MSAR rejects independent human rights body

The MSAR has rejected a United Nations Committee Against Torture suggestion to establish an independent human rights body, According to a TDM report, the response to the committee’s requester stresses

Statistics | Banking sector employment remains stable

There were 5,928 full-time employees working across 28 banks at the end of the third quarter of 2015, according to data released by the government. This represents an increase of

Interview | FIA GT World Cup – AMG Mercedes with ‘one mission only’: To win

Double Macau GT winners in 2014 the duo Maro Engel and Renger Van der Zande are already showing that they can repeat the feat this year. To learn about the

F3 | Rosenqvist in the lead, ‘pushing, but not risking a crash’

SJM Theodore Racing’s Swedish racer Felix Rosenqvist nabbed yesterday’s provisional pole position for the Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix, after dominating the first qualifying session. After a first practice session where

Moto GP | John McGuinness sets provisional pole

The first afternoon of this year’s Grand Prix saw the inaugural battle for the lead of the 49th edition of the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. With temperatures rising and rubber

Experts | Economic diversification efforts require better planning

To take off, economic diversification requires long-term strategic planning from authorities and coordination with industry stakeholders. However, the scarcity of land resources and traffic congestion could foil the government’s attempt

CRIME | Police bust gambling syndicate siphoning enough to make a casino blush

Mainland police have busted an online gambling syndicate that they say generated more than RMB500 billion (HKD608 billion) in bets, and which had a membership of nearly one million users. The

POLICY ADDRESS 2016 | Chui explains ‘prudent and conservative’ gaming revenue forecast

Several lawmakers asked the Chief Executive about plans to deal with the gaming revenue downturn during the second consecutive day of the Policy Address presentation at the Legislative Assembly. In a

Nomura expects Nov to see dip in gaming revenues

Nomura, in its latest research report, says that the average daily gaming revenue for the week of November 9–15 rose by 7 percent week-on-week to USD517 million. Assuming that the

Gov’t may delay decision on smoking ban

After last week’s meeting between the Macau Legislative Assembly’s Second Standing Committee and the six gaming concessionaires, Bernstein commented that the government will “be loath to make a decision while

Roy Xavier Scholar at the University of California | Macanese diaspora is a ‘huge network’ largely unused

Roy Eric Xavier, a researcher and visiting scholar from the University of California, Berkeley’s Institute for the Study of Societal Issues, is being supported in Macau by the US J.

UN bribery scandal leads to global forum cancelation

The impact of the United Nations bribery scandal involving Macau developer Ng Lap Seng can again be felt in the MSAR, as the global organization announced its intention to cancel

REAL ESTATE | Prices of residential and commercial units see consistent decline

The average price of existing residential units decreased by 6.2 percent over the past quarter to MOP76,711 per square meter, with Coloane, Taipa and the Macau peninsula slipping by 9.1

SJM hopes for leveling-out in gaming revenue drop

Ambrose So, the Chief Executive Officer of gaming operator SJM, has expressed his hopes that the gaming revenue decline will slow down during the fourth quarter of 2015. The CEO made

Preview | World’s top carmakers take a shot at first-ever FIA GT World Cup

Five of the world’s most famous manufacturers have signed on to race in the inaugural FIA GT World Cup. Aston Martin, Audi, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche will be represented on

Theodore Racing ready for record battle

SJM Theodore Racing is hoping for a record eighth Macau Grand Prix victory this year. It was the team’s principal, Mr Teddy Yip Jr, who made the announcement as part

PREVIEW | Returns and surprises for 49th Motorcycle GP

Held every year since 1967, the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix is one the most captivating races in the Grand Prix program. The almost fifty-year-old event has drawn the world’s attention, especially

GP62 – November 19 – 22

06:00 Circuit Closed 06:30 - 07:00 Circuit Inspection 07:30 - 08:30 Suncity Group Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix - 49th Edition - Practice 08:50 - 09:20 Suncity Lotus Celebrity Cup Race - Practice 09:35 -

POLICY ADDRESS 2016 | Gov’t moves to strengthen welfare measures

Chui Sai On went to the Legislative Assembly yesterday to present his Policy Address for 2016. Unlike in previous years’ presentations, when mottos like “promoting local talents” or “scientific governance”

Policy Address 2016 | New housing scheme may be introduced

The Chief Executive (CE) hinted yesterday that a new housing scheme may be established in order to cater for the needs of the younger generation unable to buy residential properties

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