Ride-hailing app controversy | Uber shutdown means ‘business as usual’ for taxi drivers

If ride-hailing app Uber’s negotiations with the government over the legalization of the taxi provision falls short in the next few weeks, the popular service is expected to exit Macau. Uber

Zhuhai opening route to port of Vitoria in Brazil

Zhuhai port is seeking to develop trade with Portuguese-speaking nations, with a particular focus on Brazil. The port plans “to build on the close ties between Macau and Brazil,” said

Duterte toughens anti-China rhetoric | There will be blood if Philippine territory breached

The tough-talking Philippine president said he will walk the extra mile for peace but warned China “it will be bloody” if the militarily superior Asian neighbor infringes on his country’s

High rollers turned small Saipan casino more profitable than some Macau peers

Best Sunshine Live, “a small temporary casino with 48 gaming tables that opened last year in a duty-free mall on the U.S. Pacific territory of Saipan, generated more profit in

Q&A – Rishi Tirupari | Director of Sustainability, Sands China: ‘Being sustainable is a matter of education’

When it opens on September 13 The Parisian Macao will be one of the most efficient integrated resorts in the world, setting a new base line for resort construction and

Macao Foundation | Education, culture, sports and leisure accountable for MOP1.8b of subsidies in 2015

Education and research, culture, and sports and leisure activities topped the list of sectors that received funds from the Macao Foundation (FM) during the year of 2015. According to the Foundation’s

Electric buses free to ride for one month

The Transport Bureau (DSAT) said today it will implement a new bus route, E02, for an experimental trial period. Two types of electric buses – one each from TCM and New

Strong quake rocks central Italy, at least 73 reported dead

A devastating earthquake rocked central Italy yesterday morning, collapsing homes on top of residents as they slept. At least 73 people were reported dead in three hard-hit towns where rescue

Taipa Houses-Museum revitalization project ready by the end of next month

The renovation of the five Taipa Houses-Museum as announced by the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, has finally begun. The works are expected to last for approximately one

MDT Exclusive – Elvis Costello | Fortune spin wheel won’t be used in Macau, could raise ‘due questions’ from authorities

English musician and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello will be making his first appearance in Macau next month, marking a new foray into the Asian continent – where he has rarely performed

Sands China kicks off arts competition

In a bid to boost public awareness of the region’s heritage sites and historic center, Sands China has launched its first creative arts competition in partnership with local associations. The “Macao’s

Hengqin hopes to issue green cards to talented people from overseas

With hopes of attracting more talent from overseas, Hong Kong and Macau, the Hengqin administrative departments are considering to relax border control policies. Future policies will be specifically designated for talented

Economy | Dark clouds loom for oil as China chases blue skies for G-20

China is throwing the world’s leaders a party, and oil bulls may be hit with the hangover. Authorities in the Asian nation have ordered hundreds of factories to curb activity ahead

Wynn Palace opens its doors to fountain show spectacle

Wynn Palace opened its doors to the public last night at 8 p.m. following a ceremony officiated by CEO of Wynn Resorts, Steve Wynn, and Macau Chief Executive Chui Sai

Beijing envoy visits Taiwan amid protests

A Chinese envoy arrived in Taiwan yesterday for a city-to-city dialogue, amid a chill in relations between the sides following the inauguration of the island’s independence-leaning president Tsai ing-wen in

Crime | If you drink don’t drive… Or ask someone else to drive you

A local resident and car owner was the victim of an unusual theft after he was driven by an unknown person, the Judiciary Police (PJ) informed in a press conference

Q&A – Christine Devaney: choreographer and performer | Debut of children’s show blending dialogue, humor and dance

On Saturday and Sunday, “Chalk About,” a playful show aimed primarily at children, will debut at the Macao Cultural Centre. Performed by Christine Devaney and Niels Weijier - and designed

Japan | Prime Minister Abe wows Rio finale as Super Mario

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s brief but showstopping gig at the Olympics closing ceremony as the Nintendo game character Super Mario offered a tantalizing glimpse at Tokyo’s plans for the

UN bribery scandal | US prosecutors scrutinize Ng Lap Seng’s mysterious business affiliate believed to be a Chinese spy

Officials in the U.S. are investigating a Beijing businessman who they suspect might be operating as a Chinese intelligence agent linked to Macau billionaire Ng Lap Seng. The latest information

Terrorism | Young suicide bomber attacks Turkey wedding party; 51 dead

An Islamic State group suicide bomber as young as 12 years old attacked an outdoor Kurdish wedding party in southeastern Turkey, killing at least 51 people and wounding dozens of others, the

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