Tourism | Light Festival extended to January 20

The Macau Light Festival 2018, themed “Time Travel in Macau,” will be extended to Jan. 20 at select locations. Apart from St. Dominic’s Church, the Camões Garden, the

Briefs | José Tavares to head new municipal bureau

José Tavares has been appointed as the first head of the city’s new Municipal Affairs Bureau, according to a dispatch published in the Official Gazette. Tavares’ two-year term

Oceanis Park developer prepares to appeal

Former lawmaker Fong Chi Keong, who is also a member of the board of Chong Va-Entretenimento, Limitada, said that the company’s lawyer is handling the lawsuit

Environment | Heavier fines for wastewater treatment plant emissions

The Executive Council announced stricter scrutiny measures for wastewater treatment plants, suggesting companies file summary reports with the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA) every six months regarding

Handover | Chui says Macau trusted, valued by President Xi

The Macau government hosted a reception on Thursday, December 20, to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the establishment of the Macau Special Administrative Region. The reception

Survey | Business climate stable for restaurants, retail sector in October

Restaurants and the local retail sector reported a stable business climate in October and a conservative prospect in the near future, according to a survey by the

Chaos at London airport: Troops may be sent to hunt Gatwick drones

British troops may be sent in to help hunt drones that have shut down Gatwick Airport. Police have been searching the area around the airport for operators of drones spotted over

Lawmaker wants to ban import of electronic cigarettes

Lawmaker Ho Ian Sang has suggested that the city ban the import of electronic cigarettes. In addition to calling for the ban, Ho suggested that “the SAR

Briefs | Fitch awards Macau AA rating

The Macau SAR’s credit ratings (long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings) has been awarded “AA” with a “stable” outlook, by Fitch Ratings. According to Fitch, ratings in

Centralized e-platform for all public services to be launched next year

The Executive Council has concluded the discussion on the draft of the administrative regulation for public e-services. The draft proposes the establishment of a centralized website or system

Chang Meng Kam to receive Macau’s highest award

The Macau government has announced this year’s medals and honorary titles, at the suggestion of the Nomination Committee, to individuals and entities that have distinguished themselves in

Gov’t to celebrate handover with series of events

To celebrate the 19th anniversary of the establishment of the SAR, the government is holding a series of events today in which the public is invited to

Gov’t grants STDM license to operate ferry terminal

Gaming group Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau (STDM) was granted the concession contract to operate the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal for five and a half

MAM presents paintings from Palace Museum

The Macao Museum of Art (MAM) is presenting “The Shanghai School of Painting – Collections of the Palace Museum”, featuring a total of 90 paintings by

Gaming | Revenues dip at Massachusetts and Connecticut casinos

While gaming revenues appear to be stabilizing in the Macau SAR, with analysts this week even revising their forecasts upward, the northeast U.S. is not faring

Student reports loss of MOP3.8m in phone scam

An 18-year-old female student from the mainland has reported a loss of MOP3.8 million to a phone scam, the Judiciary Police (PJ) reported yesterday.

AL Plenary | Casino entry ban bill passed amid supervision doubts

The detailed articles regarding the banning of casino employees from entering casinos while off-duty were passed at the Legislative Assembly (AL) yesterday. In total, more than 14,000

Flag & anthem law | Gov’t to adopt milder definition of disrespect

Following amendments suggested by the 1st Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly, the government’s new flag, emblem and anthem bill will drop proposed penalties for mild

Gaming | Brokerages revise December GGR higher on mass strength

Gaming analysts have forecast higher gross gaming revenue (GGR) for this month than November, when they amounted to nearly MOP25 billion. Brokerage Sanford C.

UM marks decade of responsible gambling campaign with symposium

The University of Macau (UM) Institute for the Study of Commercial Gaming (ISCG) yesterday held the Responsible Gambling Symposium 2018, marking the start of the 10th

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