E-cigarettes banned in Macau, parallel trade feared

The Legislative Assembly (AL) has passed, on its final reading, the amendments to the smoking law banning the import, sales, and transport into Macau of all

Security Secretary blames foreign influence for distorted national security mindset

Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak has warned that foreign influences may impact or alter a person’s national identity recognition. He stressed that such

Economy shrinks by nearly 40% amid pandemic woes

The city’s economy contracted 39.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2022 amid the pandemic outbreak in the neighboring regions, which affected the city’s border

Minimum casino table income set at MOP7 million, tables capped at 6,000

The maximum number of gaming tables for all casinos in the city is capped at 6,000, while gaming machines have a maximum of 12,000 from

Satellite casinos find alleged increase in concessionaires’ revenue shares ‘unreasonable’

A gaming operator is reportedly planning to increase its revenue shares from satellite casinos by 5%, according to media reports, amid the public tender for a new gaming

Public consultation sectorial sessions show full support

Beginning last Friday and extending over the weekend, a series of sectorial sessions about proposed amendments to the Law on Safeguarding National Security were hosted by

Flooding deaths pass 1,000 in ‘climate catastrophe’

Deaths from widespread flooding in Pakistan topped 1,000 since mid-June, officials said yesterday, as the country’s climate minister called the deadly monsoon season “a serious

Gov’t: No one injured as Typhoon Ma-on batters region

The city was battered by tropical storm Ma-on for 12.5 hours yesterday as the city’s observatory hoisted signal No. 8 at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. Strong winds and heavy

The Star’s ties with Chow Tai Fook under questions amid alleged triads links

Australia's The Star casino has been put into question as it partnered with a major shareholder that allegedly has ties with several notorious gangsters in

Authorities negotiating quarantine for Hong Kong students, no number yet

Local authorities are still in negotiations with their counterparts in the neighboring region of Hong Kong about the possibility of Macau accepting quarantine applications from

Eating spicy in Chongqing’s WWII shelters

The city of Chongqing, dubbed one of China’s four “furnace” cities, is known for both soaring temperatures and spicy cuisine — notably its hotpot, a peppery bubbling

Typhoon Ma-on edges closer, bringing ‘strong winds’

Tropical cyclone signal No. 8 will be hoisted at 10:30 p.m. as Typhoon Ma-On edges closer. Several cities in southern China, including Macau and Hong Kong, have raised their

Electric price spikes frustrate residents amid current financial turmoil

This month’s electricity bills, spiking even amid the government’s utility subsidies, have surprised many households. Yesterday, the Times was informed that residents were seeing their

Less gaming means less crime in 1H, but there are exceptions

The significant drop in gaming activities in Macau is also the cause of the reduction in crimes recorded in the first half of this year (1H), statistics

Mandates on fighting the pandemic ’violate the law’

Several residents who were supposed to exit the quarantine hotel on August 17 have been mandated to stay as their quarantine is extended. This news

Committee calls for clearer details on how gov’t can attract talent

The Third Standing Committee has discussed a bill concerning a “legal system for attracting talent” and yesterday introduced the first six articles. Of these, the

Top court upholds ex-PM Najib’s graft conviction

Malaysian ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak lost his final appeal yesterday in a graft case linked to the looting of the 1MDB state fund, with the top court

Macau law is local and tailored, not an imposition like in Hong Kong

Macau's law on national security is a specific law produced locally and takies into account the reality and distinctiveness of the territory, the Secretary for Security, Wong

Tourism sector hopes for rebound amid staff shortage

With the resuming of quarantine-free travel between Macau and Zhuhai, the travel sector is confident that it would see color in visitor arrivals during the

Survey: Nearly 80% ‘hold positive attitude’ to city’s vaccination program

A survey conducted by a local association shows that nearly 80% of local residents have a positive attitude towards the city’s vaccination program.  The

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