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

CRIME | Four men caught smuggling illegal immigrants from Hengqin

Early yesterday morning the Judiciary Police (PJ) apprehended four mainlanders at the Ocean Gardens residential complex in Taipa. The four suspects were accused of helping illegal migrants enter Macau by

After long decline, field hockey enters new phase in Macau

Field hockey is an Olympic sport with a large tradition in Macau even though the sense of enthusiasm felt towards it has been decaying for many years. The revamped Macau

Tourism | ANALYSIS | Latin America looks to China’s tourism market with increasing interest

  What does the China tourism market mean to Latin America and what can they take away from Macau’s experience in promoting cultural tourism? The Times interviewed some of the Pacific

Four of 23 research projects to receive funding

These grants seek to encourage original academic research on the culture of Macau and further dialogue with mainland China and foreign countries. The selected projects included “Ties Between the World and

Claim of affordable housing land scarcity is nonsense, protesters say

Protest leaders at a demonstration in Tap Seac Square yesterday afternoon denounced a recent housing draw and criticized the government’s efforts to provide affordable housing. They specifically refuted the administration’s

Sands China CFO resigns

The board of directors of Sands China Ltd. announced the resignation of its chief financial officer (CFO) and executive vice president, Mr Ben Toh Hup Hock. The resignation is to

AL resumes activities, passes debate on monthly car park passes

The Legislative Assembly (AL) resumed activities last Friday after the holiday period. At its first plenary of the new legislative session, the AL approved a proposal to open a debate

Gaming and public housing dominate concerns

The period before the agenda was quite lively, with many lawmakers requesting to address the assembly. The hottest topics were gaming and public housing, with Zhang Anting opening the new

Energy fair focuses on ‘sustainable future’

Companhia de Electricidade (CEM) hosted the 14th edition of its annual Energy Fun Fair yesterday afternoon in Tap Seac Square. The fair’s theme was “green energy for a sustainable future”

CCAC to deliver electoral law amendment soon

The Commissioner Against Corruption, Andre Cheong, has announced his intention to deliver a proposed amendment to the electoral law by the end of October. He says that the amendment will

Ng Lap Seng granted bail in UN bribery scheme case

Over a prosecutor’s objections, bail conditions were set Friday for a Chinese billionaire at the center of a bribery case that has drawn scrutiny into the operations of the United

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