt US casino operators: reports
The Trump administration’s WeChat ban may hamper the operations of American gaming operations in the Macau SAR, as a significant percentage of their patrons are ... -
EVA Air monitors travel demand for Macau-European routes
EVA Air said it is monitoring passenger travel demand from the Macau SAR to European countries and making necessary adjustments to its flight schedules. Last week, ... -
Gaming Summit postponed to 2021
The 4th edition of the ASEAN Gaming Summit, which was to take place later this year, has been postponed to the second quarter of 2021. ... -
Our Desk | Goodbye, staycation!
Since at least June, nearly all hotels in the city, particularly 5-star ones, have been offering good deals for local residents, whether for in-hotel or dining ... -
SMEs pleased with outcome of Sands Shopping Carnival
Hundreds of local SMEs participated in the first Sands Shopping Carnival held over the weekend in the hopes of showcasing their products and services to the ... -
Security Office rejects claims that Jho Low is in town
The Office of the Secretary for Security has refuted the claims of Malaysian authorities that fugitive businessman Jho Taek Low, also known as Jho Low, is ... -
Patience needed for return of mass tourism to Macau
Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong said that patience is needed before mass tourism returns as there is still no assurance of when the ... -
Fugitive Jho Low still thought to be hiding in the SAR
Malaysian authorities are confident that fugitive businessman Jho Low is still hiding in Macau, as they continue working to bring him home to answer for his ... -
IAS knows of three baby abandonments in 4 years
Macau has recorded three cases of suspected infant abandonment referred by hospitals from 2016 until June 2020, according to data provided by the Social Welfare ... -
Interview | Diocese concerned with global issues affecting Catholic Church: expert
It remains unclear whether China will meet its pledge to recognize underground clergy and clandestine diocese. According to José Miguel Encarnação, an expert on China-Vatican relations, ... -
Gov’t penalizes travel agency for crashing helicopter tour registration platform
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has penalized a local travel agency participating in the “Macao Ready Go! Local Tours” for jeopardizing its system’s functionality and ... -
Coffee brand partners with MGM to offer tourism products
A local SME that sells organic coffee products has partnered with MGM China to offer its products as souvenirs for visitors to Macau. Charlestrong Café Companhia ... -
Gaming | LVS considers Macau as having better recovery potential than Vegas, Singapore
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) considers Macau its biggest upside potential, however, without the relaunch of the Individual Visit Scheme (IVS), there is not much hope for ... -
Commercial property rents in central Macau retreat to 2010 levels
The number of residential and commercial property sales plunged in the first half of the year amid the ongoing coronavirus-induced economic recession. According to real estate ... -
MGTO focuses promotion on city’s ‘bread and butter’
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is prioritizing promotions targeting mainland China, particularly Guangdong Province, which it has dubbed the city’s “bread and butter.” In a ... -
Only one third of e-vouchers have been fully consumed
With little more than a week to go before the first phase of the consumer voucher expires, only a third of local residents have used the ...
