Former Macau Liaison Office chief placed on probation

Anti-corruption authorities on the mainland have placed Li Gang, the former head of the Liaison Office in Macau, on a year-long probation, citing “severe violations” of party

Food & Beverage | Jak’s Kitchen puts itself on par with top restaurants in integrated resorts

With the aim of providing guests with competitively- priced quality Western cuisine outside of integrated resorts, two entrepreneurs opened Jak’s Kitchen in One Oasis earlier this year.

MSAR passport holders can apply for UK e-passport service

The British Consulate-General in Hong Kong has confirmed with the Identification Services Bureau that Macau SAR passport holders are now eligible to join the UK’s Registered Traveller

Hong Kong | Regulators want ID requirements for cross-border trading

Hong Kong financial regulators are seeking to introduce an identification program for investors trading stocks on the mainland, the Financial Times (FT) reported, citing an HKSAR legislator.

DSPA launches plan to recycle 50,000 electronic devices in one year

The government, through the Environmental Protection Bureau (DSPA), launched a trial plan that aims to collect at least 50,000 electronic devices, including computers, mobile phones, sound

Briefs | Tam expects budget increase

The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, said yesterday that there will be an increase in the budget allocated for the areas he supervises in 2018. Questioned

National Day | China’s holidays were anything but golden as home sales plummet

China’s Golden Week is leaving investors flat as figures from home sales to Macau casino revenue disappoint. Chinese property developers slumped in Hong Kong after the

Latin American culture promoted in Macau

The 2017 Latin American Cultural Festival kicked off during the weekend, featuring eight cultural activities including exhibitions and film screenings, as well as wine classes and

Casinos drop as Golden Week visitor numbers disappoint

Macau casino shares slumped amid growing concern that business during Golden Week may not live up to optimistic projections due to fewer-than-expected tourists to the gambling hub.

CCM to stage an adaptation of Shakespearean play

The Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) is set to present Le Songe, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, produced by the renowned Monte-Carlo Ballet. A signature

Macau Grand Prix | Organizers conduct rescue training drill with FIA

The Macau Grand Prix Organizing Committee (MGPOC) conducted a rescue training drill over the weekend with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) at the Macau Grand Prix

Briefs | Tea Culture House closed until Oct. 19

The Cultural Affairs Bureau said in a statement that the Macau Tea Culture House will be closed, from today, for maintenance works. It will reopen to the public

US gov’t finds Macau has made no progress toward democracy

The Congressional Executive Commission on China (CECC), an independent agency of the U.S. government, has published the 2017 version of its Annual Report on China and

Lantern-making showcase hopes to stir participants’ creativity

Albergue SCM launched “Little Rabbit Lanterns – An exhibition by Carlos Marreiros and Friends Part 13” with its Mid-Autumn Festival party on Thursday. The event

Construction | Value of works dipped last year as resorts completed

The value of works in the construction sector decreased by 13.9 percent year-on-year to MOP79.38 billion in 2016, according to data released by the Statistics and

Golfers Zhang and Liang to compete in Macao Open

Chinese golfers Zhang Lianwei and Liang Wenchong will join defending champion Pavit Tangkamolprasert at the 2017 Macao Golf Open that will take place at the Macau Golf

Food & Beverage | Aux Beaux Arts revamps menu with French classics

MGM Macau’s only French restaurant, Aux Beaux Arts, has revamped its menu, introducing its new chef Mario Gil. The restaurant serves chic brasserie-style French cuisine in

Ask the Vet | Anaesthesia Risks in Dogs

If your pet has to undergo surgery or any medical procedure that requires anaesthesia, you need to be aware of several anaesthesia risks that may arise. While anesthesia

Hong Kong | Domestic worker challenges live-in rule in landmark case

A Hong Kong domestic worker is challenging the city’s infamous ‘live-in’ rule and calling for the government not to dictate where such workers should live and sleep.

Taiwan eases visa applications for Macau, HK residents

Macau and Hong Kong passport- holders can now apply online for multiple-entry visas to visit Taiwan, the island-state’s authorities announced this week. However, residents of

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