J. Ian Burchett Canada’s Consul General | ‘There are more ‘Canadians’ in Macau than you think’

The Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macau continues to explore additional opportunities for engagement between Canadians and the local community of Macau, “thus resulting in the Pop-Up

Ivo Ferreira: Film Director | Premiere at Berlin Festival seen as milestone

Fifteen films were selected for the 2016 competition of the prestigious 66th Berlin International Film Festival. Among those distinguished choices is “Letters from War,” directed by local resident Ivo Ferreira.

Miguel de Senna Fernandes | President of the Association for Macanese Education (APIM): ‘There isn’t just one Macanese community but several’

On December 18, he was elected President of the Association for Macanese Education (APIM), an association that is almost 150 years old. He discussed his new position in an interview

Patrick Tse: President of the Macau | Motor Traders Association – ‘The parking fee raise harmed our business much more than any taxation’

The Legislative Assembly (AL) unanimously passed a bill that will see the increase of taxation for new vehicles purchased from 2016 onwards. The new measure follows another similar move taken

MDT INTERVIEW | SHELDON ADELSON: ‘My gaming license is a privilege, it’s not a right’

Sheldon Adelson, 82, is grateful to the MSAR because he understands that his license to operate here is “a privilege.” That is why he also plays

MDT Interview | Wilfred Wong President and COO, Sands China | ‘I think next year the overall pie is not going to shrink’

The St Regis Hotel is opening without a casino this week in Cotai and Sheldon Adelson will be coming to town for the occasion. This will be the first major

Roy Xavier Scholar at the University of California | Macanese diaspora is a ‘huge network’ largely unused

Roy Eric Xavier, a researcher and visiting scholar from the University of California, Berkeley’s Institute for the Study of Societal Issues, is being supported in Macau by the US J.

Francis Lui – Vice Chairman of GEG | Galaxy’s upcoming phases to focus on non-gaming elements

Vice chairman of Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG), Francis Lui, believes that the next “wave of visitors” in Macau will “not merely look for a gaming experience but a more holistic

Jim Murren Chairman and CEO, MGM | What’s good for Macau ‘is good for MGM’

Jim Murren, 53, believes whatever works for Macau works for MGM, paraphrasing his mentor and long time boss Kirk Kerkorian who passed away this year. “Mr Kerkorian told me once

Tiago Quadros Architect | Dialogues to share knowledge about the city, ‘insights into the future’

Tiago Saldanha Quadros, a Macau-based architect and a visiting professor at the University of St Joseph, is launching a book that explores ways to build a better city. “Macau Sessions.

Aurelio Porfiri Musician | Macau has ‘development without a direction’

Aurelio Porfiri worked as a substitute organist at the Vatican City Vicariate in St. Peter’s Basilica when he moved to Macau from his native Italy back in 2008, joining the

Q&A | Ascott Macau opens with a long-term view: Chew Hang Song Ascott China – City Manager for Hong Kong & Macau

On the sidelines of the opening of the Ascott Macau yesterday evening, the Times spoke to Mr Chew Hang Song, Ascott China city manager for Hong Kong and Macau, to

André Couto : Local motor racing driver | ‘I’m leading and I want to keep that position’

As the door opens on the sixth round of the Super GT – GT300 Championship, to be raced this weekend in Sugo Japan, we talked with Macau driver André Couto

‘These photographs follow my journey in Macau’

Macau Daily Times - Macao 5.0. Can you explain the concept behind this book? Gonçalo Lobo Pinheiro - Well, basically, this translates as ‘Macau five years after’, because that is what

Pakistan | Child sex abuse investigation shocks nation as police arrest more suspects

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif yesterday vowed to fully prosecute those found guilty in a child sex abuse scandal that has shocked the Muslim-majority nation. Police arrested half a dozen suspects

Exclusive interview | Lawrence Ho: ‘The cold hard truth is, non-gaming will never make any money’

Melco Crown Entertainment (MPEL) announced yesterday its Q2 results in New York and, as expected, they continue to be on the fall as is the whole gaming sector – although

Alice Kok | President Of Art for all society | ‘Only with gov’t resources can major art events be created’

Local artist Alice Kok was appointed president of the Art for All Society (AFA) last year, when the association faced major challenges when coping with private rental increases. One year

Interview | Akiko Takahashi | ‘Our strategy is to become the employer that people choose to stay with’

As gaming operators develop new casino resorts along the Cotai Strip, the use of recruitment strategies to fill job vacancies have become crucial. In an exclusive interview with The Times,

Exclusive interview with Bob Arum | Top Rank to promote 28 boxing events in mainland China next season

For the territory, Mr Arum believes that “it’s very important that Macau brings in boxing and presents boxing in a superior way because I think it shows that are

Peter Phillips – The vice-president of ICOMOS| ‘It’s really important to map the whole place’

The vice-president of ICOMOS Peter Phillips recognized the local government’s efforts to keep the region’s culture alive over the past decade. However, given the rapid development from the growing population, the

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