Analysis Vernacular Macau – Apropos of 10th Anniversary of the Historic Centre as World Heritage

João Palla Martins* From where I live, one can see the bridge that will eventually connect Hong Kong to Zhuhai and then to Macau. It is still under construction but symbolizes

Gem fair exhibitors display mixed feelings about sales

Jewelry exhibitors from more than 15 countries placed their glittering products on sale at a four-day fair at the Venetian Macao, showcasing unique Asian gems and accessories for approximately 900

CRIME | Man arrested for indecent exposure

The Public Security Police Force arrested a local man for allegedly publicly exposing himself over 100 times to female passersby, during their regular anti-crime operations on Sunday. The 42-year-old insurance agent

Forum focuses on ‘judicial system impartiality’

The president of the Court of Final Appeal, Sam Hou Fai, has said that China’s law reform has invariably captured the attention of Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Hence, the

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC | Local culture and architecture featured on documentary

A documentary reflecting upon Macau’s architectural, urban and cultural heritage is due to be aired by National Geographic later this year, as a team recently visited the city to interview

Opening ceremony LA2015 | A unique moment for local Special Olympics athletes

Saturday’s three-hour event was attended by a crowd of 62,338 fans who watched the 6,500 athletes representing 165 countries and regions. It is the largest number of nations to have

Number of non-resident workers increases

The number of non-resident workers in Macau continued to increase in June, reaching 180,523 according to data released by the Human Resources Office. Most non-resident workers (117,316) are from mainland

Community nanny program scrapped due to lack of demand

The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS)’s pilot program aimed at providing community-based babysitting services will end next month after a one year trial period, as the authorities have failed to identify

Statistics | Unemployment rate continues at 1.8 percent

The unemployment rate for April-June 2015 remained stable at 1.8 percent as in the previous period (March-May 2015), according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). The underemployment rate was

Interview | Akiko Takahashi | ‘Our strategy is to become the employer that people choose to stay with’

As gaming operators develop new casino resorts along the Cotai Strip, the use of recruitment strategies to fill job vacancies have become crucial. In an exclusive interview with The Times,

Echo is using jewelry to track down the world’s top gamblers

Echo Entertainment Group Ltd. needs a way to penetrate the exclusive community of the world’s top gamblers and lure them to its Brisbane casino. It’s partnering with the world’s largest

Macau | ‘Theatresports’ promotes anti-drug message to youth

Local youngsters competed against one another last night in an impromptu drama competition at Pui Ching Middle School as part of the government’s anti-drug efforts targeting local youth. The second edition

Gaming | Galaxy buys stake in Monaco casino operator

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. is taking a stake in a Monaco casinos and hotels operator, as the company controlled by billionaire Lui Che-Woo expands beyond Macau amid a gambling downturn

World’s largest casinos by gambling revenue located in town

Eight of the world’s largest casinos ranked by annual gambling revenue are located in Macau, according to data compiled by the Global Betting and Gaming Consultancy (GBGC), based in the

Problem gambling cases up

The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has registered 183 requests to exclude pathological gamblers from entering casinos between January and June. That’s 65 percent more than the number of

Public discontent over reclamation zone plan escalates

The Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) has announced that it will extend the planned reclamation zone public consultation period for 20 more days to August 28, following a

Chris Brown plays in Macau after ordeal over legal issue

Chris Brown finally left the Philippines and performed at a local night club, but not without last-minute complications at the end of a three-day ordeal. The 26-year-old R&B artist sang at

August 29 Plácido Domingo concert announced

One of the world’s most renowned operatic virtuosos, Plácido Domingo, will play in the city for the first time with his hand-picked artists, in collaboration with the Macau Orchestra (OM). The

Inmate dies of illness after three-month treatment

The 31 year-old man, surnamed Li, died on the evening of July 24 due to respiratory failure caused by spinal tuberculosis and pneumonia. The prison authorities cited the Conde S.

Anima vows to continue campaigning against Canidrome

Demand for the closure of the Yat Yuen Canidrome will escalate as local animal rights group Anima has promised to wage another wave of campaigns in the second half of

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