Tourism authority participates in UNWTO conference

The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) participated in the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) regional conference in Thimphu, Bhutan, under the theme “Sustainable Development through Tourism.”

Economy shrinks 3.2%, ending 10 consecutive quarters of growth

The economy of Macau contracted by 3.2% year- on-year in real terms during the first quarter of 2019, according to the latest data from the Statistics

Lawrence Ho | Melco’s investment in Australia aimed at ‘taking Japan’

The chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts and Entertainment said that the acquisition of a 20% stake in Australia’s Crown Resorts is a leap in the

Photography | Exhibition celebrating Macau opens at Portuguese Consulate

The Consulate General of Portugal in Macau is once again the stage for a photo exhibition featuring the works of 27 Portuguese-speaking photographers. The exhibition,

China’s plan to boost baby formula output hits foreign suppliers

A2 Milk Co. led stock market losses of USD875 million among infant-formula providers in Australia and New Zealand after China unveiled a plan to boost local

The Buzz | Paulo Taipa appointed to Portugal’s National Electoral Commission

Taipa was sworn in last week to the ten-member- strong commission by the president of the Portuguese parliament, Ferro Rodrigues, representing the homeland security ministry where

Pearl Horizon buyers given one month to buy public house 

Starting from June 17, buyers of the former Pearl Horizon project can apply to purchase the government’s public housing units, according to a dispatch published yesterday in the

Legislative Assembly | Sulu Sou proposes amendment to include trade union rights

Despite the failure of his colleagues to pass any of the 10 previously submitted trade union bills at the Legislative Assembly (AL), lawmaker Sulu Sou

Crime | Taxi drivers conspired to keep passenger’s money

Three taxi drivers have been brought to the prosecution authority, being accused of conspiring to retain possession of a passenger’s property, the Public Security Police Force (PSP)

Courts | Attack on lawyer is ‘attack on profession and rule of law’

The attack on lawyer Jorge Menezes on a Macau street on May 16, 2013, which resulted in him sustaining several injuries, was not just an attack against

Reflections from Macau | We don’t talk (enough) about Tiananmen

Today is the 30th anniversary of the violent crackdown that ended seven weeks of nation- wide protests calling for political reform. Remembered as the June Fourth

Fun fair aims to raise environmental sustainability

Grand Coloane Resort held its first green fair on Sunday, featuring eco-friendly products and sustainable workshops for children. The “Boa Vida All Things Green Fun

Artworks by people with disabilities showcased at USJ

The “Step with Love, Leaps with Art – Asia Pacific Accessible Art Festival 2019” is featuring over 100 artworks in different styles from various cultures created

Editorial | Atonement

The greatest difficulty China has in revisiting the June 4, 1989 episode has a name attached to it: Deng Xiaoping. The ‘architect’ of the “open door” policy, of the economic reforms,

Gaming | Analysis: Growth returns but not without hurdles

Macau casinos returned to growth in May, yet the modest revenue gain is a sign that the city still faces headwinds from regional competition and trade

Briefs | Water dispensers planned for more parks

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) will provide water dispensers for public use in parks and leisure areas in the Macau SAR. The installation of drinking water facilities is hoped

Transportation | Rosário: Light rail tickets will cost about the same as bus fare

The long-awaited Macau Light Rapid Transit (LRT) will set fares similar to the amount charged by the city’s bus operators, according to Raimundo Arrais do Rosário, Secretary for

Taishan Nuclear Plant | Macau police organize youth visit to dispel safety fears

The Unitary Police Service (SPU) yesterday led a local youth delegation to the Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong Province with the purpose of educating the public

Cosmetic imports soar 46% in April

Merchandise imports rose 4.7% year- on-year to 6.96 billion patacas in April 2019, according to the latest data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), led by sharp

Cotai checkpoint traffic grows

Cross-border vehicular traffic in April grew by 7.2% year-on-year to 434,445 trips, according to information released by the Statistics and Census Service. Vehicular trips

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