Macau GP to consider EV races if they gain in popularity

The Macau Grand Prix annual event may consider including races featuring electric vehicles (EVs) if this type of racing event gains more popularity and if it

Beijing wants US halt Olympics interference; implement consensus

China is demanding the U.S. end “interference” in the Beijing Winter Olympics, which begin next week, in an apparent reference to a diplomatic boycott imposed by Washington

Hao vs LVS | Defense lawyer claims AAEC, not LVS, severed ties before license tender

Connections between the Asian American Entertainment Corporation (AAEC) and the local subsidiaries of Las Vegas Sands Corporation (LVS), set up to bid for the 2001-2002 gaming

Academic estimates up to 21.7 million tourist arrivals in 2022

An academic has estimated that the city will see this year’s tourist arrivals ranging from 9.9 million to 21.7 million. The University of Macau (UM)

Number of gaming promoters down 50% following junket scandal

The number of gambling promoter licenses in the city has decreased nearly 50% in just one year in the aftermath of the arrest of Suncity Group

Crime | PJ apprehends six suspects from cross-border loan shark syndicate

A cross-border loan shark syndicate was busted in a joint operation involving the local and mainland police, which arrested nearly 50 suspects, Judiciary Police (PJ) announced

Ukraine Crisis | Russia threatens retaliation if security demands not met

Russia warned yesterday it would quickly take “retaliatory measures” if the U.S. and its allies reject its security demands and continue their “aggressive” policies, ratcheting up pressure

Gaming | UAE sheikhdom to allow casinos as Wynn Resorts plans project

One of the seven sheikhdoms in the United Arab Emirates said yesterday it will allow “gaming” while announcing a multibillion-dollar deal with Las Vegas-based casino giant

Lawmaker demands gov’t prepare early for border normalization with Hong Kong

Lawmaker Ip Sio Kai has called on the government to release more details of plans for border normalization between Macau and Hong Kong. He pointed

Macau seeing a pandemic-boosted expat exodus

A large number of people are currently leaving or preparing to leave Macau in what can potentially represent the largest exodus of expatriates in a long

Macau joins other jurisdictions welcoming back B737 MAX

From Monday, Macau has joined the group of countries and regions accepting flight applications involving the once-troubled Boeing B737 MAX aircraft, the Civil Aviation Authority of

Lack of skills and persistence justifies low rate of construction worker employment: DSAL

The lack of professional skills and willingness to learn new skills and techniques were given as justifications in a statement by the Labour Affairs Bureau

Covid-19 | Hong Kong virus cluster in housing prompts partial lockdown

Hong Kong expanded a partial lockdown and tightened pandemic restrictions yesterday after more than 200 cases of Covid-19 were discovered at a public housing estate. 

Analysis | 2008 Beijing Olympics vs 2022: No lofty promises this time

The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics showcased China’s reemergence on the world stage. In awarding those Games to China, the International Olympic Committee predicted the Olympics could

Privatizing city’s orchestras leave musicians in limbo

The two orchestras in the city are currently in limbo as musicians await information on the future of the organizations following leaks that several staff

IMF affirms city’s new financial infrastructure

The International Monetary Fund Mission welcomed the initiatives of the SAR’s Monetary Authority in launching new financial infrastructure to promote the development of modern financial services. 

Sands China honors local suppliers, launches book to highlight SMEs

Sands China Ltd. recently honoured some of its outstanding suppliers, recognized local SMEs graduating from its procurement training programme, and launched a book highlighting the success

Gaming law | Satellite casino makes the core of amendment’s first reading

Similar to many members of the public, most lawmakers were concerned with the termination of “satellite casinos” in the first reading of the Gambling Law amendment.

Covid-19 | China tests 2M in Beijing, lifts lockdown in Xi’an

A fresh outbreak in Beijing has prompted authorities to test millions and impose new measures two weeks ahead of the opening of the Winter Olympics, even as

Australia | Prime minister Morrison loses control of WeChat account

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has lost control of his account on the Chinese-owned social media platform WeChat and a lawmaker yesterday accused China’s leaders of

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