Ho downplays gov’t involvement in junket operations

At a press conference last week, Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng underlined the government’s lack of involvement in the operation of junkets, upon being asked

Former DSSOPT head arrested under suspicion of corruption

The former Land, Public Works, and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) director, Li Canfeng, has been arrested on suspicion of corruption following an investigation by the Commission Against

Lawmaker wants faster workplace safety legislation

Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai is urging for the rapid enactment of Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) legislation for the construction industry, in light of recent industrial

Jonathan D. Spence, popular China scholar, dead at age 85

Jonathan D. Spence, a British-born historian who became a longtime Yale University professor and prominent sinologist and attracted a wide following with his 1990 best-seller “The

Myanmar | Photos of aftermath of massacre fuel outrage

Photos of the aftermath of a Christmas Eve massacre in eastern Myanmar that reportedly left more than 30 people, including women and children, dead and burned

Festive events to cap off the year

The difficulty to travel should not keep the Christmas joy away from the city’s residents, who live in this haven free from Covid-19. The Times

Monte do Pasto launches sustainable meat project with universities

Monte do Pasto is developing a sustainable meat production project in partnership with Portuguese institutions including the University of Évora and the University of Minho.

Gaming Law | Gov’t considers awarding concessions based on ‘quality not quantity’

A report on the public consultation on the amendment to the gaming law has revealed that most participants “agree with the general direction of the consultation

UM presents five-year plan focused on internal growth, community transfer

The University of Macau (UM) yesterday unveiled its first-ever five-year development plan. The plan, spanning the current academic year (2021-2022) until 2025-2026, comprises five main

Covid-19 | QR itinerary tracking to remain optional

Public facilities will continue to allow entry of those who do not track their itinerary with the health code app, confirmed officials during the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination

China puts 13 million people in lockdown ahead of Olympics

China is redoubling efforts to control new virus outbreaks with a lockdown of the 13 million residents of the northern city of Xi'an following a spike in coronavirus cases. The measure

Secretary Lei: local economy growing steadily

The local economy remains on track for a stable recovery, the Secretary for Economy and Finance Lei Wai Nong said in comments to the media on

WTT Macao | Table Tennis champions return to Macau next month

The World Table Tennis (WTT) tournament, which debuted last year, will return to Macau with the WTT Champions Macao 2021 China Stars event, organizers announced on Tuesday in

China sanctions on US officials over Xinjiang affect Macau, HK

The chairwoman and three members of the U.S. panel are barred from visiting mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, and any assets they have in the

Melco to bring W Hotels to Studio City Phase 2

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced its strategic partnership with Marriott International intended to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Studio City Phase 2.

Carrie Lam in Beijing President Xi endorses Hong Kong’s ‘patriots only’ election

Chinese leader Xi Jinping yesterday endorsed Hong Kong’s first legislative elections held under new laws ensuring that only “patriots” who have shown loyalty to Beijing could run

Pandemic |Thailand, Southeast Asia reimpose quarantine as concerns grow over omicron

Thailand yesterday decided to immediately reimpose a mandatory quarantine for visitors and suspend a “test-and-go” scheme for fully vaccinated arrivals as concerns grow over the spread

Breaking News | Pro-Beijing candidates sweep Hong Kong elections, lowest turnout ever

Candidates loyal to China's Communist Party won a landslide victory in Hong Kong's legislative elections after pro-democracy activists were imprisoned and authorities received the power to exclude those deemed inappropriate

Beijing Olympics team on tour in Macau

A 68-strong delegation has arrived in Macau for a three-day visit – along with some of the elite athletes from the Chinese team who competed in the

Lawmaker wants domestic workers out of TNRs regime

Lawmaker Ma Io Fong wants a new regime to regulate all domestic workers separately from other non-resident workers (TNRs). Ma expressed this wish in a

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