Statistics | Int’l business in banking sector drops

The proportion of international business in the local banking sector dropped slightly in the first quarter of 2016, according to a statement released this week by the Monetary Authority of

The steps of our investigation

The Times first became aware of the case of Flomena Chepchirchir after following up on an Associated Press (AP) investigation into multiple cases of so-called “second-tier” Kenyan athletes. These athletes

Doping | Sports Bureau decides not to disqualify 2014 marathon winner

The Sports Bureau (ID) told the Times yesterday that the Organizing Committee of the Macau International Marathon decided not to disqualify Flomena Chepchirchir, the winner of the 2014 race. At

Gaming | Sanum expects Macau Legend and Laotian authorities to pay USD250m for casino

We expect Macau Legend and the Laos government to pay 100 percent of the proceeds into the escrow as agreed,” John Sario, a Sanum Investments representative, told the Times,

HK property market | New film series addresses sky-high prices

Maybe you can inform me if you have a flat a little cheaper than that…” said 20-year-old apartment-hunter Jenny Wong during a call to an estate agent in a

Melco Crown launches SME procurement program

Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (MCE) announced, in collaboration with the Macao Chamber of Commerce (MCC), its Macau SME (Small and Medium Enterprises) Procurement Development Program, which will kick-off on June

Tailor-made furniture raises complaints

The Council states that it has received 17 complaints regarding tailor-made furniture last year, covering such issues as products not meeting customers’ expectations, late delivery and unsatisfactory customer service. According to

The Latest: Egyptian officials say EgyptAir plane crashed, 66 on board

CAIRO (AP) — The latest news on EgyptAir Flight 804 from Paris to Cairo, carrying 66 people, which disappeared early today (Thursday). (All times are Egyptian.)   8:30 a.m. Egyptian aviation officials say an EgyptAir flight from Paris

Allan Zeman Entrepreneur | ‘The numbers in Macau were great but not real’

Allan Zeman, known as the “Father of Lan Kwai Fong,” is a Hong Kong business magnate who sits on the board of Wynn in Las Vegas and also serves as

Human Resources Office to merge with DSAL

The Human Resources Office will merge with the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) on May 28, the Executive Council (ExCo) announced yesterday during a press conference. After merging, the DSAL will

Fishermen expect to move to other industries

The annual South China Sea fishing ban started on Monday and will be in place until August 1. Local fishermen have reported a 20 percent decline in business revenues since last

Gaming | VIPs wooed to tropical isles as Macau tightens rules

Macau’s gaming promoters are betting they can make money bringing high rollers to casinos in Southeast Asia and other tropical destinations as increased government control crimps casino revenue in the

G2E Asia | Nepal, Sri Lanka and Vietnam have potential to develop

Several emerging markets are benefiting from the downturn of Macau’s gaming industry, experts noted during a debate titled “Beyond the Major Markets – What are the next frontier markets in

Macau Gaming Show | Cocktail reception held ahead of show

The Macau Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association (MGEMA) held a networking cocktail reception last night at the Conrad Hotel. The event forms part of the body’s international relations program, which was

Paulo martins Chan | Gaming regulator expresses support for industry revamp

Chan noted however, that changes should not only take place in the gaming sector but “also in Macau companies.” Moreover, he encouraged all operators to expand their working paradigm beyond

Loneliness hurts: Senior health about more than disease

Grandma’s cholesterol is OK, but maybe the doctor should be asking about her social life, too. Think about health during the senior years, and a list of common ailments pops to mind. But

Briefs | Hospital claims that it is not the source of wastewater leak

Recently, some neighboring residents of the Macau Public Hospital (CHCSJ) have expressed concerns over the possibility of a leakage in the sewage system in front of the hospital’s Emergency building.

Foreign-language periodicals | Qing dynasty used Macau press for intelligence on foreigners

The European Union Academic Program – Macau (EUAP-M) organized a talk last week at the University of Macau (UM) on the development of the press in the territory during the

Arts | Annual Visual Arts Exhibition 2016 opens

This year’s exhibition focuses on Western Media such as (among others) painting, photography, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media, installation and video. A total of 361 works were submitted since the

Canidrome renewal | IACM conducts regular inspections, no comment on greyhound treatment

The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) has clarified that it conducts regular inspections of the greyhounds housed at Macau’s Yat Yuen Canidrome facility, though it would not comment on

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