Space | Ready for its close-up: First ship to explore Pluto

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft was expected to get up-close and personal with Pluto yesterday, on track to zoom within 12,500 kilometers of the small icy world left unexplored until now. It’s the final

ARTS | ‘Ghost’ leading actors take on challenging roles

The Broadway musical ‘Ghost,’ based on the 1990 hit movie starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore, will take center stage at Macau’s Cultural Center (CCM) next month. Ahead of a

Statistics | Mortgage lending drops 38.4 percent year-on-year

New approvals of residential mortgage loans (RMLs) and commercial real estate loans (CRELs) declined in May, according to statistics that were released yesterday by the Monetary Authority of Macau. With

Stocks surge after hint casinos may retain smoking rooms

Casino operators surged in Hong Kong yesterday following the statements made by Alexis Tam on the sidelines of Friday’s Legislative Assembly plenary debate. The secretary told journalists he is unsure

Peter Phillips – The vice-president of ICOMOS| ‘It’s really important to map the whole place’

The vice-president of ICOMOS Peter Phillips recognized the local government’s efforts to keep the region’s culture alive over the past decade. However, given the rapid development from the growing population, the

Heritage | 10 years after UNESCO listing | ‘Authenticity and integrity’ of Macau at stake

The Dongguk University scholar provided the example of the Guia Lighthouse as one of the places where “ integrity has been lost,” a fact that should prompt an evaluation of

Al plenary | Lawmakers slam government over maids’ qualifications

Foreign domestic helpers’ lack of professional qualifications is troublesome according to several Legislative Assembly lawmakers, who raised further criticism over the performance of employment agencies in yesterday’s plenary meeting. Two spoken

Li Canfeng acknowledges Taipa Central Park irregularities

The director of the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT), Li Canfeng, has apologized over irregularities related to the Taipa Central Park development project, recently unveiled by a Commission

CASINOS IN COLOANE | Gov’t willing to legislate on casino location

The government is willing to review legislation which introduces a ban on casino construction within specific areas of the city, namely Coloane, the Secretary for Economy and Finance, Lionel Leong,

Customs said to be ready to enforce tobacco law

According to Wong Sio Chak, Macau Customs are preparing a set of measures to safeguard the effective enforcement of the law, which will include random inspections for residents and tourists

CRIME | Mainlander falls for gaming house investment hoax

A local casino manager is accused of having swindled HKD12 million out of a mainland businessman. It was reported that the suspect initially invited the victim to open a VIP

This Day in History | 1989 – Paris in 200-year-old revolutionary fervour

Hundreds of thousands of revellers took to the streets of the French capital last night to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the storming of the Bastille. Most people enjoyed the carnival

AL plenary | Casino full smoking ban approved, detailed discussion follows

The full ban on smoking in casinos was approved on Friday at the Legislative Assembly (AL). However, some lawmakers argued that operators should be allowed to keep smoking lounges. Two

Report | Smoking in casinos ‘makes financial sense’

Allowing customers to smoke in casinos “makes financial sense,” according to a report published on Saturday by the website CalvinAyre.com, which specializes in gambling news. Following the approval of Macau’s smoking

10 years after UNESCO listing | Ung Vai Meng praises heritage conservation efforts

Ung Vai Meng expressed his satisfaction with the authorities’ efforts to preserve the legacy of local culture over the years. The Cultural Affairs Bureau’s president spoke yesterday at the opening

MUSIC | Kayhan Kalhor to stage exotic Sept concert

The Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) will stage an Indo-Persian concert that promises to transport the audience to the cradles of ancient civilizations, to the exotic melodies of Persia’s dastgah and

GAMING | T. Rowe cuts Wynn Resorts stake, leaving founder top holder

T. Rowe Price Group Inc. cut its stake in Wynn Resorts Ltd. by more than half to 4.7 million shares, according to a regulatory filing Friday, leaving founder Stephen Wynn

Macau GP | Stephane Ratel assists in GT Cup coordination

In a statement issued yesterday, the Macau Grand Prix Committee said that the format of the SJM Macau GT Cup - FIA GT World Cup will include two free practice

Ask the Vet | 24 Little-Known Facts About Dogs

Little-Known Dog Facts Little-Known Puppy Facts Hope this info’s interesting Till next week Dr Ruan Ask the Vet: Royal Veterinary Centre Tel: +853 28501099, +853 28523678 Fax: +853 28508001 Email:

Retail | Stocks are falling but Chinese still need to get married

The world’s largest listed jewelry chain by revenue doesn’t think the market meltdown in China will hurt demand for engagement or wedding rings: Some people might just buy smaller diamonds. The

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