Macau gears up for economic revamp

Macau is attempting to reinvent itself after an economic slump last year, but analysts have warned that it will not be an easy road ahead. Recently just 30 sq. km, Macau

Residents told future infectious diseases building is safe

The residents toured the temporary facilities together Health Bureau (SSM) officials. Tam and his entourage assured visitors that the building was safe. At a press conference after the visit, officials said

Gaming revenue falls 21.4 pct in lull ahead of CNY

Macau’s casino revenue fell 21.4 percent in January amid a lull before this month’s Lunar New Year holiday that’s traditionally a popular period for Chinese gamblers to visit the region. Gross

Macau ranks ninth freest economy in APAC region

The Heritage Foundation released yesterday its 2016 report on the Index of Economic Freedom, rating Macau’s economy as “mostly free” for the eighth consecutive year. The MSAR’s overall score of

MCDA enters new phase of childcare

Named “Reach for the Star Home,” the new headquarters will host a range of therapy, educational and support services. For MCDA coordinator Eliana Calderon, the new development represents “a big opportunity

‘Occupy’ supporter’s concerts canceled

Hong Kong singer Kay Tse announced that 10 of her concerts in mainland China had been canceled, resulting in losses of about HKD12 million. Anna Chan Ching-sum, convenor of the pro-establishment

Authorities urged to introduce waste recycling plan

Waste recycling and street parking were the themes of a lively debate during yesterday’s AL plenary meeting. Lawmaker Chan Hong urged authorities to introduce changes, while the Secretary for Transport and

AL Plenary | Secretary says gov’t intends to take back more land plots

Topics related to land management and public housing were the main focus of yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary meeting. Answering lawmakers enquiries, the Secretary for Transport and Public Works pledged

Ng will not follow Au Kam San

Ng Kuok Cheong will not follow in the footsteps of New Macau Association (ANM) founding member Au Kam San, who last week announced his intentions to leave the pro-democracy association.

Chinese tourism expanding in Australia

The number of Chinese tourists selecting Australia as their preferred travel destination is booming, as travelers look beyond nearby locations. A report conducted by broker CLSA forecasts an increase in the

Visitors to Thailand boosted by 16 percent

The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand is expected to increase by 16 percent compound annual growth in the next five years, despite the decelerating economy in China, according to

Education | Consul wants to bring more Indian students to Macau

Representatives of the Indian Consulate General have expressed their desire to encourage more Indian students to study in Macau, and that they are currently conducting talks with the University of

Macau gaming revenues continue to drop: down 21.4pct in Jan

Gaming revenues were down 21.4 per cent in January from a year earlier to MOP18.674 billion (USD2.33bn), Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau reported today (Monday) on its website. The market

Monetary Authority says economy to ‘adjust’ less in 2016

In its Monetary and Financial Stability Review, the Monetary Authority of Macau (AMCM) has stated that “Macau’s economy would continue to adjust in 2016 but the adjustment would be ‘obviously’

Missing editors mark new setback in SAR extradition deal

Negotiations over a legal agreement between Hong Kong and Macau that would allow the extradition of fugitives between the two Special Administrative Regions has encountered another setback over the case

Survey | Public expects amendments to holiday pay

The Federation of Trade Unions (FTU) published the results of a survey conducted to gauge the opinions of local residents on Labor Law amendments. The president of FTU’s executive board, Chiang

Seminar on Singapore-style business strategies

The Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) organized a training seminar, titled “Best Practices of Marketing, Branding and Promotion of Singapore Enterprises.” Last week’s event targeted local SMEs and young

Bob Arum | ‘If Macau wants us back we would be happy to do it’

Top Rank’s founder and CEO, Bob Arum told the Times yesterday that Macau played a very important role in launching boxing in China. “Now boxing is strong and can survive

Local artists adopt monkey theme for CNY

Four entertainment activities will be offered in the outdoor lagoon area at the Venetian Macao throughout February in celebration of the Chinese New Year. Known as “Seasons of Prosperity,” the varied

‘Pearl Horizon’ buyers stage new protest

A group of protesters staged a new protest yesterday after government confirmation last Friday in the Official Gazette that considers Pearl Horizon’s Lot P concession as having expired as of

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