Robert Mugabe wins PRC’s alternative to Nobel Peace Prize 

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has been awarded China’s alternative to the Nobel Peace Prize for what the prize committee called his inspired national leadership and service to pan-Africanism. The 91-year-old Mugabe is the

Uber lands in Macau

Uber announced the soft launch of the company’s services in Macau today. Its initial offering, UberBLACK, connects riders with drivers for a 5-star transportation experience at the tap of a

‘Globalization in the 21st Century’ | Magellan started it, says former EU leader

The Macao Polytechnic Institute (IPM) held a conference yesterday on “Globalization in the 21st Century: Other Connections Between the New Silk Road and the Seven Continents”, which was attended by

Barroso distinguished with Academic Title Award at IPM

The President of the Macao Polytechnic Institute (IPM) Lei Heong Iok, has referred to the former European Commission president, José Manuel Durão Barroso, as “a person of a truly unique

Gaming | Studio City to get 250 new-to-market tables

Studio City International Holdings Ltd announced today that the Macau government has authorized Studio City’s gaming operator, Melco Crown (Macau) Ltd, to operate 250 new gaming tables and 1,233 new

CTM 4G+ mobile network service available to the public

Telecommunications service provider CTM officially rolled out its 4G+ network packages yesterday afternoon. It is the first of the four companies to open the service for customers. The launch of the

Macau connection | Ng Lap Seng to be indicted over UN bribery scheme

Billionaire Ng Lap Seng, who allegedly bribed United Nations officials to win their endorsement of a conference center, will be indicted by today (Macau time), a federal prosecutor told a

CRIME | Woman falls victim to elaborate chip theft scam

The Judiciary Police have arrested two mainland men after they allegedly stole a HKD500,000 chip from another mainland woman early on Sunday morning inside a Cotai casino. The suspects, aged 27

Creative Pavilion to be showcased at MIF

This year, printed and digital versions of the Macau Cultural and Creative Map (MCC Map) will be promoted and distributed free of charge at the fair. In addition, a number

Chui evasive on promise to build more affordable housing

Following a protest on Sunday demanding more affordable housing in the territory, Chief Executive Chui Sai On told media on Monday that it was hard for him to make an

Study | One in three cigarettes illegal, making MSAR second-worst in Asia

A regional study has found that Macau has the second-­highest incident rate of illegal cigarette consumption in the Asia region. More than one-third of all cigarettes consumed is said to

Resolving housing shortage deemed as top priority

Fulfilling the housing needs of Macau residents is a top priority for the government, according to a statement released by the authorities. The announcement follows large demonstrations which took place

Ye Dabo appointed new Foreign Affairs Commissioner in the MSAR

One of the top officials currently working at the General Office of the Foreign Affairs Leading Group, Ye Dabo, will replace Hu Zhengyue, the Commissioner of the Chinese Ministry of

Consulate says seven Filipinos per day need legal assistance

The Consulate General of the Philippines has revealed that they are contacted by an average of seven Filipino residents in Macau asking for legal assistance every day. At a seminar held

MIF turns 20 with no extra budget for celebrations

The 20th edition of the Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) kicks off on Thursday and has the same estimated budget as the previous two editions: MOP 36 million. According

Gov’t says casinos need to heed its rules after Wynn’s gripes

The government has hit back at Steve Wynn’s criticism of its policies, demanding casino operators comply with its rules days after the Las Vegas tycoon criticized delays in being informed how

Hotel staff protest over missing pay

It has been reported that more than 200 local and foreign employees are involved in the dispute, with some payments allegedly being withheld for as long as eight months. Located

Studio City Event Center unveiled to hotel employees

The highlight of the rally was a 200-person parade presented by representatives from each department of the new resort. Sporting their new uniforms, the employees personified their brand’s slogan: “We

Early learning | HK education lawmaker inspired by local policy

Macau’s implementation of a ban on writing lessons for students during their first year of pre-school last month has prompted debate in Hong Kong over the way in which writing

SSM apologizes for mishandling of sensitive patient information

Lei reiterated that the case is still under investigation and that there are rules and standards within the SS regarding the handling of confidential documents that have been generally applied

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com
MACAU DAILY TIMES