Electricity tariffs to remain stable ‘or even decrease’

Macau’s electricity tariffs are likely to remain stable or even register a small decrease as of next month, according to the chairman of CEM’s executive committee, Mr Bernie Leong. Speaking on

Gaming sector may be called on to offer higher support to creative industries

The majority of members of the Committee of Cultural Industries have suggested that a lack of venues is due to what they term the “sluggish development” of  the local creative

Lionel Leong visits SMEs in need of revitalization

The shop owners from the four neighborhoods demanded for the government to put in more effort towards revamping the old facilities, optimizing traffic plans and their supporting measures, as well

Education | UM Law degree no longer automatically recognized in Portugal

The University of Macau’s Law degree (taught in Portuguese) is no longer automatically recognized in Portugal, following changes added to its curricula. “The degree can be recognized , but will no

Museum of Art strengthens art promotion activities

The Macau Museum of Art (MAM) presented  its program highlights for 2015 yesterday. The director, Chan Hou Seng, said that the museum intends to enforce its art education programs through

Experts call on business leaders to help curb human trafficking

Experts and human right activists have called on Macau and the region’s business leadership to help end human trafficking and modern-day slavery. They urged local companies and gaming operators to

New Forum Macau coordinator vows to strengthen ‘platform role’

The former executive director at the Macau Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM), Ms Echo Chan, officially took office yesterday as the new Coordinator of the Support Office to the

Survey | Guia Hill pedestrian tunnel seen favorably

More than 90 percent of respondents to a survey were in favor of excavating a pedestrian tunnel through the Guia Hill, connecting the areas of Horta e Costa and NAPE.

Cooperation | Three berthing areas chosen for free-sailing yacht scheme

The government has chosen two wharfs located in Coloane and a maritime area near the Ocean Gardens to establish the berthing areas for free-sailing yachts journeying between Zhongshan city and

AL likely to pass bill on minimum wage by year-end

Lawmakers are likely to pass the second reading of the minimum wage bill toward the end of this year, according to the Legislative Assembly (AL) president Ho Iat Seng. Speaking

Paul Pun welcomes old age pension increase

The Standing Committee for Coordination of Social Affairs announced on Monday that it is discussing the increase of elderly and invalidity pensions. Both pensions will increase from MOP3,180 to MOP3,350

Air Macau shifting business model

Local airline Air Macau is shifting its business focus from Chinese gaming visitors to the local market and nearby travellers.  It will therefore develop regional routes to some Asian destinations

Two tragic car accidents in a row raise public concern

It was believed that the construction of the light railway transit and Taipa ferry terminal were behind both appalling accidents, which claimed a total of three lives this month. Most

Education | UM organizes largest career fair in its history

According to a press release issued by UM, the event includes more than 100 companies, offering over 5,000 jobs in more than 20 industries to over 1,300 graduating UM students. The

Old campus sports complex open to public

According to a press release issued by the board, citizens can choose to either pre-book or register on-site to use the four sports facilities, whose opening hours start from 7am

DSAT looking for new head as Wong Wan quits

The Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raimundo do Rosário, yesterday confirmed that Mr Wong Wan will be leaving his post as head of the Transport Bureau (DSAT). The Secretary

Management of coastal waters crucial to development, scholars say

The Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) held a symposium yesterday exploring the link between Macau’s maritime management and the city’s sustainable development. During Xi Jinping’s visit to the city

Gaming | At least 35 pct drop expected in March

Local casinos are expected to close in March with a year-on-year revenue drop of at least 35 percent, with one gaming operator even expecting a fall of over 40 percent. However,

Melco drops as Morgan Stanley lowers to hold on gaming outlook

Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. fell for the first time in three days in New York as Morgan Stanley cut the Macau casino operator to hold, saying revenue will probably keep

Razon to buy Korean island in casino push

Philippine billionaire Enrique Razon will buy an island in South Korea to develop a leisure and tourism complex, as he taps the country’s growth in gambling on rising tourist arrivals

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