Hong Kong bans pro-independence candidate from upcoming election

Hong Kong has banned a potential candidate from contesting legislative council elections, saying his pro-independence stance violates constitutional tenets that declare the city an inalienable part of China. Chan Ho-tin, a

Less ‘dripping air con’ fines during first semester

Over the first six months of 2016, the Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) has registered fewer complaints and issued less fines regarding dripping air conditioning equipment, according to Lau

MICE |Franchise Expo with regional ambitions

The three-day 2016 Macau Franchise Expo (MFE) came to a close yesterday, with exhibitors hoping to increase their company’s brand awareness in the Chinese market, including Macau’s neighboring regions. In the

Gaming | Wynn tumbles as table allotment falls short

Wynn Resorts Ltd. fell Friday after saying a new USD4.1 billion casino in Macau may be allotted about half of the baccarat tables analysts were expecting while betting at its current

Chinese investors buy Caesars’ games unit for USD4.4 billion

Investors led by Chinese online games developer Shanghai Giant Network Technology Co. agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment Corp.’s online casino-style games unit Playtika Ltd. for USD4.4 billion in cash, even as

Asia’s worst property market buoyed as Macau gamblers return

The worst may be over for Asia’s worst-­performing property market. Macau’s housing prices, which have plunged by a third since 2014, may get a boost amid signs that a two-year casino

Legal status of ride-hailing industry confirmed

China’s Cabinet issued its first rules for ride-hailing and told local officials yesterday to promote the booming industry, confirming the legal status of Uber Technologies Inc. and local competitors following run-ins

Culture | ‘Pearl Jubilee’ Macao Music Festival unveiled

Details for the 30th Macao International Music Festival were unveiled yesterday at the Center of Tourism Activities, with 20 programs and 27 performances set to be part of the annual

Tourism | Number of visitors on package tours declines

Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) has indicated that in the first half year of 2016, visitors on package tours totaled to 3.4 million, down by 31.2 percent

Election Law revision to reach AL by end of August

The revision of the Legislative Assembly (AL) Election Law will be treated as a matter of urgency by the government, who has pledged to submit the bill to the AL

Chui Sai On at the AL | CE urges youth to be more proactive

The Chief Executive yesterday called on the local youth to be “more committed” to investing in their education in order to find good jobs. Given the conditions offered to them

Elvis Costello to perform solo concert in town

The Macao Cultural Centre (CCM) is set to present the renowned singer-songwriter Elvis Costello in a concert at the Centre’s Grand Auditorium on September 9. Costello will perform a combination of

Tourism | Public consultation concerning family hostels launched

The Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is kicking off its tracking study today to solicit public opinion and learn about residents’ current views regarding the opening of family hostels on the

Jinan Uni donation not listed in Macao Foundation Q2 report

The Macao Foundation (FM) has published in the Official Gazette a list of the financial support it provided to individuals and institutions during the second quarter of 2016. The publically

Hong Kong journalists sentenced to up to 5 years in prison

A southern Chinese court has sentenced four people, including at least two Hong Kong journalists, to prison on charges of running an illegal business after they reportedly sent copies of

Parisian Macao opening just 48 days away

Sands China held an event yesterday on the site of The Parisian’s replica of the Eiffel Tower. Wilfred Wong, president and chief operating officer of Sands China, updated the media

Knife attack at home for disabled in Japan stuns neighbors

The sound of sirens pierced the night, waking residents in a normally quiet, semi-rural neighborhood outside of Tokyo. Some thought it may be an accident, or perhaps a resident at

Tobacco products entering Macau decrease 82 percent

From January to May this year, 3.48 million packs of cigarettes have entered Macau, an 82 percent decrease compared to the same period last year, when the number was around

Survey | Many Hong Kong residents consider moving away

A survey by Hong Kong-based think tank Civic Exchange has indicated that 42 percent of Hong Kong residents are considering moving out of the region, mostly due to political dissatisfaction. From

Historic solar flight marks first round-the-world journey

The world’s first round-the-world flight to be powered solely by the sun’s energy made history yesterday as it landed in Abu Dhabi, where it first took off on an epic

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