Russian buyer for Alvin Chau’s former resort files to end USD116m deal

A prospective Russian buyer of the assets previously owned by incarcerated Macau gambling kingpin Alvin Chau is attempting to cancel the USD116 million deal. According to

IC to keep historic cannon barrel for inspection

An old cannon barrel found at a roadwork site in Fai Chi Kei over the weekend will be kept for further inspection by the bureau,

Tourism board boasts 79,000 float parade spectators

The two float parades held during the Lunar New Year holidays attracted 79,000 spectators, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has said. In previous years,

Chambers warn of grim post-pandemic property market

Real estate associations have continued to stress that the property market in the SAR has not improved, even after the pandemic, amid robust growth in

Archeological materials found at Patio do Amparo not from Qing Dynasty

A Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) study on archeological materials found at a land plot at Patio do Amparo, in the surroundings of the Ruins of St

PSP fines 300 jaywalkers at Rua do Campo intersection in January

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has said it issued fines to almost 300 jaywalkers last month near the intersection between Rua do Campo and the

Visitor expenditures surpass 2019 levels

Total visitor spending, excluding gaming expenses, surged to MOP71.25 billion in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 11.2%. Data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) shows

Macau resident caught smuggling 370kg of live lobsters to mainland

Customs authorities intercepted a Macau resident trying to smuggle some 370kg of live lobsters into mainland China, the Customs Service (SA) has reported. The resident,

Nansha Bridge collapse kills at least five

The collapse of a section of the Lixinsha Bridge in Nansha, Guangzhou, after the bridge was hit by a cargo ship, has killed at least five

Praia Grande to see new building with apartments, shops

The Praia Grande Bay Urbanization Plan will see a new building with apartments, shops and parking areas. Situated in Lot 7 of Zone C, near the Legislative Assembly,

126 suspected illegal workers found last month

The Public Security Police Force (PSP) and the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) apprehended 126 people in January on suspicion of working illegally in Macau. the finding comes after

36% F&B retailers expect decrease in revenues despite economic rebound

A total of 36% of interviewed restaurants and similar establishments are expecting their receipts to decrease month-on-month, according to data from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). In

Calls for permanent pedestrian zone in Taipa Village

Taipa Village has welcomed a record number of visitors over the Lunar New Year period, driven in part by government measures that included implementing a nine-day

Fitch forecasts further improvement supported by steady tourism recovery

Fitch Ratings anticipates 15% economic growth for Macau this year, with gaming tourism recovery underpinning its expectations of strong economic growth for Macau in 2024.

Association condemns karaoke bars’ use of unlicensed music

The Macau Association of Composers, Authors & Publishers (MACA) has condemned the unauthorized use of pop music works publicly broadcast and used for commercial operations without permission

First gov’t-organized short film festival to take place next month

The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) revealed plans yesterday for the first-ever government-organized International Short Film festival, scheduled to take place between Mar. 23 and Mar. 30.

Ponte 16 to undergo up to HKD600 million extension project

Ponte 16 is preparing for a transformative expansion known as “Phase 3.” The Success Universe Group, a co-investor in Ponte 16, plans to invest

Ella Lei calls for more gov’t support to further employment opportunities

Lawmaker Ella Lei is urging the government to take further action to address employability challenges in Macau. Speaking to the press at an

Gov’t announces five finalist names for 4th Bridge

The 4th Bridge connecting New Urban Zone A in Macau and Pac On in Taipa is set to receive one of five potential names: “Macau Bridge,” “New Urban

Hotel room in Taipa suspected of being set alight

A hotel room in Taipa was suspected of being set on fire at around 4 p.m., police authorities reported yesterday. The police conducted an on-site investigation and found

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