Angela Leong’s theme park awaits gov’t approval

Casino operator SJM’s executive director, Angela Leong, says she is still waiting for the government’s approval to turn her plans for a theme park into reality. Ms Leong told media last

Ask the Vet | A Guide to Natural Pet Supplements

Risks and Benefits of Pet Supplements A supplement for your dog or cat can help keep them healthy, or help when recovering from an illness. Glucosamine and chondroitin, for instance, have

Generations come together to mark Tiananmen crackdown 26 years on

Hundreds sat solemnly at the heart of the city last night marking the 26th anniversary of the Tiananmen massacre in 1989, when tens of thousands students were crushed to death

Seac Pai Van project insufficiencies acknowledged

The fact that the Seac Pai Van social housing project opened without having concluded work on all of its social facilities is having an impact on the daily livelihood of

Health Bureau denies isolating South Korean woman

The Health Bureau (SSM) has denied rumors that a South Korean woman had been isolated for possible Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) after she sought treatment at Tap Seac’s public

DSPA raises awareness over environmental protection

The Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) is launching a series of activities and awareness raising campaigns to mark the widely celebrated World Environment Day on June 5. DSPA is organizing The

Regulation for Macau-licensed vehicles in Hengqin unknown

In a written enquiry, the lawmaker alluded to a statement made recently by the director general of the Hengqin New Area Administrative Committee, Niu Jing, who told the media that

Additional shows for CCM’s ARTmusing Summer

The Macau Cultural Centre announced yesterday that it will be staging additional shows for “The Forest of Grimm” and “Flying Cow,” two puppet and dance performances coming from Spain and

Cooperation | Developing countries’ top politicians attend forum in town

Over 1,000 representatives including policy makers and industry leaders from around 50 countries and regions are gathering in town for an annual dialogue on further international infrastructure cooperation, as the

Interview | Sun Ziyu : ‘Signing contracts is to set up a common link’

The annual IIICF has once again put Macau’s platform role into the spotlight. Speaking of the city’s potential role in the regional “Belt and Road” Initiative, Mr Sun Ziyu, Vice

Health Bureau launches measures to prevent MERS outbreak

The Health Bureau (SSM) is launching measures to prevent a potential Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) out-break. Anyone visiting or using public emergency rooms will now be required to wear

Government lays out guidelines to curb illicit gaming ads

Local authorities have established a set of specific guidelines for the advertising sector in a bid to clarify a law which governs advertising activities in the city. The establishment of

Grant Bowie supports casino smoking rooms

In light of the government’s push for completely smoke-free casinos, MGM China’s Chief Executive Officer, Grant Bowie, told the media yesterday that the gaming operator hopes to “keep smoking rooms

Cooperation | Guinea-Bissau on the look-out for investors

Guinea-Bissau is committed to attracting further investment from China and Macau in order to develop the country’s infrastructural networks, revealed the Minister for Public Works, Construction and Urban Planning, José

Tenth Macau Design Biennial opens for entries

The Macau Design Biennial has opened for entries for its 10th edition, with applications closing on June 15. Inaugurated in 1994, the event has become an exclusive local competition in

US judge dismisses case against Malaysian gambler

A federal judge in Nevada dismissed a criminal case this week against a wealthy Malaysian gambler who was arrested last year after FBI agents impersonated Internet repair technicians to get

A century of Coke’s iconic bottle recreated by local artists

The eight colorfully painted coke bottles currently showcased along the avenue of the newly inaugurated Broadway Macau also showcase the creativity of local artists, which was put to use to

Briefs | Fireman suspected of illegal gambling

A member of the Macau Fire Department has been suspected of running an illegal gambling operation. The department revealed in a statement that it is closely investigating the case, having

Interview | Viriato Soromenho-Marques: ‘The European Union needs structural reform’

University of Lisbon scholar Viriato Soromenho-Marques is launching his book, which reflects on Portugal’s crisis within the framework of the European Union in Macau today. In an interview with the

Thailand | Army officer surrenders in human trafficking probe

A senior Thai army officer turned himself in yesterday to face charges over his alleged involvement in a human trafficking scandal that included people from Thailand, Myanmar and Malaysia, marking the first

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