AirAsia considering Krabi-Macau route

Newspaper Tribuna de Macau cited the general director of the AirAsia group for Greater China, Celia Lao, expressing the company’s intention to expand. However, she did not advance a date

2016 Policy Address | Health: Gov’t accused of ‘stealing’ resources from private sector

Some lawmakers have criticized the idea of expanding the public health care service given the lack of human resources available. The criticism came on the second day of Alexis Tam’s

DSEJ to develop more vocational education

The Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) plans to strengthen is provision of vocational education, according to the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture. Answering a question from legislator Chui Sai

Briefs: Loan-to-deposit ratio slightly elevated

According to information released by the Monetary Authority of Macau, total deposits decreased at a slightly faster rate than total loans in October. This caused the loan-to-deposit ratio of the

Chui Sai On meets with top Beijing official

The Chief Executive (CE), Mr Chui Sai On, met on Friday with the Vice president of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Minister of Science

Resident fined MOP5,000 for tobacco smuggling

The merchandise was immediately confiscated and the Service penalized the resident with an accessory fine of MOP5,000. The person claimed that the goods were for personal use, and that they had

Sports | Ukraine runners dominate at local marathon

This year, for the first time, the course included the University of Macau campus in Hengqin Island. As 2015 marks the tenth anniversary of the listing of the city’s historic

Gaming | No break for junkets as Dore investors protest Wynn again

Former Dore investors have once again taken to protesting outside Wynn Macau, demanding the return of their investments in the junket operator, after Dore reported an alleged internal theft of

Ask the Vet | Finding bald spots on your cat and what they could be

Parasites Ringworm infections Thyroid problems Allergies Stress Hereditary causes Cat hair loss and bald spots may be caused by the natural seasonal shedding, but may also be caused by other diseases. Bald spots may be self

Surge in gaming crime will not affect residents’ security, Wong says

The number of gaming-related crimes increased by 34 per cent year-on-year for the first three quarters of 2015, marking a significant increase in this year’s casino-related illicit activities, according to

All ready for Sunday’s ‘Latin City’ parade

The “Parade Through Macau, Latin City” will take place on Sunday as a celebration of both the 16th anniversary of Macau’s handover to China, and the 10th year since the

Evolution opens first online squeeze baccarat game

A total of 17 high-definition cameras relay the action from live tables, according to Dow Jones Institutional News. But the real highlight is the live squeeze of the cards captured

Gov’t cautious over coupon scheme to spur spending

Asked about the details of the possible coupon policy hinted at by Chief Executive Chui Sai On during his policy address, the Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong said

2016 Policy Address | Alexis Tam: ‘Health for me is the priority of all priorities’

As would be expected, health related issues took center stage yesterday on the first day of the Social Affairs and Culture sector Policy Address debate at the Legislative Assembly. Secretary Alexis

Future single border inspection deemed safe

The policy, which allows singular inspection for mainland entry permit holders, was expected to first come to force in the new hub connecting the northern Macau peninsula and Zhuhai, according

Simon Chan | Airport expansion expected to bring more passengers and cargo

Mr Chan added that the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (Delta Bridge) would have a significant impact on Macau’s economy, allowing more passengers and cargo to transit through the SAR. Acting Chief Executive

Youngsters nabbed for elaborate theft scheme

The Judiciary Police has caught nine local youngsters that are being accused of making off with the takings of jewelry stores after infiltrating the firms as staff members. One of the

Gaming alert | Vegas Casinos can leave Buffett’s NV energy for a price

Three of Las Vegas’s largest casino operators can buy electricity from a source other than Warren Buffett’s utility, but must pay multimillion-dollar exit fees if they want to do so, state regulators

Junkets squeezed by China’s delinquent debtors

Macau’s gaming promoters, who loan money to Chinese high-rollers for gambling in the city’s struggling casinos, increasingly find themselves in a new line of business: debt collection. The so-called junket operators,

‘Portuguese Corner Shop’ Featuring traditional Portuguese products in town

Four years have passed since Margarida Vila-Nova and Ivo Ferreira decided to add a new title to their lives as actors and filmmakers. Establishing a “Portuguese Corner Shop” (Mercearia Portuguesa)

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