Dore Group investors petition liaison office

Roughly 30 enraged Dore Group investors petitioned outside China’s liaison office in Macau yesterday afternoon following the protestors’ failed efforts to initiate a dialogue with the junket over possible losses. The

US trade union links mainland enterprises to junket groups

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), based in the United States, says it has identified enterprises in mainland China that have been set up by individuals linked to Macau

MGTO attends UNWTO assembly in Columbia

The 21st Session of the UNWTO General Assembly is being held at Medellín, the second largest city in Colombia, from September 12-17. Macau is being represented by the deputy director

Legal experts call for improvements to junket regulations

Legal experts Fernando Vitória and Óscar Madureira, who on Tuesday launched a book entitled “Gambling Law in Macau,” believe that the city’s gaming laws remain up to date, but also

EDUCATION | IFT and HKU sign cooperation agreement

The Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) signed a co- operation agreement with the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Architecture on Tuesday, seeking to enhance students’ knowledge and learning experiences. IFT

Crime | Elderly man knocked unconscious after anti-smoking comment

A local senior citizen was struck unconscious by two men on Tuesday afternoon inside a Chinese teahouse near the Cinema Alegria after he tried to convince them not to smoke. The

DSPA pledges to open wastewater treatment plant tender

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) has pledged to open a public tender for the industrial park’s wastewater treatment plant operation service following the expiration of the current contract. On Monday, it

The Buzz | ‘Close the Canidrome’ vigil on Sep 30

Local animal rights group Anima is organizing a candlelight vigil on September 30 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. across the road from the government headquarters, close to the Nam

Madonna’s ‘Rebel Heart’ tour coming to Macau

The pop star Madonna is bringing her “Rebel Heart” tour to Macau in February next year. The US artist is set to perform at Studio City’s Event Center, according to an

Hotel Estoril | Revamp option proves costly, gov’t asks for structural assessment

To revamp the Hotel Estoril would be far costlier than to build a new facility from scratch, structural engineer Costa Antunes said yesterday during a visit to the decrepit hotel

Tap Seac ‘Glass House’ to undergo repair works

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, has revealed the Cultural Affairs Bureau’s (IC) plans to revamp Tap Seac’s ‘Glass House,’ due to the building’s poor construction quality. Mr

CE highlights room for improvement in building restoration

The Chief Executive has acknowledged that there is room for improvement in building renovation works. In his online column “Words from the Chief Executive,” Chui Sai On said that the

Arts | ‘Júlio Pomar and Friends’ at Tap Seac Gallery

The ceremony was attended by the IC president, Ung Vai Meng, and the deputy director of the Liaison Office in the MSAR, Zhang Xiaoguang, among others. The exhibition at the Tap

Wilfred Wong | Former NPC member appointed president and COO of Sands China

Casino operator Sands China Ltd. has appointed a former member of the National People’s Congress of the PRC, Wilfred Wong, as the company’s new president and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr

Dore Group contributed 4 pct of Wynn Macau EBITDA

Last week, Wynn Macau led declines in Macau gaming stocks following an analyst’s report that alleged a junket group operating out of the company’s casino in the city may have

Survey | Gaming and hospitality staff show improvements

Despite the economic woes that Macau has faced since early last year, the survey — which dispatched mystery shoppers to 11 major casino resorts owned by six companies — suggested

More drivers reported using cellphones while driving

For private car drivers, the total of 2,238 cases recorded in that period is roughly 13 times higher than the number the region saw last year. Such a number alone

CE authority above all? | ‘Chinese government is looking to spark fear among the population,’ says legal expert

António Katchi, a legal expert and professor of law at the Macau Polytechnic Institute (IPM), has expressed his concern that the Chinese government “went too far” by suggesting that Hong

Macau GP | Macau FIA GT World Cup confirms five major brands

The FIA and the Automobile Association Macau China had sought a total of seven manufacturers, who would be able to provide 21 of the 28 cars that will compose the

Ongoing survey to assess local health

Organized by the Health Bureau Services, the 2016 Survey of Macau Health is now being launched. The survey aims to assess the local population’s health situation. According to a statement

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