Author: Lynzy Valles, MDT
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2019-nCov Passengers allege no notifications about canceled flights
Approximately 100 flights to and from mainland China, Taiwan and Macau have been canceled since yesterday, according to information issued by the Macau International Airport, in ... -
Chief Executive: Coronavirus outbreak may peak after CNY
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng did not rule out the possibility of forcing the closure of casinos in the coming days, as the government anticipates that ... -
Commentator: lack of political roadmap makes gov’t manifesto implausible
Political commentator Eric Sautedé said yesterday that the electoral platform of Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng mostly closely resembles a “shopping list” in that it is ... -
Suicide prevention hotline expecting more calls this year
The suicide prevention and emotional aid hotline is expecting to see an increase in calls related to suicide cases this year, according to the secretary-general of ... -
Sinulog Festival raises funds for Taal Volcano victims
The 20th annual Sinulog Festival was celebrated by the Filipino community at Sintra Square yesterday, and this time it was celebrated with a cause. This year’s ... -
Hengqin: JLL optimistic about future demand
The potential for property development in Hengqin is significant, as is local residents’ access to such real estate, said Jones Lang LaSalle’s chief operating officer (COO) ... -
Macau air passengers faced Manila dilemma after cancelled flights
Hundreds of passengers flying between Manila and Macau have been affected by the activity of Taal volcano near the Philippines’ capital, which caused disruption and delays ... -
Steve Vickers: New gov’t signals shifts in gaming policies
Steve Vickers & Associates, a Hong Kong based specialist political and corporate risk consultancy, has said in its latest annual security report that the changes to ... -
Sands China to continue responsible gaming initiatives into 2020
Sands China Ltd. has pledged to conduct more training sessions and workshops for its employees this year as part of the company’s responsible gaming initiatives. In ... -
JLL say delta bridge had no impact on city’s property market
The opening of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HKZMB) had little to no impact on property prices and sales in Macau, despite the predictions of some Hong ... -
Tourists reach record high 39.4m
Macau received 39.4 million visitors in 2019, recording an increase of about 10% from 2018’s 35.8 million, according to data provided by the Public Security Police ... -
Light Rapid Transit trial period extended until Jan 31
The government has decided to extend the trial period of operation of the newly opened Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) until January after it encountered operation ... -
Cultural authority instructed to spend money wisely
Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture Elsie Ao Ieong U has reportedly instructed the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) to be cautious about its spending. As cited ... -
Almost 1 million Christmas visitors in just seven days
Tourist arrivals to Macau numbered 984,995 in the seven days from December 20 to 26, indicating an end-month improvement from what had been an otherwise slow ... -
Chui’s few achievements summed up in economic stability, cash handouts
The formal inauguration of Ho Iat Seng as Chief Executive during today’s official ceremony offers convenient moment to pause and reflect on the closing of the ... -
HK insists detention of traveler to Macau ‘legal and justified’
Hong Kong’s acting Chief Executive Matthew Cheung has urged the public not to read too much into the arrest of a Hong Kong man by Zhuhai ... -
Give me Liberty wins best film at IFFAM
American film Give Me Liberty won Best Film in the international competition category of the 4th International Film Festival Awards – Macau, topping the nine other ... -
International Film Festival & Awards – Macao Hong Kong film wins new Shorts Competition
The newly launched Shorts Competition at the 4th International Film Festival & Awards – Macao (IFFAM) has announced that the Hong Kong film “Lonely Encounter” by ... -
Cinema | IFFAM jury: Online platforms play crucial role in film success
Online ticketing platforms in mainland China play a critical role in the overall gross revenue of a film, as the platforms allow users to rate the ... -
Tourism training focuses on sustainable planning
The Global Centre for Tourism Education and Training of the Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) recently held a training program on sustainable tourism in collaboration with ... -
Gaming | Japan striving to ensure IRs produce minimal negative effects
With Japan opening its doors to integrated resort operators to bid for one of three licenses across the country, an industry expert has said that the ... -
Survey shows gay community face more discrimination, suicidal thoughts
A recent survey shows that discrimination against the LGBT+ community stands at 7.17 points out of 10, with gay people experience higher levels of discrimination compared ... -
Institute launches website featuring city’s historical resources
A website containing resources on the Macau SAR’s historiography, cartography, iconography and other materials that inform the city’s historic role in bridging continents and culture has ... -
Environment | Activist dissatisfied with gov’t’s slow implementation on MOP1 plastic bag
The call for the government to reduce plastic waste is entering into force today as single-use plastic bags in retail locations will now cost one pataca. ... -
Venetian | teamLab to open in February launching new ‘immersive artworks’
Immersive visual arts collective teamLab is set to open a permanent museum at The Venetian Macao in February 2020. Named teamLab SuperNature, the museum will present a ... -
Q&A | Father Cyril, Law Chancellor: Priest highlights need for local seminarians to cope with demand
The movement of missionaries has always been a constant feature of Christianity. However, the Macau SAR currently faces a lack of clergymen, thus leading to a ... -
Aviation | AirAsia allegedly rescheduled, cancelled flights this festive season
AirAsia has allegedly cancelled and rescheduled some flights ahead of this upcoming Christmas season, forcing passengers who have booked flights months in advance to either pay ... -
Q&A | William Bascaule Director AFM: Alliance Française’s modernizing programs, aims to collaborate with Hengqin, Zhuhai
Alliance Française Macao (AFM) has outlined its goals for the next year, with a focus on strengthening its collaboration with local universities, renovating its premises and ... -
IFFAM 2019 | Festival opens with praised black comedy, focus on Macau’s own productions
The 4th International Film Festival & Awards – Macao is set to open in December with a black comedy film. Jojo Rabbit will kick off the annual ... -
Caritas to allot MOP1 million from bazaar fund for new elderly home
Caritas Macau is allotting 1 million patacas of the funds that were raised during its 50th charity bazaar to fund the construction of a new aged ... -
TrailHiker holds 10th edition with series of eco action initiatives
The 10th MGM Macau Eco TrailHiker was held this weekend with about 2,600 participants in 650 teams competing in three race categories including the 10km Fun ... -
Gaming | GGR plunges 3.2% despite recording strongest month
Macau’s gross gaming revenue recorded a 3.2% year-on-year decrease in October to MOP26.43 billion ($3.28 billion), according to official data released on Friday, recording its ... -
Anima: Proposed IAM bill could lead to shut down of slaughterhouses
Animal rights activist Albano Martins said that the Municipal Affairs Bureau’s (IAM) proposed bill to euthanize animals as a last resort to prevent animal diseases could ... -
No wins for local team in badminton tournament
The annual Macau Open Badminton is back until November 3, inviting approximately 280 players from 18 countries and regions to participate the tournament. With a total ... -
Sands China hosts trade session for local SME suppliers
Sands China hosted its fourth invitational matching session yesterday, featuring 10 participating local small and medium enterprises (SME) that offer sustainability-related products and services. The matching ...
