SJM to review management procedures after sex ring bust

The bust of a large prostitution ring at the Hotel Lisboa serves as a reminder to the operator that security and senior management staff need to review their duties and

Extradition treaty between SARs to encompass past cases

The planned extradition treaty between Macau and Hong Kong may apply not only to current fugitives but also to cases predating the agreement, according to a source quoted by the

Briefs | Sonia Chan apologizes for IACM error

The Official Gazette mistakenly published last week that the suspended  Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM)  official Lei Wai Nong has “extended his appointment for two more years as director

Prince Leopold in an exclusive interview | Royal Bavarian beer to step into Macau market

German brewer “The World of Neuschwansteiner” is eyeing Macau and the mainland market beyond it to promote its new premium beer products. Named after a Bavarian royal castle, the beer

Photo Shop | Huading awards back at The Venetian Macao

Camera flashes and the excited screams of fans filled the Venetian Macao as China’s prestigious Huading Awards returned to Macau on Sunday. Widely recognized as China’s version of the Oscars,

Logistics industry calls for further transparency in trade negotiations

  The Executive Council (ExCo) has finished discussing the amendment to the Foreign Trade Law regarding the temporary importation of goods. The local logistics industry believes that the measure can further

Illegal ads removed from near Border Gate

Two large-scale advertising banners were removed from the wall of a residential building near the Border Gate on Friday following the Macau Customs Service (SA)’s investigation. The SA received a report

Chui urges speeding up of Zone A works

The Chief Executive has visited land reclamation Zone A and urged for works to be sped up. During Saturday’s visit, Chui Sai On asked the project builders to complete construction

Hundreds celebrate World Day for Migrants and Refugees

The Diocese of Macau celebrated the 101st World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) yesterday with migrant communities of various nationalities and religions presenting their folk cultures. “To promote the life

Filipinos join Sinulog Festival at Tap Seac Square

According to Fr. Agustin Dajac Dutu, one of the three founders of the local event, the celebration has entered its 15th year. Over two thousand people attended the religious activities,

Sands China announces Edward Tracy retirement

  Sands China announced on Friday that its president and chief executive officer, Edward Tracy, will be retiring from his positions, effective March 6, 2015, after running Las Vegas Sands’ most

Lionel Leong says the gaming industry will be reevaluated

The Secretary for Economy and Finance Lionel Leong has declared that any eventual change to the gaming tax system can only occur after a reevaluation that will happen this year. “The

Sex ring bust shows China expanding crackdown on graft

The arrest of a prominent Macau executive in the largest prostitution bust in the city’s history shows China’s President Xi Jinping is broadening his crackdown on corruption to restrict even

Gaming | Junket operator David Group to close some of its VIP Rooms

David Group, a Macau junket operator that serves higher-spending casino customers, is closing some rooms in the city and expanding into other Asian countries as China’s anti-graft drive reduces customer

ASK THE VET | Health & Illness Factors of Hedgehogs

Cancer
 Cancer is a fairly common disease that affects hedgehogs. A hedgehog may get cancer in any part of its body. Cancer symptoms can be a tumor or resemble a different

Breaking news: Edward Tracy to retire from Sands China

  Sands China CEO and president Edward Tracy has announced his retirement today after almost five years running LVS' most lucrative gaming operation and amid Macau’s worst downturn on record. “Mr. Tracy

Tourism | Hospitality industry confident in CNY performance

  The vice president of the Macau Hoteliers and Innkeepers Association, Kenny Cheung, predicted that hotels in Macau will be catering mainly to independent tourists over the upcoming Chinese New Year

Petition condemning Fong Chi Keong’s speech launched

A group of local associations has launched a petition condemning directly appointed lawmaker Fong Chi Keong for his comments on domestic violence, made at the Legislative Assembly earlier this week. “I

Housing Bureau head says ‘everyone should have a roof over their head’

The new Housing Bureau (IH) director Ieong Kam Wa took office yesterday. He stated that the bureau now needs to focus on the follow-up of the three rounds of public

Gaming | CLSA predicts 22 pct GGR boost in 2016

  Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia’s (CLSA) regional head of consumer and gaming research Aaron Fischer says that 2015 will be another “tough year” for Macau, with the gross gaming revenue (GGR)

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