Gaming revenue drops 39 pct in April

Gross gaming revenue in the world’s largest gambling hub dropped to MOP19.2 billion (USD2.4 billion) last month, the 11th straight month of decline, according to data released yesterday by Macau’s

Health | Old emergency block to be revamped

The former emergency medical building of the Hospital Conde S. Januário will soon undergo renovations to ease the growing strain on the capacity of the public hospital, revealed the Secretary

Gaming | Casino shares rise on sign industry approaching bottom

Macau’s casino shares rose in Hong Kong trading on signs that the industry’s slump is approaching a bottom. Wynn Macau Ltd. rose 4.8 percent to HKD16.54 by the close of trading,

MGM China revenue falls 33 pct

The total revenue of  MGM China Holdings for the first quarter fell by 33 percent year-on-year to HKD4.9 billion, the company announced in a press release. The number of VIP table

SJM | Q1 revenue down by 37.3 percent

During the first quarter of the year, SJM stressed that the first full year of construction was completed on the Lisboa Palace, the group’s integrated resort on Cotai. “Challenges to the

Statistics – Transport | Vehicle ownership on the rise

year. In total the accidents recorded have resulted in 1,377 casualties and 5 deaths. In the first quarter of 2015, the number of new motor vehicle registrations increased by 11.3 pct

Crime | PJ warns of phone banking scam

The Judiciary Police (PJ) has warned citizens of a recent phone banking scam, and is advising Macau residents not to reveal any personal data, as banks do not ask for

Former HK and Macau Office head Lu Ping dies

The former director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office (HKMAO), Lu Ping, died of cancer on Sunday night in Beijing at the age of 87. Lu was appointed

Parade bonanza | Annual parades entail budget similar to larger cultural events

The annual “Parade Through Macao, Latin City” adds color and excitement to Macau’s streets, as over 2,000 performers parade around the town’s historic city center. On Chinese New Year, yet

Culture | Arts Festival kicks off 26th edition

The 26th Macao Arts Festival kicked off on Friday evening with the Asian premiere of “Lied Ballet” at the Macau Cultural Centre. The president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), Ung

Music | Katy Perry wraps up two concerts in Macau

According to a press release issued by The Venetian Macao “the dynamic show attracted more than 10,000 enthusiastic fans who were enchanted by Katy’s energetic and visually stimulating performance with

Nepalese community baffled at government’s silence on quake aid

The Macau government has allegedly not responded to the Nepalese migrant community’s repeated pleas for them to provide support to Nepal’s disaster relief operations, said Sudarshan Thapa Magar, president of

SURVEY | Youth Federation’s poll notes half in favor of national education

The result of a survey conducted by the Macao Youth Federation concluded that almost 52 percent of respondents do not believe that the equality of implementation of national education is

‘Kai Fong’ wants Canidrome shut down

racing arena from their neighborhood due to enduring noise pollution, TDM English News reported. Some residents have acknowledged that their daily lives have been greatly impacted by persistent dog barking coming

Kwan Tsui Hang slams gov’t for outsourcing housing

The directly elected lawmaker Kwan Tsui Hang has criticized the government for addressing local housing demand chiefly with land situated outside the city. Speaking on TDM’s forum show held yesterday,

TOURISM | Attack on tour guide by four tourists causes local protest

A mainland tour guide has been sent to hospital after being beaten up by four of his tour members in Macau over the weekend due to “irrational” self-funded items on

Labor Day protesters demand employment security and wealth sharing

About 1,800 protesters took to the streets on Friday to mark this year’s Labor Day. Amid the downturn in the city’s dominant industry and expectations of the new government cabinet,

Ask the Vet | Cat Neutering Side Effects

Short Term Side Effects The neutering procedure in felines is simple and will have minimal side effects. The cat may experience pain post surgery, but the vet will prescribe suitable pain medications. During

World briefs

CHINA Authorities ordered one of China’s most prominent business news websites to close after its managers were accused of extorting money from companies with threats of negative coverage. HONG KONG tourist

Top entertainment at the Venetian this weekend | Katy Perry concerts, Pacquiao vs Mayweather live feeds heat up Cotai

Two concert nights from global superstar Katy Perry plus exclusive live feeds of boxing’s “fight of the century” – Mayweather vs. Pacquiao – will take place from today until Sunday

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