Branches all over the Asia-Pacific region

In 1986 the club opened its first Asian branch in Hong Kong. “Hong Kong is quite a strong , it is well supported and sponsored,” Keith Buckley noted. After HK,

Lighthouse Club Macau Anniversary | 10 years assisting families of fatal construction accident victims

The Lighthouse Club Macau, a locally registered construction charity that provides financial assistance to the families of workers involved in fatal construction-related accidents, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this week. 

Echo Chan leaves Forum Macau, replaced by Cristina Morais

After half a year as coordinator of Forum Macau’s Support Office, Echo Chan is leaving the post, to be replaced by Cristina Morais, who currently heads the external department at

Retail | Sa Sa’s sales plumet 10.4pct in Macau, HK

Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd saw its retail sales plummet by 10.4 percent year-on-year in Hong Kong and Macau during the National Day golden week holiday season. Simon Kwok, chairman and

Debate on local heritage | City transformed to the point of being unrecognizable

It is impossible to compare the Macau of the 1960s with the city of today, according to Yves Etienne Sonolet, visual artist and scholar at the University of Macau. He

Statistics | First tourist price index decline since 2002

The Tourist Price Index (TPI) has declined by 2.72 percent for the third quarter of 2015, signaling the first decline since the third quarter of 2002. The information was released

Health | Negligent staff allegedly behind patient data exposure

An alleged refusal to dispose of confidential documents as instructed has resulted in a large amount of patients’ papers being strewn across the avenue outside Santa Rosa de Lima English

Solar model car competition promotes renewable energies

Around six hundred students have participated in the “Solar Car & Capacitance Model Car Races and Windmill Rotor Design Competition.” The event is organized by the Companhia de Electricidade de

MGM to bring Cotai ‘more choices and variety’

MGM China’s second property in Macau, and the first one in Cotai, will be ready to open at the end of next year. The property is expected to complement the

Asia’s first Nikkei cuisine restaurant in town

At a time when the trend of Nikkei cuisine is emerging worldwide, this unusual way of preparing Peruvian traditional ingredients with the use of Japanese cooking techniques – which chef

Investors can avoid the gambler’s fallacy

Gamblers and investors share a tendency to overrate the past as a guide to the future. The so-called “gambler’s fallacy” is why roulette players believe they can hit winning streaks,

Casino shares surge on stronger-than-expected revenue

Macau casino shares rose in Hong Kong trading after a brokerage said gaming revenue was stronger than expected this month. MGM China Holdings Ltd. surged 6.9 percent to close at HKD11.42,

Tourism | Chinese tourists swap Macau and HK for Japan during ‘golden week’

During this month’s “golden week” approximately 400,000 tourists from mainland China visited Japan and spent nearly 100 billion yen, or around USD830 million on shopping during the period from Oct

Jason Chao claims UM management interfering in student elections

Jason Chao has accused the UM administration of displaying “unnatural behavior” towards the Student Union (SU) election. In his opinion, the university rectory “is disrespecting the fact that the SU

Airport records 6pct rise during ‘golden week’

CAM highlighted that these figures represent a 6-percent increase in passenger numbers and a 5-percent increase in aircraft movement when compared to the same period last year. Despite the two typhoons

CE meets with Cambodian Prime Minister

The Chief Executive met with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia on Monday at the Santa Sancha Palace. Chui Sai On and Hun Sen exchanged views on how

GTEF | Forum highlights need for multi- lateral approach to cultural tourism

The need for a multilateral approach to cultural tourism was highlighted by Pansy Ho and Alexis Tam at the Global Tourism Economic Forum (GTEF)’s closing ceremony, held yesterday evening at

Studio City shows | Madonna ‘Rebel Heart’ pricey tickets on sale Friday

Tickets for Madonna’s two live concerts in Macau, which are part of her “Rebel Heart Tour,” will go on sale at 11a.m. on Friday, October 16. The two shows will mark

EDUCATION | Documentary raises debate on merits of Chinese-style teaching

A documentary exploring how Chinese-style education might work abroad has provoked considerable debate in both the UK and China. The BBC show, entitled “The School that Turned Chinese” is currently airing

Portuguese pop band ‘Amor Electro’ in concert

The band “Amor Electro” will be appearing in Macau as part of a music concert to be held at the Macau Cultural Centre Small Auditorium on October 27. The Portuguese contemporary 

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