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Briefs | Lawmaker wants more publicity on diametric parking
Lawmaker Leong Sun Iok has urged a government authority to enhance the promotional campaign on diametric parking. In his written inquiry to the government, ... -
Motorcyclist that ran over octogenarian charged with manslaughter
A motorcyclist is being charged with manslaughter resulting from a traffic accident Sunday morning at Avenida de Sidonio Pais, the Public Security Police Force (PSP) ... -
Anti-graft body clears Sonia Chan, predecessor after two-year investigation
After a two-year investigation, the Commission Against Corruption (CCAC) has found that Macau’s incumbent Secretary for Administration and Justice and her predecessor did not ... -
Tourism | Macau dethroned as city with highest number of 5-star hotels
London replaced Macau as the city with highest number of top-rated hotels as new luxury resorts emerged in the European capital, according to the ... -
Chinese workers sue Saipan casino over forced labor scheme
Seven Chinese men allege in a lawsuit that they were victims of a forced labor scheme while constructing a Saipan casino. The casino and ... -
Ask the Vet | Senior dog food: a look at age-specific formulas
In order to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle for your pet, owners must know what to look for in senior dog food to suit their ... -
Gaming | SJM, MGM extensions granted with view to protecting workers
On Friday, the Macau SAR government extended the gaming concession and the sub-concession of Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (SJM) and of MGM ... -
Briefs | Zhang Rongshun resigns from NPC
The resignation of the Deputy Director of the Macau Liaison Office, Zhang Rongshun, from his position in the Standing Committee of the National People’s ... -
United Nations | Secretary Chan says Macau unable to ratify convention on migrants’ protection
The United Nations Human Rights Council has accepted the third report of the China Universal Periodic Review, which has a section covering the Macau ... -
Kim murder | Malaysian bar chief questions decision to hold Vietnamese suspect
Malaysia’s top council of lawyers asked the attorney-general to explain the release of an Indonesian suspect in the murder of North Korean leader Kim ... -
Obituary | Charlie Whiting: Macau GP organizers send condolences to FIA legend
The sudden death of FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) race director Charlie Whiting last week in Melbourne, Australia, ahead of the Formula One’s season ... -
Environment | Impact of plastic bags bill mostly on consumers’ pockets
Presented to the public by the Executive Council (ExCo) last week, a law proposal that aims to enforce a surcharge on plastic bag distribution ... -
Economy | Growth expected to slow to 3.2 percent in 2019
Macau is expected to end 2019 with economic growth of 3.2 percent, and for growth to increase by 60 basis points to 3.8 percent ... -
Arts | Cinematheque to mark anniversary with film festival
Cinematheque Passion will celebrate its second anniversary with a “Surprise Film Festival” that will run from March 30 to April 28, featuring eight classic ... -
Hengqin reserves 200,000 square meters of land for Macau
On Friday, the University of Macau (UM) signed a cooperation agreement with the Hengqin district government to jointly build a research center on the ... -
Hong Kong | Analyst predicts Carrie Lam will invite Japan to cooperate on GBA
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam will likely make a trip to Japan, seeking an agreement to work with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay ... -
Chinese Premier Li guarantees Macau customs autonomy
The central government said it intends to preserve the separate customs territories and free ports of Macau and Hong Kong so as to allow ... -
Government extends gaming concessions for SJM and MGM China to 2022, casino shares jump on news
The Macau government has extended gaming concessions for MGM China and SJM Holdings until 2022, bringing them on par with other operators, local authorities ... -
Sands-Macau dealmaker Suen settle 15-year case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A settlement today (Macau time) ended a 15-year breach-of-contract battle between Las Vegas Sands Corp. and a Hong Kong businessman ... -
Environment | Gov’t to enforce 1 pataca ‘plastic bag’ charge for retailers’ pockets
Presented by the government in the form of a tax, the plastic bag distribution surcharge for the retail industry is, in fact, more like ... -
Transport | ExCo gives green light to LRT Company creation
The Executive Council (ExCo) has given the green light to the Administrative Regulation project that would create the Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) Company, ... -
Gaming | Las Vegas Sands | Trial starts in Macau dealmaker damages case
An attorney for Las Vegas Sands Corp. says a Hong Kong businessman deserves a fraction of the USD347 million he’s seeking for breach-of-contract because ... -
Civil Aviation Authority grounds 737 MAX
The Civil Aviation Authority of Macao SAR (AACM) has decided to follow the measures already enforced by other worldwide counterparts and temporarily suspend the ... -
Manpower, wages generally rose in Dec 2018
Manpower and wages across the SAR’s different sectors recorded a general increase in December 2018, except for the wages of employees in the security ... -
Health | Domestic violence victim opts for surgery in UK
A 31-year-old local woman whose severe injuries stemming from a domestic violence case formed the center of spat earlier this month between lawmaker Agnes Lam ... -
New Macau call on Chui for meeting on mainland driving license policy
The New Macau Association, along with lawmaker Sulu Sou, has formally sent a letter to the Chief Executive inviting him to a meeting regarding ... -
Briefs | David Chow considering concession bid
Macau businessman David Chow has not yet provided a definitive answer regarding whether or not he will apply for a gaming concession, according to ... -
US State Department | Macau enjoys press freedom but gov’t taking steps to restrict it
The press in Macau generally enjoy freedom in coverage, expressing a wide range of views, but the government last year took steps to restrict ... -
Two in five pass civil servants’ assessment
Approximately 40 percent of this year’s civil servants’ bachelor-level examination attendees passed the exams. The government announced the assessment results yesterday. This is the ... -
Vietnamese suspect in Kim killing looking for release
Just four days ago, the future for Indonesia’s Siti Aisyah looked bleak — she was two years into her detention in Malaysia and faced ... -
Taobao business visas | Shangwu endorsements extended to three years
In January this year, the Guangdong government announced the extension of the Shangwu endorsement terms from one-year multiple entry to three-years multiple-entry. The news ... -
Education | MUST invites over 200 companies for career day
The Macau University of Science and Technology kicked off its annual career day yesterday, inviting some 220 companies and institutions, 62 of which are ... -
What makes Macau | Public consultation on intangible cultural heritage opens
The public consultation for the recommended items to be included in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage opened yesterday and will last for 30 ... -
Basketball | Black Bears: Guangdong squad relocates to Macau, shows what it means to be a local team
Formerly known as Chong Son Kung Fu and based out of Guangdong’s Foshan city, Nanhai District until 2018, a Chinese basketball team playing in ... -
Councilors of the Portuguese Communities plead tarnished reputation
The case that pits Councilors of the Portuguese Communities José Pereira Coutinho, Rita Santos and Armando de Jesus against the director of San Wa ...
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