Gaming | HSBC says Macau revenues could exceed MOP23.5b

According to HSBC’s preliminary estimates for December, Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) could reach MOP23.5 billion, rounding out the year for a take of about

ExCo | Maritime Areas Basic Law bans all gaming activities

Questioned on the topic, Leong reaffirmed, “there will be no exceptions .” Leong noted that although the law applies only for future developments to

Gov’t announces 2017 recipients of decorations

The government announced the Decorations, Medals and Certificates of Merit awarded for 2017 by the MSAR yesterday, and they will be given to 42 individuals and

IC’s new president | Cecilia Tse highlights administration transparency

The new president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Cecilia Tse, took office yesterday, noting that one key element of her leadership will be the improvement

Following Trump’s report, China urges US to accept its rise

The Chinese government yesterday criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to label Beijing a strategic rival and called on Washington to accept China’s rise. Trump’s

Fewer road works planned but expect worse traffic congestion

A total of 617 road works will be carried out in 2018, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) announced yesterday. This number was obtained after

Sound of Music at The Venetian | Maria and the von Trapps hit the stage with West End cast

The Sound of Music is slated to kick off its first show tomorrow at The Venetian Macao’s Venetian Theater, featuring a cast of 20

The Golden Parade | Imperial relics from the Palace Museum on display at MAM

The Golden Parade – Imperial Weaponry from the Palace Museum, the annual exhibition on cultural heritage opened its doors on Friday at the Macao Museum of Art

HK secretary says Delta Bridge to open to traffic next year

The Hong Kong- Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (informally, the Delta Bridge) will open to traffic next year, according to Hong Kong’s Chief Secretary for Administration Matthew Cheung, though its

South China Sea | Vietnam follows Beijing with upgrades of its own

As China continues to transform disputed territory in the South China Sea into features capable of sustaining air and naval bases, Vietnam is also upgrading

This Day in History | 1984 – Britain signs over Hong Kong to China

The British colony of Hong Kong is to be returned to China in 1997 after an historic agreement was signed in Peking today. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher signed

Cameras in prison cells might be unlawful says data protection office

The installation of surveillance cameras in the individual cells of Macau prisons, announced last week by the director of the Correctional Services Bureau (DSC) Cheng Fong Meng, may

Indonesian consulate takes steps to protect migrant rights

The Indonesian consulate in Hong Kong and Macau said that it is working closely with the city’s Labour Affairs Bureau to address local migrant groups’ call

Q&A – Álvaro Barbosa | Dean of the Faculty of Creative Industries, USJ: ‘In Macau there is a big need for audiovisual production’

The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) will launch a bachelor in Digital Cinema starting from September 2018, to train professionals in cinema production. The focus

Packer testifies in Israeli PM scandal

Israeli police questioned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for about four hours yesterday over two corruption scandals surrounding the long-ruling leader, one of which involves Australian gaming

Football | Ronaldo goal gives Real Madrid its third Club World Cup title

Cristiano Ronaldo scored from a free-kick as Real Madrid claimed its third Club World Cup title after beating Brazilian team Gremio 1-0 Saturday. The Ballon d’Or

Education | University of Macau to establish Confucius Institute

The University of Macau (UM) recently received approval from the Office of Chinese Language Council International to establish a Confucius Institute. The institute is expected

IFFAM | Hunting Season wins Best Film Award as festival wraps up second edition

The award ceremony for the 2nd edition of the International Film Festival and Awards Macao (IFFAM) was held last night at the Macau Cultural Center, where 10

Cracks found in Taishan nuclear power plant

One of the key power generation system components of Unit 1 of Taishan nuclear power plant cracked during an earlier pre-production test, according to

Local models awarded in global modeling contest

Two local models were awarded at the Best Global Model 2017 held in November in the Azores, Portugal. The annual competition gathers models from different countries

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