Neto Valente: ‘rigid and immobile’ courts in need of reform

Jorge Neto Valente, president of Macau Lawyers Association (AAM), declared that the local government “must now promote and support the development of Macau, with the necessary material resources, as an

Aviation | Macau in contact with Airbus, flag carrier over A320neo balance issue

The Civil Aviation Authority (AACM) has informed the Times that it is in regular communication with Air Macau and aircraft manufacturer Airbus regarding the center of gravity issue reported in

Economic recession | Chui Sai On says government prepared to intervene if needed

Chief Executive Chui Sai On has pledged that the government will monitor the Macau SAR’s current economic situation and prepare any intervention needed to maintain the stability of the economy

Gaming | Japan: Osaka race narrows to just three: MGM, Galaxy, Genting

The race to develop an integrated resort in the city of Osaka has reportedly narrowed to just three players: MGM Resorts, Galaxy Entertainment Group and Genting Singapore. According to Japanese media

Sports | Basketball: China’s Flying Leopards crowned ‘The Terrific 12’ Champions

The Chinese team of the Liaoning Flying Leopards was yesterday crowned the new Champion of the “The Terrific 12” Basketball Tournament, organized by the East Asian Super League and hosted

Nearly 1,500 arrests do little to deter HK’s protests

As one of Hong Kong’s protests became increasingly violent last month, Ventus Lau ventured near the front lines where demonstrators had ripped down smart lampposts and surrounded a police station.

Tourist arrivals surge in Southeast Asia amid HK unrest

Some countries in Southeast Asia are benefitting from the increase in the number of visitor arrivals from mainland China, as tour groups continue taking their business out of Hong Kong

Gaming | Philippines arrests hundreds of Chinese for alleged cybercrimes

About 600 allegedly illegal Chinese workers have been arrested in the Philippines in less than a week after Beijing’s call for a crackdown on online gambling. Some 324 undocumented Chinese nationals

Macau cuts benchmark interest rate to 2.25%

The Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM) cut its benchmark interest rate yesterday in line with decisions in Hong Kong and by the U.S. Federal Reserve. The monetary authorities in the

CE-elect calls on couples to increase birth rate – without gov’t help

Chief Executive-elect, Ho Iat Seng, said during his election campaign that to increase the current birth rate in Macau “is a kind of social responsibility” as the birth rate has

Congress moving quickly on bill to support HK protesters

Momentum is building for quick action in Congress to pressure China to back off any crackdown on pro-democracy protesters by threatening Hong Kong’s special trading status with the U.S. Legislation is

News of the World | Amazon tribe in Brazil patrols territory, braces for fight

The men in the Tembe indigenous group sometimes daub themselves in traditional war paint and patrol the forest. They carry bows and arrows, but feel increasingly vulnerable

Ho Ion Sang proposes waiting list for civil servants

Lawmaker Ho Ion Sang has submitted his interpellation to the government asking about the recruitment of civil servants. In his interpellation, Ho cited

90% of Pearl Horizon buyers registered for replacement flats 

Out of the 2,128 buyers of the failed Pearl Horizon private residential project, 1,932 have applied for the rights to purchase replacement apartments, Macau Urban Renewal

Environment | Only half of wastewater discharge receives secondary treatment

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has said that about half of Macau’s residual water is only receiving primary treatment at the water sewage treatment plant at the Macau Peninsula

Gaming | Morgan Stanley warns 2019 dip not over yet

The 2019 dip in gross gaming revenues is not over yet, Morgan Stanley warned in a report earlier this week, as it slashed its growth

EXIT: more than a shop – a call to get out of your comfort zone

Opened officially three months ago under the slogan #BeBoldToExit, the ‘EXIT’ shop proposes to offer a different approach to retail, calling on its clientele to “get

US lawmakers ramp up pressure on Hong Kong

U.S. lawmakers say they are moving forward with attempts to pressure Hong Kong’s government over its treatment of protesters by threatening the territory’s special trading status.

Education bureau approves TIS as licensed, authorized independent school

The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau now recognizes The International School of Macao (TIS) as a licensed and authorized independent school in the SAR. According to a statement posted on the

‘Terrific 12’ kicks-off with benefits from ‘city center’

East Asia Super League’s (EASL) “The Terrific 12” tournament kicked off yesterday with the first four games of the six-day event that promises to bring world-class basketball to Macau. Before the

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