Casino workers rally against MGM

João Pedro Lau Ung Kim Ip, the leader of the protestors, said that they demanded a fairer wage adjustment. “Today, our major is to say no to unfair system. The

Unemployment rate remains at 1.7 pct

The unemployment rate remained stable at 1.7 percent between June and August. According to data released by the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), the underemployment rate was set at 0.3

CTM and Hutchison fined over telecommunication incidents

Local telecommunications providers CTM and Hutchison were fined over network failure incidents dating back to last year. The Bureau of Telecommunications Regulation (DSRT) revealed in a statement that CTM was fined

Insight: Talent is not a magic word

One of the measures announced by Chui Sai On in the 2014 Policy Address was the creation of a Talent Development Committee. The idea behind the new committee, headed by the

Macau casino stocks slump as CLSA predicts falling revenue

Macau casino shares declined, with Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. sinking to a one-year low, after CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets predicted revenue in the world’s biggest gambling destination will decline this year. Galaxy

Asian Games Macau swimmers enter finals

Macau's female swimmers were able to reach the final rounds of two swimming categories in the Asian Games. Lei On Kei was competing in the women’s 50 meters yesterday morning when

CTM confident of competitive advantage as new player enters the market

With a new player soon joining the market, CTM is confident of its competitive advantage and does not fear its competitiors, said the company’s vice president of network services, Declan

Briefs | Non-resident workers reach 161,370

The number of non-resident workers reached 161,370 in August, representing four percent of Macau’s population, Radio Macau reported. Mainland Chinese citizens are the largest community of non-residents, reaching 104,527. The

Food Festival likely to use enviro-friendly cutlery

The festival will take place between November 7 and 23 at the Praça do Lago Sai Van. Chan Chak Mo said that they will pick around ten most commonly used types

HEALTH | Sino-Luso Medical Forum looks into clinical toxicology

Local and international physicians are gathering in Macau this weekend for the 22nd Sino-Luso International Medical Forum, this time featuring training courses in clinical toxicology. Addressing Macau’s frontline medical professionals in

Macau becoming regional cultural and tourism hub

Raphaëlle Eloy, an Economic Counselor and Trade Commissioner, said Wednesday that Macau is becoming a hub for the cultural and tourism industry. She also believes that more French nationals are

Frontline civil servants lack support, lawmaker says

Leong Veng Chai said in a written enquiry that two frontline workers from DSAT and SSM, respectively, were recently assaulted and had to seek medical treatment. “Either because of lack

Documentary on Mio Pang Fei featured at Doclisboa film festival

Mio Pang Fei,” a documentary directed by Macau resident Pedro Cardeira, has been selected to enter the Portuguese Doclisboa Film Festival 2014 competition. The documentary features the life and work of

Residents question LRT fire safety

Several representatives from the group “Areia Preta Park LRT Route Concern Group” have met with officials from the Fire Services Bureau (CB) yesterday afternoon to enquire about the fire safety

Jason Chao and Bill Chou accused of defamation

The local construction company Ho Chun Kei has accused Jason Chao and Bill Chou of defamation after the pair alleged that the company has benefited from the development of the

Local association leader allegedly embezzled funds

The Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has accused the president of a local association of committing fraud when applying for government subsidies. In a statement, CCAC said it had investigated a case

CCAC says Wynn land deal probe still under way

Macau’s anti-graft agency said it’s still examining a land deal by Wynn Resorts Ltd., a day after the U.S. company’s chairman Steve Wynn said he thought the probe was over. “The

Delta Bridge to be ready by end of 2016

The Transportation Infrastructure Office (GIT) yesterday revealed the design of the new Hong Kong-Zhuhai- Macau Bridge (Delta Bridge). According to the mainland authority responsible for building the bridge, the infrastructure is

Tourism | Opinion poll shows support for new walking tour routes

A survey carried out by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) has shown that residents and local businesses are generally supportive of the new walking tour routes. The routes were

ASIAN GAMES | Badminton women’s doubles enters final eight

The Macau duo first defeated Singapore yesterday and entered the final 16, where they fought South Korea and defeated their opponents in two straight sets. They will next meet the

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