Tourism regulator says no way to trace Macau residents abroad

If they don’t speak out, we have no way to know where these Macau residents are,” Inês Chan, Chief of the Macao Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) Department of Licensing and

Early handout might be ‘lifeline’ for some, says economist

The distribution of this year’s Wealth Partaking Scheme cash handouts brought forward from July to April, might be a “lifeline” for some small enterprises and individuals, says economist Albano Martins. In

Gaming | Epidemic outbreak the ‘most difficult’ time in a decade

The gaming industry is expected to enter a “difficult time” if travel restrictions among tourists from mainland China persist, according to Sands China President Wilfred Wong. Though Sands China is gradually

Sands China donates 30,000 bottles of sanitizing gel

Yesterday, Sands China donated a total of 30,000 bottles of sanitizing gel to three non-governmental organizations; the Women’s General Association of Macau, the General Union of Neighborhood Associations of Macau

Briefs | Air Macau to lower fuel surcharge

  Local flag-carrier Air Macau has announced that the fuel surcharge for tickets sold from March 1 will be lowered from $24 to $20 per flight sector. The change will take

Casinos reopen to complaints, says gaming regulator

The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau’s (DICJ) Head of the Inspection of Games of Fortune Department, Joe Vong, said during Sunday’s daily press conference of the Novel Coronavirus Response and

Crime | Local man stopped from breaking into Coloane prison

A Macau resident tried to break into the Coloane Prison, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) said during yesterday’s joint police press conference. The incident took place on the night of

Legislative Assembly begins to reconvene under special arrangements

Lawmakers met yesterday at the AL for a meeting of the Follow-up Committee of Public Administration Affairs where they were briefed by the government on the main measures taken to

Fewer construction workers to impact Cotai development

New measures designed to reduce the frequency of border crossings into Macau by non-resident workers living on the mainland is having an impact on local construction projects. Starting this month, the

Bus body temperature checks wanted

  Lawmaker Lei Chan U has written an interpellation to the local government about body temperature monitoring systems. Recently, some Guangdong cities resumed bus operations, having installed body temperature scanning systems

Gov’t labels South Korea as high-risk area, border control measures enforced

The government has decided to consider South Korea a high-risk contagion area for the Covid-19 coronavirus, prompting the enforcement of new immigration measures on those who have visited the country

Legislative Assembly to remain closed at least until month’s end

The Legislative Assembly (AL) will continue its suspension of all activities except for some administrative duties from the Assembly’s Support Services. According to the latest public notice published on Friday, only

Three residents return from cruise ship to face second quarantine in Macau

Three of the five Macau passengers onboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which is stranded in Yokohama, have returned to Macau and are now under monitored quarantine at a Health

No schedule to reopen schools, says education regulator

Despite working on guidelines for schools to reopen, the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) said it is still monitoring the Covid-19 situation and has no schedule for the resumption

Gov’t issues warnings for dangerous viral pranks

A new and dangerous prank which involves tripping a person with a long scarf has gone viral on social media, following a similar prank known as the “Tripping Jump Challenge.” The

Melco expects slowdown in local expansion project

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is expecting a slowdown for phase two of Studio City’s construction due to Covid-19, citing the low number of construction workers arriving from mainland China. Phase two

Billionaire Packer’s casino in spotlight as triad claims probed

Crown Resorts Ltd. billionaire James Packer has endured blow upon blow for more than three years: a bruising clash with Chinese authorities and at least two aborted deals with suitors. Now

Philippine tax agency catches errant online casino on second try

Philippine authorities trooped to an office building in the capital to shut an online casino for tax evasion, only to be surprised to find the company wasn’t there. “This is the

Hilton plans Las Vegas hotel in return to the Strip

The Las Vegas Hilton was a landmark of the gambling mecca for decades. Now, Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. is bringing the brand back to the Strip. Hilton has agreed to operate

Sands China re-appoints Wilfred Wong, reshuffles senior executives

Gaming operator Sands China Ltd. (SCL) announced today (Friday) the re-appointment of Wilfred Wong as the company’s President. Grant Chum was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) while Dylan James Williams

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