Locals invited to pick ‘excellent services’ for new Macau award

A new award, named the Macau Service Excellence Award, will be given to celebrate local efforts for improvement amid the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and invites the local population

Covid-19 WHO team arrives in Wuhan to investigate pandemic origins

A global team of researchers arrived yesterday in the Chinese city where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to conduct a politically sensitive investigation into its origins amid uncertainty about

USA | Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge

President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the U.S. Capitol in a

WHO team arrives in Wuhan to investigate pandemic origins

A global team of researchers arrived today (Thursday) in the Chinese city where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to conduct a politically sensitive investigation into its origins amid uncertainty

Adelson’s empire passes to widow, lieutenant in charge

Robert Goldstein had just been offered a good job to run a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey, when Sheldon Adelson called to pitch him on a new opportunity. Over Chinese

Esports unregulated due to ‘fear of the unknown’

Activities involving esports and consequently betting on esports lack regulatory frameworks in many jurisdictions mostly due to “fear of the unknown,” said Chris Kissack, head of esports for Digital Isle

MGTO lowers tourist arrival expectations following mainland travel warnings

The local government has adjusted its predictions for tourist arrival numbers during the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday as a result of mainland China issuing travel warnings to its citizens. Yesterday,

Expert forecasts fresh wave of business shutdowns in 2021

Macau may see a fresh wave of business shutdowns in 2021, Lei Cheok Kuan, the president of the Industry and Commerce Federation of Macau Central and Southern District, told Chinese

Ocean Gardens reports ‘suspicious’ cat deaths

The bodies of five cats, which are suspected to have died after falling at Ocean Gardens in Taipa, were reported on a notice. The notice was dated January 11 and

US cancels ambassador’s controversial trip to Taiwan

The U.S. State Department canceled the planned Taiwan visit by its U.N. ambassador that has drawn strong opposition and a warning from China. The department announced it was canceling all senior-level

Obituary | Sheldon Adelson, who brought casinos to China, dies at 87

Sheldon Adelson, who built the largest casino company in the world and used his wealth to support Republican candidates and groups, has died. He was 87. Adelson died from complications related

Gov’t travel advice the final straw for tourism practitioners

The government’s entreaty for locals to avoid unnecessary travel during the Spring Festival is expected to be the final straw for some beleaguered tourist guides in Macau whose finances have

Nüwa hotel to reopen on Feb 8

Nüwa hotel at City of Dreams Macau is slated to reopen on February 8, following refurbishment works. The renovation of the hotel kicked off in early 2020 and is again ready

Local families express difficulties in hiring mainland domestic helpers

The coronavirus is still making its impact felt this year as it causes financial distress and misfortune globally. In Macau, Covid-19 mostly left the city with a non-stop fear of economic

Sheldon Adelson passes away at 87

The Las Vegas convention visionary and philanthropist spearheaded a major project to bring the Sands name to Macau, opening the first Las Vegas-style casino in May 2004. Las Vegas Sands Corp.

Gov’t encourages locals to stay in town during CNY

Macau residents should consider spending their Lunar New Year holidays in the city and drop unnecessary travel, Dr Alvis Lo of the Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center advised at

Crime | Man accused of theft by finding of mobile phone

A 61-year-old man from the Philippines, who is in Macau as a non-resident worker, is being charged with illegally appropriating a mobile phone that he found on a street bench,

Pansy Ho appointed head of local UN body

Local entrepreneur Pansy Ho has been appointed President of the Macau Chapter of the United Nations Economic and Social Ministry – France-China Cultural Exchange and Promotion Centre. In her business capacity,

China: WHO experts arriving Thursday for virus origins probe

Experts from the World Health Organization are due to arrive in China this week for a long-anticipated investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, the government said yesterday. The experts

Gov’t looking to tighten immigration control

The Executive Council (ExCo) has completed its discussion on the amendment of laws relating to immigration control, staying permits and residency, the ExCo said during a press conference on Friday. In

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