Briefs | Macau, Turkey sign air services agreement

The aeronautical authorities of Macau and the Republic of Turkey met in Montreal on Saturday to discuss and sign a bilateral Air Services Agreement (ASA). According to the Aviation Authority’s

Obituary | Former Radio Macau director Alberto Alecrim dies at 84

Former journalist and Radio Macau director Alberto Alecrim passed away yesterday morning, falling victim to a long-term illness. At the age of 84, Alecrim was a resident of Macau for over

Japan wins fireworks contest

The 28th Macau International Fireworks Display Contest concluded with the victory of Japan’s Marutamaya Ogastsu Fireworks, followed by the teams from Romania and Canada as the first and second runners-­up,

Thriller Live kicks off at the Parisian Theatre

Thriller Live, the theatrical concert that celebrates arguably the world’s greatest entertainer ever, Michael Jackson, held its debut performance at The Parisian Macao’s new Parisian Theatre, on Friday. The tour company

Chow Tai Fook’s honorary chairman dies

Cheng Yu-tung, a gold-shop apprentice who married his boss’s daughter and helped develop the world’s largest jewelry retailer, has died. He was 91. Cheng died peacefully with his family at his

Lemonon places fourth in Miss World PH

Sandra Lemonon, a Macau-born Filipina, ranked fourth at the Miss World Philippines 2016 beauty pageant, and was also named Miss Photogenic. According to Philippine media outlets, after launching the program with

Up 7.4pct: Macau gaming revenue growth beats estimates as new resorts open in Cotai

Macau’s gaming revenue swelled more than estimated in September, with new casino projects from the local units of Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. helping draw recreational gamblers. Gross

Yokohama loses Macau F3 tyre supply in ‘last minute’ deal with Pirelli

Japanese tyre manufacturer Yokohama was dealt an unexpected surprise this week, losing the supply deal for the Macau Grand Prix Formula 3 (F3) event in an apparent “last minute” deal

Miss Iran faces two-hour investigation upon arrival

Several tourists have recently claimed to face discrimination at immigration counters upon their arrival in the region. Following on from this, just this week, a recent beauty pageant participant was

A ‘cleaner’ version of ‘Turandot’ opens Music Festival

From October 1 to 4 the three act Opera “Turandot” by Giacomo Puccini will hit the stage of the Grand Auditorium of the Macao Cultural Centre (CCM). Conducted by the

Briefs | Li Keqiang confirmed to attend Ministerial Conference

Ye Dabo, the commissioner of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Macau, has confirmed that the prime minister of the People’s Republic of China, Li Keqiang, will attend the

Bowie confident of MGM’s revenue growth this Sept

MGM China’s CEO and executive director Grant Bowie is optimistic over the gaming operator’s revenue this September, after a slight increase in the sector’s revenue last month. “I think the month will be

Wushu Masters continuation given green light

Pun Weng Kun, president of Macau Sports Development Board (ID), announced that the sports authority plans to “continue organizing the Wushu Masters Challenge in 2017.” Pun revealed this yesterday during

Trade | Surge in the imports of large passenger cars

The value of merchandise imports in August registered an increase for the first time since August 2015, up by 1.8 percent year-on-year to MOP6.92 billion. According to information released yesterday

30 percent of complaints about taxis concern overcharging

The total number of complaints increased 20 percent year-on-year, with overcharging occurrences being 37.3 percent higher than in the first eight months of 2015. Following overcharging are complaints regarding detours and

Heritage | Taipa Houses-Museum open with free admission from Oct 1

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) announced completion of renovation and conservation works at the Taipa Houses-Museum at the end of August. According to a statement issued yesterday by the IC,

Macau makes list of world’s least friendly cities

Macau has been included in a list of nine cities worldwide in the travel section of British newspaper the Independent. Unfortunately that list details the “world’s least friendly cities.” Warranting just

Friday, September 30, 2016 – edition no. 2655

MDT Exclusive | Miss Irantroubled at Macau border * ‘Turandot’ opens music festival * 32 people missing in China landslides   DOWNLOAD PDF     HOLIDAY TIMES - Macau Daily Times

Shanghai competing for local talent

Shanghai authorities are introducing a scheme to attract foreign talent that will allow “high-level foreign professionals” to apply for a Shanghai Residence Card. Under the scheme, some Hong Kong and

Culture | Le French May ends with record turnout

Le French May 2016 ended with a record-breaking number of visitors and audience numbers according to organizer Association Culturelle France, as it registered some 200,000 spectators at screenings and performances

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