Gaming | Revenue growth accelerates despite weak Chinese economy

Macau casino revenue in June surprised analysts by growing 5.9% year-on- year to reach 23.8 billion patacas (USD3 billion), according to data released yesterday by the

Macau, HK immigrants flocking to Taiwan at rapid pace

From the start of 2016 until May of this year, 4,500 Macau residents have been granted temporary residency of Taiwan, according to the latest statistics released

Transportation | New speed detection system on Amizade Bridge could be illegal

A new speed detection system has been put into operation on the Amizade Bridge starting yesterday, a Public Security Police Force (PSP) spokesperson warned during a press

Hong Kong | Protesters storm legislature spray-painting pro-democracy slogans

Hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong swarmed into the legislature’s main building last night, tearing down portraits of legislative leaders and spray-painting pro-democracy slogans on the

Chinese ‘golden visas’ Portugal investigates scam worth 366 million patacas

According to several media sources in Portugal, the country’s Public Prosecutor is investigating an alleged scam regarding investments made by Chinese nationals with the purpose of obtaining

Corruption | Macau’s ‘integration bureau’ chief accused of misconduct

The Director of the Policy Research and Regional Development Bureau (DSEPDR), Mi Jian, was reported by the bureau’s employees to the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) for misconduct,

Papua New Guinea’s honorary consul becomes fifth Chief Executive candidate

Steven Siu, the 73-year-old honorary consul of Papua New Guinea in Macau, announced his intention over the weekend to participate in the Chief Executive (CE) election on

Competitiveness is key for MICE sector, say industry experts

Meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions – together known as the MICE sector – are becoming more prominent in Macau, even as there are still many aspects

Hong Kong girds for more gridlock as protesters dig in

Two years ago, Carrie Lam took control of Hong Kong’s government and, with Chinese President Xi Jinping looking on, pledged to “restore social harmony and rebuild public

Environment | Mainland emissions standards aim to tackle air quality issue

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) is introducing mainland containment control standards for oil depots and power stations, reportedly in order to improve Macau’s air quality,

CEM prepares storm surge response

Electricity provider CEM has introduced a five-phase mechanism for power outage and restoration during a storm surge, explaining each phase at a press conference held yesterday. The

Coutinho calls for reorganization of gov’t departments

Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho is arguing for the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture to be restructured, saying that its responsibilities are too broad at present.

Football | FIFA takes Macau out of World Cup for refusing to play

FIFA has removed Macau from qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, sending Sri Lanka to the next round by default. The Macau Football Association (MFA)

Mainland offers ‘unsuitable lifestyle’ for Macau residents, who won’t work, live there

A survey gauging the willingness of Macau residents to participate in the Greater Bay Area project has found that most respondents are neither willing to work nor live

Health | Exclusive subsidies to be given to Hengqin’s Macau residents

The Macau SAR government has decided to provide subsidies to Macau residents who live in Hengqin to allow them to use Zhuhai’s healthcare services, the Health

Cultural heritage site owner has legal duty of conservation, says IC

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) said yesterday that it is required by law that the owner of a cultural heritage site conserves their protected property

Gaming | Big brother casinos can spot who’s most likely to lose big

The house always wins - and now it has artificial intelligence on its side. Some of the world’s biggest casino operators in Macau are starting to

Hong Kong | Court throws out ex-leader’s misconduct conviction

A Hong Kong court yesterday threw out former Chief Executive Donald Tsang’s conviction for misconduct relating to a property deal while in office. Tsang was released in

Koreas Seoul says US, NK in talks to set up third Trump-Kim summit

North Korean and U.S. officials are holding “behind-the-scenes talks” to arrange a third summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on

Civil Protection Bill continues to generate concern from all corners

The Civil Protection Bill, now being considered in detail by the First Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly (AL), continues to raise concerns from all corners

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