ExCo | Administrative revamp: Legal Affairs Bureau and IAS given more tasks and workers

The Executive Council (ExCo) has concluded a review of the administrative regulations that will change the Legal Affairs Bureau (DSAJ)’s operations. DSAJ will be responsible for the tasks that are

Chief Executive | Demarcation of coastal zone significant for diversified growth

A draft map demarcating the MSAR’s revised maritime and land zones reflects the central government’s support for Macau, according to Chui Sai On. Xinhua news agency reported that the chief executive

Lawmakers link new arrangement to diversification

Lawmakers Sio Chi Wai and Ho Ion Sang have appealed to the government to make use of the marine management rights granted by Beijing to realize the MSAR goal of

Potential late penalties for Wynn Palace contractor

Last month, Leighton, the contractor signed to develop the Macau project, indicated to Wynn that they would be unable to meet the original March 25 deadline for completion. “They told us,

Arts | Design Biennial showcases award-winning cross-straits designs

Founded by the Macau Designers Association, the event has been held since 1994 and is now in its 10th edition. It serves as the only competition for professionals in the

Gaming | Short-sellers target MGM as downturn for casinos persists

As 2015 draws to a close, investors are shunning the advice of analysts by increasing their bets against casinos in Macau, the world’s largest gambling hub. For example, short interest in MGM China

Short-film premiere to uplift casino employees

Gaming Employees Home has produced a casino-set “microfilm” in an effort to encourage optimism and positivity among gaming practitioners. Two premieres of the short film were held at Studio 8

O Tin Lin to head MSAR delegations

O Tin Lin was yesterday announced, via the government’s Official Gazette, as the director of the Economic and Commercial Delegation of Macau in Lisbon, and the head of Macau’s Permanent

Secretary and regulator head meet gaming operators

The Secretary drew comparisons between the transitional challenges currently facing the Macau economy and surviving a war of attrition in which one or more sides are gradually worn down. Leong

Beijing green lights sea waters jurisdiction

A marine area of 85 square kilometers around the region will come under local control following an official grant that will be effective from next Sunday, said O Lam, who

Authorities reveal ten heritage sites to be listed

For the first time, the Cultural Affairs Bureau has launched an evaluation of a group of cultural heritage sites. The future development of these ancient buildings will be legally binding

Money laundering charges linger for couple with links to Macau

Portuguese citizen and former Macau resident Tiago Guerra, who had been unable to leave East Timor since October 2014, was recently visited by his two sons, who had not seen their

Packer said in talks to take Crown resorts assets private

James Packer, Australia’s third-richest man, is in talks to return some of Crown Resorts Ltd.’s casino assets to private ownership, people with knowledge of the matter said. Crown Resorts shares

Opinion | Analysis: Crown Resorts shareholders should beware a stacked deck

Professional gamblers know the house always wins, but markets are meant to be a bit more balanced. Minority shareholders in Crown Resorts, the casino company controlled by Australian billionaire James Packer,

Ng Lap Seng bribe scandal | Diplomatic immunity remains thorn in prosecutor’s side

The issue of diplomatic immunity is likely to remain a thorn in the side of prosecutors attending to the alleged United Nations bribery scandal unearthed in October, which involved local

Environment | Forum encourages regional cooperation for green economy

Appeals for regional collaboration have spilled over into an annual forum held to promote the application of renewable energy and innovative efforts. Ideas discussed in the forum were aimed towards

Vendors resist Capitol mall revamp

Vendors operating inside the Capitol mall in downtown Macau have voiced their opposition to the building’s impending transformation into a cultural and creative facility. The decrepit shopping mall – known as

2015 Grand Prix, best-selling in history

The Grand Prix committee noted that the Suncity 62nd Grand Prix, held from November 19 – 22, broke previous records by generating MOP 53 million from publicity, sponsorship and ticket

Airport reaches record-high 5.5 million passengers

The Macau International Airport (MIA) held a formal celebration ceremony by the side of the airstrip yesterday to commemorate the new annual record of 5.5 million passengers. The ceremony saw live

IPIM opens offices in Portugal and Brazil

The offices of the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) in Lisbon, Portugal and São Paulo, Brazil, will become operational in the second or third quarter of 2016, said

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