Hundreds take to the streets, protest Pearl Horizon uncertainty

Hundreds of Pearl Horizon buyers once again took to the streets on Saturday to protest the lack of progress currently being made on the waterfront property project in Areia Preta.

Six students sexually abused in military training camp

An instructor at a military camp in Coloane allegedly abused six students from local schools aged 12 to 14 years old. The students, all males, were participating in a three-day

Education | UM announces this year’s honorary doctorates

The University of Macau (UM) has announced its annual allocation of honorary doctorates to distinguished individuals with outstanding professional achievements and contributions to society. This year, the five individuals are

Statistics | Growth in retail receipts falls to lowest since 2004

According to government data, growth in retail receipts has fallen to its lowest rate since 2004 - a slowdown in the year-on-year growth to only 4.3 percent, which amounts to

ASK THE VET | Caring for your pet boa constrictor

This boa constrictor is the most widely kept boa in the pet industry (there are nine accepted subspecies of boa constrictor, and many localities of some subspecies). Other common names

Director-General of the Customs Service dies in undisclosed circumstances

The Director-General of the Customs Service Ms Lai Man Wa was found dead today (Friday) in Ocean Gardens, the Chief Executive announced this evening in a press conference. The cause

Customs patrols catch more people trying to cross border illegally

The number of illegal immigrants intercepted by Macau Customs Service sea patrols increased by 12.46% year-on-year from January to September, the head of Maritime Enforcement Department, Leong Wa Kan, revealed

Billionaire Packer’s Crown buys Nobu stake for USD100m

Crown Resorts Ltd., the Australian casino group controlled by billionaire James Packer, bought a 20 percent stake in Nobu for USD100 million to extend its relationship with the global restaurant

Commissioner debuts with positive future vision

The new Foreign Affairs Commissioner in Macau, Ye Dabo, said that the region would continue to thrive despite the current economic downturn under the central government’s support. Ye succeeded Hu Zhengyue

Vice director to temporarily take over gaming watchdog

Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong is seeking trilingual and law-savvy talents to succeed outgoing Gaming Inspection and Coordination director (DICJ), Manuel Neves. Meanwhile, deputy head Leong Man Ion

Gaming | MGM China quarterly revenue drops

In the three months ended September 30, MGM China reported a total revenue of HKD4.1 billion and an adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxation, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of HK$1.1 billion,

Wong Sio Chak links taxi overcharging to Uber operation

Uber’s operation in the territory would exacerbate the already rampant phenomenon of arbitrary charging in the taxi industry, Secretary for Security Wong Sio Chak claimed yesterday afternoon. Wong’s remarks came a

Briefs | Chui forms committee to enhance city’s int’l role

The Chief Executive, Chui Sai On, has assembled a new committee to formulate policies in line with the region’s role as a world travel and leisure center. The committee, chaired

50 chefs develop new Chinese cuisine dishes

Sands is currently in the process of selecting which of the 100 new dishes will be included on the menus of their restaurants. However, the chosen dishes  will only be

Tourism | Region promoted in Kuala Lumpur

The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is staging a “mega roadshow” under the theme “Experience Macau”, to be held  in Kuala Lumpur between Oct. 27 and Nov. 1. This event 

Francisco Coelho, the ‘Dark Knight’ | ‘Macau’s economy will come back better and better’

Nicknamed the “godfather” of Macau’s nightlife, Francisco Coelho, 56, has been running the hottest clubs in town, namely D2 and DD3, for over two decades. Mr Coelho is confident that

MGM Resorts creates REIT for hotels to cut debt, boost value

MGM Resorts International, the Las Vegas casino owner that’s been under pressure from an activist investor, said it will put its properties into a real estate investment trust to help

Corporate Bits | tap dogs dance show arrives at the venetian macao

To announce their arrival in Macau, several cast members danced their way to St. Mark’s Square at The Venetian for a surprise performance that saw dancers Chris Erk, Anthony Russo,

Marreiros urges gov’t to ‘act quickly’ on land reclamation

A renowned local architect has urged the government to quicken land reclamation works. Speaking at a France Macau Business Association breakfast meeting yesterday morning, Carlos Marreiros, a former president

Unemployment rate remains stable

The unemployment rate for the July-September period has remained stable with little change compared with the June-August period, according to data from the government. The unemployment rate remained at 1.9

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