Macau
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Local bank sues Hong Kong-based airline over unpaid debt
Luso International Banking has sued Hong Kong Airlines for allegedly failing to repay a large portion of a USD20 million loan, following repeated demands. ... -
Briefs | Wynn Macau announces salary increase
Wynn Macau yesterday announced a 2.5 to 6.4 percent salary increase, effective Feb. 1 for all eligible employees of Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace ... -
Home prices in London’s best districts hit a six-year low
Political chaos and a series of tax hikes pushed the average price of a home in London’s most-desired districts down by almost 5 percent ... -
Tourism | HKZMB ‘novelty factor’ to last some six months
The attractiveness of the Hong Kong- Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HKZMB) as a “novelty” should last about six months, the director of the Macao Government Tourism ... -
Macau inc. | Crowne Plaza gives details on second phase of development
Dominique Berhouet, general manager of Crowne Plaza Macau, discusses the plans for the development of the hotel’s Phase II in the February issue of ... -
Ask The Vet | A guide to cat dental care in macau
Cat dental care can help prevent gum disease and infections, periodontitis and gingivitis. It can help prevent the complications of diseases like feline leukemia virus ... -
Gaming | Slowdown spurs first Macau revenue drop since 2016
Monthly casino revenue in Macau fell for the first time in more than two years as China’s economic slowdown deterred high rollers – but ... -
Courts | Chiang to repeat trial after appeal upheld
Activist Scott Chiang, who last year was found guilty of the crime of unlawful assembly, will have his trial repeated after the Court of ... -
CRIME | Police fires shots in robbery case
A local police officer shot a man in his thigh after he was suspected of being involved in a robbery in Iao Hon area yesterday ... -
More occasions proposed to raise Chinese flag, sing anthem
The Executive Council has concluded discussions on the administrative regulation bill that proposes more places should mandatorily raise the Chinese national flag. Last Friday, ... -
New type of tourist budget accommodation proposed
The Executive Council has completed discussions on the draft of the hotel business law, proposing to allow budget accommodation options to meet the demand ... -
Heritage | Kun Iam Temple’s responsible person to be charged for disobedience
The person in charge of the Kun Iam Temple in Macau is being prosecuted for disobeying the authorities’ embargo orders and carrying out a ... -
Poetry to be main topic of literary festival
Poetry will be the central theme of The Script Road – Macau Literary Festival, which will be held from March 15 to 24, and ... -
First Macau gaming revenue drop since 2016: China slowdown to blame
Monthly casino revenue in Macau fell for the first time in more than two years as China’s weakening economy kept high rollers away from ... -
120 fishing vessels return to Inner Harbor for CNY holiday
A total of 120 fishing vessels have temporarily returned to Macau to spend the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday in the Inner Harbor, according to ... -
Gaming | Another year of fewer junket promoters recorded
The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has announced the latest number of approved licensed junket promoters in Macau, according to a dispatch published ... -
Money laundering prevention guidelines issued
The Housing Bureau has issued guidelines to prevent real estate agencies from laundering money, according an Official Gazette notice. Real estate agents and agencies ... -
Courts | Scott Chiang may be absolved of guilt after appeal victory
Activist Scott Chiang has won a ruling in the Court of Second Instance that may absolve him from a sentencing last year for the ... -
Foundation ‘understands the public concern’ over subsidies
The Macau Foundation (FM) “understands the public concern regarding the way public money is spent” and has taken measures to improve its mechanism to ... -
‘Hush!!’ calls on local bands to participate
The “2019 Hush!! Full Music” concert will be held from April 28 to May 1 at Hac Sa Beach, Hac-Sa Nautical Centre and various ... -
Sulu Sou files complaint against ‘secret meetings’
Lawmaker Sulu Sou has filed a complaint regarding what he claims to be the unlawful behavior of the Legislative Assembly’s Committee of Rules and ... -
Cross-border traffic records slight increase
Cross-border vehicular traffic rose by 2.3 percent to 4,927,368 trips in 2018, while those passing through the Checkpoint of Cotai (30 percent of total ... -
Tourism | MGTO launches measures for upcoming Spring Festival
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) is rolling out a range of measures for the upcoming Spring Festival Golden Week, including forecasting visitor flows ... -
DSEJ prepares for 4th phase of Continuing Education Plan
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, said that he is willing to promote a permanent Continuing Education Development Plan during Wednesday’s ... -
Lawmaker calls for action to avoid ‘over-tourism’
Lawmaker Pereira Coutinho is concerned that residents of Macau are losing quality of life due to an excess of tourists visiting the region. In ... -
CE outlines measures to advance Greater Bay Area development
The Chief Executive (CE) has outlined steps to boost Macau’s contribution to the development of the Greater Bay Area. Chui Sai On chaired the ... -
Gaming | Cotai property the jewel of Wynn Resorts’ 2018 growth
Wynn Resorts reported its 2018 financial results yesterday, showing that Wynn Palace continues to outperform its older sister resort on the peninsula. The company ... -
IPIM rolls out online document submission system
The Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) has launched an online document submission system. The service allows applicants to fill out a temporary ... -
Property expert calls for easing of license acquisition
Acquiring operation licenses remains a challenge for business operators keen on starting a firm in the region. Real estate expert Oliver Tong called on ... -
Minister of Foreign Affairs | Canadian man’s arrest in Macau not linked to China detentions
The arrest of a Canadian man (surnamed Leao) in Macau is not linked to the detention of other Canadian citizens in China. “I can ... -
Aviation | New sevices base well entrenched and ‘here to stay’
TAG Aviation, a private and business aviation services firm, has chosen Macau for its first fixed base operation in the Asia-Pacific region. Joining three ... -
Lam Wai Hou officially appointed GDI head
The acting director of the Infrastructure Development Office (GDI), Lam Wai Hou, has been officially appointed GDI Director for the period of Feb. 1, ... -
HKZMB’s effect on Zhuhai considered ‘far from enough’
The mayor of Zhuhai, Yao Yisheng, said that the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HKZMB) is far from enough in terms of its effect on Zhuhai, ... -
MGM aims to create platform between local and global artists
MGM is seeking to have local artists share and exchange works with global artists in a bid to boost the city’s art scene. As ... -
BNU profits fell 17 percent
The profits of Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU) fell by 17 percent in 2018 when compared with 2017. The figures came from an analysis of ...
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