Patuá Theatre, Macanese gastronomy newly listed in Intangible Cultural Heritage of China

Macau’s Patuá-language Theatre has been included among the distinguished list of cultural artefacts on the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the People’s Republic of China, the Times learned from the leader

TikTok | Beijing says US revoking of Chinese apps ban a ‘positive step’

China’s Ministry of Commerce said yesterday that a U.S. move to revoke the Trump administration’s executive orders intended to ban apps like TikTok and WeChat was a “positive step,” amid

CPU members hold varied opinions on Urban Master Plan

A total of 19 members of the Urban Planning Committee (CPU) submitted to the CPU yesterday their opinions on the draft of the Urban Master Plan. In the sixth plenary meeting

Strict Gov’t anti-pandemic measures stressful for cross-border casino staff 

Ever since a series of more stringent anti-pandemic measures came into force this week, Macau’s cross-border casino employees have been subjected to great physical and financial pressures, Cloee Chao, president

Changes to health code causing disruption, elderly and children most affected

Yesterday’s implementation of stricter guidelines, enforcing more rigorous health code checking in most establishments, including hotels, restaurants and food and beverage establishments, bars and similar venues as well as on

Courts | LVS may face billions loss in coming lawsuit 

The U.S. casino conglomerate Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is facing a USD 12 billion lawsuit from a former partner, Asian American Entertainment Corporation (Asian American), in a Macau court, according

Property | Trump-linked tycoon to take Dubai developer DAMAC private

The billionaire founder of one of Dubai’s largest developers, DAMAC Properties, announced yesterday his intention to take the company fully private by buying its publicly traded shares in a move

Lawmakers vocal on accommodation for TNRs

Lawmakers Ho Ion Sang and Leong Sun Iok both called for more support for non-resident workers in light of the tightened epidemic control measures. As the pre-requisites for border crossings tightened

Tourism group estimates daily tourist arrivals may fall to under 10K

Following the updated disease control measures, estimates on the daily tourist arrival counts made by Andy Wu Keng Kuong, Chairman of the Travel Industry Council of Macau, may fall below

No date set for citywide Covid-19 test yet: Alvis Lo confirms

In yesterday’s Covid-19 media briefing, director of the Health Bureau (SSM) Alvis Lo rebutted the rumors circulating online and reaffirmed that the government has yet to set a specific date

Suncity to offer up to 15-months’ salary for exit package

Macau’s junket investor Suncity Group Ltd will provide exit bonuses for staff who have signed up for the group’s voluntary resignation package, according to a report published by GGR Asia

Scoot’s sudden rescheduling puts passengers in trouble

The Times was told that the flight by Scoot Airlines (SQ8345), originally scheduled to depart from Macau to Singapore this Saturday, June 12, was re-scheduled to take off on Sunday

Plastic straw ban a step forward but will not suffice in reducing waste: environmentalists

The government’s goal to ban the import of single-use drinking straws and stirrers next year is considered a good call by environmentalists; however, the main message that they want to

Covid-19 | Singapore to operate transits for returning Macau residents

After negotiations with Singapore Airlines Group, the government announced yesterday that deals have been made with the airline company and its subsidiary, Scoot Airlines, to help with transiting Macau residents

Crime | Stolen credit card data cases continue to rise

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has received another four complaints related to illegal use of credit card data for the acquisition of goods or services on the internet, a PJ spokesperson

Anima continues to record significant deficit

Heavy expenses remain a significant issue for the animal rights association Anima, after it recorded a deficit of MOP1.2 million with depreciation, according to its recently issued report. In the recent

Elections 2021 | Incumbent lawmaker Agnes Lam submits nominations

Yesterday, Agnes Lam, an incumbent lawmaker and leader of local association Macao Civic Power, submitted nominations for this year’s Legislative Assembly Election, which will take place on September 12. As in

Macau, Shanghai sign agreements of exchange and cooperation

Macau and Shanghai signed five agreements during a conference attended by Chief Executive (CE) Ho Iat Seng, who had led a delegation to the city for four days. The agreements were

Suncity offers voluntary resignation scheme

Local junket operator Suncity Group has announced that it is offering a voluntary resignation scheme to encourage its employees to “reshape” their life plans. The scheme, officially known as “Personal Career

The 13 near bankruptcy after creditor demands HKD3.28b payment

The troubled The 13 Macau is a step closer towards bankruptcy as one of its creditors issued a demand for the parent company to repay the debt within three weeks. “If

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