Macau residency required for future casino collaborators

As proposed in a current draft law and promoted by the government, it is very likely in the future that all casino intermediaries or junkets will be

February visitors down 5.6% despite CNY arrivals

The Macau SAR saw a decrease of 5.6% month-on-month in visitor arrivals, which totaled 655,505 in February, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service

Correctional services require negative NAT prior to visiting facilities

The Correctional Services Bureau (DSC) stated that those seeking to enter its facilities, including the Coloane Prison and the Youth Detention Institute, must possess a negative

Trio of association administrators sentenced for subsidy fraud

Three administrators from two associations have been sentenced to imprisonment and ordered to pay compensation by a court of law after being found guilty of committing

Gov’t presents plans to face an outbreak, capacity increased to 2,700 beds

The Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center presented yesterday the contingency plans in the event of a large-scale outbreak of Covid-19 in Macau. The plan

Biden to call Xi to discuss Russia, economic issues

President Joe Biden will speak today with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss ongoing economic competition between the two countries and Russia’s war against Ukraine. White House press

CCAC: Nothing unlawful in taxi management system contract award

There was nothing illegal in the award of the contract for the “supply and maintenance service of the taxi management system” by the Transport Bureau

Preferential tax rates implemented for skilled workers in Hengqin

Domestic and overseas talent in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin will not have to pay tax exceeding 15 percent of personal income, the Guangdong Provincial Taxation

Dragon Boat Races might be locals-only this year

Once an international-level event, this year’s Dragon Boat Races might be exclusively a local event, without even the participation of mainland teams, the Sports Bureau (ID)

Lawyer says Macau laws already sufficient for bond transactions

Despite the relevant laws not being reviewed since 1993, they are sufficient to allow or facilitate transactions of bonds in Macau, lawyer Calvin Tinlop Chui said yesterday. Chui

Russia sees ‘business-like spirit’ in Ukraine talks

As Russia’s offensive pressed closer to Ukraine’s seat of government, missiles and artillery slammed into high-rise apartment towers in Kyiv yesterday, setting buildings ablaze and leaving

China tries to calm markets by pledging support for economy

China's government tried yesterday to reassure jittery investors by promising support for its struggling real estate industry, internet companies and entrepreneurs who want to raise money

Bernstein: Thailand potentially LVS’s next investment

  Brokerage firm Bernstein has suggested that Thailand might be the “major country” Las Vegas Sands (LVS) executives were referring to when discussing the prospect of investing

Secretary Rosário expects LRT cable replacement works to finish ‘on time’

The LRT is currently suspended for six months to facilitate the replacement of its 124km network of high-voltage cables. The suspension period is set to end this month.

Gov’t refuses to link gaming taxes to social welfare

The local government has refused to specify in the new gaming law how much tax revenue from the gaming industry will be used for social welfare,

Major investments from concessionaires will require CE approval

Under the new gaming law, future gaming concessionaires must notify the Chief Executive (CE), Ho Iat Seng, of any major investments and seek the CE’s

Prosperity Indices expected to rise from February to May

The Macau Economic Association (MEA) has estimated that the Prosperity Indices will see rise in the period from February to May, according to a statement released

Japan-US marine combat drills held amid China, Russia worry

Japanese and U.S. Marines had their first airborne landing and combat training together yesterday near Mt. Fuji as the two allies strengthen military cooperation amid growing

Chinese virus cases climb, raise threat of trade disruption

Chinese authorities yesterday tightened anti-virus controls at ports, raising the risk of trade disruptions after some auto and electronics factories shut down as the government

MGTO committed to developing electronic platforms to promote the industry

The Macao Government Tourism Office is committed to developing various electronic platforms to promote the city and its tourism industry, which is why the office organized

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