Public calls for Hotel Estoril preservation

Participants in a debate about the revitalization plan that intends to turn the abandoned Hotel Estoril into a youth recreational center said that the building, or at least its façade,

Maids’ contracts to be automatically renewed

In response to growing demand for migrant domestic workers in local households, the government has decided to simplify the visa renewal procedures for domestic helpers who work for permanent residents. Starting

Tourism | Travel alert to South Korea lifted

The Health Bureau (SSM) on Saturday has lowered the severity of its response to the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) from a high-level alert to that of “close monitoring,” whilst

Police ‘did not buy spying software,’ says Wong Sio Chak

The Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, has stated that Macau police forces have not acquired surveillance software from Italian IT company Hacking Team. Emails disclosed last month by WikiLeaks showed

CCAC denies selective enforcement on election bribery case

Cheong stated “the CCAC has always upheld equal treatment, the electoral-bribery case or any other cases.” He refused to comment on the specific case as an appeal has already

Upcoming English Premier League off the air

Pires revealed on Saturday that TDM has been, over the last six months, trying to negotiate a deal. “But unfortunately we could not come to an agreement with the company

Elderly social welfare system to be improved

The bureau presented a draft framework of the Support System during a press conference last week, where it launched a 45-day public consultation in order to gather public opinion regarding

New bus routes launched

Ask the Vet | How to Keep Your Dog Cool in the Summer

“Heatstroke is by far the greatest concern,” as most veterinarians agree. A Hebrew University study found that 50% of dogs with heatstroke won’t survive the initial 3 days post the

MACAU | RETAIL | Branded Products Fair brings tastes of Cantonese culture

The four-day Guangdong and Macau Branded Products Fair was livened up by mass consumers not long after opening yesterday, as families strolled among the booths and sampled ethnic foods that

Gaming | As city heads toward Vegas-style makeover, MGM seeks to adapt

Running a casino in Macau used to be a simpler affair: build a world-class hotel, have junket agents bring in high rollers from China and design attractions to draw the

Casinos accused of downplaying assaults on staff

Almost all local casino operators have allegedly turned a blind eye to their staff members’ personal security, which has long been at risk working under an increasingly insecure environment, said

Chan Meng Kam reacts to vote-buying arrests

Hác-Sá Youth Hostel reopens

The Health Bureau will no longer use the Hác-Sá Youth Hostel as a temporary quarantine camp, since there have been no new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in Korea

Sands | China beckons to local suppliers in its support program

Sands China revealed a new procurement program for burgeoning local enterprises, inviting them to be their long-term suppliers. The gaming operator expressed its intention to partner local companies as part of

Gaming | Wynn Palace to open on March 25

Billionaire Steve Wynn finally feels confident enough to set an opening date for his second casino in Macau, months after complaining that uncertainty plagued the Chinese city amid a gambling

ARTS | Film production fair calls for Macau project submissions

The 2015 Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Film Production Investment and Trade Fair is calling for Macau film project submissions from today until August 14. The event will be held from September 23

Over 80 road parking meters to increase fares

At least 80 parking meters across the Taipa, Nam Van and ZAPE areas will be subject to a plan to implement fare increases, said Lam Hin San, the new Transport

POLICY RESEARCH | Report suggests for non-resident workers to live elsewhere

The coordinator of the Policy Research Office, Lau Pun Lap, has revealed that Macau could accommodate a total of 750,000 inhabitants by 2025, but suggested that measures must be taken

SJM worker found dead in North Korea under suspicious circumstances

A 29-year old SJM casino worker was found dead under suspicious circumstances in North Korea, where he worked at a casino in which tycoon Stanley Ho has an interest. Local

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