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

Committee presents five-year development plan proposal

The Committee for the Construction of the World Tourism and Leisure Center of Macau presented its five-year Development Plan yesterday in a meeting with the press held at the government

Cooperation | USJ runs 14-day Lusophone training program

A 14-day training program focusing on business and economic activities for participants from Portuguese-Speaking Countries was launched on November 9 at the Grand Lapa Hotel. The training program, organized by the

Delta Asia 80th anniversary | Stanley Au pessimistic about economic prospects

Issues concerning negative equity and bankruptcy will be aggravated if the already collapsing housing market continues to sink further, said the chairman of Delta Asia Financial Group, Stanley Au, on

BNU secures position as strongest contributor to CGD

The statement said that the bank’s units, located in Africa and Asia, had seen the best performance. These banks included BNU Macau, Mozambique’s BCI and Banco Caixa Totta of Angola.

Authorities record 60pct surplus drop over past 10 months

The latest statistics from the Financial Services Bureau indicate that the government’s surplus for the first ten months of the year has plummeted by almost 60 percent to MOP34.583 billion

Woman who swallowed a fake diamond convicted

Hunan resident Liu Xiuluan was caught attempting to swap a fake diamond made of zirconium and oxygen with the real 3.54 carat diamond worth at least HKD1.6 million. When the

Travel | Russian backpacker impressed with city’s character

A Russian traveler recently stopped in Macau as part of an epic journey spanning thousands of miles and lasting three years. Tatiana Fedoseeva, 20, told the Times about her journey,

Macau on the map: A short history of backpacking

Backpacking is an activity that combines hiking, camping, and the maxim that with all you need on your back you can truly go anywhere. Backpacking is typically signaled by the presence

Preview | F3 big names compete for most wanted trophy

With a full 28-car grid, all the big names of the F3 are set to fight for the Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix – FIA F3 Intercontinental Cup. The selection

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